No Really, I'm Fine
Healthcare is riddled with challenges: navigating complex social dynamics, competing economic interests and managing near impossible expectations. On a daily basis, this leads to stressful, even traumatic situations for those providing care. How do healthcare professionals cope with the emotional impact? Join Mike Larson and Aaron Metcalf as they explore their stories in this podcast, No Really, I'm Fine!
Episodes
30 episodes
Jen Smith, LCSW, APHSW-C, "When Grief Work Comes to Work”
Thanks to Palliative Care Social Worker, Jen Smith, for engaging us in the first episode of Season 2 for, "No Really, I'm Fine." Not only is Jen a joy to talk to (and work with), she is also deeply insightful, caring, and takes on h...
Kyle Cook, Oncology RN, Swiftie, “Serving with Reckless Joy”
This week we welcome Kyle Cook to the show, an Oncology RN whose is passionate about the patient experience. In this episode, Kyle reflects on some surprising sources of inspiration that have made him the amazing nurse he is. You’ll love hearin...
Kyle, CVICU RN and Sarah, Labor and Delivery, RN "Bringing a Nurse Home with You"
On this week’s episode the lovely couple Kyle and Sarah join us to share their experience with being a nurse…while being married to a nurse! From a fortuitous meeting in youth group, Sarah and Kyle followed parallel paths to find meaningful wor...
Ilyse Ring, SLP, “Hey Mom, You Were Right!”
We’re thrilled to welcome Ilyse Ring as she shares about her 30+ years of experience as a speech pathologist . From her educational background in linguistics and women’s studies, Ilyse reluctantly followed a prompt from her mom into speech ther...
Laura, ED Social Work Manager, “Never Alone”
At a young age Laura was told, “you will see a lot of suffering.” While at first she was upset by this prediction, she now embraces this reality on a daily basis. In this poignant conversation, she shares how she was shaped since birthed to pro...
Sarah Ream, ED Social Worker, "Seeing the World Through Tears”
This week we’re honored to welcome Sarah Ream to the podcast. With years spent working as an ED Social Worker, she has become accustomed to supporting people in the midst of crisis. But after experiencing the sudden loss of her husband, she lea...
Alyssa Gibbs, CRN, “A Call to Care — for Self and Others”
On this week’s episode we welcome another amazing nurse, Alyssa Gibbs. Feeling called to nursing from a young age she’s spent time in Pediatrics, in CVICU and in an emerging role as a Critical Response Nurse (CRN). Alyssa reflects o...
Amanda Wood, ICU RN, “No, I’m Really Not Fine”
This week’s episode features ICU nurse Amanda Wood. Originally drawn by the fascinating stories of the medical field, she shares openly about the true emotional toll of an acute care setting. In our conversation, Amanda admittedly w...
John McCall, ECMO Primer, RN "Look For the Helpers"
John McCall brings us a lively conversation filled with laughter and tears as he shares his journey into ICU nursing, sharing the joy and substantial challenges. John didn't begin a career in nursing until a second career after feel...
Rachel Rackow, MD, MPH "A Palliative Care Physician's Perspective"
Introducing Dr. Rachel Rackow!Ok, so you might not want her to cut the cake at your birthday party, but you do want her to cut through difficult conversations! Rachel has been practicing palliative medicine for many years now and has con...
Dani Magarell, RN "Heart Forward Care"
We are thrilled to introduce you to Cardio Vascular Intensive Care Unit RN Dani Magarrell! Dani brings years of experience and wisdom into this episode in which she reflects on her journey learning to offer, “Heart Forward Care” to patients a...
David Singer, LCSW "Tunnel Vision"
In this episode we "Sing (David) Singer's" praises as he explores coping strategies he has learned as a hospital social worker over his 19-year career. David brings wisdom as a seasoned practitioner working in the emergency department of a Leve...
Chelsea Neubauer, RN "Pillow Talk and Boundary Setting"
Neurotrauma ICU nurse, educator, chair of the practice council, "CAUTI" educator, cat momma, and all around delight, Chelsea Neubauer joins us for a conversation. Chelsea shares her draw towards nursing and her unique journey into her many ro...
Chelan Metcalf, RN "Violence in the Room"
This week we welcome the delightful and insightful Chelan Metcalf! Chelan is a nurse in on an acute med-surge floor and did her RN training in the thick of covid. She brings laughter and tears in this episode as she explores her unique (and dee...
Adam Haight, LCSW Palliative Care, "Soul Purpose"
This week we have the great opportunity to speak with Adam Haight, who is a Palliative Care social worker. Adam brings a lot of depth and reflection in this conversation as he explores what brought him to this unique work and what continues to ...
Jasper, 911 Dispatch, Three Dimensional Coping
"911 What's your emergency? "Hopefully these are words you have never had to hear, but if you have, you'll be glad if Jasper Bawcom is on the other line, waiting and ready to dispatch services to you! Jasper brings deep reflection into ...
Alysa and Genelle - Friends in the Workplace...They'll Be There For You!!!!
It's the "Smithsters"!!!!!!!! Besties Alysa Smith and Genelle Smith (no relation, what?) join us on the podcast today for an episode that brings a lot of laughter, joy, and heartfelt care. Genelle is an ICU nurse, and Alysa is an e...
Ken King, RT "Jesus Ken! Humor and Normalizing Patient Experience"
Oh friends! Ken "Jesus Ken!" King brings us a heartfelt conversation about his work as a respiratory therapist. Ken offers insight into his patient interactions and into how he strives to bring some normalcy into a very abnormal setting. Ken ...
Lea Cassidy, RN "Stewarding Trauma"
Thanks so much to Lea Cassidy for sitting down with us for a spirited conversation about what brought her into this important work and what she is learning as she continues to engage the challenge of being a night shift ICU nurse. Lea reflects ...
Dr. Rattan, Trauma Surgeon, "The Risk of Empathy"
As we come to the midway point of season 1, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Rishi Rattan. In this episode, Rishi reflects on what empathy means to him and the sacred moments he experiences by honoring the humanity of his patients, even in the face...
Tonya Bonifer, Physical Therapist, "Find My Eyes"
We’re excited to return this week with Tonya Bonifer, who works as a physical therapist in a Neurotrauma ICU. Blending tenderness and tenacity, Tonya reflects on how she guides patients through the marathon experience of physical recovery follo...
Dr. Matthew Staropoli, "This Resident Life"
MD Resident Dr. Matthew Staropoli joins the podcast today for a lively discussion of the unique experiences medical residents go through. Dr. Staropoli brings stories from his training as well as stories of why he chose this challenging field. ...
Caterina DeMoret, Assistant Nurse Manager, “Finding Purpose in Serving Others”
Based on listener request, this week we welcome Assistant Nurse Manager Caterina DeMoret. Following her own life-threatening medical crisis, Caterina found a new sense of calm and purpose in her new career as a nurse. After nearly burning out h...
Preston Meurlott, Travel RN, “COVID Care, a Teardrop Camper and the Hero’s Quest”
Thank you to Preston for joining us on the podcast today! Preston is a travel nurse from Florida who shortly after beginning his career traveled to New York where he worked during peak Covid pandemic, only to go back to Florida at peak Delta wa...
Karen Rose Goria, RN, "Florence Nightingale is Smiling Down on Me!"
Fasten your seatbelts listeners! Karen Rose brings passion, perspective, and wisdom in this episode you don't wanna miss! Karen Rose shares her fascinating journey of discovering her passion and acumen for nursing - from her education to sociol...
