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Originally created to help portable restroom operators improve their business performance, Get Flushed has become the place for serious conversations about the sanitation industry. Host Pete uses Get Flushed to share knowledge, skills and experiences from restroom operators, suppliers, manufacturers, engineers, researchers and users world-wide. The aim of the show is help restroom operators improve their business performance while raising sanitation standards for all.
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Are you tired of leaving your doctors’ appointments confused about the next steps? Are you sick of scouring the internet about health questions? Do you wish your doctor had more time to explain things to you? Are you ready to know exactly what you can do for your health? In this podcast, you will find health topics broken down into step by step instructions freeing you from confusion, googling, and lack of progress in your health. My mission is to equip you to manage your chronic conditions, ...
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Hi friends, If you are listening to this episode, I’m guessing you or someone you love is in pain or sick, so first of all my heart goes out to you and I am sending lots of healing thoughts to anyone who reads this in the future. Now, down to business, if your doctor has recommended you alternate taking Tylenol and Advil (aka ibuprofen), but you ju…
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Hello, Today we talk about the gold standard of exercise- w hat in an ideal world you would be doing every week. Now I want you to listen and compare it to what you are doing right now. Maybe you are already doing everything, but one type and you are going to work on incorporating that in. Or, maybe, you are not exercising at all right now and this…
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Pete talks with Damon Powell from FMC Advisors. Damon specialises in helping sanitation company owners to sell their businesses. When he first appeared on Get Flushed in Episode 81 in June 202, Damon spoke about the process that sanitation business owners can expect to go through when they decide to sell their company. In this episode, Damon and Pe…
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Hello, Are you dealing with leg swelling? Throughout the day do you notice your legs becoming more and more bothersome? If you have seen your doctor and know why your legs are swelling, but you are still trying to make it less uncomfortable this episode is for you. We go over three things you can start doing today to hopefully make you feel better.…
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Hi everyone, When you are doing your spring cleaning you may come across some unused or expired medications. Then what? Have you ever disposed of medications before? Have you ever wondered what is the proper way? Today I will give you all the information you need to safely and effectively get rid of your unused/expired medications so you can make y…
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Hi everyone, Do you ever take Tylenol? Is Tylenol completely benign? No! Listen in to learn how you can make sure you are taking Tylenol appropriately. Kayla Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QuVPcLnEyf_TRu3hb5yGbNX2SnTG5NhO-LUFdv5ORxA/edit?usp=sharing Link Mentioned - American Academy of Pediatrics Child Dosing - http…
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Hi anyone with kids in your life at all, This episode is an extra adjunct on top of EP 22 to remind you that weed, especially edibles, need to be diligently stored just like medications. Too many kids get into edibles every day with sad consequences. Take the time to be responsible, Kayla __________ Join the Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.co…
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Hi everyone, This episode is geared towards parents with young kids, but is applicable to anyone who interacts with kids, especially kids under 6. It is unfortunately not uncommon for children to get into medications and this can be very dangerous for their health. In this episode we dive into tangible steps you can take to make it less likely chil…
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Hi parents, Today we are talking about exercise and specifically how you can help your child get more of it. We know that if kids exercise at least 1 hour a day they are healthier, but we also know that the current world of screens and school kids often spend most of their time sedentary. So, I wanted to give you five super tangible ideas that you …
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Pete talks with Erin and Grant Stahla, owners of Stahla Services, a luxury restroom rental enterprise based in Omaha, Nebraska. This conversation covers the growth of their business, which Grant launched by Grant 11 years ago, before exploring the contributions made by Erin since her full-time involvement. The couple describe their shared vision, t…
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Hi, This episode is so fun! We get to do an art project together. Now don’t balk until you’ve tried it. Be sure to print out the worksheet down below before hitting play. We are going to figure out how you think you are doing overall in your health and wellness. This can help you check-in with yourself and spur action. It all starts with awareness!…
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Hello, In this episode we are talking about keeping a food diary. Your doctor may have asked you to keep one of these for a multitude of reasons, but we are just focusing on how to make sure you actually do it. Because we all know, life happens, and these are the types of things that fall through the cracks. So, I wanted to help you set yourself up…
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Hello, Have you lost your voice? Do you need to get better so that you can go back to your daily life? Do you have an important event coming up, and you're trying to figure out how to speed up the recovery process? You’ve heard the don’t talk, but I know that’s not always possible, so today we will go over some other things you can do to take care …
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Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/12m0ONpy8yFcohI71P6kMetNgqxf93OhnjlAozrx5Bwg/edit?usp=sharing Hi parents! Do you have this nagging feeling that your kids are spending too much time on their screens, but you don’t even know where to start? Do you worry about what they are being exposed to online? Do you think their sch…
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Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Abi28zDP6hZd7pns8QTtNLkNYKJbNQCRMBxH3mIBKv8/edit?usp=sharing Hi parents! Do you have this nagging feeling that your kids are spending too much time on their screens, but you don’t even know where to start? Do you worry about what they are being exposed to online? Do you think their sch…
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Hi parents! Do you have this nagging feeling that your kids are spending too much time on their screens, but you don’t even know where to start? Do you worry about what they are being exposed to online? Do you think their school work is suffering because of screens? I am so excited about this series because I think this is a really hot topic right …
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Hi parents! Do you have this nagging feeling that your kids are spending too much time on their screens, but you don’t even know where to start? Do you worry about what they are being exposed to online? Do you think their school work is suffering because of screens? I am so excited about this series because I think this is a really hot topic right …
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Hi parents! Do you have this nagging feeling that your kids are spending too much time on their screens, but you don’t even know where to start? Do you worry about what they are being exposed to online? Do you think their school work is suffering because of screens? I am so excited about this series because I think this is a really hot topic right …
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Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U9uOQtLJWBXiuoiOeejgS8NYt539vGETc-S7694KcbA/edit?usp=sharing Hello, Today we are talking about the why and the how of incentive spirometers. An incentive spirometer is a handheld device to help people take deep breaths. It is indicated for a variety of specific health conditions. So th…
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Hi folks, Today we talk about three different tools that can help you remember to take your medications. Life becomes busy and the human mind is fickle. It is completely normal to forget to take your medications. I would actually argue if you don’t set up a system to support yourself I would EXPECT you to forget. So I want to help you set yourself …
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Hello, Today we are talking about Meniere disease. This episode will not be helpful for you unless your doctor has diagnosed you with this specific type of vertigo. But, if you have been diagnosed with Meniere disease you are in the right place. We are going to go through some recommended diet changes as well as exercises you can try to see if they…
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Hi everyone, Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2025 I am talking about what you should do if you want this to be the year you actually stick with your New Year’s resolution. Listen to the episode and then fill in the worksheet below and you will be on your way! Good luck, Kayla Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1…
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Hi folks, So today we are taking a deep dive into how to keep track of your daily weights to manage your heart failure. Taking accurate daily weights that you can report to your physician is extremely important because they often impact how your doctor wants to dose your medication. In this episode we will briefly talk about why heart failure impac…
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Hi parents, Inside today’s episode we are talking all about introducing cow’s milk into your little’s diet. There are a lot of the specifics on when to do the transition, what kind of milk to use, and how much milk to give, and I know you already have a lot on your plate. However, I am passionate about this being an important topic for your child’s…
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Should you take ibuprofen with food? Without food? How does it work anyway? And how much is too much? Learn all that and more in today’s episode about one of the most common over the counter medications. Cheers, Kayla Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uA1BYPnO2uYF8kpBF-EL541pNgbmZA1mhparTxtRQoM/edit?usp=sharing _______…
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Greetings everyone, This short snack of an episode helps you know how to eat to a place of being comfortably full and not beyond. No more rolling around the coach with a tummy ache - listen to these tips and tricks. Happy Thanksgiving! Kayla __________ Join the Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/tUX8ubqpprNAXdMK/ Sign up for the emai…
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Guided Imagery Link - https://healingworksfoundation.org/guided-imagery/a-meditation-to-help-ease-pain/ Hi everyone, If you are in pain I highly recommend you try this visualization. I know it can seem odd or a weird thing to try, but pain can be debilitating, so why not try something if it might help? To living more pain free, Kayla __________ Joi…
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Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VkVwdqfvjEL2DbdLkaVu4TdZSRocPkNsuYPlZ7sgi6k/edit?usp=sharing Guided Imagery Link - https://healingworksfoundation.org/guided-imagery/a-meditation-to-help-ease-pain/ Hello, Today we are talking about big and little things you can do if you have knee osteoarthritis. Some of these you can…
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Pete talks with Caleb Ingran, CEO of Iron-Vac, a leading manufacturer and supplier of vacuum tanks and trucks. Enter the Iron-Vac truck giveaway at https://www.septictrucks.com/giveaway Caleb reflects on the struggles he faced during his early days in the septic business, including the purchase of a truck that was wrecked before delivery. Rather th…
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Hi folks, Today we will go through things you can start doing today to try and resolve your plantar fasciitis. If you have been struggling with the nagging pain in your heel, and it is impacting your ability to do the things you love, it is time to buckle down to start helping your body heal. To heel healing, Kayla Print your worksheet here - https…
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Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IX_Ki47nDr_8UO4TuKT_ijneo64IqhXfmOYPUqpgw58/edit?usp=sharing Hi everyone, If your doctor recommended you try a Mediterranean diet, this podcast episode is for you! In this quick episode I will explain to you both the big picture goals of the Mediterranean diet and then what that means …
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Pete is back with two requests for help. The first is to register your vote for Get Flushed in the Listener's Choice category at the New Zealand Podcast Awards. Visit www.nzpodcastawards.com/nominate to vote today. The second is to complete the 2024 Portable Sanitation Industry Benchmark Survey hosted by my friends at ServiceCore. This annual surve…
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Print your worksheet here - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hGos_cBv0l7dZDIrPfnTcwninLGNgW9lMD73TtfnZ6E/edit?usp=sharing Hi parents, Imagine sitting down at the dinner table, placing one meal on the table, and everyone eating their share while joking around about the events of the day. Does that seem impossible right now? Do you find yourself m…
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Pete talks with Max Coon, founder and CEO of Toico Industries about Sanitation Manager or SanMan, the new software solution for portable restroom operators. Max takes listeners on a compelling journey through his 32 years in the portable sanitation industry. Reflecting on his beginnings working for his father-in-law's rental business, Max recounts …
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In this week's episode, Pete talks about Artificial Intelligence with Vladislav Ostremski, head of Research and Development at Air-Vote. Air-Vote's innovative solution allows restroom users to provide real-time feedback through a simple QR code system. This approach has fundamentally changed how feedback is collected, enabling operators to respond …
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Crafting a winning bid for a tender can be a daunting process, especially in the restroom service industry where competition is fierce. In this episode, Pete shares valuable insights, explains key terminology and describes a typical tendering process. Pete highlights the importance of clear, concise communication and the necessity of proofreading s…
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