Best Mike Ream Podcasts (2025)

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Alyssa Gibbs, CRN, “A Call to Care — for Self and Others” 54:18

1d ago54:18

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Send us a text 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 on how she’s learned to handle stressful situations with families and patients and provide calm to the c…

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Sarah Ream, ED Social Worker, "Seeing the World Through Tears” 1:11:00

8d ago1:11:00

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Send us a text 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 learned new ways of being present to herself and others. You might want to grab some Kleenex a…

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Laura, ED Social Work Manager, “Never Alone” 56:53

15d ago56:53

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Send us a text 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 provide comfort and guidance to others in the midst of their suffering. Since she was a child,…

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Ilyse Ring, SLP, “Hey Mom, You Were Right!” 1:12:54

22d ago1:12:54

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Send us a text 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 therapy. Today, she’s still discovering the joy and wonder of helping people find their voice a…

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Kyle, CVICU RN and Sarah, Labor and Delivery, RN "Bringing a Nurse Home with You" 1:20:01

29d ago1:20:01

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Send us a text 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 work in the nursing field. For Sarah, she’s followed her passion to provide empowering care as…

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Kyle Cook, Oncology RN, Swiftie, “Serving with Reckless Joy” 1:02:33

1M ago1:02:33

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Send us a text 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 hearing how a blend of key relationships, unique job experiences and a certain star singer have a…

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Jen Smith, LCSW, APHSW-C, "When Grief Work Comes to Work” 1:10:21

1M ago1:10:21

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Send us a text 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 her work with passion and kindness. Jen shares insight into how she navigates this challenging work whil…

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Andrea Reynolds, RN, "Life and Death, That's Where She'll Be" 1:06:54

5M ago1:06:54

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Send us a text No Really (really), Andrea Reynolds is fine! Andrea brings her unique journey into nursing. Andrea has a passion for taking on challenges in this field, and is fascinated by complex procedures and machines. She works as an ECMO Primer (we are delighted to learn what this job entails!) and does not back away from difficult situations.…

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Aaron Metcalf, Chaplain, BCC, “Confessions of an Amazing Storyteller” 59:28

5M ago59:28

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Send us a text Oh Fine listeners, this week’s episode includes two special features! First, we welcome our lovely guest host Jyoshin Clay, an ordained Zen Buddhist priest and Chaplain extraordinaire. Welcome Jyoshin! Why a new host? Because this time, Aaron Metcalf finds himself in the hot seat. With a mix of vulnerability and humor, Aaron shares h…

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Dr. Brian (please) Beldowicz, Trauma MD, "Unsanctioned Empathy" 1:09:27

6M ago1:09:27

1:09:27

Send us a text Oh friends! Dr. Brian Beldowicz, "just call me Brian Please" brings a lively conversation to us about his long career as a trauma MD both in the military and in a trauma 1 hospital setting. We explore topics around compassion, empathy, doing your part, and a wonderful way of engaging the stories of other people. Brian brings compassi…

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Andee Holman, Nurse Manager, "More Than The Heart" 1:21:35

6M ago1:21:35

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Send us a text Nurse manager Andee Holman joins us today and processes her many years of nursing in many, many, different rolls leading up to her desire to work as a manager. Andee brings great stories, reflections, and heartfelt care into her work. She has developed a passion for supporting healthcare workers and talks about her projects in "code …

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Mary Bloom, House Supervisor: "Fluttering Eyes, Flickering Lights, and...Was That a Coincidence??" 1:20:55

6M ago1:20:55

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Send us a text "Was that a coincidence?" we get to hear Mary Bloom, RN and House Supervisor, ask on this episode as she explores her long career in nursing and her evolving trust in her intuition and growing awareness that there is more to life and medicine than we can see. Mary is joined by her longtime friend and fellow house supervisor, Erin Smi…

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Karen Rose Goria, RN, "Florence Nightingale is Smiling Down on Me!" 1:25:34

6M ago1:25:34

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Send us a text 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 sociology, to her excavating nursing passion from implicit messages of inadequacy heaped on her b…

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Preston Meurlott, Travel RN, “COVID Care, a Teardrop Camper and the Hero’s Quest” 54:50

7M ago54:50

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Send us a text 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 wave! Whoah! In this episode he explores these experiences and also shares his love of travel…

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Caterina DeMoret, Assistant Nurse Manager, “Finding Purpose in Serving Others” 1:02:11

7M ago1:02:11

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Send us a text 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 her first year, she learned how to focus on the needs of others and find the support she nee…

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Dr. Matthew Staropoli, "This Resident Life" 1:04:52

7M ago1:04:52

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Send us a text 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. He also shares struggles to find time to cope amidst a very busy schedule and how he utiliz…

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Tonya Bonifer, Physical Therapist, "Find My Eyes" 1:00:05

7M ago1:00:05

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Send us a text 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 following life threatening situations. You’ll hear how she embodies hope in her literal “dream j…

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Dr. Rattan, Trauma Surgeon, "The Risk of Empathy" 58:55

9M ago58:55

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Send us a text 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 of death. He opens up about the surprising moment he decided to become a surgeon, when he …

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Lea Cassidy, RN "Stewarding Trauma" 1:06:52

10M ago1:06:52

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Send us a text 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 on her journey with ADHD in this episode and how she harnesses this as a super power to wor…

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Ken King, RT "Jesus Ken! Humor and Normalizing Patient Experience" 58:53

10M ago58:53

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Send us a text 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 is all things air - which it turns out is important to living - and shares his journey into t…

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Alysa and Genelle - Friends in the Workplace...They'll Be There For You!!!! 55:16

10M ago55:16

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Send us a text 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 emergency department and together they are an unstoppable force of wisdom and humor. These two have conta…

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Jasper, 911 Dispatch, Three Dimensional Coping 1:08:06

10M ago1:08:06

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Send us a text "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 his work, as well as powerful stories from his unique and high paced work. Jasper is insightful, c…

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Adam Haight, LCSW Palliative Care, "Soul Purpose" 1:11:12

11M ago1:11:12

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Send us a text 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 offer him meaning as he engages people in very difficult conversations on a daily basis. We…

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Chelan Metcalf, RN "Violence in the Room" 1:14:46

11M ago1:14:46

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Send us a text 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 deeply moving) call to this vocation and also explores an event of being assaulted while at wo…

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Chelsea Neubauer, RN "Pillow Talk and Boundary Setting" 1:00:06

11M ago1:00:06

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Send us a text 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 roles and motivations for doing this challenging work. As you will hear, it has not always been…

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David Singer, LCSW "Tunnel Vision" 40:20

11M ago40:20

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Send us a text 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 Level 1 trauma center and as a practicing therapist while not working in the hospital. He bring…

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Dani Magarell, RN "Heart Forward Care" 54:41

11M ago54:41

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Send us a text 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 and their families. Dani engages us in stories about her own formation, struggles, and healing…

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Ep. 9 - From Trinidad's Cricket to Cryptocurrency: Delving into Sports, Finance, and a Journey Through Culture and Personal Anecdotes 1:01:31

1+ y ago1:01:31

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Join us for an enlightening conversation with guest Kiel McAuley, aka Trini, as we explore the significance of cricket in Trinidad and the historical context of Trinidad's Independence Day. We also touch on pitch leagues and Trinidad's asphalt exports while addressing issues of corruption in the country. The episode takes a humorous turn with discu…

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Ep. 8 - From Gaelic Phrases to Shark Diving: An Intriguing Exploration of Irish Culture, Animal Behavior, and Influencer Marketing 1:03:48

1+ y ago1:03:48

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Prepare yourself for a thrilling journey as we explore the intricacies of Ireland, its language and culture, with our guest Michael O'Malley. A Rugby player, ginger, and a true Irish at heart, Michael enriches our understanding of the Gaelic language, explains the humorous misunderstandings of speaking with an Irish accent in America, and shares hi…

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Ep. 7 - The Raging Battles: Fentanyl Overdoses, Social Media Uproars, and the Speedo Debate in Rugby 1:02:37

1+ y ago1:02:37

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Ever been curious about the dangerous lure of fentanyl and how Narcan can be the difference between life and death? Join us as we unravel the complexities of these powerful substances with our guest, Icebox, a firefighter and paramedic, who shares harrowing accounts of fentanyl overdoses. We unveil the invisible battle with addiction in our communi…

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Ep. 6 - From Brain Injuries to Psychedelics: A Deep Dive into Mental Health, Substance Use, and the Human Experience 46:47

1+ y ago46:47

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Ever wondered about the profound impacts of brain injuries or the mystifying world of psychedelic therapies? Psychiatrist Curtis Philips delves deep into these intriguing subjects, making this an episode you simply can't afford to miss. Journey with us as we decode the enigma of concussions, their diverse effects ranging from aggression, anxiety, t…

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Ep. 5 - From Softball to Golf: A Female Athlete's Journey through Sport, Injuries and Social Media 52:39

1+ y ago52:39

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Join us as we navigate the captivating journey of professional female golfer, Katrina Howard. An athlete with a diverse sports background, Katrina gives us an insider’s look into her transition from softball to golf, her wins at long-drive tournaments, and her overcoming career-impacting injuries. She unveils the resilience and determination behind…

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Ep. 4 - From Trinidad to Florida: A Deep Dive into Mental Health, Addictions, and the Human Spirit 1:03:35

1+ y ago1:03:35

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Imagine a casual conversation spiraling into an enlightening discourse on mental health and addiction. That's precisely what happened when we had our good friend Curtis Phillips, a mental health psychiatrist hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, on our beloved show. We chatted about everything under the sun, from Curtis' high school days as a peer coun…

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Ep. 3 - From College Parties to Boxing Rings: A Nostalgic Journey into our Wild Post-College Adventures 59:17

1+ y ago59:17

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Step back into the wild post-college years with us, as we journey through our adventures from Lake Erie's Put-in-Bay island to the spirited state of Florida. We unpack the crazy times at the Sand Bar beach hotspot and delve into the unexpected experiences of residing in student accommodations at FAU. The tales from this chapter of our life journey …

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Ep. 2 - Football, Rugby and Cultural Encounters: An American and Irish Experience 57:42

1+ y ago57:42

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Ever wondered how your college life would look if you were to swap places with a student from a different part of the globe - specifically Ireland? Well, you're about to find out. We plunge headfirst into the fascinating world of academia, analysing the distinct differences between college experiences in Ireland and America. From the puzzling idea …

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Ep. 1 - American Sports and Irish Roots: A Cross-Cultural Exploration 49:03

1+ y ago49:03

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Hey there, ever wondered what it feels like to uproot your life and move to a completely different culture? How about the shock of realizing American college life isn’t all frat parties and football games, as movies would have you believe? Come join us on the Having the Craic podcast where we navigate the wild journey of an Irish college student, C…

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Trailer-Having the Craic 1:34

1+ y ago1:34

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Welcome to the "Having the Craic" podcast! I'm Caleb McDonnell, the black Irish Realtor and real estate investor. Right by my side is the one and only Mike Ream, a Midwest boy, a former professional athlete turned entrepreneur. And let's not forget our mischievous sidekick, Gaff, hailing all the way from the beautiful state of Kentucky! Hold onto y…

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