Meet F&E fan and licensed therapist Kristen! Kristen joins us to talk with Lindsey about an all too-familiar story. Through her interesting and sadly familiar story, Kristen tells of her difficult childhood, her physical impairment, her path to getting therapy, and then becoming a therapist herself! In addition, we pick her therapist’s brain breaking down why some people suck and asking the age-old questions, Why do haters exist?! Ever wanted to know the psychology of a hater? Well, tune in ...
Sep 25, 2024•50 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Frenemas, get ready to giggle! This episode with Scotty Hatch, a former medical assistant, will have you laughing in public. Scotty's a ball of energy and fun who considered going through a doctor and medical era but ultimately said NAH GIRL. He joins me as I put him through the medical Rorschach test and tells us his wild stories from his time working for plastic surgeons, like the time he helped in administering shock waves to a few penises! If that isn't enough to get you to press play, I don...
Sep 18, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Ya'll have always been so curious about our money - so we're breaking it down because it hasn't been the one fell swoop that most of you guys have thought. We've tried, failed, struggled, and, of course, prospered! So in this episode, we're breaking down all the ways we made money and saved money - it's our financial odyssey with the overarching message that sometimes you have just to keep taking swings and shooting shots! Follow us on IG: The Pod: @friends.and.enemas The Host: @scrubhacks...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 9
What's an At-will state? What's a Right-to-work state? What are unions up to these days? Is making porn at work protected under the first amendment? If you've been dying to know the answer to burning questions like these, join attorney Ryan and me for some answers. Follow us on IG: The Guest: @attorneyryan The Pod: @friends.and.enemas The Host: @scrubhacks
Sep 04, 2024•40 min•Season 3Ep. 10
and the nurse we deserve is Ashley Adkins! This is a very refreshing episode. It's not often you find someone who feels this called to nursing or their job, but while ya'll know nursing was my plan B, for Ashley, it was her plan A-Z. She's all nurse, no backup. So join us as we talk about finding your zen, finding what you love, filling your cup, and being child brides! (It's a joke, so calm down; we both married young.) Follow us on IG: The Guest: @ashleylorenaadkins The Pod: @friend.and.enemas...
Aug 28, 2024•35 min•Season 3Ep. 8
One day, we won't try to tear down confident women. One day, we won't be able to fill multiple podcast episodes about the amount of hate people get for daring to share. One day, tools for connection won't be perverted by hate and negativity. Until then, Avery and I are here to talk about haters. Haters are weird and not "cute-quirky" weird guys -- WEIRD weird. Is it still shit-talking if it's about haters? Join us and find out what we deal with, how we cope, and how we rise above! Follow us on I...
Aug 21, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 7
This is a Betsy Grunch origin story! What happened in her life to lead her to become a Neurosurgeon? Press play and find out! Why did she enter a field of mostly men? Press play and find out! Why did she want to cure spinal cord injuries? Press play and find out! Has she experienced misogyny in the workplace? Yes. Yes, she has we won’t bury the lead on that one. But press play anyway to find out more and learn how this badass mom, surgeon, and human navigates life, work, and hate! Follow us on I...
Aug 14, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 6
This episode features nurse comedian Sarah Gray, but you may know her for her alter ego, who loves to prank call people, Sue Dillon! This southern gem joins me to chat about working as a comedian, prank calling, nursing, mental health, and being a psych provider. So settle in with a sweet tea in and listen to her dulcet, smokey tones as we jump from talking about old hags (mean nursing vets, not old people), loving the adrenaline rush of nursing, toxic exes, SANE nursing, and using comedy and co...
Aug 07, 2024•34 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Oh, we’re stirring the pot with this episode with guest Paige Slayton! I’m kidding; we’re actually super alike - Paige also didn’t really know what she wanted to do with her life, but seeking stability, she ended up in nursing and loved her unit and job! RELATABLE! She’s an ER nurse, so we’re sworn enemies, but we’re easily able to come together and talk about toxicity, coworkers, bad roommates, being childfree, social media trolls, and IRL mean girls. She's a big bag of weird, just like me, so ...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 4
We're going down to the foundation of our relationship! You'll love a deep dive into a relationship, and it's like couples for us, so here we go again! We're answering all the questions we consistently get about how we met, working together, traveling together, moving from small town USA to CA, my traditional background, and my nontraditional lifestyle. Kids? Dumb decisions? RV life? Are we crazy? Are we soulmates? Where do we go from here? Join us and find out! Follow the podcast Friends and En...
Jul 24, 2024•54 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Nurse, content creator, and death and dying educator Julie joins me to discuss her new book, her transition from ICU to Hospice nursing, burnout, her history of addiction to drugs and alcohol, and ultimately, her journey to becoming an end-of-life educator. Deaths are going to happen; let's learn how to help them die with dignity! Follow the podcast Friends and Enemas on social and anywhere you listen to podcasts! Links below: Say hello on social! Instagram: @scrubhacks @friend.and.enemas TikTok...
Jul 17, 2024•39 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Welcome back, Frenemas! Let’s get you updated: To start, we moved, out of the RV and into a real and genuine HOUSE! Said house is in Arizona, and yes, we moved to that heat in the summer on PURPOSE - can we handle it? We hope so.Now, to make it about me, this episode dives into me with Jared in charge and probing for all the tea: my past, where I am now, being human and healthcare worker, my childhood and the moment that changed everything for my family... BEWARE: Frequent crier in action. Who’s...
Jul 10, 2024•51 min•Season 3Ep. 1
We've made it the end!!! ... Of season 2, guys, don't worry. This season, we received so many stories from our listeners, and our personal favorites were usually the new grad ones because it's something we all have in common. We all know what it was like to be a new grad.... it lowkey sucked! However, in the spirit of community, this pod is where we can learn from and with each other by sharing our stories, struggles, and sometimes trauma! So, let's dive in and close out season 2 with some Frene...
Mar 27, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Trigger warning: Infant Loss In 2021, Jaeda is eight months pregnant and is excitedly awaiting the arrival of her first baby, a boy to be named Myers. She's living in Las Vegas, Nevada; she's a 25-year-old Black woman, and going into her last ultrasound - in this episode, she takes us through the worst day ever. Lindsey and Anna, an L&D nurse, listen to and talk with Jaeda about her experience, the nurse who helped along the way, how she coped, and everything she learned after the fact. It's...
Mar 20, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 25
When it comes to time with Anna, you know it's going to be fun at full speed! Anna's return to the hot seat means wild delivery stories, poop, and sad stories - Labor & Delivery Nurses are a different breed! But here at Friends & Enemas, we're all about balance, so you'll also hear about partners who pass out, finding the wrong hole (hate when that happens), and other tips and tricks! Enjoy the full spectrum of emotion with this one!
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 24
This episode is nerdy nerdy! Jared is at the helm, and we're talking in 100% nursing code. Normies, beware: this won't make a lick of sense, but if you want to satisfy that nerdy nurse itch in the back of your brain... then this is the episode for you. Talk nerdy with us, Frenemas, press play! Are you inspired to Travel? Get going with a great team here: https://www.leadhealth.com/friends-and-enemas
Mar 06, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 23
TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode, we talk about addiction! BUT we also cover a lot more! Together we dive deep into stories, experiences, and traumas about pediatric vs adult ICU, being a patient (and being impatient) as a healthcare worker, addiction in our families, and we try new food combos! Bring some tissues, I definitely needed them! It's heavy, it's light, it's everything all at once, but the moral of the story is always to be kind and empathetic! Follow Nicole on IG: @nicoleleeanne6 Ref...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 2Ep. 22
This is a Jared-centric episode because you asked for more Jared, and we're all about giving the people what they want! Travel nursing is changing and evolving, and we're still learning as we make our way through it, so we're here to share what we know and don't! We discuss the industry evolution, taxes, housing, insurance, tax implications, RV life, myths, and pay! Overall, this episode serves as a lil guide for anyone considering a career in travel nursing, offering valuable insights, practica...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 21
In this episode, we discuss... everything under the dang sun with Layla, the pediatric ICU nurse! We cover newbie treatment, abuse and ethics, Netflix specials, getting paid, side hustles, how the hell we ended up in travel nursing... and my personal favorite, our experience with Munchausen by proxy! If you've seen Taking Care of Maya, this is a must-listen, and if you haven't, listen anyway! See you in there! Follow Layla: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@laylathenurse?is_from_webapp=1&sende...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 20
She's a wife... she's a mom of 3... she's an ultrasound tech... she's Natalie Avni! This week we welcome this lovely Sonographer to talk about her specialty in outpatient and inpatient settings, workplace toxicity (none of us can escape it!), pay transparency, bullying, patient responses, and oodles more. So smash that play button, and let's get to know the lady who brings us those blobby baby pictures no one wants to see on Instagram (KIDDING! Moms are the best!). LINKS TO ADD TO EPISODE: Natal...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 19
In this episode, we talk about health from a “normies” perspective...(someone not in healthcare). We talk about burnout in other careers, work-life balance, and I show her some of the common products we use in a hospital setting to see if she can guess what it is... wild, weird, and wonderful. PLEASE JOIN US!
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 18
TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal Ideation/Suicide/Poop If you're having thoughts/feelings about suicide, please get help. You belong here, have a purpose, and deserve to stay. Please call 988 if you need help! In this episode, we discuss the similarities and differences between "animal nurses," aka veterinary technicians, and "human nurses," aka nurses: such as toxic work environments, shitty situations, the reality of pay and licensure, and even mental health. Beware, we talk about poop in this episod...
Feb 06, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Let's give Jason Patton a warm welcome! He is well known for his skits on social media that depict what he goes through with patients as a first responder; he brings comedy and education together flawlessly. So naturally, we had to bring him on to talk about mental health within the FD, wild stories from his field, and what it takes to do what he does! We're different branches of the same tree, and there's so much to talk about, but I don't want to give away, so you'll just have to listen, won't...
Feb 06, 2024•48 min•Season 2Ep. 16
WELCOME BACK FRENEMAS! I hope we didn't make you wait too long, but it'll be so worth it, contrary to what this episode title suggests! However, we're kicking off season 2 with last season's 1-start reviews and talk about how we plan to improve! To stay on theme, we will also be looking at 1-star reviews left for hospitals and explain why we think healthcare is getting worse! The general public doesn't see our side, so in this we really want to flesh out the issues and get our point of view into...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
SEASON FINALE: Well Frenemas, we did it and we're doing it in style. Season 1 comes to a close this Halloween with spooky and scary stories from submissions, Reddit, and Jared's encounter with a killer that may result in sleepless nights... so take a listen while you get ready for a shift or whatever Halloween party you're attending and either way be safe out there!
Oct 31, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Have you ever walked towards the hospital doors and had that gnawing anxiety creep up with every step that brings you closer to the entrance? BECAUSE SAME! In this episode, we're talking about pre-shift dread and post-shift anxiety; let's unravel it knot by knot as we share our personal encounters and experiences while sharing stories from listeners like you! If you've been feeling imposture syndrome or have left it before, us too, and welcome to Friend & Enemas; you'll find solace here - ju...
Oct 25, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 13
We’re diving in y’all. We’re giving relationship advice, going through Reddit relationship stories, holding partners accountable, and how to remain an individual inside of a relationship. Relationships look different to everyone but some things are universal and sitting down to talk with friends about it all is a MUST. We’re in this together, so let’s wade through it all together. Follow the pod on IG: @friends.and.enemas
Oct 18, 2023•53 min•Season 1Ep. 12
We've received so many stories emailed to us about haunted happenings and so this episode is Jared and I share them with you all!! This is Frenema Folktales! Or maybe "Frenema Fables"... what do you guys think? We've got the spooky, the ooky, and because we're nurses, the dookey. I won't give anything else away - press play and hear the stories from our community!
Oct 11, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Not only is Amanda one of my best friends, but our husband’s are also besties. Travel nursing brought us together, but our trauma bond was stronger than ever and we really never left each other’s sides since. In this episode, we talk about how we went from heroes to peasants in the span of two years! From Rat Girl Summer to Feral Girl Fall, we sit here fresh after a shower and discuss briefly how we met, dog mom problems with real-life zoomies in the background, and finally we dive into SPOOKY T...
Oct 04, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Racquel, AKA the Kim K of nurse aesthetics, has graced me with her presence for episode 9! Even though it’s audio-only, we still feel the power! In this episode we’re talking versatility, since Racquel is a nurse aesthetics injector and has her own skincare line and practice! I have been using her skincare since 2019 and it has changed my face, confidence levels, and overall vibes tremendously. On top of being a business woman, she is a mom, so she’s balancing a lot and we talk about it all from...
Sep 27, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 9
