Medic Mindset

Created in 2016, Medic Mindset is hosted by EMS Educator, Ginger Locke. She is an Associate Professor of EMS Professions at Austin Community College in Austin, Texas. The podcast started as a resource for her paramedic students as they transitioned to the field. She interviews paramedics, EMS medical directors & EMS educators in long, intimate format. She thoughtfully asks her guests to open up about their mindset, routines, mistakes, thought-processes, and lessons hard-learned. Dr. Maia Dorsett is the Medical Director for Medic Mindset and reviews all clinical content for accuracy according to the most current evidence. While clinical topics are in the show, none of the content should be used as clinical operating guidelines for listeners’ practices. Interesting in connecting? Ginger is always looking to hear from listeners: ginger@medicmindset.com Show notes at medicmindset.com

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Episodes

What a Ride

Ginger's guest discusses how he has avoided burnout after 10 years in EMS. How he balances work and family. Which calls have become his favorite. Advice to his younger self. And why he says the job is easy!

Aug 14, 2017•40 min

Beauty to Death Ratio

He's the mentor I'd wish for any medic just starting in EMS because he has navigated 20 years in the field and come out on the other side with the most sincere and kindest of hearts.

Jul 30, 2017•28 min

Harder. Faster.

Ginger Locke interviews an ER nurse about what it's like to work with medics. Connect with Medic Mindset on twitter @medicmindset and Facebook.

May 09, 2017•35 min

SWAT medic Part 2: We all go through this.

Part 2 of the SWAT medic from Episode 9. Listeners adore him. Show notes at medicmindset.com Twitter: @gingerlockeatx Facebook group: Medic Mindset Group

Mar 20, 2017•33 min

Beat the Stress with Michael Lauria

Michael Lauria (@ResusPadawan) is the perfect match for the concept of @medicmindset. Within the first minutes, he outlines tools for performing under stress. As a pararescue medic, he speaks from personal experience and as an academic, he knows the science behind his advice. Listen as we discuss the mind of a resuscitationist. Dig into the lengthy show notes at medicmindset.com Everything we reference is there. Love, Ginger

Mar 05, 2017•1 hr 1 min

SWAT medic Part 1: I wasn't prepared.

Part 1: He's a SWAT medic, but he doesn't fit neatly in the tactical medic mold. Listen for yourself. medicmindset.com @gingerlockeatx

Feb 02, 2017•39 min

Dr. Tania Glenn, Warrior Healer

If anyone appreciates what it is like to be a medic without actually being one, it's Dr. Tania Glenn. She's a leading clinician in the identification and treatment of PTSD and specializes in caring for emergency responders. I caught up with her in her office, but her work takes her all over the country. She's one of us and we are lucky to have her on our team. Find her at: taniaglenn.com @drtaniaglenn on twitter To see the picture I took during the interview and other show notes, go to medicmind...

Jan 02, 2017•38 min

Strong Work

In this episode, Ginger deviates from the usual long, meandering format as she interviews a medic about his experience performing a surgical airway. Show notes at medicmindset.com

Dec 12, 2016•27 min

The Strong, Silent Type

The guest in this episode is a true "student of the game." Listen to the FOAMed (Free Open Access Medical Education) resources he uses. He is stoic, thoughtful, and a man of few words. For the listener, that means each concept he chooses to share drips with intrigue. In particular, the discussion of his second failed intubation is a must-hear. I respect him tremendously for bringing that conversation back to the focus of the patient. Show notes at medicmindset.com Love, Ginger

Oct 30, 2016•38 min

I never run.

I say it with every episode, but this one really does feel like my favorite so far. I couldn't be happier to share this medic with you. She's happy. She's competent. She's real and she willingly lets me wander around in her brain for a bit. Show notes can be found at medicmindset.com Love, Ginger

Oct 16, 2016•50 min

The Medic in Pumped-up Kicks

Don't be intimidated by the length of this one. The best thing about this guest was that he didn't ask me to edit a thing. He tells us about his experience with video laryngoscopy, books recommendations, and about his life living in a cabin in the woods. His dry sense of humor made me wish it was longer than an hour. Show notes can be located at medicmindset.com Love, Ginger

Sep 27, 2016•1 hr 6 min

It's such a weird job.

This one was a blast. She is an open book about what life is like as a medic and the listeners are loving her. She bravely entertains Ginger's questions about the unique intimacy shared between EMS partners. She is brave and funny and speaks from an authentic heart. Show notes can be found at medicmindset.com Love, Ginger

Sep 25, 2016•46 min

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