Friends and Enemas

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 Frenemas submission stories! Leave your anonymous confessions here!! Whiteboard Confessions: https://www.reddit.com/r/whiteboardconfessions/s/KlA1p2SO0M

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 sad, shocking, important, and inspiring, AND it has a rainbow baby at the end!

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!

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

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 Referral Link: ⁠https://www.leadhealth.com/friends-and-enemas⁠

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, practical tips, and firsthand experiences to inform and inspire travelers! Insurance: Maddy Gill +1 (478) 397-4968 Taxes: Nermina Culesker nerminac@choice1accountingandtax.com (720) 876-7577 https://www.instagram.com/choice1tax_cpa?igsh=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ== (https://www.instagram.com/choice1tax_cpa?igsh=MzY1NDJmNzMyNQ==) Referral Link: https://www.leadhealth.com/friends-and-enemas

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&sender_device=pc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laylathenurse/

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: Natalie Avni Youtube: https://youtube.com/@Natalieavni?si=eVO2I9bN0l9fdZ4Q Natalie Avni Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalieavni/?hl=en Natalie Avni TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natalieavni?lang=en

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!

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 episode, so if that weirds you out, skip through it. Mental health is a HUGE part of the veterinary world along with the human healthcare world, and we touch on the issues and where they come from while also bringing you solutions. You're in for a near overload of information, chock-full, so strap in! Lindsey/F&E Referral Link: https://www.leadhealth.com/friends-and-enemas/ Peter Carlos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vet_techs_pj Peter Carlos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vet_techs_pj Not One More Vet: https://www.nomv.org/

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 ya!? NOTE: This episode contains talk about suicide. Links for episode: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FireDepartmentChronicles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firedepartmentchronicles/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@firedepartmentchronicles?lang=en https://www.fishing4firstresponders.org/suicide-is-not-the-answer-resources-for-first-responders-by-jason-patton Call 888-926-4174 - Banyan Mental Health offers residential and partial hospitalization programming for first responders who are struggling with a primary mental health diagnosis. We specialize in treating mood and thought disorders including, depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizoaffective disorders, grief and loss issues, attachment and adjustment disorders, and self injury/self harm.

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 the limelight. We're so excited for season two, thanks for joining us!

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!

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 - just press play, and we'll get through this together. Follow the podcast on IG: @friends.and.enemas

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

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 TALES. These stories are straight from our listeners (thanks frenemas!) and a couple of personal ones as well. I even add a scary DM I’ve received... But it's not scary in the way you think. We are both spooky girlies and love a good haunted tale. Don’t forget to send YOUR SPOOKY TALES to fande@leadhealth.com (hospital, clinic, or at-home stories welcome)! Follow Amanda on IG: @manders5388 Follow the podcast on IG: @friends.and.enemas

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!

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 her first interest in aesthetics, her training program, and how to reach your life goals! All in all, Racquel is here to lead by example proving that us women are amazing and capable of it all (even when “all” is relative). Find and shop all things Racquel here: Shop Skincare here: https://racquelaesthetics.com/?rfsn=7173151.6e14ec Racquel’s Blog: https://racquelfrisella.com/ Racquel’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racquelfrisella/ RFA Skincare Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rfaskincare/ Racquel Aesthetics: https://www.instagram.com/racquel_aesthetics/

FRENEMAS! We have a newbie on this time! Meet Jasmine is fresh out of nursing school and is prepping for the NCLEX - *Deity of your choice* be with her! While studying to be a nurse she creates beautiful notes and shares her journey with the rest of the nursing community! We love learning and hearing from the new generation of nurses, so we talk about why she chose nursing, diversity in nursing, and my mistakes as a new grad, and then naturally we devolve a little to talk about horse whispering and book vs. real-world…Curious? Then press play :) Follow Jasmine on IG at: @jpg.nursing Follow the pod on IG at: @friends.and.enemas

If you don't know who Nurse John is, then I don't know what sad world you've been occupying, but fear not, this pod is here to rectify that problem! COME BRUNCH IN BED with us while we have a cozy little chat in the comfort of a hotel room in order to get into a true sleepover chat. We recently had the opportunity to go on a brand trip together so we're recapping, reminiscing on moments of bowel uncertainty and our haunted villa, while destroying compliment sandwiches, talking rejection and therapy, and learning how and why the US is bringing Filipino nurses here! We're all over the map but thank you for joining us on this journey! Follow Nurse John on IG at: @nurse.johnn Follow Lindsey on YouTube at: @scrubhacks