Friends and Enemas

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 he...

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 h...

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

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 jok...

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 shi...

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...

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 o...

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, b...

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 lif...

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 yo...

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 chil...

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 b...

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 ex...

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...

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/frien...

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...

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 e...

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 anyw...

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 t...

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 enviro...

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...

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 g...

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 imp...