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Mind Body Medic

34 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 59 ratings

Join Chris Meeks, a Flight paramedic and educator passionate about investing in others and creating a positive future for EMS. We will talk about everything from cutting edge science and medicine to ways to develop yourself as a professional!

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Episodes

Episode 34: Side B w/ Paula White

May 01, 2023 00:49 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

Chris sits down with Paula S. White, author of “Side B, Remixing your Leadership Style” and breaks down how EMS providers can use our unique skillsets, challenges, and experiences to become better leaders! Paula breaks down how to became the “unexpected listener” and lead EMS into a new chapter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the needle outdated?

January 08, 2023 15:52 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

Needle decompression isn't new; many argue it's outdated,  but is it? Let's talk about and review the successful management of tension physiology. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 32: Brain Balance!

December 01, 2022 12:20 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Have you ever been taking care of a patient and wondered what else you could be doing? Chris takes some time to dig a little bit deeper on the “balance” of head trauma and digs into a few steps to take with your next head injury patient! Join us for the break down of the Monro-Kellie Hypothesis that we like to call “Brain Balance”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MBM - Episode 31: Body Cams in EMS?

July 09, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

In this episode Chris meeting with friend and Critical Care Manager for Cypress Springs EMS, Zach Dunlap, to discuss body cams for EMS. As an incredibly progressive service, Cypress Springs EMS has implemented body cams. Obviously this is something new and many have polarizing opinions for, or against using them. Does this violate HIPPA? Is this just an attempt by "Big Brother" to get crew members in trouble? Do body cams help quality improvement and if so, how? Could this actually s...

MBM - Episode 30: Humans on the Phone

January 04, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 71 MB

Accessing medical control can be a daunting and at times intimidating task. Many providers don’t even believe in its use! But here at MBM we love our physician teammates! Join Mind Body Medic’s Dr. Vinson and Chris as they bridge the gap between providers using medical control! Thank you for being a listener! Please like and subscribe as well as leave us a rating! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MBM - Episode 29: Cyanide Toxicity

November 02, 2020 06:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

Cyanide poisoning may be more common than you think! Join Chris as he looks at the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of cyanide toxicity. Thank you for being a valued member of the Mind Body Medic family! We appreciate you listening and would love for you to subscribe, like / follow, and leave us a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MBM - Episode 28: No Agenda

September 25, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Chris takes an opportunity to sit down with some of the creators at the FOAMfrat Podcast and talk about their personal journeys to where they are now. This episode is packed full of small tips, tricks, and lessons that will help you reach the level of success you desire for your career. Thanks to Tyler and Jay for sitting down with the Mind Body Medic family! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MBM - Episode 27: Reflecting on Our Growth

June 05, 2020 07:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Sometimes we have to step back and reflect on how we learned some of the major lessons of our career. After all, if we forget where we came from, we may lose sight of where we are going! In this episode Chris sits down with Jay Nance and reflects on a challenging call he had early in his career and talk about some of the lessons he still carries with him today. Thank you for being a part of the Mind Body Medic family! Please like, subscribe, and review the podcast! See omnystudio.com...

MBM - Episode 26: Post Partum Eclampsia

May 10, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

In this episode, Chris breaks down an incredibly insightful post-partum eclampsia case and delves into pathology of the illness and how to manage these often complicated patients. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MBM - Episode 25: The Persistent Why

March 28, 2020 15:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Chris Is joined by paramedic researcher Dave Olvera. Together they discuss the pathway to research from Dave’s entrance into medicine to running one of the largest prehospital research programs in the world. Sharing many tricks of the trade Dave helps us learn how we can be the drivers of a progressive prehospital future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MBM - Episode 24 | When Worlds Collide

December 15, 2019 18:45 - 1 hour - 80.7 MB

In this episode Chris sits down with the hosts of “The Q Word” an emergency nursing podcast. Together we tackle the conversation of the nurse and paramedic rivalry! Spoiler alert, it is the partnership that makes the magic happen! Thanks for being a part of this community! Please subscribe and rate the podcast and be sure to share it with your friends! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MBM Episode 24 | When Worlds Collide

December 15, 2019 18:45 - 1 hour - 202 MB

In this episode Chris sits down with the hosts of “The Q Word” an emergency nursing podcast. Together we tackle the conversation of the nurse and paramedic rivalry! Spoiler alert, it is the partnership that makes the magic happen! Thanks for being a part of this community! Please subscribe and rate the podcast and be sure to share it with your friends! 

MBM Episode 23 | Postpartum Hemorrhage Problems

October 03, 2019 18:45 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

We have all feared our first field delivery but for some of us what really gets our blood pumping is what happens after the baby is delivered. Glove up for a quick look into the management of postpartum hemorrhage! Thanks for being a listener! Please like and subscribe to Mind Body Medic and be sure to leave us a review! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MBM Episode 22 | It's Not Too Late

August 28, 2019 21:45 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Some conversations are just too good to not record. Recently I spoke with a good friend and fantastic flight nurse John Stribling about some life changes we had both made. My hope is that after listening to our conversation you will be as inspired by John and his story as I was. Thank you for being a part of the Mind Body Medic family. Please like and subscribe for more content! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MBM Episode 21 | Shift Hygiene

August 02, 2019 18:45 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Mind Body Medic slows down a bit to talk about the downtime we experience in our day to day shifts. Taking the time to create good routine habits not only make for a healthier and happier you but can help you be a better provider. Join us as we break down, Shift Hygiene. Please consider going to join.bethematch.org/brandonstrong and becoming a bone marrow donor. As always, thank you for being a listener! Please like, share and subscribe! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

MBM Episode 20 | My Hands Shake

July 12, 2019 15:45 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

We have all had a first day or been the newbie on a call. We have all been nervous and experienced fear. How we respond to those nerves and that fear is what sets us apart. In this episode of Mind Body Medic we discuss some of the cultural misconceptions of the jitters and a few ways that we can overcome the dreaded “Shaking Hand”. We are so thankful to have all of you as part of our FOAMed family! Please like, subscribe and leave us a review. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy ...

MBM Episode 19 | "That's Too Deep"

June 10, 2019 22:45 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

Chris responds to a few listener questions covering a few different unique ventilator situations that you could encounter. During this episode, we identify 2 different acronyms that may help you critically think and troubleshoot your way through one of these challenging situations. Thank you for being a member of the MBM family! Please like, subscribe and review the podcast on your favorite platform. Your support means everything to us and we are thankful to have you a part of this f...

FAST19 Breakdown: "10 Imperfect Strangers"

May 19, 2019 14:30 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

After the conclusion of FAST19, I sat down with a few people I met having a drink in the evening. The conversation began discussing our thoughts on the events of the week however things got very real very quickly. Listen as 10 imperfect strangers connect in a way that really shows us what FAST is all about. Thanks for being a listener! Be sure to like and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform! We thank you for listening to Mind Body Medic and would love to have you subscr...

Its Been a Year!

May 11, 2019 14:30 - 6 minutes - 5.92 MB

Its been a whole year of Mind Body Medic! As we end our year anniversary with the FAST19 conference I spend some time reflecting on the growth that has taken place over the last year. Thank you for being part of this Mind Body Medic family! Thanks for being a listener! Be sure to like and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform! We thank you for listening to Mind Body Medic and would love to have you subscribe for more amazing content! Your support means everything to us an...

"Be Calm! Wait... Not that Calm!"

March 13, 2019 20:30 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Chris takes a few minutes to answer a question that he frequently gets in his inbox. Is it safe to use benzodiazepines on NPPV patients? What is the best practice? We are so thankful to have you as listeners and would love to see you at FAST19! Thanks for being a listener! Be sure to like and subscribe to us on your favorite podcast platform! We thank you for listening to Mind Body Medic and would love to have you subscribe for more amazing content! Your support means everything to u...

Apple Time: What about DKA

January 27, 2019 14:30 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Dr. Apple joins Chris once again to talk all things DKA in pediatrics. We hit everything from basic assessment techniques to some more advanced treatment modalities in this amazing conversation about saving kids lives, in the prehospital setting. We thank you for listening to Mind Body Medic and would love to have you subscribe for more amazing content! Your support means everything to us and we are thankful to have you a part of this family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Apple Time Stridor

January 04, 2019 21:30 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MB

Chris is joined by Dr. Alicia Apple a pediatric emergency physician who is passionate about helping EMS grow in the care of pediatric patients. In a new segment we like to call “Apple Time” we kick things off with a conversation about the assessment of stridor during different phases of life for pediatric patients.  We would love for you to subscribe and rate Mind Body Medic on iTunes or other podcast apps! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate you listening and joining in on the ...

"Feedback Matters"

November 07, 2018 02:30 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

"LIVE" from EMSWORLD18 in Nashville, TN!  Chris sits down with Morten Lindkvist from Denmark for a talk about the importance of feedback and the four questions you should ask yourself before giving or receiving it!  Being a student or a preceptor is hard enough but providing accurate and effective feedback can make or break a day of training. Listen as Morton gives us a simple recipe for quality feedback!  We would love for you to subscribe and rate Mind Body Medic on iTunes or other...

"I Remember Everything"

October 27, 2018 01:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Listen as EMT Ryan Scarbrough tells Chris about his experience of his conscious intubation. Ryan gives us an inside look of the thoughts, feelings, and true emotions your patient’s experience during the care we provide. Join us for this rare glimpse into the patient that “Remembers Everything” We would love for you to subscribe and rate Mind Body Medic on iTunes or other podcast apps! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate you listening and joining in on the discussion! See omnyst...

"Small Choice, Big Impact"

October 07, 2018 02:00 - 8 minutes - 7.77 MB

Growing as a clinician carries many meanings. One of them is the development of foresight. We must learn to understand the impact that a seemingly small decision or action may have on the big picture. Join us for a discussion on taking the blinders off of EMS. We would love for you to subscribe and rate Mind Body Medic on iTunes or other podcast apps! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate you listening and joining in on the discussion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

The De-Innervated Heart

September 17, 2018 14:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

It is important to train for the uncommon just like it is important to train for the routine. Join us for a simple break down and systematic approach to managing the de-innervated heart of a heart transplant patient. Be sure to check their podcast as well, links are in the show notes at flightbrideed.com. We would love for you to subscribe and rate Mind Body Medic on iTunes or other podcast apps! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate you listening and joining in on the discussion!...

The Crashing RSI Patient: Ace And ARB's The Silent Killer

August 24, 2018 14:00 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Have any of your patients started to crash on you and you didn't know why? Did you give them pressors and they didn't improve? You may just have been fighting with the wrong weapon! Join us for a quick look into managing the crashing ACE and ARB patient! Be sure to check their podcast as well, links are in the show notes at flightbrideed.com. We would love for you to subscribe and rate Mind Body Medic on iTunes or other podcast apps! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate you list...

Final Decision: Commentary on Volume Vs. Pressure

July 30, 2018 15:30 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

The heated debate of Volume Vs. Pressure between FoamFrat's Tyler Christifuli and FlightbridgeEd's Eric Bauer has been filling the stereos for weeks! Who is the true winner? Join Chris as he breaks down a few key points and declares the FINAL WINNER! Be sure to check their podcast as well, links are in the show notes at flightbrideed.com. We would love for you to subscribe and rate Mind Body Medic on iTunes or other podcast apps! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate you listening...

MVP: Most Valuable Partner

July 18, 2018 11:30 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Chris is joined by flight nurse Alli Leduc of Enloe FlightCare for a great discussion about the importance of communicating with your partner. Alli shares a breathtaking story about caring for her friend and partner Ryan in his own brush with death. We would love for you to subscribe and rate Mind Body Medic on iTunes or other podcast apps! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate you listening and joining in on the discussion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. ...

The Switch: Clinical pearls on pacing

July 07, 2018 15:30 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

In this episode of Mind Body Medic, Chris dives into the long avoided world of external pacing. We explore some clinical pearls and best practices to help improve your patient care! We would love for you to subscribe and rate Mind Body Medic on iTunes or other podcast apps! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate you listening and joining in on the discussion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ofirmev Option

June 23, 2018 02:30 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

In this episode, Chris and guest Boomer explore the option of non-opioid pain control and discuss a drug that is well known, yet poorly understood. Join us for this groundbreaking episode! We would love for you to subscribe and rate Mind Body Medic on iTunes or other podcast apps! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate you listening and joining in on the discussion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Change Your Game

June 14, 2018 15:30 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MB

In this podcast, Chris discusses the topic of "Changing Your Game"! Does your pride and ego get in the way of looking at topics in our industry objectively? Are we able to understand our weaknesses? Chris discusses the P.A.R.T trial - Pragmatic Airway Resuscitation Trial. Do we know how our ego gets in the way of doing the right things for our patients? "Changing Your Game," is a must listen and will make you genuinely reflect. We would love for you to subscribe and rate Mind Bo...

The 7 P's of a Safe RSI

May 11, 2018 13:43 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Stressed out by RSI? Rarely get to intubate? Join us for this episode of Mind Body Medic where Chris walks us through a simple step by step process to improve our emergency airway success! Its all about communication and preparation! We would love for you to subscribe and rate Mind Body Medic on iTunes! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate you listening and joining in on the discussion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It Starts with Mentorship

May 07, 2018 03:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

In this inaugural podcast we will discuss the critical role that mentorship has on EMS and the future of our profession! We will touch on the story that lead to the creation of "Mind Body Medic" and will discuss the massive impact that a single statement can have on a new medic. We would love for you to subscribe and rate Mind Body Medic on iTunes! We can’t tell you how much we appreciate you listening and joining in on the discussion! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...