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People Are Wild Podcast

76 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 93 ratings

Join me, Kim, an intrepid nurse who likes to talk a bit too much as we explore medical cases and topics in a way that only an ER nurse can. Because you would be surprised how many things end up stuck in the body and truly how people are wild.

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Episodes

It's Getting Hot In Here

June 11, 2018 08:20 - 50 minutes - 56.4 MB

This week I talk about ranking states by tacos, not bringing in live snakes to the ER, MTV Cribs, and, oh yeah, the medical part of the show, heat illness. Promos this week are from the following lovely podcasts: Pitney & Amelia's Bitchen Boutique: http://bitchenb.libsyn.com/ Ohio Valley True Crime: https://ovtruecrime.podbean.com/ Strictly Homicide: https://strictlyhomicide.podbean.com/ Check them out immediately! Thanks for your support and listening to the show for yet another week!...

Let's Talk About STDs, Let's Talk About You And Me

June 04, 2018 08:20 - 56 minutes - 61.9 MB

This week I delve into the Royal Wedding, get a bit worked up about said Royal Wedding (#HeghanForever), come up with a great idea for a cafe and oh yeah, the medical part of the episode, talk at length about STDs. Thanks for the challenge STD Test Express! https://www.stdtestexpress.com/ Promos courtesy of  http://swindledpodcast.com/ http://mensreapod.com/ Give them a listen ASAP and maybe leave a light on... Thanks for your support and listening to the show for yet another week!  ...

Let The Sunshine In

May 28, 2018 08:20 - 57 minutes - 66.7 MB

This week, once again, I save your life. Join me as I break down my epic road trip from Texas to the northeast, the importance of Beyonce, and oh yeah, the medical part of the program, skin cancer. Speaking of skin cancer, here's how to do a thorough skin check: https://bit.ly/2r1vQRc https://bit.ly/2krjhem And here's the link to the video that I challenge you to view and share: https://youtu.be/_4jgUcxMezM   Be aware. Start checking your skin. https://www.skincancer.org/   Thanks...

Treat Your Mother Right

May 13, 2018 08:20 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

Get ready for a one time exclusive as this week's Medutainment Monday episode is coming out on Sunday!  This week I share a very personal story with an assist from a special guest co-host.  Here's the link to the video I mention near the end of this episode: https://youtu.be/7_rBidCkJxo  I'm being vague in order to entice you into listening, is it working?  Apologies in advance for audio issues, y'all.  Happy Mother's Day. Happy Sunday.  Thanks for your support and listening to the sh...

It's Time To Get A Bonus

May 09, 2018 08:20 - 21 minutes - 23.5 MB

This is a bonus episode that goes along with my Mother's Day theme for this week! Many thanks to Jodie of the RealiTV Podcast and Mandy and Melissa from the Moms and Murder Podcast for contributing to it.  Please check them out http://www.realitvpodcast.com/ http://www.momsandmurder.com May you find yourself scampering over to listen quicker than Paul scampered up that hill in the Amazon while Karine got robbed. Thanks for your support and listening to this special bonus episode!  Fee...

Kate Plus 8...Sort Of

May 07, 2018 08:20 - 1 hour - 80.3 MB

This week I'm joined by the lovely and wonderfully unhinged Kate from the Ignorance Was Bliss podcast.  She joined me to discuss her pregnancy story in an uncensored, raw way that I hope you enjoy. She's also helping me to lead into my Mother's Day themed week. What does that mean? I'm still figuring it out but to quote Queen Julie Chen, expect the unexpected. Big Brother get here sooner. Even my show notes digress. I sincerely hope you enjoy this week's episode and then go and listen to K...

Light It Up

April 30, 2018 08:20 - 33 minutes - 38.2 MB

This week, once again, I save your life.  Join me as I discuss Michael Bay, Catfish The TV Show, my near disaster while hiking, and oh yeah, the medical part of the episode, lightning strikes! Survivor Stories: https://www.weather.gov/safety/lightning-survivor This week's promo is courtesy of the All Crime, No Cattle Podcast!  Check them out: https://allcrimenocattle.podbean.com/ Thanks for your support and listening to the show for yet another week!  Feel free to reach out to me at a...

That Girl Is Poison(ed)

April 23, 2018 08:20 - 48 minutes - 55.9 MB

This week I'm talking to you about unexpected flavor combinations, Dean Cain nostalgia, placenta lasgna (briefly), and oh yeah, the medical part of the show, The Radium Girls. Links for your required reading...er...leisure reading (they're all shortened for your sake): https://n.pr/2qO20zA https://bit.ly/2vwZjaD https://bit.ly/1Rh7T0Y https://bit.ly/2qO5VMV https://bit.ly/2Jgdzqj https://bit.ly/2yr3yFa https://bit.ly/2vyyC5h Go read Kate Moore's book! https://amzn.to/2F5huUl DISCL...

Nursing Note: Amped Up, Ramped Up

April 20, 2018 08:20 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

Today finds you listening to a bonus episode, you're welcome, it's a 4/20 miracle. I bring on my respiratory therapist friend Amanda and she gives you some insight into what it means to be an RT as well as sharing some patient stories that left me speechless. Here's a link to Amanda's wonderful website: www.travelhospitalreviews.com Thanks for your support and listening to this special bonus episode!  Feel free to reach out to me at anytime!  Twitter: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Ema...

Higher Love

April 16, 2018 08:20 - 36 minutes - 41.3 MB

This week I talk about Hulk Hogan's impact on my childhood, my affinity for Sade, questionable life choices I've made thus far, how much I hate vomiting, and, oh yeah, the medical part of the program, when THC goes horribly wrong. It's 4/20 this Friday and did you really think I wasn't going to talk about weed this week?  Thanks for your support and listening to the show for yet another week!  Feel free to reach out to me at anytime!  Twitter: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Email the sho...

Let My Heart Speak

April 09, 2018 08:20 - 37 minutes - 42.9 MB

This week I discuss my condiment conversion, my Whataburger fail, Five Hour Energy conundrums and oh yeah, the medical part of show, heart arrythmias. Special shoutout to my first ever listener submitted story from Kayla, how exciting is that? Also, here's the link to the YGWSW Answer Key, Omec is shooketh: https://bit.ly/2q4bNkM Thanks for your support and listening to the show for yet another week!  Feel free to reach out to me at anytime!  Twitter: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Emai...

Genital Hospital

April 02, 2018 08:20 - 40 minutes - 45 MB

Y'all ready for this? This week I talk about new year's resolutions, Laguna Beach being my safety blanket, why Charlie Sheen went agro in 2011, and oh yeah, the medical part of the show, penile trauma. WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS NSFW. Unless you work at a urologist's office I suppose.  This week's promo comes from the lovely Roseanne of Killafornia Dreaming. Check it out! http://killaforniadreaming.com/ Thanks for your support and listening to the show for yet another week!  Feel free t...

Dust Yourself Off And Try Again

March 26, 2018 08:20 - 47 minutes - 49.9 MB

This week is heavy on the fun, a bit light on the medical, and with dressing on the side.  I'm joined by professional stunt woman/actress Cassandra Ebner and we talk about eyebrow judgement, being hit by cars, ghosting, and oh yeah, what is it like to be a stunt woman.  Check out Cassandra: http://www.cassandraebner.com/ Life XP Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64K8VR3TMdE This week's promo comes courtesy of the Ignorance Was Bliss Podcast hosted by the amazing Kate! She is a Cli...

Put The Lyme In The Coconut

March 19, 2018 08:20 - 1 hour - 77.2 MB

This week's episode it is time to stop, collaborate, and listen as I am joined by a guest co-host, 1/2 of the Corpus Delicti Podcast, it's none other than Lindsay! We talk about the weird hang up I have about shaking my shoes out, questionable names for newborns, some of Lindsay's favorite TV shows, how many words I cannot pronounce correctly, and oh yeah, the medical part of the episode, Lyme Disease.  The aforementioned website in order to learn more about Lyme Disease: http://www.alabam...

Nursing Note: I Just Wanna Fly

March 16, 2018 08:20 - 38 minutes - 42.7 MB

Happy St Patrick's Day Weekend! What better way to celebrate this stupid "holiday" than with a super special bonus episode! I'm joined by my friend/badass flight nurse, Loree, whose alphabet soup of qualifications includes BSN, RN, CFRN, NREMT-I. She'll take you through what it means to be a flight nurse, the power of headbands, and if Fabio is still alive. She's awesome and I'm extremely grateful she took time out her flight pattern to chat with me. Also, today's release day happens to b...

Ice Ice Baby

March 12, 2018 08:20 - 1 hour - 79 MB

This week I save your life. Again. I also cover how Jake Gyllenhaal changed my life, how mistletoe is stupid, and how Craigslist is more mysterious than Willy Wonka's chocolate factory. And, oh yeah, the medical part of the episode in which I talk about how hypothermia can really cramp your style and frostbite can ruin your day.  This week's promo comes from the lovely ladies of Corpus Delicti! Check them out: https://twitter.com/CorpusDelictiPC http://corpusdelictipod.podbean.com/ Than...

It Takes Two To Make A Thing Go Right

March 05, 2018 08:20 - 58 minutes - 55.8 MB

This week I'm joined by my first ever guest! We talk about Abby Lee Miller, Willie Nelson (sort of), canines with questionable healing abilities, and oh yeah, the medical part of the show, endometriosis.  CAUTION: WE TALK ABOUT PERIODS. AND LAUGH A LOT THROUGHOUT IT.  I couldn't pull off this episode alone. Thanks to Melissa from Moms And Murder Podcast for joining me and bringing awareness to endometrosis by sharing her incredible journey. She's one of the many badass women who live dail...

RISK Is Not Just A Board Game

February 26, 2018 08:20 - 39 minutes - 49.1 MB

Let's talk about risk factors for heart disease to round out February's Heart Health Month! This is the first episode where I got sick while recording (don't worry, that part is edited out) but I soldiered on because this is an important and semi-serious episode. I mean there are references to Martha Stewart, My 600lb Life, and Real Housewives but still, this is a serious-ish episode. Today's promo comes courtesy of the amazing Javier of Pretend Radio! I highly encourage you check it out: ...

If I Only Had A Heart

February 19, 2018 08:20 - 38 minutes - 48.9 MB

The Tinman from The Wizard of Oz wishes he had this episode downloaded and at his listening pleasure.  Join me this week as I tackle organ donations, Dr Butterfingers, plugging in your heart light, and a shout out to my amazing dad who sometimes reads the show notes (hi dad!) Today's first ever promo comes from Talking with Dinosaurs hosted by Stefan Ayto! Check him out: https://talkingwithdinosaurs.podbean.com/ Thanks for your support!  Twitter: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Email the ...

Heartbreaker You Got The Best Of Me

February 12, 2018 08:20 - 39 minutes - 48.2 MB

Can you die from a broken heart? My exes will say yes, I say no.  Let's talk about takotsubo cardiomyopathy. I might just break your heart with this one. I did break up with the English language at some points on this recording. I apologize for dog barks and forgetting how English works. Enjoy!  I like this video about takotsubo cardiomyopathy: http://bit.ly/2EdAJva Thanks for your support!  Twitter: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Email the show: [email protected]  Yell at th...

Nursing Note: Everyone Has An Origin Story

February 07, 2018 08:20 - 24 minutes - 30.8 MB

This is a bonus episode. Today marks the anniversary of the day I became an RN.  Join me as I ramble for 20 minutes about what it means to be a travel nurse and realize how much I miss having notes in front of me.  Thanks for your support!  Twitter: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Email the show: [email protected]  Yell at the show: Outside in a field, I'll hear you.  Intro music: https://soundcloud.com/mattersedm/journey 

How To Save A Life

February 05, 2018 08:20 - 49 minutes - 61.2 MB

Go tell your achy breaky heart about this episode because it is kicking off Heart Health Month If all you do is read show notes then just remember this: go take a CPR class.  Thanks for your support!  Twitter: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Email the show: [email protected]  Yell at the show: Outside in a field, I'll hear you.  Intro music: https://soundcloud.com/mattersedm/journey 

The Flu Shot Gives You The Flu!

January 29, 2018 08:20 - 37 minutes - 43 MB

Join me as I discuss the Tide Pod Challenge and then I blow the lid off of everything.  Nothing is off limits.  I got so excited I used my word of the day wrong.  That's how intense this one is.  Twitter: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Email the show: [email protected]  Yell at the show: Outside in a field, I'll hear you.  Intro music: https://soundcloud.com/mattersedm/journey   

Building A Myth-tery

January 22, 2018 08:20 - 38 minutes - 49 MB

Buckle up everyone because this week is part one of two episodes worth of medical myths, urban legends, and conspiracy theories. Join me as we discuss vanilla extract woes, vaping horrors, Vegas stories, and Vegemite appreciation.  Thanks again for your support of the little podcast that could. I appreciate each and every one of you. Tweet me: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Email Me: [email protected] Or send me a singing telegram, I promise I'll tip them well. Title music: htt...

Oh Mr. Sandman, Bring Me A Dream

January 15, 2018 08:20 - 39 minutes - 48.8 MB

This week we're discussing high school reunions, which Batman is the best, and Fatal Familial Insomnia. This is a messy episode but hopefully you'll enjoy it.  Thanks for being here, y'all, let's talk about how people are wild. Find the show on twitter: www.twitter.com/peoplearewild Email the show: [email protected]  Yell at the show: Outside in a field, I'll hear you.  Title music: https://soundcloud.com/mattersedm/journey 

April 19th, 1995

January 08, 2018 04:20 - 51 minutes - 61 MB

It's a new year, it's a new dawn, it's a new podcast and hopefully you're feeling good. Light your favorite candles and let's delve into an inspiring story of survival in the face of destruction and tragedy.  Find the show on twitter at www.twitter.com/peoplearewild   Thanks for listening, hope you enjoy it. Bring on 2008..er...2018!  Link-a-roos: http://beautyforashesmovie.com/ https://www.netflix.com/title/80169778 (go to around the 27 minute mark to see Dr Sullivan) Title music: h...

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