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STAT!

119 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 331 ratings

This podcast is about strange medicine. I will use my experience as an ER nurse to explore the world of medicine. True Crime, coroners cases, medical mysteries, bizarre treatments from around the world, scary diseases and medical breakthroughs. Real life stories from the Emergency Room. Sometimes it's the cure that kills you!

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Episodes

Psychological Breakdown of Dr. Harold Shipman

November 18, 2020 19:03 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

As the title says, Karen and special guest Heather Wright breakdown Dr. Harold Shipman psychopathy. Harold Shipman murdered at least 250 of his patients. Heather has a BSCN in Criminal Justice and the Study of the Criminal Mind and a Masters in Behavioural Psychology. Heather's Podcasts NVN: https://linktr.ee/nvnpodcast (https://linktr.ee/nvnpodcast) Status Pending: https://linktr.ee/statuspendingpodcast (https://linktr.ee/statuspendingpodcast) Ohio 88: https://linktr.ee/Ohio88podcast (https:...

Covid Update -The Long Haulers

November 08, 2020 18:35 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

In this episode Karen reads a written account from a woman who is suffering from a multitude of devastating long term effects of Covid-19. 7.5 months after her initial infection. Karen also, details the long term effects on the brain, heart, lungs and mental health. https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ Twitter - @STAT_tales Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected]

Halloween Special 2020

October 31, 2020 00:16 - 22 minutes - 31 MB

Halloween Special 2020 In this episode, Karen tells a terrifying personal story that is sure to leave you chilled to the bone. Included in this episode, Karen recounts true hospital ghost stories. Attention: No Karens were harmed in the recording of this episode. https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ Twitter - @STAT_tales Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected]

Kren and Erka Show

October 27, 2020 15:17 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MB

Kren and Erka Show Karen and Erica discuss conversion therapy and answer some listeners questions. But, I'm a Cheerleader https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0179116/ Boy Erased https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7008872/ https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ Twitter - @STAT_tales Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected]

Medical Heroes

October 13, 2020 17:06 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

Medical Heroes Mary Eliza Mahoney In 1879, Mary Eliza Mahoney became the first African American Nurse. Dr. Audrey Evans Groundbreaking paediatric oncologist who also co-founded Ronald McDonald House. Dr. Audrey Evans Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hstjG19OjkA https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ Twitter - @STAT_tales Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected]

Canadian Thanksgiving Special

October 12, 2020 16:09 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

The listeners were asked if they had any questions about Canada that they were curious about. The response was so good that Karen decided to do a stand alone episode. Hopefully you learn that there is more to us than maple syrup and hockey. Song Canadian Girl - Stompin' Tom Connors https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ Twitter - @STAT_tales Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected]

Rebirthing Therapy - The Tragic Death of Candace Newmaker

September 29, 2020 17:40 - 38 minutes - 53.5 MB

Candace Newmaker was a 10 y/o girl who suffocated during a controversial, dangerous and abusive Attachment Therapy Rebirthing treatment. References: https://rockymountainnews.com/ Attachment Therapy on Trial: The Torture and Death of Candace Newmaker By Jean Mercer, Larry Sarner & Linda Rosa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNoIIwO3uIk&t=86s https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1174742/ https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/reactive-attachment-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-2035...

Inhumanity , Hysterectomies and HDQ

September 20, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

In this episode Karen discusses the horrific conditions, medical malpractice and hysterectomies performed on women without consent. As well as the spraying of HDQ that is poisoning the children, women and men at the ICE detention centres. Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ Twitter - @STAT_tales Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected]

The Kren and Erka Show

September 18, 2020 21:53 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MB

In today's episode Kren and Erka discuss the history of sex toys, taking the taboo out of sex and mannequins.  Promo Dark Veil https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dark-veil-with-john-and-tori/id1513203595 (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dark-veil-with-john-and-tori/id1513203595) Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/) Twitter - @STAT_tales Instagram - stattales Email - s...

Psychological Breakdown of Dr. Kermit Gosnell

September 16, 2020 20:28 - 1 hour - 117 MB

*Trigger WarningThis episode contains graphic depiction of murder and sensitive subject matter. Listener discretion is advised. As the title says, Karen and special guest Heather Wright breakdown Dr. Kermit Gosnells psycopathy. Heather has a BSCN in Criminal Justice and the Study of the Criminal Mind and a Masters in Behavioural Psychology. Heather's Podcasts NVN: https://linktr.ee/nvnpodcast (https://linktr.ee/nvnpodcast) Status Pending: https://linktr.ee/statuspendingpodcast (https://...

Dr. Henry Cotton Part Two

September 12, 2020 00:36 - 1 hour - 96.6 MB

Dr. Henry Cotton Part Two Henry Cotton believed that all mental illness was caused by infection. His 'Focal Infection' theory led to surgical psychiatry. Dr. Cotton thought he could cut mental illness out of a person. This miniseries covers a history of psychiatry from 1900-1920's, Cotton's atrocities that he inflicted upon innocent people without their consent and how he got away with it. References; Henry Andrews Cotton. The Defective, Delinquent, and Insane: The Relation of Focal Infec...

100th Episode!

August 14, 2020 21:13 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MB

100th Episode Special 100 episodes! Wow! This episode is jam packed full of funny moments, listener questions and comments and the usual silly banter. Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/) Twitter - @STAT_tales Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected]

Dr. Henry Cotton Part One

August 05, 2020 00:52 - 1 hour - 89.7 MB

Dr. Henry Cotton Part One Henry Cotton believed that all mental illness was caused by infection. His 'Focal Infection' theory led to surgical psychiatry. Dr. Cotton thought he could cut mental illness out of a person. This miniseries covers a history of psychiatry from 1900-1920's, Cotton's atrocities that he inflicted upon innocent people without their consent and how he got away with it. References; Henry Andrews Cotton. The Defective, Delinquent, and Insane: The Relation of Focal Infec...

Introducing - The Kren and Erka Show

July 13, 2020 19:59 - 39 minutes - 54 MB

Introducing The Kren and Erka Show The Kren and Erka Show is an amalgamation of Placebo Effect and Rig Life. Its been hard for Erica and I to get together and record due to the pandemic, so we decided to put the two shows togther until things settle down more. We hope you enjoy it! Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/) Twitter - @STAT_tales Instagram - stattales Email - stattrau...

Lacey Spears - Munchausens by Proxy Filicide -Final Episode

July 11, 2020 00:24 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Lacey Spears - Munchausens by Proxy Filicide Final Episode https://nypost.com/tag/lacey-spears/ (https://nypost.com/tag/lacey-spears/) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeK7DA-l_Mw&t=1s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeK7DA-l_Mw&t=1s) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8gdBC0SVWI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8gdBC0SVWI) http://munchausens.com/ (http://munchausens.com/) My Sweet Angel: The True Story of Lacey Spears, the Seemingly Perfect Mother Who Murdered Her Son in Cold Blood by ...

Lacey Spears - Munchausens by Proxy Filicide - Part Two

June 10, 2020 05:55 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MB

Lacey Spears - Munchausens by Proxy Filicide - Pt Two In this episode, Karen discusses Lacey Spears increasingly abusive behaviour towards Garnett and her bizarre web of lies that spin further and further out of control. Featured Podcast: Physical Attraction Find Physical Attraction where-ever you listen to podcasts, physicspodcast.com https://nypost.com/tag/lacey-spears/ (https://nypost.com/tag/lacey-spears/) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeK7DA-l_Mw&t=1s (https://www.youtube.com/w...

The Psychology Behind Conspiracy Theories

May 30, 2020 22:56 - 1 hour - 94.5 MB

In this episode Karen discusses different types of conspiracy theories and the psychology behind them. https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/talking-apes/201801/why-do-people-believe-in-conspiracy-theories (https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/talking-apes/201801/why-do-people-believe-in-conspiracy-theories) https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-plandemic-and-the-seven-traits-of-conspiratorial-thinking-138483 (https://theconversation.com/coronavirus-plandemic-and-the-seven-traits-of-...

Rig Life #7 - Long Term Care Crisis

May 18, 2020 23:22 - 1 hour - 59 MB

This episode discusses the crisis in Long Term Care facilities and how COVID-19 has tragiaclly affected the elderly. There are some light hearted moments as well. Special Guest - Loraine Ledwell Promo - ESP Podcast Please go check out this awesome podcast. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/extraordinary-stories-podcast/id1247821845 (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/extraordinary-stories-podcast/id1247821845) Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook....

Lacey Spears - Munchausens by Proxy Filicide - Pt One

May 07, 2020 05:10 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

Lacey Spears - Munchausens by Proxy Filicide - Pt One In this episode, Karen discusses Lacey Spears childhood through to adulthood, taking a deep dive into her diabolical behaviour and early signs of Munchausen by Proxy. Karen also discusses Garnett Spears birth through to the first year of his life, his hospitalizations and the mental, physical and medical abuse at the hands if his mother. https://nypost.com/tag/lacey-spears/ (https://nypost.com/tag/lacey-spears/) https://www.youtube.com...

Placebo Effect #7

April 28, 2020 23:14 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

Placebo Effect #7 Karen and Erica discuss the this and that's of the world we live in right now and how it is affecting everyones health and well being. And there are some laughs and rants as always. Music: Aretha Franklin - "Chain of Fools" Green Day - American (or any other country that fits) Idiot Special Thanks to all the essential workers who are putting their lives at risk to help us through these scary times. Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering https:/...

Special Episode - Covid Catch Up

April 21, 2020 00:02 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

Potpourri - A mixture or medley of things. That is exactly what this episode is about. Karen and Erica discuss the this and that's of the world we live in right now and how it is affecting everyones health and well being. And there are some laughs as always. Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 (https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594...

Potpourri Episode - A little this, A little that.

March 31, 2020 02:58 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MB

Potpourri - A mixture or medley of things. That is exactly what this episode is about. Karen and Erica discuss how they will continue doing episodes together during this time of social distancing. They also catch up to what's been going on in the world and what content they will be putting out in the future. And there are some laughs as always. Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299...

COVID19 - The Straight Dope

March 26, 2020 23:07 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

COVID19 - The Straight Dope This episode discusses what actually happens to your body when you are infected with the covid virus. It discusses has it is easily spread, how to avoid getting infected, the psychological and physical affects on us all. Global Cases by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6 (https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd4029942...

Munchausen's/Munchausen's By Proxy

March 23, 2020 22:28 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Munchausen's/Munchausen's By Proxy In this episode, Karen discusses Munchausen's, Munchausen By Proxy, Factitious Disorders and Borderline Personality Disorder. Dr. Marc Feldman [email protected] http://munchausens.com/ (http://munchausens.com/) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2990619/ (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2990619/) Special thank you to all our supporters: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast (https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast) Facebook...

Bonus Episode - Dunblane Massacre - Part Two

March 05, 2020 21:44 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MB

I had a short running true crime podcast by the name of "Mind of a Mass Murderer". I have decided to publish these episodes on STAT! The Dunblane school massacre took place at Dunblane Primary School near Stirling, Scotland, on 13 March 1996, when Thomas Hamilton shot 16 children and one teacher dead before killing himself. It remains the deadliest mass shooting in British history. Special thanks to all our supporters! Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.c...

Bonus Episode - Dunblane Massacre - Part One

March 05, 2020 21:36 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

I had a short running true crime podcast by the name of "Mind of a Mass Murderer". I have decided to publish these episodes on STAT! The Dunblane school massacre took place at Dunblane Primary School near Stirling, Scotland, on 13 March 1996, when Thomas Hamilton shot 16 children and one teacher dead before killing himself. It remains the deadliest mass shooting in British history. Special thanks to all our supporters! Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.c...

Rig Life #6 - Special "Flight Deck" Episode

March 05, 2020 02:10 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

Rig Life #6 - Special Flight deck Edition In this episode Karen talks with a good friend about her profession as a flight attendent. With almost 25 years experience, she has a lot of great stories. Special thanks to all our supporters! Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/) Twitter - @STAT_tales Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected] Patreon - https://www.patreon.c...

Placebo Effect #6

March 01, 2020 21:47 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Placebo Effect #6 In todays episode Karen and Erica discuss butt potatoes, human cheese and read awesome listener stories. Special thank you to all our supporters: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast (https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast) Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/) Twitter - @STAT_tales Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected]

Dr. Michael Swango - Part Five

February 20, 2020 02:50 - 1 hour - 73.5 MB

Dr. Michael Swango - Part Five The Final Episode Karen and Erica discuss in detail the crimes of Dr. Michael Swango. References: Dr. Death: Life of Serial Killer Michael Swango - Jack Smith Blind Eye - James B. Stewart Behind the Murder Curtain: Special Agent Bruce Sackman Hunts Doctors and Nurses Who Kill Our Veterans - Bruce Sackman, Michael Vicchione, Jerry Schmetterer Big Thanks to Our New Patreon Supporter Shannon Michaud Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast (https://w...

Rig Life #5

February 13, 2020 21:06 - 43 minutes - 34.9 MB

Rig Life #5 This episode, Karen and Erica re-tell stories told by other EMS paramedics. Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/) Twitter - @STAT_tales Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected] Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast (https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast)

Placebo Effect #5

February 09, 2020 00:55 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MB

Placebo Effect #5 Join Karen and Erica as they discuss, hairy teeth, salivary stones and other ridiculous chit chat. Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast (https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast) Special thank you to our new supporters: Priscilla Sanchez Lindsay Malavear Wiggins Fearturing: Psyched https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/psyched-podcast/id1475528531 (https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/psyched-podcast/id1475528531) http://thepsychedpodcast.com/ (http://thepsychedpo...

Dr. Michael Swango - Part Four

February 04, 2020 06:43 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Dr. Michael Swango Part Four Karen and Erica discuss in detail the crimes of Dr. Michael Swango. Big Thanks to Our New Patreon Supporters Jenna Watts Laura Grandmont Elizabeth Day Shadira Monsanto Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast (https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast) Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/) Twitter - @STAT_tales Instagram - stattales Email - stattrau...

Rig Life #4

January 23, 2020 02:15 - 49 minutes - 39.8 MB

Rig Life #4 In this episode Karen and Erica discuss transporting and taking care of toxicated individuals and the fallout from Vomitov Cocktails. **Sponsor - Better Help - https://www.betterhelp.com/stat (https://www.betterhelp.com/stat) STAT! listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code STAT If you're suffering from depression or thinking of harming yourself or suicide, please reach out, get help. Even though it may feel like you're alone, your not, you deserve to feel bette...

Placebo Effect #4

January 15, 2020 20:00 - 59 minutes - 47.7 MB

Placebo Effect #4 Karen and Erica discuss, foreign bodies, goddess beads, ghost pepper injuries, hilarious listener medical stories and so much more. Music by, Dr. Saxlove http://bit.ly/2s0tLE4 (http://bit.ly/2s0tLE4) "Angel Biscuit" "Julie's 16th Birthday" John Bult Provided to YouTube by The Orchard Enterprise Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatments https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/) Twitter - @STAT_tales Insta...

Dr. Michael Swango - Part Three

January 10, 2020 03:20 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

Dr. Michael Swango Part Three Karen and Erica discuss in detail the crimes of Dr. Michael Swango. **Sponsor - Better Help - https://www.betterhelp.com/stat (https://www.betterhelp.com/stat) STAT! listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code STAT If you're suffering from depression or thinking of harming yourself or suicide, please reach out, get help. Even though it may feel like you're alone, your not, you deserve to feel better. Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas and Treatm...

Placebo Effect - Christmas Special

December 21, 2019 00:15 - 50 minutes - 40.6 MB

Placebo Effect - Christmas Special Come join Karen and Erica discuss a variety of subjects such as Penis Fish, How not to act in the ER, songs and of course some silly banter. Twitter - @STAT_tales Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/) Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected] Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast (https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast)

Rig Life #3

December 14, 2019 23:50 - 50 minutes - 40 MB

Rig Life #3 This episode, Karen and Erica discuss smoking addiction, a silly story or two and a little bit of light hearted banter. Twitter - @STAT_tales Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/) Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected] Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast (https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast)

Placebo Effect #3

December 11, 2019 20:00 - 37 minutes - 30.1 MB

Placebo Effect #3 In this episode, Karen and Erica discuss, getting busted by your own fart, the bubonic plague and other fun stuff! Twitter - @STAT_tales Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/) Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected] Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast (https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast)

History of Terrifying Psychiatric Treatments

December 08, 2019 02:43 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

Bonus Episode - History of Terrifying Psychiatric Treatments Rotational Therapy, Trepanation, The Utica Crib, Oh My! Karen and Erica discuss some of the scariest psychiaric treatments of all time. **Sponsor - Better Help - https://www.betterhelp.com/stat (https://www.betterhelp.com/stat) STAT! listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code STAT Twitter - @STAT_tales Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1976085945958667/...

Dr. Michael Swango - Part Two

November 29, 2019 19:50 - 36 minutes - 29.1 MB

Dr. Michael Swango - Part Two In this episode, Karen discusses Michael Swango's time in medical school, his first internship(s), his first victims and hospital and university cover-ups. Dr. Death: Life of Serial Killer Michael Swango - Jack Smith Blind Eye - James B. Stewart Behind the Murder Curtain: Special Agent Bruce Sackman Hunts Doctors and Nurses Who Kill Our Veterans - Bruce Sackman, Michael Vicchione, Jerry Schmetterer Twitter - @STAT_tales Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/g...

Placebo Effect #2

November 26, 2019 18:47 - 32 minutes - 26 MB

Placebo Effect #2 This week Karen and Erica talk about a criminal getting caught from a fart, puking vultures and other interesting topics. Please come have a laugh! Twitter - @STAT_tales Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas And Treatments Discussion Group Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected] Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast (https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast)

Rig Life #2 - PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

November 26, 2019 04:00 - 51 minutes - 41.2 MB

PTSD - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder In this episode Karen and Erica discuss how PTSD has affected their lives and how they are healing. They also discuss the different types of PTSD, the signs and symtoms, causes, treatment as well as the breakdown of how it damages certain structures of the brain. **Sponsor - Better Help - https://www.betterhelp.com/stat (https://www.betterhelp.com/stat) STAT! listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code STAT If you're suffering from depr...

Dr. Michael Swango - Pt One

November 14, 2019 00:00 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MB

The Beginning Dr. Michael Swango was convicted of murder for four people. It is believd that he poisoned and killed over 60 patients in his care. He was convicted of poisoning co-workers who got violently ill, but survived. He poisoned other co-workers, friends and family, however he was never charged. This episode discusses Michael Swango's family and childhood. Dr. Death: Life of Serial Killer Michael Swango - Jack Smith Blind Eye - James B. Stewart Behind the Murder Curtain: Special...

Placebo Effect #1

October 30, 2019 09:05 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MB

The Placebo Effect, hosted by Karen and Erica will be a recurring segment of the show. These episodes will bring light hearted and fun look at the medical world and current events found in the news. The best part is that the episodes are interactive as the articles, news, and current events are brought to our attention from you the listener. We pick from some of the best, outrageous, bizarre and sometimes gross posts from the Facebook Group and emails and read, discuss and give our unique ...

Rig Life #1

October 28, 2019 20:25 - 22 minutes - 18.4 MB

Rig Life #1 Rig Life is a segment of STAT! where Erica a retired paramendic tells her personal stories from the field. Some are sad and tragic and some are funny, all are worth the listen. If you're suffering from depression or thinking of harming yourself or suicide, please reach out, get help. Even though it may feel like you're alone, your not, you deserve to feel better. https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/ (https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/) this link gives crisis numbers world wide. ...

Andrea Yates - Postpartum Psychosis - Part Three

October 26, 2019 17:15 - 44 minutes - 35.7 MB

Andrea Yates - Postpartum Psychosis Part Three This episode continues on with this tragic story, starting with the horrific day that Andrea Yates killed her 5 children. It discusses the events of the day, Andreas arrest and Rusty's devastation, the assessments of the psychiatrists, the trial, the outcome and where they all are now. References "Parents Who Kill Their Children" - R.J. Parker "Extreme Killing" - James Alan Fox, Jack Levin, Emma E. Friedel "Are You There Alone? The Unspeaka...

Introducing - Placebo Effect

October 19, 2019 09:45 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MB

Introducing "Placebo Effect" This is a new addition to the STAT! line up. The Placebo Effect, hosted by Karen and Erica will be a recurring segment of the show. These episodes will bring light hearted and fun look at the medical world and current events found in the news. The best part is that the episodes are interactive as the articles, news, and current events are brought to our attention from you the listener. We pick from some of the best, outrageous, bizarre and sometimes gross pos...

Andrea Yates - Postpartum Psychosis - Part Two

October 06, 2019 00:13 - 22 minutes - 17.8 MB

Andrea Yates murdered her five young children by drowning them in the bathroom tub. Was it postpartum psychosis? Or, an act of pure evil? This episode discusses Andrea's last admissions to hospital and the influence that Michael Woroniecki on her delusions and psychosis. References "Parents Who Kill Their Children" - R.J. Parker "Extreme Killing" - James Alan Fox, Jack Levin, Emma E. Friedel "Are You There Alone? The Unspeakable Crime Of Andrea Yates" - Suzanne O'Malley Twitter - @STAT...

Hardcore ER #11

October 03, 2019 19:09 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MB

Hardcore ER #11 This is a little bit of a lighter episode. I'm introducing a good friend of mine, Erica, a paramedic for 13 years. Erica shares a tragic story and a funny , cringey one. STAT! now has Erica who will be sharing some of her most heartbreaking and funny stories. Twitter - @STAT_tales Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas And Treatments Discussion Group Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected] Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/STATpodcast (https://www.patreon.com/ST...

Bonus Episode - Dr. Ulrich Klopfer - Indiana's Most Prolific Abortionist

September 22, 2019 01:25 - 39 minutes - 31.8 MB

On September 12th 2019, 2246 fetal remains were found on the property of deceased abortion doctor. Karen and Mary discuss this story, his career and noteriety. Twitter - @STAT_tales Facebook - STAT! Shocking Traumas And Treatments Discussion Group Instagram - stattales Email - [email protected]

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