Medic2Medic Podcast

Medic2Medic is back. After 300 episodes and a three-year pause, the podcast returns to shine a spotlight on the voices and stories that define Emergency Medical Services. Each episode takes you behind the sirens and into the lives of EMS professionals—paramedics, EMTs, educators, leaders, and innovators—who dedicate their careers to saving lives and shaping the future of prehospital care. Whether you’re in the field, connected to EMS, or simply curious about the people who answer the call, Medic2Medic brings you honest conversations, lessons learned, and the human side of emergency medicine. Because in EMS, the stories never retire. Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share episodes with someone shaping the world of EMS and public safety.

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  Episode #338

  Episode 338: Kevin Whitsell

  Sep 27, 202655 minS12

  Steve Cohen sits down with Kevin Whitsell, a 20-year paramedic veteran, firefighter, and Founder and Executive Director of A Silent War Within Media. Kevin introduces us to The Erosion Effect, the cumulative impact of years of calls, experiences, and operational stress that can slowly wear down even the most experienced first responder. We discuss why it isn't always the "bad call" that affects us. Kevin shares his experiences and stories that you don't want to miss. We also discuss A Silent War Within Media, its free Rescuing the Rescuer summits, support for first responders and their families, and Kevin's mission to make sure those who spend their lives rescuing others know when and how to seek help themselves. Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share Episode 338 with a colleague, friend, or first responder who may need to hear this conversation. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-338-kevin-whitsell--75401882

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  Episode #337

  Episode 336: James Owen

  Aug 23, 202647 minS11

  In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, retired Long Beach Fire Department Captain James Owen shares his story with remarkable openness and brutal honesty. After nearly three decades in emergency response, James talks about what the job gave him and what it quietly took away. He takes us through cumulative operational stress, PTSD, addiction, organizational betrayal, family impact, treatment, and the difficult work of recovery. James also discusses his book, The Last Patient: A Memoir of Resilience and Recovery, and the gap between how well we train first responders to handle the call and how poorly we sometimes prepare them to deal with what remains after the call is over. This is a compelling and deeply personal conversation about identity, accountability, asking for help, and rebuilding a life when the person trained to rescue everyone else realizes he needs help himself. James doesn't tell his story as a responder. He tells it as a firefighter, paramedic, captain, husband, father, and first responder who lived it. Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts, and please share Episode 336. This is a conversation worth hearing, and one our profession needs to continue having. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-336-james-owen--74592215

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  Episode #335

  Episode 335: Heather Edwards and Jenn Vazquez

  Aug 15, 202658 minS11

  In Episode 335 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with sisters Heather and Jenn, two Denver Health Paramedics featured in the documentary Into the Unknown. The first half of this episode is about getting to know the sisters and the experiences that shaped them. Both were students at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Heather and Jenn provide a personal, raw, and powerful look back at that day and share how Columbine continues to play a role in their lives more than 25 years later. The conversation turns to EMS, their careers with Denver Health Paramedics, and how they became involved with Into the Unknown. They also share a few behind-the-scenes stories from filming and what it was like to let cameras into a world most people never get to see. We talk about wisdom teeth, mental health, and other fascinating topics. Into the Unknown does an exceptional job of taking viewers inside EMS, not just the calls, but the people behind the uniform. Heather and Jenn's story is an important part of that journey. For more about the documentary, check out Episode 331 of Medic2Medic, featuring Into the Unknown director and producer Tom Putnam and producer Dr. Baxter Larmon. Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts, and please share this episode. Every conversation helps preserve the stories and history of our profession. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-335-heather-edwards-and-jenn-vazquez--74067977 I have 335 episodes published. This episode is in my top 5. Please take the time to listen to Jenn's and Heather's story.

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  Episode #334

  Episode 334: Sean Russell

  Aug 8, 202639 minS11

  In Episode 334 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with Sean Russell, President of the Pacific Region for Global Medical Response, to discuss his nearly four decades in EMS and healthcare. Sean shares his journey from hanging out with his best friend, whose dad was the fire chief, Flight Paramedic, and Respiratory Care Practitioner, to executive leadership, including helping grow REACH from a single base to more than 50 locations. We discuss leadership, the evolution of EMS, building strong teams, and his leadership philosophy. Sean also reflects on balancing a demanding career and leading organizations, and, after all these years, patient care and the mental well-being of his crews remain at the heart of what he does. Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share Episode 334 with someone who believes great EMS leadership starts with taking care of people. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-334-sean-russell--73677551

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  Episode 333: Ritu Sahni

  Aug 3, 202651 min

  Episode 333: Ritu Sahni: Don't be surprised if this episode starts somewhere you weren't expecting. Steve welcomes Dr. Ritu Sahni for an entertaining conversation that begins far away from ambulances and emergency departments. Before diving into EMS, Dr. Sahni shares stories from his unexpected career as a DJ, sports play-by-play announcer, television and movie extra, including appearances in the TV series Leverage and the baseball comedy Major League II. Also listen for the story of Dr. Sahni running an EMS call with Randolph Mantooth. Eventually, the conversation finds its way back to EMS as Dr. Sahni reflects on choosing emergency medicine, his journey into EMS medical direction, his years in Pittsburgh, and his current role as EMS Medical Director in Oregon. Along the way, he shares insights and the value of building strong relationships. This episode is less about protocols and more about getting to know the person behind the physician. It's a fun, relaxed conversation filled with stories, laughter, and a reminder that every career has an unexpected path. Dr. Sahni will be returning to Medic2Medic for a future episode to dive deeper into EMS leadership, medical direction, and the future of prehospital care. Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts, and if you enjoy the show, please share this episode with a colleague or friend. Every conversation helps preserve the stories and history of our profession.

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