All in Mental Health

Episode 111: Amy Eisenhauer on Leadership, Fatigue, and Use Disorders

Episode 111: Amy Eisenhauer on Leadership, Fatigue, and Use Disorders

Ed Bauter
FOAMed, Mental Health, Interview, Health and Safety

Summary

In this conversation, Amy Eisenhauer discusses the qualities of a good leader in EMS and the importance of mentoring. She emphasizes the need for leaders to care about their people and listen to their needs and goals. Amy also highlights the value of having a mentor and a board of directors to support and guide one's career. The conversation touches on the challenges of leadership in EMS, including the difficulty of balancing the demands of the job and taking care of oneself. The importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and work-life balance is emphasized. In this conversation, Amy Eisenhauer discusses the film 'Bringing Out the Dead' and its impact on the EMS community. She also talks about substance use disorder among firefighters and the need for leadership to address mental health issues. The conversation highlights the importance of education, support, and a culture of compassion in EMS. The hosts emphasize the need for effective leadership and the development of leadership skills at all levels of EMS. They also discuss the challenges of high turnover and the importance of investing in the well-being of EMS professionals.

Episode 108: DEI in EMS with Dr. Tristan Glenn and Dr. Alicia Rouff

Episode 108: DEI in EMS with Dr. Tristan Glenn and Dr. Alicia Rouff

Ed Bauter
Controversy, Interview, Medicine, Mental Health

A Block

 

Dr. Tristan Glenn discusses diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the context of EMS. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and valuing individual identities and lived experiences. Microaggressions are explored as harmful behaviors that communicate negative appraisals of individuals. The lack of diversity in EMS is highlighted, and the need for purposeful recruitment and community engagement is discussed. Dr. Glenn suggests embedding DEI principles throughout the entire organization and utilizing technology, such as mixed reality simulations, for training. Overcoming resistance to DEI initiatives requires cultivating a consciousness of the impact each individual has on creating an equitable and inclusive environment.

 

Takeaways

 

DEI involves understanding and valuing individual identities and lived experiences.

Microaggressions are harmful behaviors that communicate negative appraisals of individuals.

Recruitment and community engagement are essential for increasing diversity in EMS.

Embedding DEI principles throughout the organization and utilizing technology can support DEI initiatives.

Overcoming resistance to DEI requires cultivating a consciousness of the impact each individual has on creating an equitable and inclusive environment.

 

B Block

 

Dr. Alicia Rouff joins the podcast to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in emergency medicine and EMS. The conversation explores the current state of DEI in the field, the challenges faced by underrepresented groups, and the need for proactive change. The importance of recruitment and creating opportunities for people of color in EMS is highlighted. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of cultural understanding and respect when interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds. The episode concludes with a message of showing up as your authentic self and promoting kindness in healthcare.

 

Takeaways

 

DEI in emergency medicine and EMS is an ongoing challenge that requires proactive change.

Recruitment and creating opportunities for people of color in EMS is crucial for increasing diversity in the field.

Cultural understanding and respect are essential when interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Showing up as your authentic self and promoting kindness in healthcare can make a positive impact.

 

Episode 98: Kate Bergen and the Rosies

Episode 98: Kate Bergen and the Rosies

Ed Bauter
Interview, Mental Health

Kate Bergen is a paramedic and artist that appeared on the show in 2020 to discuss how art therapy helped her get through Covid-19. Since then, her art has been featured in national news pieces and she has been featured in national magazines raising awareness of art therapy in our modern world. Her work earned her the EMS10 award in 2020. Now with a new book in the works, she returns to show to discuss how art therapy has helped her manage her mental health since Covid, and how it has helped other people she has met along the way.

Episode 73: Anna Talks Therapy

Episode 73: Anna Talks Therapy

Anna Ryan
Health and Safety, Interview, Mental Health

We’re going to circle back to our mental health for this episode! Anna sits down with Troy Longo, paramedic and licensed counselor, and Dan Gaudette from Hackensack Meridian JFK EMS; who is a critical care transport nurse with a background in psychiatric emergency care.

They discuss what post-traumatic stress is; how you recognize it, and they get into the basics of therapy and why it can be a real help.

We also have another segment of Pediatric Pearls with none other than Dr. Peter Antevy! This one talks about the importance of accurate fluid resuscitation for kids…it’s en eye-opener!

Troy’s practice is located at:

https://www.letstalkhw.com

Anna has written for EMS1, you can find her articles here:

https://www.ems1.com/columnists/anna-ryan/