No Really, I'm Fine
Mike Larson & Aaron Metcalf
Healthcare is riddled with challenges: navigating complex social dynamics, competing economic interests and managing near impossible expectations. On a daily basis, this leads to stressful, even traumatic situations for those providing care. How do healthcare professionals cope with the emotional impact? Join Mike Larson and Aaron Metcalf as they explore their stories in this podcast, No Really, I'm Fine!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best No Really, I'm Fine episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to No Really, I'm Fine for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite No Really, I'm Fine episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Tonya Bonifer, Physical Therapist, "Find My Eyes"
No Really, I'm Fine
09/26/24 • 60 min
We’re excited to return this week with Tonya Bonifer, who works as a physical therapist in a Neurotrauma ICU. Blending tenderness and tenacity, Tonya reflects on how she guides patients through the marathon experience of physical recovery following life threatening situations. You’ll hear how she embodies hope in her literal “dream job” and how her patients inspire her to keep coming back. Thank you Tonya for bringing such strength, skill and grace to this life-restoring work!
Dr. Brian (please) Beldowicz, Trauma MD, "Unsanctioned Empathy"
No Really, I'm Fine
11/14/24 • 69 min
Oh friends! Dr. Brian Beldowicz, "just call me Brian Please" brings a lively conversation to us about his long career as a trauma MD both in the military and in a trauma 1 hospital setting. We explore topics around compassion, empathy, doing your part, and a wonderful way of engaging the stories of other people. Brian brings compassion and professionalism, along with his new insight into the power of bringing his emotional world (gasp!) into the workplace. This is a can't miss episode. Please enjoy!
Adam Haight, LCSW Palliative Care, "Soul Purpose"
No Really, I'm Fine
06/20/24 • 71 min
This week we have the great opportunity to speak with Adam Haight, who is a Palliative Care social worker. Adam brings a lot of depth and reflection in this conversation as he explores what brought him to this unique work and what continues to offer him meaning as he engages people in very difficult conversations on a daily basis. We especially appreciate Adam's authenticity (both in this interview and in his work) as he candidly explores spirituality and meaning in work. Adam is sincere, reflective, and heart-felt. Thank you Adam, and keep bringing that "woo-woo" energy into your work.
Alysa and Genelle - Friends in the Workplace...They'll Be There For You!!!!
No Really, I'm Fine
07/04/24 • 55 min
It's the "Smithsters"!!!!!!!!
Besties Alysa Smith and Genelle Smith (no relation, what?) join us on the podcast today for an episode that brings a lot of laughter, joy, and heartfelt care. Genelle is an ICU nurse, and Alysa is an emergency department and together they are an unstoppable force of wisdom and humor. These two have contagious energy and deep compassion for each other's work. They bring some wonderful stories and experiences, as well as reflections on what it has been like for them to have friends who are in the hospital and how they manage complicated emotions as they balance being informed in medicine and members of a tight knit community. We could have talked to these two for hours...we literally didn't want our time to end! Thank you Genelle and Alysa for your work and your willingness to share vulnerably about your work.
Andee Holman, Nurse Manager, "More Than The Heart"
No Really, I'm Fine
11/07/24 • 81 min
Nurse manager Andee Holman joins us today and processes her many years of nursing in many, many, different rolls leading up to her desire to work as a manager. Andee brings great stories, reflections, and heartfelt care into her work. She has developed a passion for supporting healthcare workers and talks about her projects in "code lavender" and "walks of honor" as she continues her life-long mission to see the whole person. Andee also honors her lifelong story of noticing when she is not ok...and developing skills to say honestly, "It's ok to not be ok." This is a really powerful and honest episode, and we thank Andee for her work and her time to sit and share with us. Keep it up!
Andrea Reynolds, RN, "Life and Death, That's Where She'll Be"
No Really, I'm Fine
12/05/24 • 66 min
No Really (really), Andrea Reynolds is fine!
Andrea brings her unique journey into nursing. Andrea has a passion for taking on challenges in this field, and is fascinated by complex procedures and machines. She works as an ECMO Primer (we are delighted to learn what this job entails!) and does not back away from difficult situations. She shares her ability to cope with the complex nature of this job, and shares her beliefs around death and life. She has a contagious laugh and a buoyant spirit...she's just fun to talk with! Also, she's a wonderful singer who did sing for us...but sadly we can't share this because we can't afford the rights to the songs until we get more paid subscribers, come on people! Please enjoy Andrea - and Andrea, thanks for all the good work.
Jen Smith, LCSW, APHSW-C, "When Grief Work Comes to Work”
No Really, I'm Fine
03/20/25 • 70 min
Thanks to Palliative Care Social Worker, Jen Smith, for engaging us in the first episode of Season 2 for, "No Really, I'm Fine."
Not only is Jen a joy to talk to (and work with), she is also deeply insightful, caring, and takes on her work with passion and kindness.
Jen shares insight into how she navigates this challenging work while also suffering a tragic personal loss. This is a heavy experience that is sadly shared by many people who work in health care and find themselves asking, "how do I come back?"
Thank you, Jen, for your vulnerability and your commitment to the important work of healthcare, even in the middle of personal loss and grief.
Chelan Metcalf, RN "Violence in the Room"
No Really, I'm Fine
06/13/24 • 74 min
This week we welcome the delightful and insightful Chelan Metcalf! Chelan is a nurse in on an acute med-surge floor and did her RN training in the thick of covid. She brings laughter and tears in this episode as she explores her unique (and deeply moving) call to this vocation and also explores an event of being assaulted while at work, as well as insight into the daily stresses of nursing. She also happens to be married to Co-Host Aaron Metcalf, but don't hold that against her! Thank you Chelan for your work, insight, and your courage in sharing some difficult situations.
Quick disclaimer: this episode does have a story of violence. Please do practice discretion in listening.
Preston Meurlott, Travel RN, “COVID Care, a Teardrop Camper and the Hero’s Quest”
No Really, I'm Fine
10/17/24 • 54 min
Thank you to Preston for joining us on the podcast today! Preston is a travel nurse from Florida who shortly after beginning his career traveled to New York where he worked during peak Covid pandemic, only to go back to Florida at peak Delta wave! Whoah! In this episode he explores these experiences and also shares his love of traveling - both as a nurse and in his teardrop camper! Preston brings authentic insight into this career and explores what it's been like for him to go cross-country and work in a variety of hospital systems. He also gives an enlightening metaphor for this challenging work that helps shift perspective and give meaning to patient care. Also...there are vampires in this episode! Or at least stories where one could encounter a vampire! Thanks Preston, for your work and for sharing with us!
Chelsea Neubauer, RN "Pillow Talk and Boundary Setting"
No Really, I'm Fine
06/06/24 • 60 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does No Really, I'm Fine have?
No Really, I'm Fine currently has 24 episodes available.
What topics does No Really, I'm Fine cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Emotional Health, Society & Culture, Mental Health, Podcasts, Relationships, Emotions and Healthcare.
What is the most popular episode on No Really, I'm Fine?
The episode title 'Adam Haight, LCSW Palliative Care, "Soul Purpose"' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on No Really, I'm Fine?
The average episode length on No Really, I'm Fine is 66 minutes.
How often are episodes of No Really, I'm Fine released?
Episodes of No Really, I'm Fine are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of No Really, I'm Fine?
The first episode of No Really, I'm Fine was released on May 22, 2024.
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