Banter At The Bedside

Abigail
  • 4.8 (17)
  • Medicine

Banter at the Bedside dives into the real stories of healthcare — the ones that happen behind the curtains, between shifts, and at the bedside. Hosted by frontline professionals, each episode brings together voices from across the healthcare spectrum to share their perspectives — from laughter in the breakroom to the moments that change everything. Whether you’re in scrubs or just curious about life inside the hospital, join us for honest, thoughtful, and sometimes hilarious conversations about what it really means to care for others.

  1. The Patients We Never Forget: Healthcare Stories That Changed Us Forever

    1h ago ·  Video

    The Patients We Never Forget: Healthcare Stories That Changed Us Forever

    Send us Fan Mail Some patients never leave you. Some coworkers, mentors, and moments quietly change the way you practice medicine forever. In this episode of Banter at the Bedside, the Shift Talkers share the stories that shaped them as healthcare workers — from unforgettable patients and life-changing preceptors to heartbreaking COVID moments, difficult lessons, and the small acts of kindness that still stay with them years later. We talk about:  The patients who changed how we practice forever  Lessons from mentors, teachers, and preceptors  Compassion fatigue and finding meaning again  ICU stories that still stick with us  Human connection in healthcare  The “hidden curriculum” of medicine  Why healthcare workers carry these moments for life This episode is emotional, reflective, funny at times, and deeply human...a reminder that behind every healthcare worker is a collection of stories they never truly forget.

    53 min
  2. How to Advocate for Yourself in Healthcare - Not Feeling Heard

    May 28 ·  Video

    How to Advocate for Yourself in Healthcare - Not Feeling Heard

    Send us Fan Mail Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment or hospital stay feeling unheard, brushed off, or dismissed? In this episode of Banter at the Bedside, Abby, Kaleigh, and Amanda have an honest conversation about what happens when patients, families, and even healthcare workers feel ignored or misunderstood. From being told “it’s just anxiety” to struggling to get answers for a loved one, the team breaks down why these moments happen, how they impact trust, and practical ways patients can advocate for themselves without escalating conflict. The conversation also explores compassion fatigue, communication breakdowns, medical jargon, patient advocacy, and the reality that healthcare workers can feel dismissed too. Whether you’re a patient, family member, nurse, provider, or someone navigating the healthcare system, this episode offers real stories, practical communication tips, and reassurance that your concerns deserve to be heard. Topics discussed:  Feeling dismissed in healthcare  Patient advocacy tips  How to communicate concerns to providers  “It’s just anxiety” experiences  Healthcare communication breakdowns  Medical gaslighting discussions  ICU and hospital stories  Compassion fatigue in healthcare  Nurse and provider perspectives  How to escalate concerns appropriately 🎙️ Listen, follow, and share your story with us at Banter at the Bedside.

    50 min
  3. Compassion Fatigue in Healthcare: Burnout, Trauma & Losing Your Spark

    May 21 ·  Video

    Compassion Fatigue in Healthcare: Burnout, Trauma & Losing Your Spark

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when caring for others starts to quietly wear you down? In this episode of Banter at the Bedside, the Shift Talkers sit down again with trauma and emergency medicine chaplain Linda Moore to talk about compassion fatigue in healthcare — what it is, how it differs from burnout, and why so many healthcare workers are feeling emotionally exhausted after years of repeated trauma exposure.  The conversation dives into the emotional weight healthcare workers carry, the cases that stay with us, the physical signs we ignore, and the importance of checking in on coworkers before they lose their “spark.” The team also discusses boundaries, mindfulness, wellness culture in hospitals, and why organizational support matters just as much as self-care.  From ICU stories and difficult patient outcomes to dark humor and honest reflection, this episode is a raw and relatable conversation about surviving healthcare without losing yourself in it. If you’ve ever felt emotionally numb, exhausted, irritable, disconnected, or like you’re just “running on empty,” this episode is for you.

    50 min
  4. Reel vs. Real Nursing: Reacting to Healthcare TikToks, ICU Humor & What Crosses the Line

    May 14 ·  Video

    Reel vs. Real Nursing: Reacting to Healthcare TikToks, ICU Humor & What Crosses the Line

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Banter at the Bedside, Abby, Kaleigh, and Amanda react to healthcare TikToks, nursing memes, and viral medical reels — and the conversation quickly turns into a deeper discussion about ICU culture, dark humor in healthcare, burnout, social media, patient care, and the moments that make nurses say, “wait… was that about me?”  From hilarious charge nurse assignment chaos to questionable nursing TikToks that completely miss the mark, the team breaks down what healthcare workers relate to online, why medical humor exists, and where the line is between coping and crossing into disrespect. They also talk about Nurses Week, difficult patient assignments, safety events, social media in medicine, and why healthcare workers use humor to survive emotionally heavy jobs.  If you’ve ever doom-scrolled nurse TikTok after a shift, laughed at something only healthcare workers would understand, or wondered whether medical social media actually helps burnout — this episode is for you. These are our opinions only and do not represent any entity. This is not medical advice.

    54 min
  5. Building a Mobile Healthcare Practice in Rural North Carolina | Consult & Calling with Dr. Ivy DNP

    May 7 ·  Video

    Building a Mobile Healthcare Practice in Rural North Carolina | Consult & Calling with Dr. Ivy DNP

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when healthcare stops waiting for patients to come to the clinic — and starts meeting them where they are? In this episode of Banter at the Bedside, Abby (NP) and Kaleigh (RN) sit down with Dr. Ivy Bagley, family nurse practitioner, psychiatric nurse practitioner, and lactation consultant, to talk about building a mobile healthcare practice serving rural North Carolina. From driving hours between patients to integrating primary care, mental health, and lactation support into one care model, Dr. Ivy shares what it really takes to create healthcare access in underserved communities. The conversation dives into rural healthcare barriers, starting a private practice, balancing mission with business realities, mental health access, postpartum care, and the freedom — and responsibility — of becoming your own boss in medicine. This episode is part of our Consult & Calling series, where we explore the many different paths healthcare professionals take throughout their careers.

    47 min
  6. PTO, Guilt, and Patient Care: The Truth About Missing Work in Healthcare

    Apr 30

    PTO, Guilt, and Patient Care: The Truth About Missing Work in Healthcare

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when healthcare workers are sick—but still come to work anyway? In this episode of Banter at the Bedside, Abby (NP), Kaleigh (RN), Cody (RN), and Dr. Jeff talk honestly about the past pressures to show up when you're sick, recovering, caring for a sick child, or simply exhausted. From working through COVID policies to navigating childcare challenges, staffing shortages, PTO limitations, and guilt about leaving teammates short-handed, they explore why calling out in healthcare is never a simple decision. They also share personal stories—from working with strep throat on a hospice hallway to coming back too early after concussion, parenting decisions around daycare illness, and how hospital culture around sickness changed after COVID. If you’ve ever wondered:  Should I call out sick?  Am I letting my team down?  Why is this so complicated? This conversation is for you. Because the hospital never closes—but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t rest. 🎙️ Join the Shift Talkers as they unpack the reality of working while sick in healthcare. These are our opinions only, they don't represent any entity.

    1 hr
  7. Cardiogenic Shock Part 2: When to Escalate Care, and Call the Shock Team

    Apr 23

    Cardiogenic Shock Part 2: When to Escalate Care, and Call the Shock Team

    Send us Fan Mail Cardiogenic shock management doesn’t stop with recognizing preload, afterload, and contractility. The hardest decisions often come next: when to escalate care and when to activate advanced support. In Part 2 of this cardiogenic shock education series, Abby (NP) and Kaleigh (RN) continue their conversation with Dr. Michael to explore how clinicians decide when medical therapy isn’t enough—and what happens next. Together they discuss how to interpret clinical trajectory, when to escalate from vasopressors to inotropes, and how mechanical circulatory support devices fit into modern cardiogenic shock care. They also break down how cardiogenic shock teams help coordinate faster decisions and improve survival across health systems. If you work in the ICU, ED, cardiology, or critical care —or if you're learning advanced hemodynamic decision-making—this episode connects physiology to real bedside escalation strategies. This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not represent medical advice.

    43 min
  8. Cardiogenic Shock Explained: Preload, Afterload, Inotropes & Shock Teams at the Bedside Part 1

    Apr 16

    Cardiogenic Shock Explained: Preload, Afterload, Inotropes & Shock Teams at the Bedside Part 1

    Send us Fan Mail Cardiogenic shock remains a high-mortality emergency in critical care—but survival is improving as clinicians better understand shock physiology and adopt cardiogenic shock team models. In this episode of Banter at the Bedside, Abby and Kaleigh are joined by returning guest Dr. Michael for a practical bedside breakdown of cardiogenic shock recognition and management. Together they explain:  How to differentiate cardiogenic vs distributive shock  Why preload, contractility, and afterload matter clinically  When to use diuretics, vasodilators, and inotropes  Dobutamine vs milrinone vs epinephrine  How cardiac power predicts outcomes  Why cardiogenic shock teams are improving survival nationwide  How hemodynamics translate into real treatment decisions This episode is designed for ICU nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, residents, fellows, and physicians working in emergency medicine, cardiology, and critical care. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not provide medical advice.

    33 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.8
out of 5
17 Ratings

About

Banter at the Bedside dives into the real stories of healthcare — the ones that happen behind the curtains, between shifts, and at the bedside. Hosted by frontline professionals, each episode brings together voices from across the healthcare spectrum to share their perspectives — from laughter in the breakroom to the moments that change everything. Whether you’re in scrubs or just curious about life inside the hospital, join us for honest, thoughtful, and sometimes hilarious conversations about what it really means to care for others.

Information

  • Creator
    Abigail
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Banter At The Bedside
  • Show Website
    Banter At The Bedside

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