Forensic Nurse Files

Forensic Nurse Files

Forensic Nurse Files takes you inside the world of forensic nursing — where healthcare meets the justice system. Each episode explores what it’s really like to work at the intersection of medicine, trauma, and investigation. We talk about the patients we serve, the cases we encounter, and the emotional realities behind the role. With candid conversations and powerful guest stories from professionals in the field, survivors and suspects, Forensic Nurse Files sheds light on a specialty many have heard of — but few truly understand.

  1. MAR 6

    50. Beami's Story: If I Can Do It - Who Can't?

    In this heartfelt episode, our guest shares a powerful story of overcoming childhood abuse, navigating complex family dynamics, and finding healing through music, dreams, and self-awareness. His journey reveals how confronting past trauma can lead to transformation and liberation. Beami's Website: https://www.beami.earth Beami's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5mCvGirS8auMauYgdUco23?si=wKkodhQnRNOpfA-JOp1ELg Beami's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beaminotyou * You can find the entire confrontation video between Beami and his step mother here* Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention: https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

    1h 6m
  2. FEB 27

    49. Ted's Story: A Lie Put on My Name

    In this episode of Forensic Nurse Files, Ted shares his harrowing experience of being falsely accused of a heinous crime against a child. He recounts the emotional turmoil of the accusation, the flawed investigation process, and the subsequent trial that left him feeling guilty in the public eye despite being found not guilty. Ted reflects on the impact of the legal system on his life, the importance of support from loved ones, and offers advice for others who may find themselves in similar situations. He emphasizes the need for more men in early childhood education and the importance of changing societal perceptions around this. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention: https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

    49 min
  3. FEB 20

    48. Peter's Story: When Coping Strategies Go Very Badly

    In this episode of Forensic Nurse Files, Peter shares his deeply personal journey of trauma, recovery, and the complexities of coping mechanisms stemming from childhood abuse. He discusses the impact of his experiences on his identity, relationships, and mental health, as well as the challenges he faced in understanding and processing his trauma. Through candid reflections, Peter highlights the importance of support systems and the journey towards healing, emphasizing the need for open conversations about difficult topics like abuse and recovery. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention: https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

    55 min
  4. FEB 13

    47. Dennis Part 3: Toxic Masculinity Killed Sarah

    Some stories don’t fit the stereotypes we’re taught to expect. This is part 3/3 In this episode of Forensic Nurse Files, we hear from Dennis, a 46-year-old blue-collar man battling autism and highly recovered from Bipolar II, who loved someone living with Dissociative Identity Disorder after severe childhood abuse. What began as a reconnection turned into a year-long relationship shaped by mental illness, alcoholism, blurred caregiving roles, and ultimately intimate partner violence. This is a story about loving someone with complex trauma, recognizing your own limits, and the hard truth that empathy does not equal safety. It’s also a reminder that men can be victims, caregivers can be harmed, and silence helps no one. ⚠️ Content warning: intimate partner violence, dissociation, suicide, mental illness, substance use. Bluntly Bipolar Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SttSLOSWCuXploDPmQXN7?si=r6ac8kqFTqmO1CzbAAso3A Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention: https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

    33 min
  5. FEB 6

    46. Dennis Part 2: Toxic Masculinity Killed Sarah

    Some stories don’t fit the stereotypes we’re taught to expect. This is part 2/3. In this episode of Forensic Nurse Files, we hear from Dennis, a 46-year-old blue-collar man battling autism and highly recovered from Bipolar II, who loved someone living with Dissociative Identity Disorder after severe childhood abuse. What began as a reconnection turned into a year-long relationship shaped by mental illness, alcoholism, blurred caregiving roles, and ultimately intimate partner violence. This is a story about loving someone with complex trauma, recognizing your own limits, and the hard truth that empathy does not equal safety. It’s also a reminder that men can be victims, caregivers can be harmed, and silence helps no one. ⚠️ Content warning: intimate partner violence, dissociation, suicide, mental illness, substance use. Bluntly Bipolar Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SttSLOSWCuXploDPmQXN7?si=r6ac8kqFTqmO1CzbAAso3A Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention: https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

    46 min
  6. JAN 23

    45. Dennis Part 1: Toxic Masculinity Killed Sarah

    Some stories don’t fit the stereotypes we’re taught to expect. In this episode of Forensic Nurse Files, we hear from Dennis, a 46-year-old blue-collar man battling autism and highly recovered from Bipolar II, who loved someone living with Dissociative Identity Disorder after severe childhood abuse. What began as a reconnection turned into a year-long relationship shaped by mental illness, alcoholism, blurred caregiving roles, and ultimately intimate partner violence. This is a story about loving someone with complex trauma, recognizing your own limits, and the hard truth that empathy does not equal safety. It’s also a reminder that men can be victims, caregivers can be harmed, and silence helps no one. ⚠️ Content warning: intimate partner violence, dissociation, suicide, mental illness, substance use. Bluntly Bipolar Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SttSLOSWCuXploDPmQXN7?si=r6ac8kqFTqmO1CzbAAso3A Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 from any phone in the United States Training Institute on Strangulation Prevention: https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/ American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/ Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN): https://www.rainn.org/ National Center for Victims of Crime: https://victimsofcrime.org Victim Connect Resource Center: https://victimconnect.org National Crime Victim Bar Association: https://victimbar.org Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/help HOW TO REACH US: Website: forensicnursefiles.com Gmail: forensicnursefilespod@gmail.com IG/Facebook: @forensicnursefiles Tiktok: @forensicnursefilespod Are you a nurse or healthcare provider in the forensics field? Are you a victim of assault? Reach out to us! We would love to feature you or your story anonymously on an episode!

    44 min
4.4
out of 5
15 Ratings

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Forensic Nurse Files takes you inside the world of forensic nursing — where healthcare meets the justice system. Each episode explores what it’s really like to work at the intersection of medicine, trauma, and investigation. We talk about the patients we serve, the cases we encounter, and the emotional realities behind the role. With candid conversations and powerful guest stories from professionals in the field, survivors and suspects, Forensic Nurse Files sheds light on a specialty many have heard of — but few truly understand.

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