Banter At The Bedside

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Abigail

7 episodes

3 days ago

How much does working in healthcare change you over time? In this episode of Banter at the Bedside, hosts are joined with seasoned ICU staff to reflect on the “then vs now”. Speaking on the moments that shape healthcare professionals—from early career expectations to the reality of growth, leadership, burnout, confidence, and finding your voice. This conversation explores how perspectives shift with experience, how identity evolves inside medicine, and what it means to look back on who you we...

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Episodes (7/7)

Banter At The Bedside

Then vs. Now in the ICU: Seasoned ICU Staff Share Insights into Changes Over the Decades

2 weeks ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Banter At The Bedside

Happy Holidays from the Hospital Halls and an ICU Team

In this festive (and slightly chaotic) episode of Banter at the Bedside, Abby, Hass, Kaitlyn, and Kaleigh dive into what the holidays really look like for healthcare workers. From Christmas shifts in the CICU to wild Med-Onc float stories, smuggled Budweisers, unit potlucks, Mariah Carey debates, and the Great Hawaiian Slider Shortage of 2023—this one has everything. If you’ve ever worked a holiday shift, cried in a supply closet, catered Thanksgiving for your unit, or scratched off a lottery...

3 weeks ago

1 hour

Banter At The Bedside

Breath, Pressure & Purpose: A Pulmonary Critical Care Story

How a passion for physiology shaped a career in the most unforgiving corners of medicine—that’s where this episode of Banter at the Bedside begins. Host Abby puts co-host Hass in the hot seat for a deep, honest conversation about his path into medicine. Hass shares how his love for physiology influenced his journey through training, the challenges he faced, and the mentors who helped him find community and belonging. Together, Abby and Hass explore identity in medicine, teamwork in healthcare...

1 month ago

53 minutes

Banter At The Bedside

Did They Really Do That!?!

In this episode, the Shift Talkers dive into the messy overlap of social media and working in healthcare. From viral TikTok trends to nurses getting fired over one risky post, the crew breaks down the real-life consequences of posting while in scrubs. They share personal stories, talk about the pressure to stay "professional" online, and get honest about how easy it is to cross a line without even realizing it. They also touch on the bigger picture — staffing issues, burnout, and what it real...

1 month ago

58 minutes

Banter At The Bedside

Real Talk on Healthcare

In this episode of Banter at the Bedside, the hosts scratch the surface of what it’s really like to work in healthcare — from post-COVID challenges and shifting patient expectations to the emotional toll of the job. They discuss the impact of media, the importance of teamwork, and the need for stronger communication and training for the next generation of healthcare workers. This candid discussion kicks off an ongoing conversation about the current state of healthcare, the realities of medici...

1 month ago

1 hour

Banter At The Bedside

Code Brown: A Survivor's Tale

In this laugh-out-loud episode, the Shift Talkers dive into one of the most universal yet unspoken parts of healthcare — poop (or as we call it, “Code Brown”). From code brown emergencies to unforgettable GI mishaps, the team shares hilarious, honest stories that every healthcare worker — and anyone who’s ever been human — can relate to. Between bowel regimens, bedside disasters, and a personal “near-death” constipation saga, they explore how humor, humility, and teamwork help preserve both p...

2 months ago

1 hour 4 minutes

Banter At The Bedside

Banter at the Bedside: Welcome to Embracing Disagreements

In this inaugural episode of 'Banter at the Bedside', hosts Abby, Kaitlyn, Kaleigh, and Hass introduce their podcast, emphasizing the importance of healthy disagreement in healthcare. They discuss their goals of fostering a community where diverse perspectives are welcomed and explored. The hosts share their backgrounds and the unique dynamics they bring to the conversation, highlighting the significance of collaboration among healthcare professionals. The episode outlines the podcast's recur...

2 months ago

17 minutes