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I will speak with Jonetta about what's happening in politics — locally and nationally. Gun violence in DC, national unrest, a president on trial and an election that is only six months away — we'll discuss these issues and much more.
TITLE: S4 E18 Voices from the Frontline of EMS with guests Jason Patton, Dan Sundahl, Dr. Peter Antevy and more.
SUBTITLE: Insights from Daniel Sundahl, Jason Patton, Bryony Gilbey, Eric Chase, Derek O. Hanley, Dr. Peter Antevy, MaKenzie Tiegs, and David Dufek of XDcuff.
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In this unique episode of our podcast, we bring you an exclusive compilation of stories, insights, and innovations from the front lines of EMS. Join us as we explore the minds and hearts of those who dedicate their lives to saving others, offering a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of this critical profession.
Our journey begins with Daniel Sundahl, a paramedic and photo artist, whose powerful imagery brings to life the emotional landscape of emergency services. Adding a touch of levity, Jason Patton shares how humor can be a lifeline in the high-stakes world of EMS. Bryony Gilbey gives us an exclusive look at the making of 'Honorable but Broken: EMS in Crisis,' shedding light on the systemic challenges faced by first responders and the urgent need for reform.
The episode takes a compelling turn with Dr. Peter Antevy, a pioneering Medical Director from Florida, whose groundbreaking approaches to pre-hospital care have captured the nation's attention. We then transition to MaKenzie Tiegs, whose personal evolution from a paramedic to a mental health advocate reveals the profound impact of emergency services on personal wellbeing and the importance of supporting our first responders' mental health.
We also spotlight David Dufek, founder of XDcuff, a patented, stretcher-integrated limb restraint designed to reduce providers' exposure to accidental assault and improving speed of care.
Eric Chase introduces the transformative power of improvisation and effective communication in emergency scenarios, offering practical advice for enhancing teamwork and patient outcomes. Lastly, we are honored to share the inspiring story of Derek O. Hanley, whose journey from combat medic to paramedic and photographer exemplifies the resilience and courage inherent in all who serve in EMS.
This episode is a tribute to the thought leaders of emergency medical services. Through their stories, we explore the depth of commitment, innovation, and spirit that defines the EMS community, discussing ways to support and sustain these vital professionals. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of what it means to serve on the front lines of pre-hospital care.
Dr. Eric Williams, Chiropractor & Sports Chiropractic Physician returns. Then Dr. Howard Robins, NYC Podiatrist, Functional Medicine & International Ozone specialist joins me. Then, it’s 'The Sport Doctor Is In' and your questions and emails!
Title: When God Takes Up Your Life Miracles Happen
God is not limited by our circumstances. When we allow our circumstances to rule any part of life, we are allowing a false God of the past to recreate a future of downfall. No matter what hardship you presently find that is attempting to influence you, God is waiting to show you the truth of who you are.
We invite you to join us on Angel Talk for another exciting radio show.
Sponsored by The Living Light Center a Church of Faith and Healing
This week's Special Guest will be Ena Lucia Mariaca Pacheco. Ena is a trauma-informed professional specialized in child sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. She along with Dr. Gregory Williams will be discussing a a hidden secret that will expose the truth of female perpetrators in childhood sexual abuse, this often overlooked element in our society wwill be a groundbreaking radio program!
You do NOT want to miss this life-changing and eye-opening program, Airing Sunday 28th at 8pm CST!
The system’s failure to uphold due process rights results in unjust, prolonged family separations, exacerbated by the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) use of “safety plans” without evidence or judicial oversight. The unchecked power of social workers leads to manipulation and oppression of families, fostering a culture of fear and injustice. The plight of these families underscores the critical need for comprehensive reforms to North Carolina’s child welfare system, advocating for principles of child welfare, due process, and family rights. A call to action is made for societal involvement to instigate reform, transparency, and accountability, aiming to mend the damages inflicted by the DSS and rebuild public trust in an essential institution, ensuring the well-being and protection of North Carolina’s children.
The American Crisis, Part Two
Fascism by any other name? Understanding Trump and the thing that excreted him
by Kevin Annett
The American Crisis:
Reviving the Better Angels of our Nature
by Kevin Annett
Part One of a series
The Hostile Zone, hosted by investigative journalist Eric A. Cinotti, is a dynamic radio talk show dedicated to uncovering and dissecting issues of corruption, waste, and fraud, particularly in the public sector. Cinotti’s hard-hitting approach brings to light crucial societal issues, making it a must-listen for those seeking truth and accountability in public affairs
In this episode, we’re joined by Daniel Sundahl, a paramedic and renowned photo artist whose compelling work captures the raw emotions and realities faced by first responders. We also meet Dr. Peter Antevy, Medical Director for several EMS agencies in Florida, whose innovative approaches to pre-hospital care have garnered national attention. Following him, MaKenzie Tiegs, a former paramedic who has transitioned into a role that supports the mental health and wellbeing of EMS professionals, shares her journey and the lessons learned along the way.
Jason Patton, firefighter/paramedic, brings humor and light to the often intense world of emergency services, reminding us of the importance of laughter and camaraderie. Bryony Gilbey, director and producer of the documentary film 'Honorable but Broken: EMS in Crisis', offers a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges facing EMS today, highlighting the critical need for support and reform.
David Dufek, is the founder of XDcuff, a patented, stretcher-integrated limb restraint designed to reduce providers' exposure to accidental assault and improving speed of care.
Eric Chase, a speaker, educator, and podcaster known for EMSIMPROV, discusses the power of improvisation and communication in emergency situations, sharing strategies for enhancing team dynamics and patient care. And we hear from Derek O. Hanley, a photographer, paramedic, and disabled veteran combat medic, whose life story embodies resilience, dedication, and the unyielding spirit of those who serve.
Podiatrist & Bio Oxidative Therapy located in Midtown, New York City, NY
Dr. Robins is a Podiatrist-Foot Specialist specializing in the use of Bio-oxidative therapy for the treatment of diseases and conditions affecting the foot an ankle. He has pioneered the use of the Robins Method of Direct Intravenous Ozone Therapy making it the safest and most effective way of performing this treatment.
After four years of practicing and teaching traditional western medicine and surgery, Dr. Robins began his studies in ‘alternative’ medical practices in 1977. He is recognized as a world leader in medical ozone therapy and is the only physician with extensive experience in both Major Auto-Hemotherapy (MAH), 45,000 treatments performed, and Robins Method of Direct Intravenous Ozone Therapy℠ (RMDIV) with over 330,000 treatments performed since 1990, and also trains doctors in the latest method Hyperbaric High Dose Ozone Therapy (HBOT) also called “Ten Pass” with over 500 treatments performed.
He is a founding member of the American Academy of Ozonotherapy (AAO) and the International Association for Ozone in Healthcare (IAOH) and Ozone Without Borders (OWB) and has trained doctors from around the world.
Most importantly he and Dr. Robert Rowen went by invitation of the President of Sierra Leone in West Africa in the middle of the Ebola epidemic of 2014 to train doctors in his of DIV ozone therapy. It was successful and saved lives of doctors’ sick with Ebola. This resulted in a case study being published in the African Journal of Infectious Disease in August 2015. He recently trained two doctors from the Republic of the Congo to treat the second worst Ebola outbreak in the world currently in their country.
While Dr. Robins has appeared on hundreds of radio shows and television shows worldwide for over 40 years he has his own show on VoiceAmerica .com, Health and Wellness Channel, archived to listen anytime and heard live weekly in over 20 countries. He has lectured at many medical ozone therapy meetings including to physicians in Malaysia at The World Congress on Anti-Aging, at the American Association of Ozonotherapy (AAO) meetings, International Association for Ozone in Healthcare (IAOH) meetings as well as the International College of Integrative Medicine meetings.
Eric P. Williams, B.A., D.C.
Education:
- 1988 Doctor of Chiropractic, Palmer College, Davenport, Iowa
- 1985 Bachelor of Arts in Biology with minor in Chemistry - Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois
- 1989 Advanced Proficiency rating in activator methods
- 2020 CPR & AED certified by American Heart Association
Practice Experience:
- 1990 to Present Williams Chiropractic Center, Lisle, Illinois - Founder/Owner
Friendly family-oriented chiropractic center purposed to treat infant aged patients to seasoned individuals. Spinal health and preventative application are the primary focus and approach for the WCC team.
- 1989 to 1990 Shepherd Chiropractic Center, Lisle, Illinois - Associate
Professional Organizations and Committees:
- Board Member & Vice President (as of 2021) of Education Foundation of Lisle Community School District 202, 2000 to current
- Adjunct Professor at National University of Health Science, Lombard, IL
- Appointed to the Knox College Alumni Council as a board member, 2019
- Twice a year speaker for Lisle Senior Park District
- Nominated Citizen of the year for Naperville, 2003
- "Official" doctor on the sidelines for the Lisle Senior High School football games, 1996-2020
Additional: Avid sports enthusiast; circuit training, basket ball and 5k running. Naperville resident for 25 years. Two lovely grown daughters.
Bio
Anita Waggoner, a distinguished writer, currently calls Coeur D Alene, Idaho, home. Fueled by a deep passion for crafting and producing award-winning films, she stands out as a fearless entrepreneur and an independent woman. With a rich background in business, writing, marketing, and a profound understanding of the western way of life, Anita has proven time and again that she is relentless in her pursuit of success.
Her academic journey led her through business college in the vibrant city of Seattle. Following her education, Anita served as a paralegal and office manager for a highly successful law firm in Seattle. Later, in partnership with her ex-husband, she became the owner of several car dealerships in Washington State.
After navigating the challenges of divorce, Anita embarked on a transformative journey to the remote town of Freedom, Oklahoma. There, she invested in a sprawling 3400-acre ranch, raising rodeo bulls alongside a local cowboy partner. Her bold investments included the construction of a lodge, arena, and restaurant. The thirteen years spent in Freedom equipped her with the resilience needed to thrive in the rugged world of ranching and rodeo.
Anita Waggoner presently resides in Coeur D Alene, Idaho. A gutsy entrepreneur with an extensive marketing and writing background, she's an outgoing, strong independent woman who has lived a life most would only dream of. Anita has the creative ability to show readers how to overcome hurdles and disappointments in their own lives. Her stories are generally based somewhat on personal life experiences. The writer has an uncanny propensity to move the story forward. Once a reader opens a book written by Anita Waggoner, they don't want to put it down. Not everyone who writes gets why Ernest Hemingway or John Steinbeck were such revered authors, but Anita completely understands what makes a good storyteller. I wish she had become an author before her first book in 2010. Then again, all her life experiences were important for her to pen her successful works. A good storyteller must capture the reader on the very first page. She does, and then she goes on to produce a captivating plot with intriguing characters. She creates early on the themes with which she deals consistently and uses direct dialogue to develop her characters and their actions. Her vocabulary portrays vivid descriptions of her surroundings, and she makes the reader feel right there where the action is taking place. Everything she writes about can be visualized. Anita has amazing talent as a writer. She has not only published novels but short stories and books of inspirational quotes and self-help. She has more work out there than what Amazon has listed...a prolific writer in such a short time.
Anita walked away from a privileged lifestyle in the city and moved to Freedom, Oklahoma to escape the heartache of divorce.
While in Oklahoma, Anita and her unique business ventures were regularly featured in local newspaper publications. She appeared on Oklahoma based television shows Discover Oklahoma and Doc Geiger's Outdoor Sports. In 2004 Reality TV came knocking. Anita worked for a year with Telepictures and Warner Brothers Studio on the production of a reality television show about life on a dude ranch. Anita was subsequently featured in in an expose' about her Reality TV involvement in the National Enquirer.
Her books: Freedom, Myrtle's Story, Cowgirl Logic, The Gambler, and The Ranch at Huckleberry Ridge are available on Amazon. Anita writes screenplays based on her novels. The Freedom film project is in preproduction.
Ena Lucia Mariaca Pacheco is a trauma-informed professional specialized in child sexual abuse, exploitation, and trafficking. She has two bachelor’s degrees from the University of Ottawa, Canada, and a master's degree in human security from Royal Roads University, Canada. For over a decade, she has worked with the Government of Canada, non-governmental organizations, international organizations, INTERPOL, law enforcement, and lived-experts on research, policy writing, human rights advocacy work, and global projects focused on supporting victims and survivors. Ena Lucia has also assisted vulnerable communities and victims of human trafficking as a volunteer with NGOs in trafficking hotspots. During her time working at Canadian Parliament with Member of Parliament Joy Smith, Ena Lucia built a database to track human trafficking cases and to provide supporting data for Bill C-310, a piece of legislation that enhanced the definition of exploitation in the criminal offense of human trafficking. Using information from this database, Bill C-310 also enabled the prosecution of Canadians who committed crimes against children and human trafficking offenses outside of Canada’s borders. Ena Lucia's research was also used to support Bill S-224, An Act to Amend the Criminal Code (Trafficking in Persons) before the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Ena Lucia is the Global Ambassador of the Council on Violence against Men and Boys. She is also Co-Founder of the 2024 International Conference on Violence against Men and Boys. Ena Lucia is a trainer and international speaker and has presented her research at international conferences, the United Nations and INTERPOL. She is also a published researcher, and her work can be found in the Child Abuse and Neglect Journal special edition on boys.