Podcast Episodes

Anaphylaxis + Asthma: When Standard Anaphylaxis Treatment May Not Be Enough (AMAX4 Explained)

Episode 107

This episode tells the tragic story of Max McKenzie, a teenager with asthma who died from anaphylaxis despite receiving "standard care." His death led his father, Dr. Ben McKenzie, to develop the AMA…

Published on 8 hours ago

The Habit Loop: How Master EMS Clinicians Build Unconscious Competence Through Habits

Episode 106

Struggling to remember every protocol in high-pressure medical situations? You're not alone—and memorizing everything isn't the answer.

Join us for this game-changing conversation with Jean Francoi…

Published on 5 days, 22 hours ago

Hypothermia Rescue: Cardiac Arrest in a Tree Well

Episode 105

What happens when a 24-year-old woman is found frozen in a tree well after last being seen 8 hours prior, with a core temperature of 62°F (17°C)? In this extraordinary case, paramedic Miles Randell a…

Published on 2 weeks ago

When The Anatomy Is Gone: Facial Trauma Airway Management

Episode 104

What do you do when the anatomy you've memorized simply doesn't exist anymore? When a patient's entire face is gone, and your standard airway management tools won't work? This is where training meets…

Published on 1 month ago

Stop Building Resilience, Strengthen Your Resistance

Episode 103

Discover the difference between resistance (your daily shield built through sleep, nutrition, relationships, and spiritual wellness) and resilience (the anaerobic sprint you can't maintain forever). …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

What If They Find Out I'm A Fraud? - Imposter Syndrome in EMS

Episode 102

Ever cried in the ambulance because you felt completely overwhelmed? Sophie Fuller has—and she's done something powerful with that experience. In this raw discussion, the Life and Sirens podcast host…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Those With Addiction Don't "Just Change" - Opioid Crisis Reality for EMS

Episode 100

Death is the Bottom: Why EMS Must Rethink Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

"Nobody told me that the bottom had a basement and the basement had a trap door." This powerful quote from a grieving mother …

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

When to Act: Mastering Vasopressors in 2025

Episode 101

What do you do when the blood pressure monitor shows a number you don’t like? Most providers hit the button again—but what if it’s real? In this episode, we’re joined by critical care transport speci…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

The 5 Levels of EMS Mental Breakdown & How to Escape Them

Episode 99

Why do some paramedics stay unshakable under pressure while others crumble on the exact same call? The answer isn't about years of experience—it's about understanding the neuroscience of stress and h…

Published on 2 months ago

Following Evidence or Following the Crowd? The Truth About Evidence-Based Medicine with Dr. Eddy Lang

Episode 98

What if the evidence hierarchy you learned in school is incomplete? Dr. Eddie Lang, who helped develop the GRADE system now used by WHO and major resuscitation councils, explains why clinical practic…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago