Friends and Enemas

In the third installment of our Halloween spooky episode, Jared and Lindsey, two ICU nurses, pull back the curtain on the world between life and death. Join us as they read spine-tingling Reddit stories and listener submissions about ghost encounters, unexplainable moments, and paranormal experiences in hospice and end-of-life care.From mysterious figures appearing at night to patients who speak of “visitors” before they pass, these firsthand accounts from nurses, caregivers, and loved ones will leave you questioning what happens when science meets the supernatural.Tune in for a mix of real hospital ghost stories, compassionate reflection, and just the right amount of dark humor — all from the unique perspective of ICU nurses who’ve seen it all.Follow us on social: The Pod: @friends.and.enemasThe Host: @scrubhacks

Step into the eerie side of medicine in this chilling episode of Friends and Enemas. Lindsey dives into listener submission stories from healthcare workers who have witnessed the unexplainable while working in pediatric units. From ghostly footsteps echoing down empty hallways to spine-tingling encounters that defy logic, these stories remind us that hospitals can be just as haunted as they are healing, hunny!If you’re fascinated by hospital ghost stories, creepy healthcare experiences, or true paranormal encounters from medical professionals, this episode is for you. Get ready to hide under the covers and shriek along with Lindsey as she shares the terrifying tales submitted by those who care for the most vulnerable patients.Press play and join us for a haunting journey through the pediatric unit after dark.Follow us on social!The Pod: @friends.and.enemasThe Host: @scrubhacks

In this gripping episode, we share the harrowing story of Leigh Collins, with guest LEIGH COLLINS! A California woman who survived a violent home invasion and fought off her attacker. In the early morning hours, a man broke into her Santa Monica apartment, held her at knifepoint, and attempted to assault her. Despite suffering multiple stab wounds and serious injuries, Collins fought back with extraordinary courage, ultimately saving her life. We explore the night of the attack, her recovery and pursuit of justice, and what her story teaches us about self-defense, resilience, and survival!Follow us on social: The Guest: @heymisscollinsThe Pod: @friends.and.enemasThe Host: @scrubhacks

Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to be a nurse on America’s final frontier—or to leave the traditional hospital grind behind entirely? In this episode, we talk with Jen about her remarkable journey from bedside nursing to leadership, from the icy wilds of Alaska to launching her own projects outside corporate healthcare!Jen shares with Lindsey what first inspired her to become a nurse and how she landed in remote Alaska, offering vivid stories about the unique challenges, rural medicine, and unforgettable cases she encountered. We also dig into her time as a House Supervisor: the big responsibilities, and the best and worst parts of leadership.Jen opens up about deciding to leave traditional bedside care altogether. Did she have a plan or jump cold turkey? She also shares the most rewarding parts of building something new, including working with our other guest, Emily, on Modern Nurse Fest.Get some candid and practical advice about wanting to leave or remain in the industry, just press play! Follow us on IG: The Guest: @n4nursesThe Pod: @friends.and.enemasThe Host: @scrubhacks

Meet one of our favorite advocates - Jaz Vergara @iamjazv on IG and join us as we talk with her about being a dedicated nurse, DACA recipient for Mexico, and passionate advocate for the immigrant community in the U.S. Hear her inspiring and unique journey as an immigrant who chose a career in healthcare to serve others, and learn how she champions immigrant rights, highlights the work ethic and value of immigrants, and fights for greater protections and recognition for the community!Follow us on IG & Tiktok The Guest: @iamjazvThe Pod: @friends.and.enemasThe Host: @scrubhacks

If you've been needing a laugh, this one's for you! ICU nurse Lindsey Shelton and Jason Wolf reunite after two years from the first time they collaborated to share the raw, real, ridiculous, and funny sides of being a nurse on and off the clock. From getting fired and facing nurse bullies to navigating the chaos of ICU life during the pandemic and shanking a patient - it's all in this episode. They dive into: Getting Fired & Still Creating – How they stayed resilient and kept making contentToxic Work Environments – Dealing with older nurses and negativity online and IRLICU Struggles – The emotional toll of being blamed by patients you can’t saveMale Nurse Bullying – Jason opens up about being targeted in a female-dominated fieldAnti-Union Upbringing – How their past shaped their perspective on nurse advocacyNew Grad Nurse Fails & Teaching Moments – Laughs, lessons, and cringeworthy memoriesThis episode is a candid reminder that behind every viral video is a nurse just trying to survive shift to shift, with a little cry and a lot of dark humor.

What really goes on behind the scenes of nursing unions? Our guest this week, ER Nurse and the President of the Registered Nurses Association at UCMC (A union!), Kylee Ham, breaks down how nursing unions actually work!In this chat we talk about the most common myths that keep nurses divided, and why management, not fellow nurses, is the real opposition. We dive into how to start organizing in your workplace, what protections you legally have against retaliation, and why fear still plays a powerful role in keeping nurses silent. If you've ever felt burned out, undervalued, or unsure about unions, this episode is your roadmap to understanding your rights and reclaiming your power.Find more about unions at: https://bsky.app/profile/rnaucmc.bsky.socialFollow us on IG: The Guest: @rna_CincynursesThe Pod: @friends.and.enemasThe Host: @scrubhacks