Episode 321: Hilary Gates

Episode 321: Hilary Gates

From Medic2Medic Podcast by Steven Cohen

February 8, 2026 · 39 min · Season 11 · Episode 321

About this episode

Steve and Hilary Gates discuss EMS, leadership, education, and the importance of provider mental health.

In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with educator, paramedic, writer, and advocate Hilary Gates for a fun, engaging, and wide-ranging conversation about EMS, leadership, education, and human connection. Hilary, who serves as Director of Educational Strategy for Prodigy EMS and is co-founder of Six Minutes to Live, brings insight, honesty, and heart to every topic discussed. Throughout the episode, Steve and Hilary explore her unique path into EMS, her work improving systems of care for cardiac arrest, and her commitment to building meaningful, human-centered education that supports both patients and providers. The conversation moves easily between storytelling, innovation, leadership, and advocacy, reflecting Hilary’s ability to blend professional expertise with real-world experience. The tone is warm, thoughtful, and often lighthearted—while never losing sight of the realities of the profession. One of the most powerful moments in this episode comes during a serious discussion about provider wellbeing and mental health. Steve and Hilary speak candidly about the lack of consistent support in parts of the profession, gaps in leadership response, and the…

People in this episode

Host: Steven Cohen

Guest: Hilary Gates

Topics covered

  • EMS
  • leadership
  • education
  • human connection
  • provider wellbeing
  • mental health

Keywords

  • EMS
  • leadership
  • education
  • mental health
  • cardiac arrest
  • human connection
  • provider wellbeing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Prodigy EMS, Six Minutes to Live

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