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First Do No Harm
by Jami Fregeau
First Do No Harm is a podcast that brings information to the forefront of controversial issues in hopes to add the human factor to issues we all seem to be opinionated about.
Episodes
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Through The Lens of Black Lives Matter: Racial Disparities In The ADHD Diagnosis
Dr. Kimberly Douglass joins this episode (originally recorded on The Neurodivergent Nurse Podcast) to discuss what is behind the difficulties of receiving a diagnosis of ADHD for Black Americans. She discusses how symptoms in Black children are ignored as we look at issues such as the school to...
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My Bad Days As A Nurse
Another installment of On The Road Ramblings where you get a chat before the day has it's chance to impact my thoughts and emotions. As always these episodes recorded on the road are always raw and unedited. On this episode Jami reflects back on her two worst days in her nursing career one in…
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The Neurodivergent Nurse: Six Tips For Those With Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Episode two just dropped on the podcast, The Neurodivergent Nurse. The episode offers six quick reminders for those who struggle Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. Listen and enjoy, but don't forget to subscribe to the other podcast. They won't be played on First Do No Harm Forever (but probably…
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The Neurodivergent Nurse: Episode 1 ADHD in Women
Brand new podcast just launched today! The Neurodivergent Nurse. It is all things ADHD and my raw and funny journey as we discover what it means to be an adult (woman) with ADHD. I'm sharing the very first episode with you on First Do No Harm. If you love it then be sure to find it on your…
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On The Road Ramblings: You Are Stronger Than Your Anxiety
Let's talk a bit about anxiety. 2020 was no doubt the year of the nurse. While this episode is geared towards newer nurses, it has great tips and reminders for those of us who are beginning our new career, new job, new specialty. Realize anxiety is normal, but you are stronger than your anxiety.
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Nurse Papa: An Interview With A Pediatric Oncology Nurse
"I’m okay if it hurts and I’m okay if I feel uncomfortable because I would rather have truth than to block what I’m feeling. It’s part of being human, it’s part of being a nurse and it’s part of being a father." - Nurse Papa This week David (aka Nurse Papa) joins the show to talk about what it's...
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On The Road Ramblings: She Believed She Could So She Did
I read a post from Nurse_Haskins that said, "Dear NURSING students" Don't allow ANYONE to rush you to the finish line. It took ME over 20 years to go from CNA to FNP and some of those SAME PEOPLE have dropped out of the race." This caused me to reflect back to my own journey. 10 years later I...
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Universal Healthcare For All
There are many fears in the United States of America circulating around the new president, Joe Biden. One of the fears include socialized medicine/Universal Healthcare. In the United States we don’t fully grasp what it includes and there are countless myths and misconceptions when discussing such...
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Conspiracy Theories
In the 17th Century the author Jonathan Swift wrote: “Falsehood flies, and the truth comes limping after it.” In the year 2020 it is apparent falsehood flies as fast as ever in our own, supposedly scientific times. A survey by the Pew Research Center found that a quarter of U.S. adults believe…
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OTRR: Tips For Working on Christmas Plus My One Week Vaccine Update.
As always On The Road Ramblings is a portion of the podcast recorded in the early mornings in the way to work before mind becomes polluted by the day. It is always raw and unedited. I received my COVID19 Vaccine 8 days ago and wanted to touch base about the adverse effects I experienced. I also...
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On The Road Ramblings: On The Way To Get The Covid19 Vaccine
This miniseries is recorded as always on my way to work. It's raw an unedited. Today we briefly chat about an article of a couple who died of covid19 recently in the ICU holding hands. These people who have passed away have faces. Today at 2:20pm I am making history and getting the first dose of...
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On The Road Ramblings: Being a Nurse Doesn't Change You, But it Should
Being questioned, "What happened to sweet Jami" caused internal reflection. As I compare myself today to who I was 10 years ago I realized this family friend was right. I am so different and no longer seemingly timid and docile. As I continued to reflect, I realize the change came as I grew in…
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Sam's Journey with COVID19 and the Race For a Vaccine
On this episode SAM, a registered nurse joins me to discuss COVID19 vaccines as well as her journey of contracting the coronavirus in March. The two vaccines we focus the most on are Moderna and Pfizer. We discuss the update of the two per their latest study results. We discuss our views and...
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On The Road Ramblings: You Can Do Good Things
Is your world feeling heavy right now? Are you in fear because the potential direction of this Country? Tune in to scrape the surface together.
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Through The Lens of Black Lives Matter: President-Elect Joe Biden
So, please don’t speak to me of “healing” because you cannot know what healing means until you know the hurt. - Adam Lawrence Dyer Today is a monumental day as we have a new President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris. Unique Morgan Dunston, an activist and beautiful soul…
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Because you have lived (Jami 2.0)
A break was taken after I questioned about making a difference in the world. The last few weeks have been those of reflection and revelation. As Ralph Waldo stated, “To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” Let’s be successful people together.
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On The Road Ramblings: You Matter Too
Let's all take a week and stop focusing on the world around us. Let's take a safe pause away from the negativity we are allowing into our headspace, let's take a test aware from trying to create a better area for others. Our minds, emotions, energy, anger, empathy, frustration, "how to help"…
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On The Road Ramblings: Radical or Humane?
This episode is brought to you raw and unedited before my emotions are polluted by experiences of the day. I always wanted to be seen in the best light and never wanted to make waves. After all Jesus said "Blessed are the peacemakers.." (Matthew 5:9) right? As I look out at the world and the bold...
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Reflection of 9/11 During a Pandemic
9/11/2001. My facebook feed was full of stories of how people reflected on what they were doing the moment they heard or watched the attack as the planes crashed into the towers. Our country was one full of fear, full of mourning for those that died beneath the rubble. We came together, united....
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Through The Lens of Black Lives Matter: Police Brutality
“Now is the time to make real the promises of democracy. Now is the time to rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation to the sunlit path of racial justice. Now is the time to open the doors of opportunity to all of God's children. Now is the time to lift our nation from the quicksands...
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On The Road Ramblings: Seeing With The Eyes of Another
"Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another." - Alfred Adler This segment, On The Road Ramblings is recorded (safely) bright and early on my long commute to work. These are the moments of purest thought unaffected by events...
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On The Road Ramblings: Perfectly Imperfect
"There is no way to genuinely, powerfully, truly love yourself while crafting a mask of perfection." Another early morning recording while on the way to work. Do you fear people seeing who you really are flaws and all? The reality is none of us are perfect humans. We all have things that we are…
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On The Road Ramblings: My Covid19 Agenda
So many accusations and uncertainties are flying around about this deadly virus. Many of them I personally receive as I continue to keep the general population up to date. Are they right? Do I have an ulterior motive? Tune in and find out.
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You Don't Know About Life Until You've Experienced It with Dr. Dosani.
"You really don't know anything about life until you've experienced it." Dr. Naheed Dosani is a palliative care physician who cares for homeless that focuses on dignity and compassion, whether in a shelter or on the street. He joins today's episode to discuss the patient that was a catalyst in...
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E30: Teaching During a Pandemic
It seems the whole world has shut down during this pandemic. One that has certainly changed, but remains a constant is the school system and education. Today's guest, Joe Henderson is a middle school math teacher who shares his experiences with the changes that have come to pass during this...
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Pandemic Palate Cleanser: Feel Good Stories
In the midst of a pandemic who doesn't need a break from the conspiracy theories and the the death and infection toll? Today's episode shares a few stories to restore your faith in humanity and find the silver lining of the pandemic. Most importantly, don't hesitate to reach out if you feel you…
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E29: National Healthcare Decisions Day
National Healthcare Decisions Day exists to inspire, educate and empower the public and providers about the importance of advance care planning. What better time to discuss this topic than in the middle of a pandemic. I hope you listen in as I speak with my guest who worked not only at the…
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Pandemic Palate Cleanser: Easter Trivia with Jami and Joe
Who wins the trivia trophy between Jami and Joe? Jami cleary won the dad jokes secition on the last episode, so let's find out who knew the most about Easter trivia! We hope everyone is staying home and staying safe. Just rememer, this won't last forever. But while time is ticking, what can we do...
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Pandemic Palate Cleanser: Dad Jokes
Let's take a break from all the covid19 crap and let's have a Pandemic Palate Cleanser of mindnumbing Dad jokes. Joe joins me today and we throw 15 dad jokes at each other. Who has the best material?
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E28: Limited Resources for Those on the Front Lines of COVID19
Tune in to listen to an interview with an ICU nurse who is in the trenches of COVID19 and the discussion of our limited resources. What is the proper mask to use? Should they be used multiple times? Should the masks be sanitized as President Trump suggested? Special thank you to Fuzail Haq for...
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E27: Palliative Care with Adrianne Behning
This week First Do No Harm had a phenomenal guest to talk about Palliative Care. This episode is a bit more about the hospital side, but information we should all be aware of. Adrianne Behning, the host of Nursing Uncensored Podcast joins the podcast as a specialist who has spent years of her...
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E26: Coronavirus (CoVid-19) Part 2
Tune in to have your questions answered. If you get sick with CoVid-19 can you infect your pets? Do the masks help prevent the spread? Is there a vaccine? Also, enjoy yourself with a fact or fiction game portion on the podcast. As always please share with your friends and feel free to reach out…
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E25: Novel Coronavirus (CoVid-19) Part 1
CoVid-19 Let’s get some facts straight. This episode we are going to hit the meat and potatoes. Part One: What is it? Where did it come from? What is it like? How is the virus spread? What can I do to prevent the spread and prepare my children and home? What type of population is most at risk?…
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E 24: Getting the Facts so YOU Can Vote
On this episode we discuss the No-ID voter and the fact that some voters have no form of ID exclusions can apply if they have previously voted. Some states allow utility bills with current address. Federal law requires all first-time voters who do not supply information that can be verified…
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E 23: Carlos' journey to America: The True Story of A Child Immigrant
At 16 years old Carlos set out towards America. He took a journey towards a better life. However Carlos was detained at the border during a time the numbers of those being detained were critical. What happens to him next should have never happened to a child. The Flu is here this season in full...
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E 22: Kindness Crusader: I'm Your Dad Now
This is a special segment of First Do No Harm that highlights everyday heroes that are part of the crusade to spread love and kindness in our world. Meet Will, or to many, Dad. Will tells the story that sparked starting his facebook page I'm Your Dad Now. He was stunned to find out how many...
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E 21: What Happened to Rodney Reed? Who Deserves the Death Penalty?
With a quick review of the case of Stacey Stites and the conviction of Rodney Reed to receive the death penalty. Lawyers faught long and hard for Mr. Reed to receive a second hearing. Why? Tune in and find out. Where do you stand on this case? Do you think there's enough evidence to convict and...
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E 20: Rodney Reed: True Crime & The Death Penalty
Stacey was engaged to be married to a handsome police officer. She was found murdered early April. Her culprit convicted a year later, or so it seemed.. Tune in next week when we further explore this case and all the facts surrounding capital punishment. Music from https://filmmusic.io "Ice Flow"...
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Old Wives' Tales: Fact or Fiction? Sleep Edition
The 7th episode of the mini series covering Old Wive's Tales to discover which are fact which are fiction. This episode will be covering 10 tales about sleep. Can you guess which have been proven to be factual? Listen and find out! 1. Drinking a glass of warm milk will help you sleep. 2. Never…
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Old Wives' Tales: Fact or Fiction? Animal Edition
The 6th episode of the mini series covering Old Wive's Tales to discover which are fact which are fiction. This episode will be covering 8 tales about animals. Can you guess which have been proven to be factual? Listen and find out! An elephant never forgets Camels store water in their humps...
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Old Wives' Tales: Fact or Fiction? Food and Drink Edition
The 5th of the mini series covering Old Wive's Tales to discover which are fact which are fiction. This episode will be covering 8 tales about food and drink. Can you guess which have been proven to be factual? Listen and find out! Eating a tomato helps prevent sunburn Oats help soothe bug bites...
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Old Wives' Tales: Fact or Fiction? Home Remedies
The 4th of the mini series covering Old Wive's Tales to discover which are fact which are fiction. This episode will be covering 8 tales about home remedies. Can you guess which have been proven to be factual? Listen and find out! How did you do? Be sure to follow First Do No Harm Podcast page on...
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Old Wives' Tales: Fact or Fiction? Health Edition
The 3rd of the mini series covering Old Wive's Tales to discover which are fact which are fiction. This episode will be covering 6 tales about health. Can you guess which have been proven to be factual? Listen and find out! Knuckle cracking causes arthritis Chicken soup can cure a cold. Your…
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Old Wives' Tales: Fact or Fiction? Weather Edition
The 2nd of the mini series covering Old Wive's Tales to discover which are fact which are fiction. This episode will be covering 6 tales about weather. Half are true, Half are false. Can you guess which have been proven to be factual? Listen and find out! It’s so hot you can fry an egg on the...
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Old Wives' Tales: Fact or Fiction? Pregnancy Edition
The first of the mini series covering Old Wive's Tales to discover which are fact which are fiction. This episode will be covering 4 tales about pregnancy. Two are true, two are false. Can you guess which have been proven to be factual? Listen and find out! Heartburn while you carry means your…
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Episode 19: Watch Your Mouth!
Hey Honey, sweetie, baby! On this week’s episode it is just you and me. I reflect back on a lesson that is taught to all those who prepare to care for those in the healthcare setting. It is the way in which we talk to and address others. I reflect back on several people who triggered me in simple...
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Episode 18: Chronic Pain Management Without A Prescription
"My pain isn't who I am, but it controls what I can do, and in this world what you can do is a huge measure of who you are." -unknown In this week’s episode we chat about night shift versus day shift and which is the coveted position in the world of healthcare. We also discuss chronic pain. In…
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Episode 17: Physician Assisted Suicide
“To have control of my own mind.. to go with dignity is less terrifying. When I look at both options I have to die, I feel this is far more humane.” –Brittany Maynard Maine just became the 8th state plus Washington DC to legalize physician assisted suicide, also known as physician assisted death....
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Episode 16: Do Yourself a Favor. Get Healthy Mentally and Physically By Doing This One Thing..
Every single act of kindness, no matter how small has a ripple effect. I quizzed social media asking what one thing can (scientifically) INCREASE love, energy, happiness, pleasure and your life span. The same one thing can act as an antidepressant. It can DECREASE stress, pain, anxiety…
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Episode 15: Where Does Loving Others Begin?
It is no secret that it is my mission to open the eyes and minds of people that we can all begin to understand one another and in return spread kindness through our differences. In the Season Finale of First Do No Harm we dial back to find out where it all began for me. My mom, Jan Jackson is the...
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First Do No Harm is a podcast that brings information to the forefront of controversial issues in hopes to add the human factor to issues we all seem to be opinionated about.
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First Do No Harm is created and hosted by Jami Fregeau.
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