In the Season 6 premier, host Cara Lunsford takes a heartfelt look back at seasons 1 through 5, reflecting on the stories, voices, and moments that have shaped our podcast community. From groundbreaking interviews with pioneers in nursing to deeply personal conversations about resilience, advocacy, and transformation, Cara revisits some of her—and our listeners’—most memorable episodes. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or you’re just tuning in, this retrospective is a celebration of the powerful stories that connect us all and a reminder of the incredible journey we’ve taken together.
Key Podcast Takeaways
- 00:03:21 – We revisit I’m Your Biggest Fan, a heartfelt mini-series where celebrity guests like Michael Bublé and Cheryl Hines shared personal stories of how nurses have impacted their lives — a powerful reminder of the profession’s reach and emotional resonance.
- 00:14:14 – This segment revisits two compelling stories: The Good Nurse, where Amy Loughren shares how she exposed a serial killer in her unit, and Crime, Trauma, and the Nursing Lens, featuring Ann Wolbert Burgess, the trailblazing nurse who helped the FBI understand the minds of violent offenders. Together, these episodes reveal how nurses bring unique insight and courage to the front lines of justice and healing.
- 00:25:21 – From The Commission for Nurse Reimbursement, we return to a critical discussion with Rebecca Love about how outdated Medicare policies undervalue nursing care — and what must change to support and protect nurses today.
- 00:32:53 – Inside the World of Flight Nursing took us inside the world of medical flight transport with Bob Bacheler, revealing the intense logistics, emotional weight, and human connection that define this unique corner of nursing.
- 00:40:35 – We close with a spooky reflection on Haunted Healing, where real-life ghost stories from nurses gave us chills — and a deeper look at the emotional intensity and mystery that can linger in hospital halls.
