Every Nurse Carries Trauma w/ Jon Schmid
In this episode of The Caregivers Podcast, Dr. Mark Ropeleski sits down with John Schmid—a veteran ER nurse, former Canadian Armed Forces nursing officer, and past healthcare COO—to pull back the curt...
2 Jan 1h 36min
The Longest Goodbye: 20 Years of Love, Loss, and Parkinson's w/ HeldLight
On this weeks episode, Dr. Mark Ropeleski welcomes Brent, founder of HeldLight, for a raw and unflinching conversation about the realities of long-term caregiving. Brent shares his 20-year journey car...
26 Dec 20251h 9min
No Violence Nurse: A call to action w/ Kelsey Springer
In this episode, Dr. Mark Ropeleski sits down with Kelsey Springer, a critical care nurse and Montana State University instructor known nationally as the "No Violence Nurse." Kelsey shares the harrowi...
19 Dec 20251h 9min
The Truth About Chronic Pain: The Reality Behind the Diagnosis w/ Dr. Laura Katz
On this week's episode Dr. Mark welcomes Dr. Laura Katz, a clinical and health psychologist, for a discussion on the multifaceted nature of chronic pain, and the truth behind the diagnosis. Dr. Katz a...
12 Dec 20251h 7min
Burnout vs. Moral Injury
If you’ve tried self-care, therapy, and time off but still feel hollow inside, the problem might not be burnout—it might be moral injury. In this episode, Dr. Mark Ropeleski distinguishes between the ...
5 Dec 202515min
The Crisis in Nursing w/ Shift Happens
In this episode, Dr. Mark speaks with the host's of the Shift Happens podcast, Darlene Jackson & Brandi Johnson of the Manitoba Nurses Union. They delve into the challenges faced by new nurses transit...
28 Nov 20251h 18min
Why Young Women are Drinking Themselves Into Liver Failure w/ Dr. Jennifer Flemming
In this episode, Dr. Mark & guest Dr. Jennifer Flemming delve into the uncomfortable yet crucial conversations surrounding alcohol-related liver disease and its impact on women and caregivers. Dr. Fle...
21 Nov 202535min
Values vs. Numbers in Healthcare: The Nursing Crisis w/ Amie Archibald Varley
On this week's episode, host Dr. Mark Ropeleski & guest Amie Archibald Varley delve into the pressing issue of accountability within the healthcare sector, highlighting the reluctance of leaders to ta...
14 Nov 20251h 28min
