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July 31, 2025 40 mins

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RT Sidebar golf clap is required for this episode.  Our very distinguished Madam President @Dana Evans is with us!  We talk RT, we talk professional development, we nerd it out!!!!!!!!!!  Learn about the AARC, its impact on our profession, and what the future has in store.  A great episode with a great leader! 

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BARFLIES!  This is an episode you don't wanna miss.  We're diving into the real impact of mentorship, hustle, and how @Meliza Walsh, the @TSRC,  and the @HOSA team are helping to shape the next generation of RTs.  This episode has heart, purpose, and some serious talk.  Plus a in person shout out you can't miss.  #StayTuned #RT #HOSA #mentorship

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Today is the start of Summer Forum!!!! Insert Barfly Clap.  Summer Forum is an annual opportunity for RT Educators and RT Leaders to come together for a mutual purpose.  That purpose, ensuring the Respiratory Therapy profession strives in the future, and that future starts with our new RTs.  The success of new grads directly impacts your local hospital and our profession.  @Jessica Patel and @Anna Dunahoe from @Memori...

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As we prepare for Summer Forum, JJ, Mindy, and I wanted to give you a little snack for all the educators and students out there.  For all the "Baby RTs" out there, your best friend Joe Lewis, aka "Respiratory Coach" is on the show!  We all love Joe and he elevates all of us.  Thank you Joe and see you in Florida!  #SummerForum, #BabyRTs, #Educate, #RTs, #AARC, #RTSidebar, #StayTuned

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CEO of the NBRC and Queen Barfly, Lori Tinkler joins the show! "Live with Lori" is a  recurring episode on JJtheRT  https://www.instagram.com/jjthert_/ , and she always delivers!  Check out the updates from the NBRC that affect you.  Stay Tuned!

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Chrysalis Ashton is our "Home girl"!  She gives us the facts on home care, reminds us relationships matter, and spills the beans on AARC's Emerging Leaders program.  Plus, Matty P remembered to hit record this time.  Check out this amazing leader!  Stay Tuned... 

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We all have a BFF at work.  Those that get us, keep us out of trouble, and those we "Vent" to.  Not a ventilator!  Your "Vent Buddy"!  Meet Susan and Megan, OG Vent Buddies who tell us their story, while JJ and Matty P remember when they became vent buddies.  Make sure you shout out your vent buddy!  https://forms.office.com/r/Gb2wZLqkWe

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This episode is bonkers!!!!  Actor, comedian, OT student, and RT family member, Cody discusses his journey with acute guillain-barré syndrome.  His mom is a RT, Mindy was his RT, this gets real.  #Bipapsux. This is a must listen episode.  #Barlflylove #Mindy'sfirstHost!  xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

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Hey Barflies!  Did you know Nitric Oxide comes from Lightning?!  You had me at Lightning!  Check out this electrifying episode of RT Sidebar...Stay Tuned!

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Do you sometimes feel stuck as a RT?  Mindless treatments and vent checks?  There are other avenues that are cool (and gross).  Interventional Pulmonology is just that.  Learn about the world of IP, it is fascinating and gross, just like we like it!  Stay Tuned...

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Has "Feedback" from your boss felt personal?  Does it feel like going to the principles office?  Feedback can be a curse, but when done well by a true leader, it can be the greatest gift you receive professionally.  Join us with Amanda Nickle and Katlyn Burr to discuss giving and receiving feedback.  This episode could change your career!  Stay Tuned!

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Being a respiratory therapist is tough!  Being the first respiratory therapist in your country, a tad more challenging ;P.  Meet Moaaz, one of the first RTs in Egypt.  He made his dreams come true.  Now he's making the dreams of new RTs in Egypt come true!  He is a Champion, He Empowers, and He Influences.  Like all RTs!

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March 6, 2025 42 mins

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 All right, everyone, RT sidebar, it's time as always. I got my great friends here, Mindy, APRT, Conklin, and JJ, the RT, very excited to have you both here today, because I want to give our audience a little peek behind RT's sidebar curtain.

What's in store for 2025.  Find out in this episode of RT Sidebar...Stay Tuned!

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February 20, 2025 35 mins

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The Physician-Patient Alliance for Health and Safety is a remarkable organization.  Check out this episode of #RTSidebar where our guest Michael Wong discusses Advocacy, Safety, Trust, and Influence!  RTs are experts in all 4.  Use your voice for your patients!

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RT Sidebar is going back to high school!  More specifically, my friend, Mr. Braglio's class.  I had a chance to talk to high school students about podcasting and my journey in becoming a Respiratory Influencer.  That feels weird to say.  Check out this special episode...Stay Tuned!  

Check out the video on https://www.youtube.com/@vapotherm9743/videos

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Hear from Ben and Phoebe on the UK's healthcare system, how to lead culture change, and what a day in the life looks like for a physio.
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January 9, 2025 41 mins

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Welcome Barfly Nation!!!!!!  And Welcome to Season 3 of RT Sidebar.  We just became the #1 Respiratory Podcast in the World!  This could not happen without our loyal barflies.  Buckle up for an exciting 2025 with Matty P, JJtheRT, and Mindy "Thee APRT" Conklin.  As always the talented Anna and Angela will be by our side.  2025 will be amazing...Stay Tuned!

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Happy New Year!  Introducing the last day of Barflies.  Love you all and enjoy this delicious snack!

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December 22, 2024 40 mins

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In this can't-miss episode, Sarah Bazelak gets real about some tough feedback she once received and how it became the catalyst for her reinvention. From embracing the power of saying "yes" to building authentic networks and navigating ambition, Sarah’s story is a masterclass in growth.

Whether you're chasing a new opportunity or wrestling with your own big goals, this episode will leave you inspired...

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December 19, 2024 30 mins

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Join our friend Maria Madden as Mindy and I dive in with a discussion on Professionalism and finding your "why" post pandemy!   This is the 3rd Day of Barflies!  Stay Tuned!

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