I audibly gasped when I heard the person taking blood. They need to be reprimanded immediately. That woman was doing her best and tried to compose herself. This guy has no sympathy at all.
They need to be fired & they can scrub public toilets with their own toothbrush for the rest of their life. Not only are they an asshole, they're abusive of vulnerable people.
@@lizjohnson685 I used to cry when getting poked by needles. I remember when I was a teen and I passed out from period pain, and my teacher had to call my mom, who then took me to the hospital. I laid there and cried while the nurse was taking my blood because I was scared of the needle. The nurse didn't shame me, she just comforted me and got it done as fast as she could. Told me that I would be okay and that it was fine. I don't cry over needles anymore, I just look away and close my eyes. But I did used to hate it, and I'm grateful that I never dealt with someone like this.
Agreed. I had to get my blood done every 3 days for 2 months after a miscarriage. And TWICE they hit and damaged a nerve. I was never bothered about getting my blood before. But now, I get teared up. I can’t imagine if one of my nurses had treated me this way.
The mom didn’t just lie to op. She lied to everyone!!! Cause the aunt was freaking out thinking she was gonna kill them cause they ate the wrong brownie! This is huge!!
The phlebotomist story made me think of the "Mean girl to nurse pipeline" I can say as someone who was bullied and happens to now be a chronically ill adult it is very very real. Some folks get into the medical field so they can have control/ power over others. It's twisted.
I’ve had the worst experiences with the nurses at blood labs. I request a butterfly needle because the gauge is smaller and it hurts less when I get poked. I hope OP get their medical license taken away
I have had very similar experiences as I have a lot of health issues so I have come across my fair share of health care professionals and some of them, including one of my surgeons, was an ego maniac on a power trip. When you’re a patient with health problems you’re in such a vulnerable state and it feels terrible when they act like that.
I looooove Amy as a guest. She doesn’t shy away from the hard stories but she is so empathetic and balanced with her answers, def do another solo Amy ep!!!
Mee too.. she's probably the most gentle person I've seen here or any podcasts...i would absolutely love to hear some more of this girl...and also i think her husband is probably aware that he is the luckiest to have her...I like him here to...but Amy is just a warm nice hug❤
They fake allergy is incredibly concerning. Restriction leads to binging. I had a friend who’s parents said she was allergic to chocolate. When she found out she wasn’t she went through a period she couldn’t stop eating it. I hope OP seeks a therapist to help her transition in the change and address the lies and disillusionment
That’s the first thing i thought. In her place i would binge everything. I mean, 19 years of not eating anything good??? I would go crazy, even knowing i still shouldn’t
Yes, and also it’s not really about the fact that she isn’t actually allergic to anything after all. It’s about the lying about such a life-threatening thing that affects tons of people everywhere. It’s manipulation by fear-mongering and it’s just awful!!
Exactly this. I grew up in a town that didn't have any fast food places, so when I moved to a place where there was a McDonalds in walking distance, I was eating that shit CONSTANTLY, like, 4 days a week. My mother made the right move in not outright banning me, she instead just said that if I wanted fast food, I had to pay for it myself, that she'd buy me grocery stuff, but McDonalds would come from my pocket money. And now I might have McDonalds a couple times a month, when I'm out running errands and just want a quick lunch.
I think she didn't share... she was still all *hush hush*.I don't blame her as she is also just the result of the Society... but it would be better if she takes responsibility and doesn't shame or hush anymore
This episode pushed my bf to schedule a colonoscopy ASAP! Ik colon cancer ran in his family, but he just told me his grandad was only 32 when he passed from it.
My step dad passed from colon cancer and so did my great aunt. Everyone in the family is very proactive now because its one of those cancers that by the time its noticable its usually too late. The ages definitely need to be pushed, my dad was 45 and at the time the age it was recomended for men was 50.
Yeeees, colon cancer usually runs in the family, my dad is fighting right now with that and so is one of my cousins (from his side of the family) I have to schedule a colonoscopy every year just in case
In the needle phobia story. OH. MY. GOODNESS. As a retail pharmacist, I could never imagine belittling someone for a needle phobia. Especially during peak flu/Covid season I was doing on average 40-50 vaccines a day. Majority of people have a needle phobia, even for a 5 second prick! I always distract them with conversation and give them a moment to collect themself if needed. And I give even more time for children. So disappointed in that healthcare worker. Smh. I haven’t even finished the story yet 😅
100%! For me, I was on medications that required routine bloodwork and I had a major phobia of needles. Throughout my life I have been able to relieve some of that phobia BECAUSE of the kindness of my healthcare providers
Bro I’ve worked in dentists offices and there’s a good portion of my schooling that was how to help people who are fearful. Who’s letting this bitch poke people with needles with absolutely no empathy??
As a pharmacist too this is absolutely upsetting to me as well. I hope people know that there are health professionals that will go to the ends of the earth to make sure you are taken care of and will validate your feelings and fears.
And that they're a PHLEBOTOMIST? They don't have the patience for those with a needle phobia and they chose one of the only fields of medicine where EVERY interaction involves needles and doing bloodwork?? They clearly chose the wrong line of work. It's ridiculous.
I can’t believe the mom didn’t make gluten free desert options for the person in story two, the aunt was going to way greater lengths to accommodate them because of a lie than their own mother was.
I am NOT a crier…however; as I was doing the dishes and listening to the story of the man with terminal cancer, I bawled. I had to take a break. My heart aches for that couple. More than anything, I pray that his last few years are nothing but good and wholesome. 💔❤️
That needle story broke my heart. I had cancer when I was 17 and I was so so so afraid of needles when I first started treatment. Having cancer is needles to the extreme, I've probably been poked 1000+ times. I eventually got over my fear but only because my amazing nurses treated me with patience and kindness when I would have needle panic attacks. If they treated me like shit and told them I was making their jobs harder that would have added a whole other layer of trauma to the experience.
My dad too he was extremely afraid but now he’s getting used to the needles but he cannot be the needle out the blood so he turns around when he goes for chemo or to get his blood drawn.
About the second story: my mom was known as the "crazy no-sugar lady" throughout mine and my three siblings' childhoods. My siblings, now all over 10 yrs old (the oldest is 21) and myself have issues with regulating our sugar intake. My brothers both have incredibly high metabolisms, and so do I (but not as fast as theirs), but my little sister does not. Because none of us are really able to regulate ourselves around sugar, while my brothers and I are able to work it off, my little sister cannot--this has caused her to gain a considerable amount of weight recently, she has major self-esteem issues regarding it, and now she gets bullied at school for being fat. My mom bragging about her no sugar policies and her sticking to those guns throughout our childhoods hasn't helped us avoid diabetes and obesity, it's just caused us to have a really unhealthy amount of unrestraint around sugars, and has permanently damaged our esteem.
I worry about becoming like this. I'll have to try and reflect on my own childhood... my parents weren't unreasonable in their restrictions of us by any means, but now I think about it, the problem is that raising your children with limited access to sugar and fatty foods alone is not an alternative to teaching them restraint and how to enjoy healthier foods. I was the kid at school with a lunchbox full of houmous sandwiches, veg slices, fruit and yogurt. very occasionally a sweet treat. I enjoyed all these foods, but everyone around me had lunches full of chocolate bars, crisps, processed meat sandwiches, so on. I understood on a base level that these foods are bad for you, but because I saw kids eat them every day, my logic was "if they can, why can't I? they seem fine". Often they would share with me lol. I had 50p (then £1, inflation meant after a few years 50p bought you nothing lol. would probably get me less now) to spend on sweets once a week. This all sounds fine, but there was no sound education behind it. The only food education I received was the classic 'food wheel' shtick in early school, that has now been proven to legit just be propaganda by food companies to convince us we need more fat, sugar and carbs than we do. other 90s kids can probably confirm, this was drilled into our heads for YEARS. As soon as I had my own disposable income, pocket money etc, I bought tons of sweets and fast food and BINGED. At 25 I now have a severe sugar and fast food addiction. I've gained 3 stone in 2 years, after being stable in weight for my whole adolescence and early adulthood. I'm having real trouble managing it.
I'm all for the positive counter-protests at Planned Parenthood. With signs that say "You go girl!", "Reproductive health is health!", and "You are not alone"
I loved that they talked about that also, while I am completely pro-choice even though I could not have one myself unless I knew 100% my child would have absolutely no quality of life or not live but a few mins after birth, I just dont think I could put myself through that and would never want to put a child through a life of nothing but medical appointments and endless medications. My husband is so anti-planned parenthood and I finally had enough and sat him down and explained that abortions are not the only thing they do. When my sister and I had no health insurance we both went there for our annual exam and to get birth control. I gained custody of my sister when I was 18 and she was 15, because I knew she was sexually active but my mom didnt want to put her on birth control, the first thing I did when I got those custody papers was take her to planned parenthood and had her put on BC and while it pissed my mom off that I went behind her back and did something she was against, I asked her would she rather her 15 yr old end up pregnant. She did get pregnant at 20, had him at 21 and guess what, she didnt take care of him hardly ever after he was about a 3-4 weeks old, so my husband and I got custody of him until he was 8, I was also 2 months pregnant myself when my nephew was born, so I ended up with 2 infants by myself because my husband deployed to iraq 10 days after I gave birth to our son.
@@u-kneeque that isn’t true. i’m not sure if ur aware of the size of the fetus when most of these occur. i agree its a life changing experience so what makes u think it’s something people misuse often? its just not the case
@@u-kneeque i used to buy into this too and found it really upsetting. Turns out after a little research that it is not true. Please challenge yourself to open your mind and learn about it from actual medical sites and papers. I'm not saying change your overall views, just learn the actual facts.
First story reminds me on when I was dating my ex husband. My grandparents are super religious, so my grandmother was lecturing me over the fact that we were “probably living in sin and having sex before marriage.” I looked at her and asked “didn’t you have my dad out of wedlock at the age of 16?” She didn’t talk to me for 6 months lol
As someone who had to wait 24 years to find a doctor that is empathetic and treats me good, the story about the lady with needle fear hit me so personally. I feel for her so much
The needle phobia story...I literally just had tears streaming down my face for so many reasons. I got my first hemiplegic migraine (half of your body goes numb before the pain hits you, I'm talking even half of my tongue) at 14 and was rushed to the ER to get an MRI, the tech literally said "oops" because they missed my vein for the third time. I was scared and confused and it triggered a needle phobia. Thankfully, I've never had a single medical professional shame me for it. I started crying from rage at the audacity of the phlebotomist, empathy for that poor girl, and flash backs from times I've had blood draws done. 🙃 I really hope that girl did complain or that the coworker reported it to the supervisor because that man deserves to be fired for that.
Right! So many people end up with needle phobia due to trauma from horrible experiences with needles. Ive had my fair share, especially in the dental setting. I get gassed along with the needles now because I would have literal melt downs from the fear alone.
Yes! Medical trauma is so real and especially in kids that had illnesses and were not treated well. I was held down by two people and fainted 6 times while getting blood drawn at age 9 and have legitimately diagnosed PTSD related to that. I react to needles and lab settings the same as the girl in the post and would be absolutely terrified and so embarrassed if someone spoke to me like that and made a scene.
I’m going to be replaying the part where she validates medical trauma over and over again. It felt so good to hear. I’ve had so many providers dismiss it and I’ve had to deal with it alone.
Is it ok if I ask what would cause someone to pass out and start turning blue during getting blood drawn like no history of issues just standard blood draw It's ok if you can't answer I was just wondering if you'd know
@@user-lr7dk7mt2w sudden drop in blood pressure and not enough oxygen could reach the brain. If you said no history of health problems then there was no way to predict that happening.
For the first story -- My uncle was born in January. My grandmother SWEARS her wedding license dated in June was just dated wrong, they really got married in April, the date on the marriage certificate is just wrong. Okay. Sure grandma.
My parents supposedly eloped just for kicks and their "wedding date" is suspiciously 9mo and some days before my birth date. 😂 Yes I did eventually confirm from my Dad that they "had to" get married. He asked, "How did you figure that out?" and I replied "Because I can count!" I never did find out the real wedding date.
Amy you are so good!!! As a music therapist, I love that you play your patient’s favorite music! Studies have proven that the most relaxing type of music is the type that is most preferred by the individual, so I love that you ask! So wonderful to hear about amazing medical workers like you!
I used to do piercings and I would get people who would need time before they could build up the courage to get it done, I’ve waited 45min no exaggeration going back and forth with a girl making her feel more comfortable till she was ready, my manager was pissed she was making a “scene” but some people just hate needles and need patience.
I just got new piercings and the guy doing said he could see my heart beat through my chest. We still very much want to do these things it's just so scary 😅. My piercer was so so nice though and was super quick
Idk 45 mins is a little much imo I wouldmt get mad but I'd suggest they think it over some its not like it's a life saving thing that they need to do its aesthetics.
I'm with Amy... I live close to Duluth, and I'm so grateful to PP for being such a great resource in my teens/early 20s. I'm 35... I have herschsprungs disease so I need colonoscopies regularly. I'm horrible about getting them... listening to this lit a fire under my ass to make an appt with my nurse practitioner and get a referral. My oldest turned 3 yesterday and I have a 15 month old as well. I've been putting it off way too long, and I really needed to hear that. Tell Amy I'll listen lol. I adore her, and if I didn't have a great NP, I'd definitely make the drive to see her. Lots of love to the THT fam 💗💗
Cancer story... Holy shit, that is heartbreaking. And I perfectly understand his concerns - she wouldn't be alone and would have someone who's related to him and have a family, but she's gonna be a single mom and he doesn't want that for her... I heard a story about a couple and a man got diagnosed with cancer before their wedding, he battled it eventually won, he was clear and healthy. They got married and after they found out that they're expecting, his cancer came back. They tried to make the best of it, he lived long enough to see their twins being born and after some time he died. His wife is raising their twins making sure they remember and love their dad...
I’ve absolutely had medical staff treat me the way that phlebotomist acted. Eye doctor, nurses in the ER, at the OBGYN, and specialists. It’s absolutely bonkers and has caused a lot of issues for me going to the doctor if I’m not extremely injured or sick. I’ve been so gaslit I just can’t. My glasses have been broken for two years. 😅
Unfortunately healthcare providers are a hit or miss when it comes to being empathetic. I am that person who reads all of the Google reviews for a doctor, eye doctor, and OGBYN before even making a first appointment.
people always say “you have tattoos!” when i say i’m afraid of getting blood drawn…yes, i have piercings too!!! what i don’t like is getting needles stuck in my veins! for some reason it’s really gross and scary to me, but luckily everyone i’ve encountered has been super kind and usually they use smaller needles for me. 🥺
it's always the people who have never had a tattoo or seen one done that say stupid shit like that huh. having blood taken and getting a tattoo is sooo different. I love this podcast because it helps me see different perspectives from a lense I would never have considered. I have no issues with getting blood taken, I love medical stuff, I will take my own stitches out, cut skin tags off etc so I've never really thought about what it would feel to be actually scared of having a blood test. That so called phlebotomist/nurse whatever they are, should be fired and blacklisted for employment in that industry, the lack of empathy is fucking appalling. I almost dont believe its not a troll post to be honest because how/why would they work in healthcare.
I really appreciate the comments about colon cancer and the education that you ladies provided. My Gram who was so near and dear to my heart passed away from colon cancer. She was from the generation who never went to the doctors until they absolutely needed it, and even then, she always had a hard time admitting that she needed help. I spent so much time over at my Gram and Pap’s house and Through all that time, she had never gotten a colonoscopy. By the time they caught it after she collapsed in the bathroom, it was too late. Watching her whither away to nothing and seeing this strong woman who helped raise me fall to this horrific disease….something. I will never get out of my head. Please everyone, go for colonoscopies, get screened, put your health first!
As someone who has autism and whose parents can be dismissive with health issues, this episodes are really important to me and have been building my confidence to keep advocating for myself. Advocating for myself to my parents but also trusting my own gut and illuminating the importance of doctor appointments in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming. Here’s to going to doctors appointments in 2023🤞.
You've got this! As a fellow woman on the spectrum, there have been years that I haven't managed. And now I'm in a better place, less overloaded and have managed to get back on track (with the help of my amazing husband). I'm praying and hoping things (energy, anxiety etc) will look up for you, too! All the best to you!
I love how op in first story handled it, if you're going to insult someone or their partner expect to get dragged in the pool. He had the perfect chance to point out how much up their own butt they were and I love how he didn't out right say it at first just hinting he knew
I love your sis in law! The phlebotomist story boiled my blood! I have seen so many people that are a “hard draw” where multiple nurses try and try and some even dig. I’m so lucky to have never had this issue and it’s so sad to see how this guy treated that poor woman 😢
I literally didn't know what birth control was until I was 22 and had lived with my boyfriend for about 2 years by then. I grew up with my dad and step mom in a religious household and was told the same thing, just "no sex until you're married." I finally told my parents around the 2 year mark that we'd been living together, and I was shamed / condemned to hell as well, for living with my now fiancé.
The second story about the mean nurse/needles reaallllyyy hits home for me. I was roofied last year and have diagnosed anxiety specifically regarding hospitals and my health. The nurse told me it wasn’t her job to answer my questions, said I “shouldn’t drink so much” even though all my friends had told the hospital that I was dr*gged, and told me verbatim to shut up as I cried. Nurses are sooo important but bad nurses ruin the idea of even going to get help when you’re sick or hurt. I’d rather stay home and suffer
Terrible thanks for asking makes me cry every time but it is amazing how it has healed my heart and given me understanding. It's crazy how hurting together can heal.
As a transman, I'm also a very strong proud advocate for planned parenthood, they helped with my birth control, worked with my dysphoria didn't misgender me, it was all very good, they've continued to help me and I know they help all sorts of trans people! Wonderful people and organization ☺️
A kind, gentle, and caring phlebotomist makes all the difference. I'm blessed to have been around the good ones. Shout out to all of the kind healthcare workers!!!
I know I’m so late on this episode but I’m filled with rage over that 3rd story! I was a phlebotomist to pay my way through my nursing degree and now I work in paediatrics and take a lot of pride in the lengths my colleagues and myself go to in making procedures more comfortable and accessible for patients
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Endoscopy nurse here! At my facility we use propofol. Most patients wake up in recovery not even knowing they had a procedure done. The prep is the worst part! You come into see us and we try to make it as comfortable as possible! Also, with cologaurd, it can give false positives and false negatives so its always best to just get the full on colonoscopy done! Everyone please come in for your screenings, its SOO worth it!
The prep really is the hardest part. By the time I'm at the office, I'm so ready to just be knocked out and look forward to waking up and having some actual food.
I had a collegiate test done last summer, but now I’m wondering how long it will be until my insurance will pay for a colonoscopy now. I turned 45 around the time of the test.
was having a bad anxiety day but now I have Morgan to listen to so today won't be so bad :') thank you for always exuding such beautiful energy, you're a fricken light, morgan
It seems like the parents in the first story became religious AFTER having their kids and now they expect their children to live up to the norms they didn't even know therefore didn't implement themselves .
My parents are like that. They got religion and shoved it down our throats, I stopped going to church at 18. I've only been a handful of times only for special occasions.
Or they were religious all the time and just hypocrites, it's crazy how many super religious people hold others to impossible standards but magically none of that applies to them 💀
the needle story drove me insane! i have a crippling fear of needles and have since i was a kid (had some really bad experiences when i was younger). it never gets easier for me lol! i don’t even know what i would do in that situation as that poor woman.
I hate that her epi-pen was likely fake or ineffective. What if another person needed it in an emergency and it didn’t work? That mom just indirectly killed someone.
Amy I’d love to hear your take on stories with friends that parent differently than you. Some of our best friends just handle things WAYY differently than we do.
I want to say how happy I am that you are talking about colon cancer! My 32 year old sister was diagnosed stage 4 colon cancer in Novermber 2022 after the genetic testing from her pregancy came back inconclusive. She had no symptoms and no warning! This is a big problem right now and I am so happy it is being talked about!
The colorectal cancer story: I can't say what the right decision is for them anymore that anybody else can. My advice in this situation is to get a family grief counselor to talk everything through with to ensure that she's not asking for this strictly due to her grief. Since she wanted the child free life before his diagnosis if she only wants kids due to grief and they have them she could end up resenting them after he's gone. Whether that resentment would be from them reminding her of her loss or because she ends up feeling like they're holding her back from living her life freely and possibly even felling like they're stopping her from finding love again...any of those possible outcomes would be horrible. However if she's wanting to have kids just to keep a piece of him with her to continue on living when both of them are gone and it's not a decision strictly coming into existence from the grief of eventually losing him than I think it would be a beautiful thing. I just really hope they talk to a professional to sort though it all so they can be as certain as humanly possible that having children together is a good decision that will not leave extra damage in her's and/or any child's life when he's gone. ETA: Just watched the rest of the story. I'm glad they chose counseling before making a definite decision. My heart breaks for them both.
Thank you for talking about colorectal screenings and advocating so hard for them! My brother was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer when he was 27. No genetic link in our family either. I had just turned 25 and have to get them every 5 years now because of his diagnosis. He had a 50/50 shot at survival and is about to be 34 in March. The chemo treatment was aggressive but only a year long for him and he’s been good ever since but has to be checked every 1-2 years now. I can honestly say the worst part of the colonoscopy procedure is doing the clean out the day before. The procedure itself is an easy process, and while it is invasive, you’re kept very comfortable the entire time.
THANK YOU for your response on blood draws! I have never been “afraid” of needles, but as a late teen/early adult I started passing out during blood draws. I always let medical staff know in advance that I need to lay down while my blood is drawn or I will pass out, and I can feel the eye rolls. I’ve even had doctors tell me that a “blood draw isn’t NEEDED at this visit”after I told them my struggles with passing out. Thank you for showing empathy/compassion, it seems to be rare these days. ❤
I’m so down for a 3hr episode! It helps me get through household things. Deep cleaning my 2 kids rooms.. one is 2 and one is 7 so yea, it’s a mess🤣 this episode is getting me through it easy💪🏼
I re-watched the old Amy episode around Christmas and was thinking "I really hope she has her on again, and her brother too!" And you read my mind. I really enjoy your family, you guys are lovely
36 year old female here, diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis but otherwise healthy. I was just diagnosed with Stage I Colorectal Cancer after an emergency appendectomy led to the discovery of a 6cm tumor on my appendix. Very, very scary... And very very grateful to be in the clear! I won't see my oncologist for 6 months now. Thank you for shedding so much light on this subject!
The third story infuriated me. I have a really bad phobia of needles. I’ve passed out many times, even from getting tattoos, and they hardly penetrate the skin, but just imagining the little needles going in and out absolutely overwhelms me. Anyway I recently got a little bit of lip filler and I was sooooooo scared leading up to it. I’d never had my lips done before so I made sure that the girl knew about my anxiety around needles. I wasn’t expecting her to completely tailor the experience and accommodate my anxiety or even help me in that way, but that’s exactly what she did. She gave me a stress ball, talked me through my breathing every time she injected the needle and then inject the filler. She talked to me and even though I couldn’t talk back, she knew exactly how to take my mind off it. While this was the most painful experience with needles I’ve had, it was the least anxious I’ve ever been during any kind of injection. And she did a great job on my lips. Little things like what she did goes such a long way
I think it’s so cute that you and Amy have the same laugh 😭 also that post about the stage 4 cancer made me cry. What a tough decision to make, probably the hardest decision in your life.
So glad I got to go watch this. I'm downloading it now! I've watched this twice. Thank you both for the information. I absolutely love your sister-in-law Amy. ❤️ 💐
On my mothers side, my uncle died of colon cancer when he was 45. His brother was just diagnosed with colon cancer at age 50. They found polyps on my mom when she was 34. I had a colonoscopy done when I was 22 and I’ll have another one done when I’m 32! Thanks for bringing awareness ❤
I loooooove the long episodes! Make them longer. I have a home-run baking business and get so excited when you have a new episode. I play it in the background while I am decorating cakes! ♥️
The third story is ridiculous!!! I've literally fainted during blood tests and It's not like I did that one purpose. That person is not fit to be working in healthcare
For the needle story, I’m a new grad nurse. I’ve been a part multiple shot clinics for covid and flu vaccines. If someone has a needle phobia you should have patience with them. I have found when I talk to them about things that distract from what is happening it’s better for them! Then they’re calm and we can both get the job done.
The needle phobia story sounds like SO many of the blood drawing experiences in my life. I cannot tell you how many times i, as a child between 4-12 years old, had grown adults taking my blood yell at me for crying and being scared of needles. I am still terrified because I’m afraid of how people will treat me and that they won’t listen to my requests to not see equipment, a countdown, etc. I would have filed a complaint against that nurse. I cannot believe people like that think it’s okay to behave that way especially in healthcare.
I LOVE Amy she's so sweet! As someone with a stressed relationship with my mom, listening to Amy talk about how to help your kids trust you just made me smile! And OMG the phlebotomist story! that was so enraging as someone with a needle phobia from botched blood draws and donations. I truly hope that girl calls and files a complaint that person needs fired and their license removed
Amy was WAYYYY NICER to the second mom than I would have been! I think that woman’s mom was manipulative, unhinged, and abused her power over her kid to just lie to her face because something something health benefits.
I audibly gasped when I heard the person taking blood. They need to be reprimanded immediately. That woman was doing her best and tried to compose herself. This guy has no sympathy at all.
They need to be fired & they can scrub public toilets with their own toothbrush for the rest of their life. Not only are they an asshole, they're abusive of vulnerable people.
Right! I have trauma surrounding needles so getting anything with them makes me want to pass out.
@@lizjohnson685 I used to cry when getting poked by needles. I remember when I was a teen and I passed out from period pain, and my teacher had to call my mom, who then took me to the hospital. I laid there and cried while the nurse was taking my blood because I was scared of the needle. The nurse didn't shame me, she just comforted me and got it done as fast as she could. Told me that I would be okay and that it was fine. I don't cry over needles anymore, I just look away and close my eyes. But I did used to hate it, and I'm grateful that I never dealt with someone like this.
This person has NO business in healthcare. They have no business dealing with others they should deal with computers only.
Agreed. I had to get my blood done every 3 days for 2 months after a miscarriage. And TWICE they hit and damaged a nerve. I was never bothered about getting my blood before. But now, I get teared up.
I can’t imagine if one of my nurses had treated me this way.
The mom didn’t just lie to op. She lied to everyone!!! Cause the aunt was freaking out thinking she was gonna kill them cause they ate the wrong brownie! This is huge!!
If this was me, i would NEVER trust my mom again. That relationship would be ruined forever
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Munchausen Syndrome by proxy? An allergy is still a medical diagnosis but I'm not 100% sure on the semantics of the syndrome
I need more of this girl, her arguments are unbiased, factual and feels like a red talk and I love it
Well then great news! Im not sure if youve listened the whole episode yet, but she and her husband are coming out with a podcast too! Woohoo!
@@DonjeteAhmeti omg I’m gonna be listening to the whole families podcast series I’m so excited! 😂
@@DonjeteAhmeti thats so exciting i love the episodes with them 🥰
Exactly!
I have a SEVERE phobia of flying and I feel SO BAD for that patient. If someone said something like that to me on a plane I would flip de fck out!
The phlebotomist story made me think of the "Mean girl to nurse pipeline" I can say as someone who was bullied and happens to now be a chronically ill adult it is very very real. Some folks get into the medical field so they can have control/ power over others. It's twisted.
I’ve had the worst experiences with the nurses at blood labs. I request a butterfly needle because the gauge is smaller and it hurts less when I get poked. I hope OP get their medical license taken away
@@hails97751 I know your pain! I have teeny tiny veins that are so difficult to stick but nurses believe me until I've already been stuck a bunch lol
I have had very similar experiences as I have a lot of health issues so I have come across my fair share of health care professionals and some of them, including one of my surgeons, was an ego maniac on a power trip. When you’re a patient with health problems you’re in such a vulnerable state and it feels terrible when they act like that.
I noticed that a lot of people are going into the medical field not from passion to help but primarily for the money and it's starting to show
At least the people i graduated with and many were the mean girls
I looooove Amy as a guest. She doesn’t shy away from the hard stories but she is so empathetic and balanced with her answers, def do another solo Amy ep!!!
Mee too.. she's probably the most gentle person I've seen here or any podcasts...i would absolutely love to hear some more of this girl...and also i think her husband is probably aware that he is the luckiest to have her...I like him here to...but Amy is just a warm nice hug❤
They fake allergy is incredibly concerning. Restriction leads to binging. I had a friend who’s parents said she was allergic to chocolate. When she found out she wasn’t she went through a period she couldn’t stop eating it.
I hope OP seeks a therapist to help her transition in the change and address the lies and disillusionment
That’s the first thing i thought. In her place i would binge everything. I mean, 19 years of not eating anything good??? I would go crazy, even knowing i still shouldn’t
Yes, and also it’s not really about the fact that she isn’t actually allergic to anything after all. It’s about the lying about such a life-threatening thing that affects tons of people everywhere. It’s manipulation by fear-mongering and it’s just awful!!
Exactly this. I grew up in a town that didn't have any fast food places, so when I moved to a place where there was a McDonalds in walking distance, I was eating that shit CONSTANTLY, like, 4 days a week.
My mother made the right move in not outright banning me, she instead just said that if I wanted fast food, I had to pay for it myself, that she'd buy me grocery stuff, but McDonalds would come from my pocket money.
And now I might have McDonalds a couple times a month, when I'm out running errands and just want a quick lunch.
Grandma is the best for spilling family secrets after hearing her grand daughter being shamed
I think she didn't share... she was still all *hush hush*.I don't blame her as she is also just the result of the Society... but it would be better if she takes responsibility and doesn't shame or hush anymore
Amy is such a breath of fresh air. Really enjoyed listening to her takes. Seems like a genuinely caring, intelligent woman.
This episode pushed my bf to schedule a colonoscopy ASAP! Ik colon cancer ran in his family, but he just told me his grandad was only 32 when he passed from it.
FUCK YES!! So happy to hear its reaching people who need it. 32 is so young.. and having that family history definitely puts him at risk.
@@TwoHotTakes thank you for spreading the word! I really had no idea about half the things you both spoke about!
My step dad passed from colon cancer and so did my great aunt. Everyone in the family is very proactive now because its one of those cancers that by the time its noticable its usually too late. The ages definitely need to be pushed, my dad was 45 and at the time the age it was recomended for men was 50.
@@KillerCammy85 Im so sorry to hear about this, but I’m so glad your family knows and practices the preventative measures.
Yeeees, colon cancer usually runs in the family, my dad is fighting right now with that and so is one of my cousins (from his side of the family) I have to schedule a colonoscopy every year just in case
The needle phobia story has me FLOORED I cannot believe someone treated their patient that way
In the needle phobia story. OH. MY. GOODNESS. As a retail pharmacist, I could never imagine belittling someone for a needle phobia. Especially during peak flu/Covid season I was doing on average 40-50 vaccines a day. Majority of people have a needle phobia, even for a 5 second prick! I always distract them with conversation and give them a moment to collect themself if needed. And I give even more time for children. So disappointed in that healthcare worker. Smh. I haven’t even finished the story yet 😅
So true! If anything, being rude will convince them to avoid getting shots all together.
100%! For me, I was on medications that required routine bloodwork and I had a major phobia of needles. Throughout my life I have been able to relieve some of that phobia BECAUSE of the kindness of my healthcare providers
Bro I’ve worked in dentists offices and there’s a good portion of my schooling that was how to help people who are fearful. Who’s letting this bitch poke people with needles with absolutely no empathy??
As a pharmacist too this is absolutely upsetting to me as well. I hope people know that there are health professionals that will go to the ends of the earth to make sure you are taken care of and will validate your feelings and fears.
And that they're a PHLEBOTOMIST? They don't have the patience for those with a needle phobia and they chose one of the only fields of medicine where EVERY interaction involves needles and doing bloodwork?? They clearly chose the wrong line of work. It's ridiculous.
I can’t believe the mom didn’t make gluten free desert options for the person in story two, the aunt was going to way greater lengths to accommodate them because of a lie than their own mother was.
That is actually a great point I totally missed. If I told a lie that put people out this much, the guilt would push me over the edge lol
The mother obviously didn’t want her eating sugar either but couldn’t get away with saying she was allergic to that too :-/
“I’m sorry y’all, this one’s heavy” every episode ever Morgan 😂
I am NOT a crier…however; as I was doing the dishes and listening to the story of the man with terminal cancer, I bawled. I had to take a break. My heart aches for that couple. More than anything, I pray that his last few years are nothing but good and wholesome. 💔❤️
That needle story broke my heart. I had cancer when I was 17 and I was so so so afraid of needles when I first started treatment. Having cancer is needles to the extreme, I've probably been poked 1000+ times. I eventually got over my fear but only because my amazing nurses treated me with patience and kindness when I would have needle panic attacks. If they treated me like shit and told them I was making their jobs harder that would have added a whole other layer of trauma to the experience.
My dad too he was extremely afraid but now he’s getting used to the needles but he cannot be the needle out the blood so he turns around when he goes for chemo or to get his blood drawn.
About the second story: my mom was known as the "crazy no-sugar lady" throughout mine and my three siblings' childhoods. My siblings, now all over 10 yrs old (the oldest is 21) and myself have issues with regulating our sugar intake. My brothers both have incredibly high metabolisms, and so do I (but not as fast as theirs), but my little sister does not. Because none of us are really able to regulate ourselves around sugar, while my brothers and I are able to work it off, my little sister cannot--this has caused her to gain a considerable amount of weight recently, she has major self-esteem issues regarding it, and now she gets bullied at school for being fat.
My mom bragging about her no sugar policies and her sticking to those guns throughout our childhoods hasn't helped us avoid diabetes and obesity, it's just caused us to have a really unhealthy amount of unrestraint around sugars, and has permanently damaged our esteem.
I worry about becoming like this. I'll have to try and reflect on my own childhood... my parents weren't unreasonable in their restrictions of us by any means, but now I think about it, the problem is that raising your children with limited access to sugar and fatty foods alone is not an alternative to teaching them restraint and how to enjoy healthier foods. I was the kid at school with a lunchbox full of houmous sandwiches, veg slices, fruit and yogurt. very occasionally a sweet treat. I enjoyed all these foods, but everyone around me had lunches full of chocolate bars, crisps, processed meat sandwiches, so on. I understood on a base level that these foods are bad for you, but because I saw kids eat them every day, my logic was "if they can, why can't I? they seem fine". Often they would share with me lol. I had 50p (then £1, inflation meant after a few years 50p bought you nothing lol. would probably get me less now) to spend on sweets once a week. This all sounds fine, but there was no sound education behind it. The only food education I received was the classic 'food wheel' shtick in early school, that has now been proven to legit just be propaganda by food companies to convince us we need more fat, sugar and carbs than we do. other 90s kids can probably confirm, this was drilled into our heads for YEARS. As soon as I had my own disposable income, pocket money etc, I bought tons of sweets and fast food and BINGED. At 25 I now have a severe sugar and fast food addiction. I've gained 3 stone in 2 years, after being stable in weight for my whole adolescence and early adulthood. I'm having real trouble managing it.
I really appreciate you sharing this perspective
I'm all for the positive counter-protests at Planned Parenthood. With signs that say "You go girl!", "Reproductive health is health!", and "You are not alone"
I loved that they talked about that also, while I am completely pro-choice even though I could not have one myself unless I knew 100% my child would have absolutely no quality of life or not live but a few mins after birth, I just dont think I could put myself through that and would never want to put a child through a life of nothing but medical appointments and endless medications. My husband is so anti-planned parenthood and I finally had enough and sat him down and explained that abortions are not the only thing they do. When my sister and I had no health insurance we both went there for our annual exam and to get birth control. I gained custody of my sister when I was 18 and she was 15, because I knew she was sexually active but my mom didnt want to put her on birth control, the first thing I did when I got those custody papers was take her to planned parenthood and had her put on BC and while it pissed my mom off that I went behind her back and did something she was against, I asked her would she rather her 15 yr old end up pregnant. She did get pregnant at 20, had him at 21 and guess what, she didnt take care of him hardly ever after he was about a 3-4 weeks old, so my husband and I got custody of him until he was 8, I was also 2 months pregnant myself when my nephew was born, so I ended up with 2 infants by myself because my husband deployed to iraq 10 days after I gave birth to our son.
@@u-kneeque that isn’t true. i’m not sure if ur aware of the size of the fetus when most of these occur. i agree its a life changing experience so what makes u think it’s something people misuse often? its just not the case
@@u-kneeque i used to buy into this too and found it really upsetting. Turns out after a little research that it is not true. Please challenge yourself to open your mind and learn about it from actual medical sites and papers. I'm not saying change your overall views, just learn the actual facts.
@@keadeenmurphy4887
You're speaking in vague general terms. This is one of the subjects that makes me feel physi©ally si©k because of how much I've done research about it.
@@rayneramlal7036
When almost 1miIIion of them occur every year in one continent, you know they're misus£d.
No offense to all the other guests on the pod, but amy is my favorite!! Shes so soothing and has such great perspectives and energy!
First story reminds me on when I was dating my ex husband. My grandparents are super religious, so my grandmother was lecturing me over the fact that we were “probably living in sin and having sex before marriage.” I looked at her and asked “didn’t you have my dad out of wedlock at the age of 16?” She didn’t talk to me for 6 months lol
As someone who had to wait 24 years to find a doctor that is empathetic and treats me good, the story about the lady with needle fear hit me so personally. I feel for her so much
The needle phobia story...I literally just had tears streaming down my face for so many reasons. I got my first hemiplegic migraine (half of your body goes numb before the pain hits you, I'm talking even half of my tongue) at 14 and was rushed to the ER to get an MRI, the tech literally said "oops" because they missed my vein for the third time. I was scared and confused and it triggered a needle phobia. Thankfully, I've never had a single medical professional shame me for it. I started crying from rage at the audacity of the phlebotomist, empathy for that poor girl, and flash backs from times I've had blood draws done. 🙃 I really hope that girl did complain or that the coworker reported it to the supervisor because that man deserves to be fired for that.
Right! So many people end up with needle phobia due to trauma from horrible experiences with needles. Ive had my fair share, especially in the dental setting. I get gassed along with the needles now because I would have literal melt downs from the fear alone.
Yes! Medical trauma is so real and especially in kids that had illnesses and were not treated well. I was held down by two people and fainted 6 times while getting blood drawn at age 9 and have legitimately diagnosed PTSD related to that. I react to needles and lab settings the same as the girl in the post and would be absolutely terrified and so embarrassed if someone spoke to me like that and made a scene.
Hemiplegic migraines are horrible, I can’t even imagine the added stress of them missing a vein during one oh my god
I think and hope it’s fake; op probably made it up to get attention.
I’m going to be replaying the part where she validates medical trauma over and over again. It felt so good to hear. I’ve had so many providers dismiss it and I’ve had to deal with it alone.
EW! I am a phlebotomist. That person needs to get fired immediately. I have so many feelings about that.
Is it ok if I ask what would cause someone to pass out and start turning blue during getting blood drawn like no history of issues just standard blood draw
It's ok if you can't answer I was just wondering if you'd know
@@user-lr7dk7mt2w sudden drop in blood pressure and not enough oxygen could reach the brain. If you said no history of health problems then there was no way to predict that happening.
Amy’s presence is so soothing 💗 loved this episode
For the first story -- My uncle was born in January. My grandmother SWEARS her wedding license dated in June was just dated wrong, they really got married in April, the date on the marriage certificate is just wrong. Okay. Sure grandma.
My parents supposedly eloped just for kicks and their "wedding date" is suspiciously 9mo and some days before my birth date. 😂 Yes I did eventually confirm from my Dad that they "had to" get married. He asked, "How did you figure that out?" and I replied "Because I can count!" I never did find out the real wedding date.
Amy you are so good!!! As a music therapist, I love that you play your patient’s favorite music! Studies have proven that the most relaxing type of music is the type that is most preferred by the individual, so I love that you ask! So wonderful to hear about amazing medical workers like you!
"We all need quality Amy time" YOU ARE SIMPLY CORRECT ❤️
I used to do piercings and I would get people who would need time before they could build up the courage to get it done, I’ve waited 45min no exaggeration going back and forth with a girl making her feel more comfortable till she was ready, my manager was pissed she was making a “scene” but some people just hate needles and need patience.
I just got new piercings and the guy doing said he could see my heart beat through my chest. We still very much want to do these things it's just so scary 😅. My piercer was so so nice though and was super quick
Idk 45 mins is a little much imo I wouldmt get mad but I'd suggest they think it over some its not like it's a life saving thing that they need to do its aesthetics.
I'm with Amy... I live close to Duluth, and I'm so grateful to PP for being such a great resource in my teens/early 20s.
I'm 35... I have herschsprungs disease so I need colonoscopies regularly. I'm horrible about getting them... listening to this lit a fire under my ass to make an appt with my nurse practitioner and get a referral. My oldest turned 3 yesterday and I have a 15 month old as well. I've been putting it off way too long, and I really needed to hear that.
Tell Amy I'll listen lol. I adore her, and if I didn't have a great NP, I'd definitely make the drive to see her. Lots of love to the THT fam 💗💗
I'm so happy to hear this has motivated you to get a referral whohoooo!! your little ones need you here and healthy
Amy has such a soothing voice and great takes. Every tangent was appreciated! Definitely more episodes with Amy
Cancer story... Holy shit, that is heartbreaking. And I perfectly understand his concerns - she wouldn't be alone and would have someone who's related to him and have a family, but she's gonna be a single mom and he doesn't want that for her...
I heard a story about a couple and a man got diagnosed with cancer before their wedding, he battled it eventually won, he was clear and healthy. They got married and after they found out that they're expecting, his cancer came back. They tried to make the best of it, he lived long enough to see their twins being born and after some time he died. His wife is raising their twins making sure they remember and love their dad...
I’ve absolutely had medical staff treat me the way that phlebotomist acted. Eye doctor, nurses in the ER, at the OBGYN, and specialists. It’s absolutely bonkers and has caused a lot of issues for me going to the doctor if I’m not extremely injured or sick. I’ve been so gaslit I just can’t. My glasses have been broken for two years. 😅
Unfortunately healthcare providers are a hit or miss when it comes to being empathetic. I am that person who reads all of the Google reviews for a doctor, eye doctor, and OGBYN before even making a first appointment.
people always say “you have tattoos!” when i say i’m afraid of getting blood drawn…yes, i have piercings too!!! what i don’t like is getting needles stuck in my veins! for some reason it’s really gross and scary to me, but luckily everyone i’ve encountered has been super kind and usually they use smaller needles for me. 🥺
I say I like needles for decorative purposes only 😂
Also tattoo needles don’t go as far in as needles for shots!!
@@ericadionisi2213 if i’m not getting something pretty out of it i don’t want it LMAOO
@@nicolelavigna7237 YES!
it's always the people who have never had a tattoo or seen one done that say stupid shit like that huh. having blood taken and getting a tattoo is sooo different. I love this podcast because it helps me see different perspectives from a lense I would never have considered. I have no issues with getting blood taken, I love medical stuff, I will take my own stitches out, cut skin tags off etc so I've never really thought about what it would feel to be actually scared of having a blood test. That so called phlebotomist/nurse whatever they are, should be fired and blacklisted for employment in that industry, the lack of empathy is fucking appalling. I almost dont believe its not a troll post to be honest because how/why would they work in healthcare.
I really appreciate the comments about colon cancer and the education that you ladies provided. My Gram who was so near and dear to my heart passed away from colon cancer. She was from the generation who never went to the doctors until they absolutely needed it, and even then, she always had a hard time admitting that she needed help. I spent so much time over at my Gram and Pap’s house and Through all that time, she had never gotten a colonoscopy. By the time they caught it after she collapsed in the bathroom, it was too late. Watching her whither away to nothing and seeing this strong woman who helped raise me fall to this horrific disease….something. I will never get out of my head. Please everyone, go for colonoscopies, get screened, put your health first!
As someone who has autism and whose parents can be dismissive with health issues, this episodes are really important to me and have been building my confidence to keep advocating for myself. Advocating for myself to my parents but also trusting my own gut and illuminating the importance of doctor appointments in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming. Here’s to going to doctors appointments in 2023🤞.
You've got this!
As a fellow woman on the spectrum, there have been years that I haven't managed. And now I'm in a better place, less overloaded and have managed to get back on track (with the help of my amazing husband).
I'm praying and hoping things (energy, anxiety etc) will look up for you, too! All the best to you!
I love how op in first story handled it, if you're going to insult someone or their partner expect to get dragged in the pool. He had the perfect chance to point out how much up their own butt they were and I love how he didn't out right say it at first just hinting he knew
Honestly, can we make it part of our routine health checks to have Amy be a guest on THT? That girl is great❤
Amy's voice is so warm and reassuring and her reasoning is so rational yet compassionate. ❤ I'd love to see more of her
Not married, not living in in the Midwest, and don’t have kids, but I would ABSOLUTELY listen to that podcast. Love this entire family
I love Amy, she is quite literally so comforting and just kind. I’m from Wisconsin so I know about the Midwest kindness but hers is so genuine.
Please make more 2-3 hour episodes!!! We love them so much ngl
I listen while I work ❤
Same! I listen on my drives to and from college when I go home on the weekends
I love your sis in law! The phlebotomist story boiled my blood! I have seen so many people that are a “hard draw” where multiple nurses try and try and some even dig. I’m so lucky to have never had this issue and it’s so sad to see how this guy treated that poor woman 😢
I literally didn't know what birth control was until I was 22 and had lived with my boyfriend for about 2 years by then. I grew up with my dad and step mom in a religious household and was told the same thing, just "no sex until you're married." I finally told my parents around the 2 year mark that we'd been living together, and I was shamed / condemned to hell as well, for living with my now fiancé.
I am SO excited for "Married In the Midwest", I love Amy and Matt! There definitely is a demand/want for that podcast :]
The second story about the mean nurse/needles reaallllyyy hits home for me. I was roofied last year and have diagnosed anxiety specifically regarding hospitals and my health. The nurse told me it wasn’t her job to answer my questions, said I “shouldn’t drink so much” even though all my friends had told the hospital that I was dr*gged, and told me verbatim to shut up as I cried. Nurses are sooo important but bad nurses ruin the idea of even going to get help when you’re sick or hurt. I’d rather stay home and suffer
I’m soooo so sorry this was your experience 🥺 sending love
Please report things like this. Bad healthcare workers do exist, and they need to be held accountable, otherwise they’ll keep bullying people.
Terrible thanks for asking makes me cry every time but it is amazing how it has healed my heart and given me understanding. It's crazy how hurting together can heal.
As a transman, I'm also a very strong proud advocate for planned parenthood, they helped with my birth control, worked with my dysphoria didn't misgender me, it was all very good, they've continued to help me and I know they help all sorts of trans people! Wonderful people and organization ☺️
A kind, gentle, and caring phlebotomist makes all the difference. I'm blessed to have been around the good ones. Shout out to all of the kind healthcare workers!!!
WE THE PEOPLE WOULD LIKE MORE 3HR EPS WITH THE AMAZING SISTER ❤️ how do I get more women mentors like you both imrl🥲
I know I’m so late on this episode but I’m filled with rage over that 3rd story!
I was a phlebotomist to pay my way through my nursing degree and now I work in paediatrics and take a lot of pride in the lengths my colleagues and myself go to in making procedures more comfortable and accessible for patients
Regarding your EVO ad - please note that those on medications can have adverse affects with the use of ashwaganda, so if anyone is interested in taking evo and are on separate meds, please check with your doctor to see if there will be any issues with taking both.
Yess! especially if you're pregnant! Always check with a provider. Thanks for sharing
Endoscopy nurse here! At my facility we use propofol. Most patients wake up in recovery not even knowing they had a procedure done. The prep is the worst part! You come into see us and we try to make it as comfortable as possible! Also, with cologaurd, it can give false positives and false negatives so its always best to just get the full on colonoscopy done! Everyone please come in for your screenings, its SOO worth it!
The prep really is the hardest part. By the time I'm at the office, I'm so ready to just be knocked out and look forward to waking up and having some actual food.
I had a collegiate test done last summer, but now I’m wondering how long it will be until my insurance will pay for a colonoscopy now. I turned 45 around the time of the test.
definitely bring amy back for another episode, i love how you guys have such in detail conversations😂
She was on lots of episodes, but I agree, Amy is just really good guest!!!
I really enjoy when Amy is on the show she is clearly such a genuine kind person
I really enjoy Amy takes on the stories!!
Love her as a guest. Look forward to more with her. She is your typical Minnesotan!
im so glad i found this channel. thank you whenever i feel lonely or need to relaxi put ur videos.
was having a bad anxiety day but now I have Morgan to listen to so today won't be so bad :') thank you for always exuding such beautiful energy, you're a fricken light, morgan
My favorite guess so far, so rational, unbiased, and well articulated.
It seems like the parents in the first story became religious AFTER having their kids and now they expect their children to live up to the norms they didn't even know therefore didn't implement themselves .
My parents are like that. They got religion and shoved it down our throats, I stopped going to church at 18. I've only been a handful of times only for special occasions.
Or they were religious all the time and just hypocrites, it's crazy how many super religious people hold others to impossible standards but magically none of that applies to them 💀
I recently saw Amy and and her husband together on a podcast and I think I could listen to them to talk about anything. They have great charisma
the needle story drove me insane! i have a crippling fear of needles and have since i was a kid (had some really bad experiences when i was younger). it never gets easier for me lol! i don’t even know what i would do in that situation as that poor woman.
I hate that her epi-pen was likely fake or ineffective. What if another person needed it in an emergency and it didn’t work? That mom just indirectly killed someone.
Amy I’d love to hear your take on stories with friends that parent differently than you. Some of our best friends just handle things WAYY differently than we do.
I want to say how happy I am that you are talking about colon cancer! My 32 year old sister was diagnosed stage 4 colon cancer in Novermber 2022 after the genetic testing from her pregancy came back inconclusive. She had no symptoms and no warning! This is a big problem right now and I am so happy it is being talked about!
Yaaaay, a podcast with Matt and Amy?! Amazing. YES we will watch and listen!
Amy you have so much wisdom to share!! Talk abt growing up in minnisota, marriage, dating, career, honestly any story you wanna tell ill listen
The colorectal cancer story: I can't say what the right decision is for them anymore that anybody else can. My advice in this situation is to get a family grief counselor to talk everything through with to ensure that she's not asking for this strictly due to her grief. Since she wanted the child free life before his diagnosis if she only wants kids due to grief and they have them she could end up resenting them after he's gone. Whether that resentment would be from them reminding her of her loss or because she ends up feeling like they're holding her back from living her life freely and possibly even felling like they're stopping her from finding love again...any of those possible outcomes would be horrible. However if she's wanting to have kids just to keep a piece of him with her to continue on living when both of them are gone and it's not a decision strictly coming into existence from the grief of eventually losing him than I think it would be a beautiful thing. I just really hope they talk to a professional to sort though it all so they can be as certain as humanly possible that having children together is a good decision that will not leave extra damage in her's and/or any child's life when he's gone.
ETA: Just watched the rest of the story. I'm glad they chose counseling before making a definite decision. My heart breaks for them both.
I am so here for the planned parenthood talk! This is so amazing and exactly what we need right now ❤️
Thank you for talking about colorectal screenings and advocating so hard for them! My brother was diagnosed with stage 3 colorectal cancer when he was 27. No genetic link in our family either. I had just turned 25 and have to get them every 5 years now because of his diagnosis. He had a 50/50 shot at survival and is about to be 34 in March. The chemo treatment was aggressive but only a year long for him and he’s been good ever since but has to be checked every 1-2 years now. I can honestly say the worst part of the colonoscopy procedure is doing the clean out the day before. The procedure itself is an easy process, and while it is invasive, you’re kept very comfortable the entire time.
I'm so glad to hear he's doing well!! Its crazy how young its starting with our generation
THANK YOU for your response on blood draws! I have never been “afraid” of needles, but as a late teen/early adult I started passing out during blood draws. I always let medical staff know in advance that I need to lay down while my blood is drawn or I will pass out, and I can feel the eye rolls. I’ve even had doctors tell me that a “blood draw isn’t NEEDED at this visit”after I told them my struggles with passing out. Thank you for showing empathy/compassion, it seems to be rare these days. ❤
I’m so down for a 3hr episode! It helps me get through household things. Deep cleaning my 2 kids rooms.. one is 2 and one is 7 so yea, it’s a mess🤣 this episode is getting me through it easy💪🏼
I love this combo of Morgan & Amy❤😍😍😍
I re-watched the old Amy episode around Christmas and was thinking "I really hope she has her on again, and her brother too!" And you read my mind. I really enjoy your family, you guys are lovely
Amy is literally such a delight. Would LOVE a part two!!
An exclusively Amy episode to get me through the week? Yes please 😍
36 year old female here, diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis but otherwise healthy. I was just diagnosed with Stage I Colorectal Cancer after an emergency appendectomy led to the discovery of a 6cm tumor on my appendix. Very, very scary... And very very grateful to be in the clear! I won't see my oncologist for 6 months now. Thank you for shedding so much light on this subject!
The third story infuriated me. I have a really bad phobia of needles. I’ve passed out many times, even from getting tattoos, and they hardly penetrate the skin, but just imagining the little needles going in and out absolutely overwhelms me. Anyway I recently got a little bit of lip filler and I was sooooooo scared leading up to it. I’d never had my lips done before so I made sure that the girl knew about my anxiety around needles. I wasn’t expecting her to completely tailor the experience and accommodate my anxiety or even help me in that way, but that’s exactly what she did. She gave me a stress ball, talked me through my breathing every time she injected the needle and then inject the filler. She talked to me and even though I couldn’t talk back, she knew exactly how to take my mind off it. While this was the most painful experience with needles I’ve had, it was the least anxious I’ve ever been during any kind of injection. And she did a great job on my lips. Little things like what she did goes such a long way
I loooooveeee Amy’s takes! Please have her more often ♥️
Heading to work it’s my Friday. I can’t wait to listen to this during my shift. Love you, Morgan.
I think it’s so cute that you and Amy have the same laugh 😭 also that post about the stage 4 cancer made me cry. What a tough decision to make, probably the hardest decision in your life.
I love that the spin-off podcasts are your family’s hot takes that’s so cute 😭
So glad I got to go watch this. I'm downloading it now! I've watched this twice. Thank you both for the information. I absolutely love your sister-in-law Amy. ❤️ 💐
On my mothers side, my uncle died of colon cancer when he was 45. His brother was just diagnosed with colon cancer at age 50. They found polyps on my mom when she was 34. I had a colonoscopy done when I was 22 and I’ll have another one done when I’m 32! Thanks for bringing awareness ❤
I love Amy! ❤ Thanks got the great episode ladies! I hope you do another episode!
I loooooove the long episodes! Make them longer. I have a home-run baking business and get so excited when you have a new episode. I play it in the background while I am decorating cakes! ♥️
As a phlebotomist, I COULD NEVER treat a patient like that. That patient needs to file a complaint. That coworker needs to file a complaint.
The third story is ridiculous!!! I've literally fainted during blood tests and It's not like I did that one purpose. That person is not fit to be working in healthcare
I loved that palette cleanser at the end. 🥰 Hello, Kevin!
For the needle story, I’m a new grad nurse. I’ve been a part multiple shot clinics for covid and flu vaccines. If someone has a needle phobia you should have patience with them. I have found when I talk to them about things that distract from what is happening it’s better for them! Then they’re calm and we can both get the job done.
Love the medical advice and kindness yall give in this episode!
“My grandma told me all about it” - grandma to the rescue 😂😂😂
I absolutely love the Planned Parenthood sign idea!
The needle phobia story sounds like SO many of the blood drawing experiences in my life. I cannot tell you how many times i, as a child between 4-12 years old, had grown adults taking my blood yell at me for crying and being scared of needles. I am still terrified because I’m afraid of how people will treat me and that they won’t listen to my requests to not see equipment, a countdown, etc. I would have filed a complaint against that nurse. I cannot believe people like that think it’s okay to behave that way especially in healthcare.
I LOVE Amy she's so sweet! As someone with a stressed relationship with my mom, listening to Amy talk about how to help your kids trust you just made me smile!
And OMG the phlebotomist story! that was so enraging as someone with a needle phobia from botched blood draws and donations. I truly hope that girl calls and files a complaint that person needs fired and their license removed
Amy was WAYYYY NICER to the second mom than I would have been! I think that woman’s mom was manipulative, unhinged, and abused her power over her kid to just lie to her face because something something health benefits.
Morgan, you’re always a delight. But I hecka stan for Amy! She’s so endearing and compassionate and practical. 🥰 You can tell she’s a real one,
My life motto:
As long as you don't hurt yourself or others, then do whatever you want. Simple as that
Love Amy as a co-host! What an understanding, intelligent and kind woman.
I love Amy ❤️ this has been one of my favorite episodes so far. I love the conversation so much.
I love Amy’s voice it’s so soothing! Definitely have her back for part 2 of this 🫶🏼