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The STOP THE BLEED® Podcast

The STOP THE BLEED® Podcast

By STOP THE BLEED®

You never know when a situation will demand quick thinking, calm nerves, and sufficient knowledge. Anytime we're in public, we are bystanders. In an emergency situation, are you prepared to act? Tune in to The STOP THE BLEED® Podcast to hear from medical professionals, trainers, survivors, bystanders, and to learn about the importance of the STOP THE BLEED® campaign. The campaign, a U.S. Department of Defense initiative, aims to create a more resilient nation by better preparing the public to save lives in the event of a traumatic bleeding emergency. Listen in bi-weekly and be prepared to act.
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A Nurse with 1,004 Kids on her Mind Every Day | Ashely Lawrenz, BSN, RN

The STOP THE BLEED® PodcastApr 03, 2024

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A Nurse with 1,004 Kids on her Mind Every Day | Ashely Lawrenz, BSN, RN

A Nurse with 1,004 Kids on her Mind Every Day | Ashely Lawrenz, BSN, RN

Ep 24 | Ashely Lawrenz, BSN, RN

Join Pat and Kelly as they talk with paramedic, mom, school nurse, and STOP THE BLEED® advocate Ashely Lawrenz.

Ashley's deep passion for preparedness has led her to be a voice within her community and as they discuss on the episode, she's used her training to save the life of one of her students.

Apr 03, 202434:34
Saving Strangers; A Passion for Service and a Rural Small Business | Andrew Mavar, NREMT

Saving Strangers; A Passion for Service and a Rural Small Business | Andrew Mavar, NREMT

Ep 23 | Andrew Mavar, NREMT

Listen in as Pat and Kelly are joined by Andrew Mavar, a veteran, STOP THE BLEED® instructor, and business owner.

Andrew shares his passion for service, the creation of OneSource Search & Rescue, and details a life-saving motocross incident which highlights the importance of STOP THE BLEED® training.

onesourcesar.com

Mar 27, 202429:21
From Training to Saving Lives: A Trainee's Story | Enrique Lesende

From Training to Saving Lives: A Trainee's Story | Enrique Lesende

Ep 22 | Enrique Lesende

Pat and Kelly are back with special guest Enrique. Tune in to hear how Enrique's STOP THE BLEED® training gave him the knowledge and power to act when time was of the essence.

Jan 17, 202425:59
Mid-season Campaign Updates | Patrick O'Neill & Kelly Wolf

Mid-season Campaign Updates | Patrick O'Neill & Kelly Wolf

Ep 21 | Mid-season Campaign Updates

Join cohosts Pat and Kelly as they kick-off the Fall podcast season with STOP THE BLEED® updates and look ahead to the rest of 2023.

Sep 13, 202318:29
Introducing the STOP THE BLEED Response Point Station | Response Point Technologies

Introducing the STOP THE BLEED Response Point Station | Response Point Technologies

Ep 20 | Response Point Technologies

Join co-hosts Pat and Kelly for an exciting news announcement from Response Point Technologies Karl Turkel and Sean McKinney. The four will discuss how the STOP THE BLEED® Response Point Station was created, what it is, and how folks can learn more and support the launch.

May 17, 202337:49
Athletic Trainer's Quick Actions Saved a Life | Rachel Leahy

Athletic Trainer's Quick Actions Saved a Life | Rachel Leahy

Ep 19 | Rachel Leahy

Pat and Kelly are joined by Army West Point men’s ice hockey athletic trainer Rachel Leahy who in January jumped into action to help Army hockey player Eric Huss after he suffered a severe neck injury during a game. Rachel will detail the story and also answer Pat and Kelly's questions that help prepare future bystanders for similar situations.

Apr 19, 202331:33
Helping Stop the Bleed One Trip at a Time: New Jersey to Ukraine | Mark Di Ionno

Helping Stop the Bleed One Trip at a Time: New Jersey to Ukraine | Mark Di Ionno

Ep 18 | Mark Di Ionno

Join co-hosts Pat and Kelly for a thought-provoking discussion with Mark Di Ionno, an American journalist, writer, veteran, and volunteer. They'll explore the importance of STOP THE BLEED®, Mark's time providing aid in Ukraine and surrounding countries, and thoughts around positioning of the STOP THE BLEED® campaign.

Want to connect with Mark? You can email him at Mark.s.diionno@gmail.com.

Feb 22, 202337:33
Season 3 What's New & What's Coming | Patrick O'Neill & Kelly Wolf

Season 3 What's New & What's Coming | Patrick O'Neill & Kelly Wolf

Ep 17 | Patrick O'Neill & Kelly Wolf

Join us for the kickoff of Season 3 where hosts Pat and Kelly discuss STOP THE BLEED® Project updates including innovative tech, the 3,000+ ambassador program, and what's in store for STOP THE BLEED® Day 2023.

Feb 01, 202322:38
Perfecting Social Media to Reach the Public | Dr. Comilla Sasson

Perfecting Social Media to Reach the Public | Dr. Comilla Sasson

Ep 16 | Dr. Comilla Sasson

Join Pat and Kelly as they welcome Dr. Comilla Sasson to the Podcast. Comilla is an ED physician, public health PhD researcher, Vice President of Science and Innovation, Emergency Cardiovascular Care at the American Heart Association, mom, and founder of CO2 Check. Listen in as they discuss the many hats Comilla wears, including her latest adventures on TikTok.

Sep 21, 202236:54
Educating the Masses | Dr. Eric Goralnick

Educating the Masses | Dr. Eric Goralnick

Ep 15 | Dr. Eric Goralnick

Listen in to hear from Dr. Eric Goralnick, Medical Director at Brigham and Women's Hospital and avid STOP THE BLEED® advocate. The three discuss the research Dr. Goralnick has been involved in, the importance of STOP THE BLEED® education, and the future of the campaign.

Aug 03, 202231:51
Making a Difference with Local Legislation | Dr. Amy Liepert

Making a Difference with Local Legislation | Dr. Amy Liepert

Ep 14 | Dr. Amy Liepert

Join Pat & Kelly for an informational and educational episode around legislation. Hear from Dr. Amy Leipert, MD, FACS, a Trauma and Acute Care Surgeon who is keeping STOP THE BLEED® at the forefront of California's legislation.

Jul 06, 202229:26
Bleeding Control Across the Pond | KnifeSavers

Bleeding Control Across the Pond | KnifeSavers

Ep 13 | KnifeSavers

In this episode we speak with International friends Dr. Nikhil Misra and Dr. Kristian Tattam around their life saving initiative – KnifeSavers. Learn how the program began, their innovative ideas for spreading awareness, and how KnifeSavers has been able to distribute bleeding control kits throughout the UK.

Jun 08, 202239:15
Advocating for Community Education | Grace Chaney

Advocating for Community Education | Grace Chaney

Ep 12 | Grace Chaney

In episode twelve, Kelly and Pat, are joined by Grace Chaney – a research student at Mayo Clinic and former STOP THE BLEED® Club champion at Miami University. Together they discuss advocacy within schools, promoting STOP THE BLEED® from a collegiate and post-graduate level, and the launch of the first STOP THE BLEED® MedClub.

Apr 28, 202237:06
The Coalition, Clubs & Collaborating | Dr. Matthew Levy

The Coalition, Clubs & Collaborating | Dr. Matthew Levy

Ep 11 | Matthew Levy

Tune in to Episode Eleven and hear 2022 updates from Matt Levy, Chair of the STOP THE BLEED® Coalition!

Apr 13, 202243:46
Season 2 Kick-off | Patrick O'Neill & Kelly Wolf

Season 2 Kick-off | Patrick O'Neill & Kelly Wolf

Ep 10 | Patrick O'Neill & Kelly Wolf

Join us for the first episode of Season 2 where Pat and Kelly discuss STOP THE BLEED® Project updates, news from the STOP THE BLEED® Coalition, and the latest around the global conflict in Ukraine and how the Project is helping with efforts.

Mar 30, 202226:49
How You Can Join the 1.8M Trained | Jimm Dodd, MS MA

How You Can Join the 1.8M Trained | Jimm Dodd, MS MA

Ep 9 | Jimm Dodd

Join Pat and Kelly as they interview Jimm Dodd, MS MA, Manager of the STOP THE BLEED®  Program for the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. 

Hear directly from Jimm how you can get involved, what to look for in your community, and ways to stay engaged in the campaign. 

Jan 19, 202224:07
2021 - That's a Wrap | Patrick O'Neill & Kelly Wolf

2021 - That's a Wrap | Patrick O'Neill & Kelly Wolf

Ep 8 | Patrick O'Neill & Kelly Wolf

Join Pat and Kelly as they wrap The STOP THE BLEED® Podcast Season 1 with 2021 campaign highlights including the STOP THE BLEED® training landscape, scholarships, training kit grants and so much more. Then stick around to hear what's coming next year including the announcement of the formal launch of the new STOP THE BLEED® Coalition website, National STOP THE BLEED® Day 2022, and upcoming Podcast guests and episodes!

Dec 22, 202126:35
Tourniquets Work | Zania Campos & Ednan Rizvi

Tourniquets Work | Zania Campos & Ednan Rizvi

Ep 7 | Zania Campos & Ednan Rizvi

Tune in to Episode Seven and hear Zania's chance encounter with a stranger – right outside her window – who needed help. 

Colleagues Zania and Eddy join us from NYU Langone Health where they work in Emergency Management and are certified STOP THE BLEED® instructors. 

Dec 08, 202130:47
Empowering Youth in the Community | Saachi Pavani

Empowering Youth in the Community | Saachi Pavani

Ep 6 | Saachi Pavani

Listen in with Pat and Kelly as they interview high school standout Saachi Pavani; they discuss STOP THE BLEED® programming in schools, advocating through her work with the Girl Scouts, and including local government officials in the conversation. 

Nov 24, 202122:19
Humanizing Stories | Genice Jacobs

Humanizing Stories | Genice Jacobs

Ep 5 | Genice Jacobs

Listen to a conversation with activist, producer, and paradigm changer Genice Jacobs as Pat and Kelly discuss her unique work on the STOP THE BLEED® campaign. 

Nov 10, 202121:51
Miss Georgia's Outstanding Teen Brings STB to the Main Stage | Megan Wright

Miss Georgia's Outstanding Teen Brings STB to the Main Stage | Megan Wright

Ep 4 | Megan Wright

Pat & Kelly are joined by college student and former STOP THE BLEED® Scholarship recipient, Megan Wright. Hear an update on what Megan's been doing since winning a STB scholarship – like being crowned 2021 Miss Georgia's Outstanding Teen – and their conversation around the importance of national awareness.



Oct 27, 202123:45
How One Person Can Train a Village | Ashley Haas

How One Person Can Train a Village | Ashley Haas

Ep 3 | Ashley Haas, RN, BSN

In this episode Pat & Kelly are joined by public health nurse and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Ashley Haas. Tune in for a lively discussion around what it takes to bring STOP THE BLEED® to your community – from stakeholder buy-in and citywide certifications to working on a budget and running creative training courses. Imagine what it would take to have your entire community, city, or village STOP THE BLEED® trained... enter Ashley, a born go-getter determined to do just so!




Oct 13, 202139:32
Research, Statistics, and a Tourniquet | Dr. Craig Goolsby

Research, Statistics, and a Tourniquet | Dr. Craig Goolsby

Ep 2 | Dr. Craig Goolsby, MD, MEd, FACEP

In Episode Two, Pat & Kelly talk with Dr. Goolsby, a former Air Force emergency physician who served two combat tours in Iraq and helped establish STOP THE BLEED®. Together we'll talk about the origin of the campaign, how it's evolved, and where it's going. Dr. Goolsby works at Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences as both the Vice Chair of Education in the Department of Military and Emergency Medicine at the Science Director at the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Goolsby is also Chair of the Stop the Bleed Education Consortium, a committee of nationally-recognized experts in STOP THE BLEED® education and training.

Oct 13, 202132:54
From Shooting Survivor to STB Ambassador | Lacey Newman

From Shooting Survivor to STB Ambassador | Lacey Newman

Ep 1 | Lacey Newman

Tune in as Pat & Kelly welcome Lacey Newman, Las Vegas shooting survivor and STOP THE BLEED® Ambassador. On October 1, 2017 Lacey fled the country music festival scene bleeding and barefoot. Hear her recount of the event - the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history - and how she's using her role as a STOP THE BLEED® Ambassador to continuing healing.

IG: @laceynewmanstb



Oct 13, 202129:34
Together We Can Save More Lives | Intro

Together We Can Save More Lives | Intro

Ep 0 | In this episode, hear about the origins of the STOP THE BLEED® campaign, meet our hosts – Pat and Kelly, and understand what's to come as we kick-off Season 1 of The STOP THE BLEED® Podcast.

Oct 06, 202115:04
STOP THE BLEED® [Trailer]

STOP THE BLEED® [Trailer]

Did you know that more than 40,000 people die each year in the United States from traumatic blood loss? And that many of their lives could be saved if someone at the scene knew what to do? Learn more, get trained in STOP THE BLEED®, and help us spread the world!

Sep 10, 202101:02