And when it happens, it’s usually not a dramatic, headline-making event. It’s the small, messy moments, getting locked out of your email, a fake invoice getting paid, or realizing everyone’s been sharing the same password for years.

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Faas, founder of Echo Cyber, to break down what cybersecurity actually looks like for small businesses and individuals, and what you can do to protect what you’ve built without the overwhelm.

We cover: • Why small businesses are often the biggest targets • The most common (and preventable) mistakes • What “good enough” security actually looks like • Simple, practical steps you can start this week

Whether you’re running a business, side hustle, or just managing your life online, this episode will help you think about cybersecurity in a way that’s realistic, approachable, and actionable.

🔗 Learn more about Mike and Echo Cyber: https://echocyber.io/ 🔍 Free cybersecurity assessment: https://echocyber.io/assessment/ 👤 Connect with Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfaas/

🎙️ Bottom of the Scrub Bin — Real talk. Practical advice. Protect what matters.

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Have you ever packed the kids, the dogs, and all the snacks… only to realize at the beach you forgot your own clothes? 😭 Or had that daily 8:30pm “What’s for dinner?!” meltdown while juggling sports practices, homework, and work emails?

You’re not alone.

In our very first “Bin There, Said That” episode, Lauren and I sit down with zero script and no plan, just two exhausted nurse moms turned pharma professionals venting about all the completely unnecessary stressors that drain us every single week.

We talk about: • Vacation packing chaos • Travel sports & after-school activity insanity • The never-ending dinner struggle • Last-minute homework surprises • Birthday party RSVP madness • And so much more

Real talk, lots of laughs, and plenty of “same” moments.

If you're a working parent (especially in healthcare or any demanding job), this episode is for you.

Drop your #1 unnecessary stressor in the comments — we read every single one!

Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Packing for Trips Stress 10:25 - Sports & After-School Activities 17:10 - What’s for Dinner Panic 20:50 - Homework Horror Stories 31:20 - Birthday Parties & RSVPs 37:00 - Wrap Up

Follow us @bottomofthescrubbin on YouTube and Instagram for more real mom talk.

#WorkingParents #MomLife #ParentingStress #RealTalk #NurseLife

In this episode of Bottom of the Scrub Bin, we dive into a topic that’s getting more attention but is often misunderstood: medical gaslighting.

This conversation is not about blaming providers. It’s about understanding what happens when patient experience and healthcare realities collide.

We explore:

• What medical gaslighting actually means
• Why patients feel dismissed, even when providers don’t intend it
• The role of time pressure, burnout, and system constraints
• Why “normal labs” don’t always mean everything is fine
• The emotional toll of not being heard
• How self-doubt can develop before a diagnosis is ever made

You’ll also hear real stories and perspectives from both the healthcare side and the patient side, highlighting how easily communication gaps can impact care.

Because often, the issue isn’t just diagnosis…

👉 It’s whether the patient feels heard 👉 It’s whether the conversation continues 👉 It’s whether we keep looking or stop too soon

🎙️ Featuring Kimberly Bentley

🎧 Available now on all major platforms

Bottom of the Scrub Bin shares personal stories, opinions, and experiences for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All names, details, and identifying information have been changed or removed to protect privacy. The views expressed are personal and do not represent any organization.”

🎵 Music Credit: Music: Feels Good 2 B by Audionautix Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Artist: http://audionautix.com/

In Episode 3 of Bottom of the Scrub Bin, we’re joined by entrepreneur Cristin Abernathy to talk about the reality of building a business—from the initial excitement to the challenges of the “messy middle.”

Cristin owns M& I Paipeir M&I Paipeir: products on Zazzle. 

This conversation dives into the highs, lows, and everything in between, including self-doubt, learning through failure, and the importance of pivoting and growing.

We also discuss the value of having the right support system early in the process, including working with a trusted business attorney. A special thank you to Venus Liles of Liles Law for her guidance and support.

🎙️ Whether you’re starting a business or in the middle of building one, this episode offers an honest look at what it really takes.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Bottom of the Scrub Bin shares personal stories, opinions, and experiences for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All names, details, and identifying information have been changed or removed to protect privacy. The views expressed are personal and do not represent any organization.

We share honest stories from the front lines (including heartbreaking moments that stop everything) and give you practical tips to reduce your wait: arrive 10–15 minutes early, book first-of-day slots, use online check-in, bring a full med list + symptom timeline, prioritize your top 2 concerns, and know exactly when to choose primary care vs. urgent care vs. ER.

Plus: Free resources (Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222, Mental Health Crisis: 988, HealthyChildren.org, CDC, insurance nurse lines) to help you navigate symptoms and care options.

No fluff, just real healthcare talk from people who’ve lived both sides. If you’ve ever waited too long or wondered where to go, this episode is for you.

Listen now, share your worst wait story in the comments, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations on nursing, pharma, burnout, and mom life.

#DoctorWaitTimes #HealthcareTips #NurseLife #UrgentCare #ERvsDoctor #Podcast #BottomOfTheScrubBin

Bottom of the Scrub Bin shares personal stories, opinions, and experiences for entertainment and educational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be taken as medical advice. All names, details, and identifying information have been changed or removed to protect privacy. The views expressed are personal and do not represent any organization.

Music: Feels Good 2 B by Audionautix

Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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We share:

• What drew us into nursing • The emotional and physical realities of bedside care • Why we left clinical nursing • How we discovered pharmacovigilance (drug safety) • The culture shock of moving from bedside to corporate • The gaps we kept seeing in patient safety systems • The audit moment that changed everything • Why we started SafeCue Solutions • And why we decided to start this podcast

Bottom of the Scrub Bin is about the conversations that usually stay in the break room, the parking lot, or the post-meeting debrief call.

If you’re a nurse feeling burned out, a healthcare professional curious about what else is out there, a pharma professional who wants honest conversation, or a working parent navigating all of it,  you’re in the right place.

This is where real experience meets real talk.

Welcome to Episode One.

Music: Feels Good 2 B by Audionautix

Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://audionautix.com/

This trailer gives you a real, unscripted peek into what Bottom of the Scrub Bin is all about.

From Sunday night anxiety and Monday morning meetings to travel ball, dinner stress, caffeine survival, and the many hats women wear every single day — we’re talking about the messy, honest, behind-the-scenes reality of nursing, pharma, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and life.

We’re keeping it real.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling work, family, expectations, and a never-ending to-do list… you’re in the right place.

Tune in and start digging with us.

🎙 Episode 1 goes live Feb 24th! 

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