Best Reprocessing Podcasts (2025)

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161 Dan Vukelich of AMDR: medical device reprocessing 51:30

5d ago51:30

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Dan Vukelich, President of the Association of Medical Device Reprocessors, has spent 25 years campaigning and working to encourage reuse and remanufacturing of ‘single use’ medical devices, first in the USA and now in Europe and other countries. To give you a feel for the scale of this, in 2024, over 55 million single-use devices were reprocessed a…

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#48 Inside the Scope: Fixing the Gaps in Endoscope Reprocessing 25:29

8d ago25:29

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Confused by endoscope reprocessing gaps? Join hosts Nikki, Jess, and guest Frankie Catalfumo as they dig into brush types, drying myths, storage debates, and why IFUs can’t be trusted blindly. Packed with humor, hard truths, and baking analogies, this episode arms you with practical advice and a few laughs to stop biofilm from crashing your sterile…

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Part 2: Your Stories: Jenifer Forbes, Team USA Rower, and Her Journey with SpA 51:37

1d ago51:37

51:37

In Part 2 of her conversation, Jenifer Forbes, former Team USA rower, reflects on life after elite rowing, sharing how she navigates spondyloarthritis, comorbidities, and personal transformation with resilience, self-compassion, and a renewed sense of purpose.

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Working as a mental health researcher (with Dr Alix Woolard) 46:37

1d ago46:37

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Bron is joined by Dr Alix Woolard, a Senior Research Fellow at The Kids Research Institute, to give us an insider peek into the world of being a youth mental health researcher. Along the way, we chat about how research and clinical work can complement each other, the challenges and triumphs of research, and the importance of a supportive team. We a…

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46. How to Future-Proof Your Health: A Lifestyle Doctor’s Guide to Thriving in Your 30s and 40s with the 6 Pillars of Health ft. Dr. Leen Awad 51:47

1d ago51:47

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We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Leen Awad to the podcast today! Dr. Leen Awad is a board-certified internal medicine doctor and lifestyle medicine physician who helps high-functioning women in their 30s and 40s take control of their health before midlife hits. She specializes in disease prevention, hormone shifts, energy, and the body changes that of…

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Planet Assembly - Table Talk: Making your SPD Workstations Work 39:17

4d ago39:17

39:17

Multiple sizes of peel packs, indicators scattered everywhere, and that "mystery drawer" of surprises—if this describes your assembly area, you're not alone! In this Season 29 premiere of Beyond Clean’s “Planet Assembly,” Jenni Gibbs joins us to share how she transformed her department's assembly table chaos using 5S principles and ergonomic workst…

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The Hidden Impact of Modern Wheat and Microbiome on Women's Health 48:08

4d ago48:08

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In this episode, Mary is joined by Dr. William Davis, cardiologist and New York Times best selling author of Wheat Belly. The conversations examines how modern wheat and microbiome disruptions influence women's health, from reproductive issues to menopause symptoms. Dr. Davis founder of Infinite Health, shares insights on how genetic changes in whe…

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Everything is Cleaner in Texas: Fighting Dirty in West Texas 38:31

5d ago38:31

38:31

What does it really take to #FightDirty out in West Texas? In this week’s episode of Everything is Cleaner in Texas, hosts Hank Balch and Dusty Glass sit down with Lea Clift to explore the grit, grace, and innovation powering Sterile Processing in rural West Texas. From her military roots to shaping the next generation of #CleanFreaks, Lea shares w…

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Where are you on the burnout continuum? (with Matthew Jackson) 1:13:00

8d ago1:13:00

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Not all mental health professionals experience burnout, but if they do, they might not realise just how bad it is. Matthew returns to the pod to chat with Bron about the five phases of burnout, starting from the honeymoon phase to the habitual burnout phase. Drawing from personal experiences and research, Matthew provides practical strategies for e…

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Healing the Unseen: EMDR Therapy for Invisible Grief 24:21

9d ago24:21

24:21

In this powerful episode, we delve into how Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy can aid in processing invisible grief—the quiet, unspoken losses that often go unacknowledged by society. From the heartbreak of estrangement, infertility, death, and ambiguous goodbyes to the mourning of lost futures or identities, invisible gr…

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StreetClothes: The Hiker 40:39

11d ago40:39

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On this episode of StreetClothes, we talk to a healthcare professional who spends her time away from the hospital chasing trails and wide-open views. Whether she’s trekking solo through Iceland or tackling steep paths with friends, this adventurer finds peace wherever her hiking boots take her. Tune in to hear how Brenna Doran embraces the calm and…

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Everything is Cleaner in Texas: SPD Recruiting & Retention in a Major Metroplex 38:10

12d ago38:10

38:10

Everything’s bigger in Texas—including the opportunities in Sterile Processing recruiting! In this week’s episode of Everything is Cleaner in Texas, hosts Hank Balch and Dusty Glass sit down with Shevelle Speed to talk career ladders, leadership, and what it takes to build (and keep!) a strong team in one of the country’s largest healthcare hubs. F…

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Defining your own career: Entrepreneurship when you live with a disability (with Raimy-Rose Lewis) 36:21

15d ago36:21

36:21

Raimy-Rose joins Bron to discuss her journey as a disability advocate and personal trainer specialising in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). Raimy shares her journey from traditional work environments to running her own business serving a community she is deeply passionate about. We talk about the challenges people with disability face in standard work…

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45. Life After Prostate Removal: Pelvic Rehab Tips for Men 26:06

16d ago26:06

26:06

With June being Men’s Health Month, we’re continuing the conversation with a topic that impacts far more men than you might think: life after a prostatectomy. Whether it’s due to prostate cancer, elevated PSA levels, or other health concerns, prostate removal is a MAJOR event, and the physical and emotional recovery can be just as significant. In t…

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160 Systems and system value 35:29

16d ago35:29

35:29

One of recurring themes in the new edition of A Circular Economy Handbook (to be published in November 2025) is the importance of systems thinking and systems design. I’ve been reading Seth Godin’s book, This is Strategy, and he says successful strategies depend on two things: being conscious of the change we seek to make and the systems that can a…

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Season 18 Rewind - Instrumental Culture: What it Takes to Hold the Line in SPD 39:12

18d ago39:12

39:12

Season 29 of Beyond Clean will launch on July 7th, 2025. In the meantime, please enjoy a few of our favorite episodes from Season 18! Do broken cultures inevitably lead to broken instruments? Does lack of trust between the Sterile Processing & Operating Room teams lead to lack of timely turnovers? On this Season 18 "Investing in Instrument Safety,"…

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From Burnout to Community Building: A Family Doctor's Menopause Awakening with Shana Johnston 56:45

18d ago56:45

56:45

In this episode, host Mary Lee is joined by Dr. Shana Johnston, a family physician with over 25 years experience, to discuss the importance of investing in oneself for personal growth and holistic well-being. Dr. Johnston has a vast medical background practicing in diverse settings, from rural towns to urban hospitals. Her journey has always been d…

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Everything is Cleaner in Texas: Autoclaves Aweigh, My Boys! SPD & the Navy 34:11

19d ago34:11

34:11

Anchors aweigh, #CleanFreaks—it’s time to set sail on a one-of-a-kind SPD journey! On this week’s episode of Everything is Cleaner in Texas, hosts Hank Balch and Dusty Glass sit down with Nathaniel Gonzalez to dive into the fast-paced, high-stakes world of Sterile Processing in the U.S. Navy. From Navy boot camp to leading surgical support on land …

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Your Stories: Jenifer Forbes, Team USA Rower, and Her Journey to Diagnosis 47:55

22d ago47:55

47:55

Jenifer Forbes, former Team USA rower, talks about her difficult journey to a diagnosis of spondyloarthritis and how it impacted her athletic career.

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What's it like being a neurodivergent therapist? (with Jordan Turner) 1:09:49

22d ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Bron and Jordan are two neurodivergent psychologists, and in this episode we chat about the strengths we bring to the role and challenges we have faced in light of our neurodivergence. We talk about attention to detail, hyperfocus, empathy, self-doubt, rejection sensitivity, the decision to disclose neurodivergence, maintaining professional boundar…

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44. Men Have Pelvic Floors, Too: Common Issues, Misconceptions, and Finding a Path to Relief 35:46

23d ago35:46

35:46

In honor of Men’s Health Month, we wanted to shine a light on something that doesn’t get nearly enough air time: men’s pelvic health. While pelvic floor dysfunction is more commonly talked about in women’s health spaces, we’re seeing more and more male patients in our clinics. Most of them have waited months (or even years) before getting support. …

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A Permission Slip to Live By Your Own Human Design with Lori Lisai 1:12:58

25d ago1:12:58

1:12:58

In this enlightening episode, host Mary welcomes Lori Lisai, a renowned human design mentor and coach dedicated to empowering women through midlife transformation. Lori, a passionate advocate for self-discovery, shares her extraordinary journey from a 26-year career in education to embracing her true purpose as a human design guide. As the founder …

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StreetClothes: The Motorcyclist 38:36

25d ago38:36

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On this episode of our StreetClothes human-interest podcast series, we talk to a healthcare professional whose passion for two wheels brings freedom, focus, and a whole lot of fuel to life outside the hospital. From the thrill of the throttle to the quietness of the long ride, this rider has discovered that nothing clears the mind quite like a full…

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EMDR Therapy for Anger Management 20:50

25d ago20:50

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Anger is a powerful emotion, but when it feels uncontrollable or destructive, it can take a toll on your relationships, health, and peace of mind. In this episode, we explore how EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, originally developed to treat trauma, is being used to help people understand and manage anger at its root. Y…

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Everything is Cleaner in Texas: The Makings of a Sterile Processing Consultant 35:27

26d ago35:27

35:27

From East Texas roots to healthcare systems nationwide, Juan Ramos is proving just how far a career in SPD can take you. In this week’s episode of Everything is Cleaner in Texas, hosts Hank Balch and Dusty Glass sit down with Juan to trace his journey from CSR tech to Mercy Ships volunteer to seasoned SPD consultant. With equal parts heart and hust…

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Spondyloarthritis and the Gut: The Role of Diet on the Gut Microbiome and Its Potential to Improve Inflammation 48:33

29d ago48:33

48:33

Gastroenterologists Drs. Allen Lee, MD and Prashant Singh, MD discuss how specific dietary choices can shape the gut microbiome and, in turn, influence inflammation in people living with spondyloarthritis.

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Supporting neurodivergent women during IVF treatment (with Liz Bancroft) 57:35

29d ago57:35

57:35

Bron is joined by Liz, a clinical and counseling psychologist & IVF coach to chat about the unique challenges neurodivergent people face during IVF treatment (that's In Vitro Fertilisation treatment), and how we can best support them. Liz shares her personal experiences as a late-diagnosed autistic woman and highlights the sensory overload, emotion…

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159 Kyle Wiens of iFixit: the rewards of repairability 30:47

1M ago30:47

30:47

Kyle Wiens is the co-founder of iFixit, the international repair community known for open-source repair manuals and product teardown. Kyle is also one of my circular economy heroes! Since it started back in 2003, iFixit has empowered hundreds of millions of people to repair their broken stuff. Kyle led the international coalition that legalized Rig…

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Everything is Cleaner in Texas: Advocating (Well) for Your Department 35:58

1M ago35:58

35:58

If you’re not advocating for your department, who will? It’s time to speak up—Texas style! On this week’s episode of Everything is Cleaner in Texas, Hank Balch flips the mic to talk with host Dusty Glass about the real-world challenges of advocating for your department—especially when upper leadership thinks everything is just fine. From sharpening…

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#47 The APIC 2025 MegaSurvey and the Future of Infection Prevention 29:15

1M ago29:15

29:15

Are you curious how infection preventionists are shaping the future of their field? Tune into this episode on the APIC 2025 MegaSurvey. Learn about the MegaSurvey, why it matters, and how it’s evolved. Explore how the findings may influence staffing models, compensation trends, emerging technologies, and more. Most importantly, discover how your vo…

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Sensory modulation therapy & working as an occupational therapist (with Emma Craske) 37:24

1M ago37:24

37:24

We welcome our first occupational therapist guest, Emma Craske! 🥳 Bron and Emma chat about what it's like working as an OT before turning to Emma's passion topic, sensory modulation therapy. Emma talks about how sensory modulation can help clients with a range of challenges and gets specific about the techniques that might be used in a session. I r…

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Rewiring Chronic Pain: How Pain Reprocessing Therapy Can Transform Spondyloarthritis Care 53:28

1M ago53:28

53:28

Eileen Filliben, JD/MBA, shares how Pain Reprocessing Therapy helped transform her health, and how it may help people with spondyloarthritis change the way their brain responds to pain.

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Planet Decontam: One Tech to Rule Them All? Tribal Knowledge & the Decon Risk 40:48

1M ago40:48

40:48

What happens when only one person in your department knows how to reprocess a certain tray? Or find the IFU for that rarely used scope? Or figure out why the cart washer stopped working—again? On this season finale episode of Beyond Clean’s Planet Decontam, Angela Russell joins us to tackle the real dangers of tribal knowledge in decontam. From unw…

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An Age-Defying Master Antioxidant is Transforming Health with Dr. Nayan Patel 1:13:10

1M ago1:13:10

1:13:10

In this insightful episode, Dr. Nayan Patel, a renowned pharmacist and wellness expert, delves into the critical role of glutathione, often referred to as the master antioxidant. The body has a natural ability to heal and we can tap into it. The episode sheds light on how maintaining optimal levels of this tripeptide can potentially slow aging, enh…

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The Pressure to Be Nice: Women, Boundaries, and EMDR Therapy 33:47

1M ago33:47

33:47

This episode explores the complex relationship between women, societal expectations to "be nice," and how these dynamics show up in the EMDR therapy room. Whether you're a therapist or a client, we unpack how people-pleasing, boundary-setting, and emotional safety intersect during trauma processing. Along with EMDRIA Certified Therapist and Consult…

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StreetClothes: The Bakers 46:12

1M ago46:12

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On this episode of our StreetClothes podcast series, we talk to two healthcare professionals who find comfort, creativity, and a little pinch of calm in the art of baking. Whether it’s homemade bagels, a failed bundt cake, or family traditions passed down through generations, these self-taught bakers have each discovered their own flavor of joy in …

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Everything is Cleaner in Texas: Leading with Purpose: Building Strong Teams, Texas Style 31:53

1M ago31:53

31:53

SPD leaders don’t just manage—they mentor, motivate, and make big things happen. And in Texas, that’s how it’s done! This week, host Dusty Glass sits down with Felicia Sheriff for a heart-filled conversation about what it really means to lead with purpose in Sterile Processing. From creating a culture of trust to redefining employee onboarding and …

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Family mediation and managing overthinking early in your career (with Rosemary Gattuso) 43:34

1M ago43:34

43:34

Bron is joined by Rosemary Gattuso (Trauma-Informed Family Mediator) to talk about the role of a mediator in the family court and Rosemary's special interest in helping people manage overthinking. We chat about what family mediation is, what it involves (and what it doesn't), and then go on to practical strategies for managing overthinking that ear…

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43. Pelvicology 101: The 6-Stage Framework for Rewiring Pain and Restoring Trust in the Body (Part 2 with Paige Genova) 57:58

1M ago57:58

57:58

We’re excited to welcome Paige Genova back for our Part 2 conversation on pain reprocessing therapy, neuroplasticity, and the nervous system’s role in pelvic health! Paige Genova is a licensed occupational therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy, all about whole-person wellness in pelvic health. Paige is a fellow mama, clinician, and busines…

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Planet Decontam: Suit Up: PPE Essentials for Decontamination 34:51

2M ago34:51

34:51

Time to suit up, #CleanFreaks—because this week we’re tackling the real-world challenges of PPE! Join us as we sit down with Marcus Super from Mastel Surgical to explore what makes personal protective equipment truly essential in decontam. From one-size-fits-none challenges to breakthrough PPE innovations, Marcus explains why the right PPE is about…

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Women-Led Menopause Wellness Transforms Lives with Carin Luna-Ostaseski 47:04

2M ago47:04

47:04

In this inspiring episode, Mary is joined by Carin Luna-Ostaseski, a trailblazing entrepreneur and advocate dedicated to transforming how women experience menopause. From her journey as the first American woman and Hispanic entrepreneur to create a Scotch whiskey brand to founding Hot or Just Me, a comprehensive platform offering resources and prod…

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#158 Steve Wilson of Compostify: bioplastics that enrich the planet 36:02

2M ago36:02

36:02

Compostify makes truly home-compostable plant pots and other bioplastic solutions designed to nourish the earth. Its products naturally break down without leaving harmful residues, and Compostify says this packaging enriches the planet, rather than polluting it. Steve Wilson is the Co-founder and CEO of Compostify, with a background in scaling tech…

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Everything is Cleaner in Texas: Powered Up: The Hidden Costs of Equipment Failure 28:13

2M ago28:13

28:13

Saddle up, #TexasCleanFreaks–because this week we’re tackling one of the sneakiest budget-busters in SPD—power equipment failures! Join Dusty Glass as he sits down with Elvis Lormeus, Corporate Product Manager at STERIS, to dive into the hidden dangers behind equipment breakdowns in Sterile Processing. You’ll discover how small missed steps in repr…

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Part 2: A Deeper Dive into Dao Needle Therapy: Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Biomechanics 35:34

2M ago35:34

35:34

Acupuncturist and integrative health expert, Brian Bowen, LAc, CMT, PAS, CES, CPT, CHPC, Power MBA, discusses Dao Needle Therapy and how it may benefit individuals with chronic pain.

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Imagery rescripting & reprocessing therapy (with Samantha Duroska) 42:34

2M ago42:34

42:34

Bron is joined by Samantha to unpack imagery rescripting and reprocessing therapy (IRRT), a technique well-known in Germany but relatively unknown in Australia. We also talk about Samantha's journey of moving to Australia to practice psychology and interesting differences in how therapy is delivered. Samantha also shares the importance of finding a…

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Process Better: Instrument Insights: End-to-End SPD Expertise 30:54

2M ago30:54

30:54

From missing instruments to delayed trays, delivering safe, on-time instrumentation is no easy feat. In this exciting series finale episode from our “Process Better” series, Mike Andresen, Director of Business Development at Medline, takes us inside the full scope of end-to-end instrument support—and the strategies that make it all work. From vendo…

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