America’s population is aging rapidly — and in rural communities, the challenges of caring for older adults are even more complex. Workforce shortages, transportation barriers, chronic disease management, and limited access to specialty services all converge at a time when demand for coordinated, high-quality care has never been higher.

In this episode, host Kristi Wick, an NP, helps us explore what interprofessional, team-based care truly looks like for seniors — especially in rural settings. Together, they discuss how healthcare providers can work in smarter, more integrated ways to meet the needs of aging populations.

The conversation also highlights the growing importance of mobile health units — an innovative and practical solution for bringing care directly to rural and underserved communities. From preventative services to chronic disease management, mobile models are helping bridge access gaps, reduce barriers, and create more consistent touchpoints for older adults.

With new funding streams and rural health investments emerging, this episode offers both insight and inspiration for healthcare leaders looking to build sustainable, community-centered models of care that honor both the complexity and dignity of aging.

Guest: Kristi Wick, DNP, FNP-BC, GS-P

Host: Amanda Laramie

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Part Two is here.
Dr. Tim Spurrell is back—and this time, we’re talking more about what it really takes to lead change in healthcare without losing your people in the process.

In this episode, Tim breaks down how great clinical leaders communicate through uncertainty, build alignment across teams, and keep standards high even when everything is shifting. If you’ve ever felt like you’re pushing change uphill—while staff are exhausted, systems are strained, and expectations keep rising—this conversation will give you some practical strategies you can use.

Guest: Dr. Timothy Spurrell

Host: Amanda Laramie

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Dr. Timothy Spurrell—a fan favorite from Episode 7—is back for a powerful conversation on what truly sets great clinical leaders apart. In this episode, he shares practical insights, real-world lessons, and leadership perspectives that resonate with clinicians and executives alike.

If you’re looking for grounded wisdom, candor, and inspiration you can actually use in your healthcare environment, this is one episode you won’t want to miss. Dr. Spurrell unpacks what great clinical leaders consistently do (and what they avoid), how strong leadership shows up in chaos and change, and the habits that build trust, accountability, and alignment across teams. You’ll also hear practical ways to communicate with clarity and empathy—without lowering standards—and a refreshing reminder that great leadership isn’t about charisma; it’s about consistency.

✨ Stay tuned for Part Two: The Backbone, not the Face. It releases January 21, 2026 (you’ll want the follow-up!)

Guest: Dr. Timothy Spurrell

Host: Amanda Laramie

Book shoutouts in this episode:

Will Guidara: Unreasonable Hospitality

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