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Your nurse friend walking you through ‘Is this a big deal or not?’


Siara Pratt, BSN, answers the world’s most-googled questions about your family’s health. Each week her husband John interviews her with real Google search terms parents everywhere are typing in, from “Should I go to the ER for…” to everyday concerns about kids, home care, and urgent decisions. Siara brings over a decade of med-surg and triage experience as both a nurse and a mom, breaking down complex medical topics into clear, practical language that parents can actually use.


This is not a call-in show or a substitute for your own provider; it’s an honest, down-to-earth conversation that gives you context, peace of mind, and the right questions to ask when you do see a professional. If you’ve ever wished you could quickly “ask a nurse” without leaving your house, this podcast gives you that friendly, knowledgeable voice in your earbuds every week.

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Your nurse friend walking you through ‘Is this a big deal or not?’


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This is not a call-in show or a substitute for your own provider; it’s an honest, down-to-earth conversation that gives you context, peace of mind, and the right questions to ask when you do see a professional. If you’ve ever wished you could quickly “ask a nurse” without leaving your house, this podcast gives you that friendly, knowledgeable voice in your earbuds every week.

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Your nurse friend walking you through ‘Is this a big deal or not?’


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This is not a call-in show or a substitute for your own provider; it’s an honest, down-to-earth conversation that gives you context, peace of mind, and the right questions to ask when you do see a professional. If you’ve ever wished you could quickly “ask a nurse” without leaving your house, this podcast gives you that friendly, knowledgeable voice in your earbuds every week.

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