In this episode, I’m joined by Charlie Stillings for a deep dive into the often-overlooked world of Environmental Services (EVS). We talk about how EVS teams are essential to infection prevention, what gets in the way of collaboration, and why it's time we stop treating their work like background noise. From navigating ever-changing protocols to managing high-risk cleaning tasks, EVS professionals are doing critical, high-stakes work — often without a seat at the table. We also unpack the role of technology, the impact of inclusion (or the lack of it), and what Infection Preventionists can do to build stronger, more respectful partnerships with EVS teams.

It’s time to elevate the conversation — and the people doing the work.

In this solo episode, I tackle some of the most common health myths — and set the record straight with science. From whether cold weather actually gives you a cold, to the truth about sweating out a fever, food safety myths, and that old claim about dog mouths being cleaner than ours — it’s time to separate fact from fiction. Quick and clear — this myth-busting mini-session is public health you’ll want to remember. Resources for the episode can be found at https://rbipconsulting.com/podcast/

In this episode of 🎙️ Hot Mic, Cold Virus, I’m joined by the brilliant hosts of This Podcast Will Kill You to talk all things science communication. We chat about the origins of their hit podcast, the tightrope walk of making science both accurate and engaging, and the ongoing challenges of reaching audiences in a world flooded with misinformation. We also dive into the real and rising threats facing science communication today—like politicization of public health, censorship, disinformation campaigns, and the erosion of trust in experts. It’s a timely, eye-opening conversation about why credible, compelling science storytelling 📖 matters more than ever.