What If No One Answered The Call

WOUND CARE THERAPIST! Ward grew up in South Alabama and moved around the South with a career in construction management after receiving his Bachelor of science degree from Auburn University. After 5 years, he decided to return to school and earned a doctorate degree in Physical Therapy. After graduation he developed a strong interest in wound care and the unique opportunity the field provides to help people. His interest pushed him to meet and speak with like-minded wound care therapists across the country. He eventually connected with Michael Reed and subsequently spent a week with him and his staff to learn...

Dr. Peter Kowey is the author of the newly released book Failure to Treat (Heliotrope Press), which has received positive reviews and includes 20 true stories about patients and practitioners who have been grievously harmed by a broken healthcare system. Each story is followed by a detailed explanation and commentary and ends with advice about how these catastrophes can be prevented or at least avoided.
Dr. Kowey is the William Wikoff Smith Chair in Cardiovascular Research at the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research, a Professor of Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology at Thomas Jefferson University and former Chief of Cardiovascular Diseases...

Jennifer Kaufman. As principal of EPIC School in New Jersey, Jennifer not only leads a program built around scientifically proven response methods, but she also founded First Response Autism, where she trains first responders and police to better support autistic individuals. She’s been at the intersection of school leadership and crisis intervention and offers a personal perspective as a grandmother to a child on the spectrum. Jennifer can speak to the challenges of ensuring safety for vulnerable students, what it takes to build bridges between educators and emergency professionals, and the nuances of responding when traditional protocols don’t fit...

Michael seemed like a typical New Yorker and in a lot of ways he was. He had a swagger and an accent that was unmistakable. That's what he wanted people to think about him. And he risked his life on 9/11 to come to the aid of his city. He was a hero-but that was not always the case throughout much of his life. Rescued from a life that was heading into crime and prostitution, Michael was reset on a road to become a responsible citizen. But not being a "typical New Yorker" would steer him on a painful course in...

James shares two good medical related stories of recent times.

Dr. Peter Koway is a respected physician and medical author known for his work in cardiovascular health and patient education. With years of clinical experience, he has dedicated his career to helping patients better understand heart conditions and the importance of proactive care. His writing focuses on making complex medical information accessible, practical, and relevant for everyday life. His new book, Failure to Treat: How a Broken Healthcare System Puts Patients and Practitioners At Risk is out NOW!

Dustin spent the last 14 years serving as a Firefighter/Paramedic, working the frontlines on one of the busiest ambulances in a high-risk, underserved area of my hometown. This job tests me mentally, physically, and spiritually every single day — and I love it. We’re called when seconds matter and lives hang in the balance. It’s in those critical moments that I’ve found my purpose: bringing light to people in their darkest hour. Through these experiences, he saw firsthand the devastating consequences of unprepared facilities — schools without AEDs, churches without bleeding control kits, businesses without staff trained to act when every...

March 20, 2025 we began this podcast. Thank you listeners!

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Dr. Aaron Hartman's functional medicine journey began when traditional healthcare failed Anna, his adopted daughter with cerebral palsy. Despite being a physician, he felt helpless as specialists offered no solutions, only surgery and medications. Witnessing his daughter's impossible transformation shattered everything Dr. Hartman believed about medicine. This transformed his entire practice of medicine and now he’s become the doctor to turn to when all others have given up. He now helps patients reclaim their lives when conventional medicine says "there's nothing more we can do." His new book, "UnCurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All Odds," chronicles this transformation. A...

James talks about how crucial the decisions made quickly and clearly within the first 10 minutes can save a life or change an outcome!

James and Claudine use the backdrop of 2025's Eaton Fire here in Southern California to talk about the issues of disasters.Claudine Ripert is the Chief Operating Officer of Critical Control Restoration, where she works alongside executive teams during high-pressure operational disruptions such as fires, floods, and major system failures. She helps leaders maintain clarity, authority, and momentum when normal processes break down, protecting productivity, revenue, and team alignment when it matters most. Claudine brings practical, execution-driven insights on how disciplined leadership and strong systems prevent small incidents from becoming prolonged crises.LINKS:
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James talks about what needs to be done when first upon a scene.

Do You Know Where Your ER or Urgent Care IS? And why that is important!

Do You Know Your Blood Type? Why you should!

I met Alex online and I liked what he was sharing and saying. He is a former first responder who now helps first responders (and all others) get healthy:mind body and spirit. We have an aamzing convo. Check us out and check him out at adaptablestrength.com

3 different Vanessa's in one day literally answer the call..for me! Take a listen!

This is Part 2 of this Incredulous story of Caregiving gone wrong. Rachel Waters made headlines in 2025 when she was indicted on two counts of murder following her mother’s hospice death in Columbia County, Georgia. Facing charges so severe that they carried the possibility of the death penalty, Rachel's life was upended overnight. Her journey began in 2020 as an only child caregiver to her mother, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and cancer (multiple myeloma). In July 2023, Rachel and her husband were urgently called down from New York City to Georgia after her mother was found nonresponsive and had been decl...

This is Part 1 of this Incredulous story of Caregiving gone wrong. Rachel Waters made headlines in 2025 when she was indicted on two counts of murder following her mother’s hospice death in Columbia County, Georgia. Facing charges so severe that they carried the possibility of the death penalty, Rachel's life was upended overnight. Her journey began in 2020 as an only child caregiver to her mother, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and cancer (multiple myeloma). In July 2023, Rachel and her husband were urgently called down from New York City to Georgia after her mother was found nonresponsive and had been decl...

James shares how you can go about learning CPR and First aid and other first responder training. You could help save a life. 
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This is a special mini episode. The Los Angeles Fire Department makes history as it gets a Star on the Walk of Fame! James Lott Jr tells you more!

James shares a current experience with his Doctors and medical team.

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JLJ speaks with the Memphis based non profit who teamed up with the Memphis Police Domestic Violence Division to put on this fair on Nov 15th from 10am-1pm in Memphis at the Lester Community Center. Featured on the show are Sgt Love, Sgt Knowlton, Lt Fields and Kimmie Webb.
All of them are answering the call to help their community end Domestic violence, and help those you need the resources to get our of their situations. Pleasae check out unityserivicealliance.org or email unityfjc@gmail.com or call 901-212-2783.

Moon Child is the new book about Anthony Dyer and its a memoir filled with his life and times. We chat about his combat missions, being in the Air Force and answering that call every time. He has numerous accolades including 2018's Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year award. The book is available in Amazon.

AAA are considered First Responders. James talks about that! 
Thanks to sponsor and co Exec producer Meredith Addison and Exec Producer Doug Hess!

From approximately May 2014 to August 2018, Brandl served as Director of Porter County EMS, where she led strategic initiatives, public outreach efforts, and community partnerships.  Under her direction, Porter EMS received national recognition for community engagement and outreach.  One notable public action was the donation of a decommissioned ambulance to the Porter County Search & Rescue team, a move she supported and appeared publicly with.  During her tenure, she was also vocal during high-profile incidents—for instance, when a truck rolled over on the Indiana Toll Road, her statements credited EMS staff for their work ethic and readiness in responding to emergencies. She i...

Talk about answering a very sobering type of call. Who are Death Doulas and what do they do. James explains.

I Passed A Paramedic Skills Test and I tell you all about it!

Its been 24 years since that tragic day. Never forget!

If you are the caregiver of a family memeber, do you ahve any help? Is thereanyone to answer the call? James shares a story about that!

It's a very tricky and difficult decision, whether or not to call an ambulance for someone. James Lott Jr gives you examples and answers.

James talks about bad doctors and other health care professionals.

who are first repsonders AND who were considered essential workers during the early part of the pandemic/lockdown! Hosted by James Lott JR. Produced by Meredith Addison, Doug Hess and JLJ.

James Lott Jr shares some of his experiences of answering the call during 9/11, while working at a hospital and what that takes of a person.

A listener of this show sends me a letter and shares a story of when someone answered the call. 
JLJ is the host!

In this episode, I spoke with Samantha Mitchell who is the Director of Mobile Intergraded Health, Carlin Traylor an RN with the project and Darrin Forman who is a paramedic.  Hosted by Doug Hess.  For more goto crawfordsville.in.gov

James answered the call and that person send him a letter. Take a listen to this story.