In this episode of the RTs Share Tea podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my journey as a Respiratory Therapist and Certified Asthma Educator doing advocacy work on Capitol Hill. 🎙️🇺🇸

Three years ago, I stepped into the world of health policy—not just as a clinician, but as a voice for the millions of people living with asthma and allergies. I’ve been returning ever since. Why? Because all our patients deserve better access to care, affordable and effective treatments, and real solutions to the social determinants of health that impact their ability to breathe freely.

Tune in as I share:
✅ Why I chose to get involved in national advocacy
✅ What it's really like to speak with lawmakers and represent patients
✅ The impact Respiratory Therapists can make beyond the bedside
✅ Tips for anyone curious about using their voice to influence change

Whether you’re a fellow RT, healthcare professional, patient advocate, or just someone who cares about public health—this one’s for you.

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🎧 Listen now, and ask yourself: What issue would you show up to Capitol Hill to advocate for?

👇 Drop your answer in the comments or share it with us on social media—we’d love to hear from you!

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What happens when a Respiratory Therapist follows purpose, pivots boldly, and ends up helping save lives in a whole new way?

In this episode of the Rts Share Tea Podcast, we sip the tea with Terrence Brock, a Respiratory Therapist turned Organ Transplant Coordinator, as he shares the powerful story of his career transformation—and the emotional weight behind every “yes” to organ donation.

From the ICU to the organ procurement process, Terrence breaks down:

• 🔄 How RT skills prepared him for transplant work

• 🧠 What really happens behind the scenes of organ donation

• 💖 Why a family’s “yes” can change the course of multiple lives

• 🚀 Tips for RTs exploring non-traditional roles in healthcare

Whether you're a fellow RT looking to take control of your career or someone curious about the human side of donation, this episode is equal parts insight, inspiration, and heart.

☕ So grab your tea (or coffee!), hit that subscribe button, and tune in for a convo that just might change how you see your career—or your legacy.

Connect with Terrence Brock on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrence-brock-rcp-rrt-cptc-34aa96303

Connect with Linda Nozart on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-nozart-thee-asthma-lady-2a1bb9122

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In this inspiring episode, we get the tea from Laonis Quinn, MSN, RN, AE-C, Founder and Executive Director of the Breathe Anthony J. Chapman Asthma Foundation, to explore how unimaginable grief sparked a powerful mission of advocacy, healing, and purpose. 💙

After losing her oldest son Tony to a fatal asthma attack, Laonis turned heartbreak into hope—championing asthma awareness, community education, and policy change. From Detroit to Capitol Hill, her voice now helps save lives.

🎙️ Tune in as we talk about:

• Turning grief into a powerful purpose

• Starting a non-profit from the heart

• The impact of community advocacy and education

• Asthma’s hidden toll on families—and how to raise awareness during Asthma Awareness Month

• Tips for those wanting to give back through mission-driven work

With over 25 years as a Critical Care Nurse, a Certified Asthma Educator, and a recent recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award, Laonis is proof that purpose can rise from pain—and change lives!

✨ Whether you're navigating loss, building something meaningful, or advocating for change, this episode will leave you feeling empowered to make a difference.

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Follow the Breathe Anthony J Chapman Asthma Foundation on IG @Breatheajcasthmafoundation1

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