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Bullets 2 Bedpans

A Conversation with Vietnam Warrior Nurse Sarah Blum

  • S3E28
  • 1:17:49
  • February 12th 2025

We’re back from hiatus with a compelling and deeply moving conversation featuring Sarah Blum, a decorated Vietnam veteran and nurse. Sarah opens up about her time serving during the Vietnam War, the stark realities of military medicine, and the personal toll of trauma—and healing.

As a trailblazing woman in combat zones, Sarah brings both dark humor and emotional depth to our discussion, sharing insights that are as raw as they are inspiring. We also dive into her upcoming book, "Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing," a powerful memoir chronicling her path through pain, resilience, and advocacy for fellow veterans.

Topics We Cover:

  • Life as a nurse on the frontlines during the Vietnam War
  • The invisible wounds of PTSD
  • Why telling your story matters
  • Women veterans and the unique challenges they face
  • Humor as a survival tool in the darkest moments

About Our Guest:

Sarah Blum is a Vietnam veteran, nurse, author, and longtime advocate for women in the military. Her work highlights the intersection of trauma, courage, and healing—and she speaks with the kind of unflinching honesty that stays with you.

🌐 Learn more about Sarah: Women Under Fire

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Bullets 2 Bedpans

Welcome to Bullets 2 Bedpans—where military nurses and medics let it rip. Hosted by the brutally honest and sometimes inappropriate trio Dee Tox, MZ, and Leslie, this podcast is a safe space to speak freely, vent loudly, and laugh at the stuff that would make civilians run for cover.

We’re talking real-deal war stories from the bedside and the battlefield. The good, the bad, the ugly—and the "what the hell just happened?!" No topic is off-limits. Mental health, burnout, leadership failures, bowel blowouts—if it happened, it’s fair game.

And yes, there’s cursing. There’s chaos. There’s dark humor you probably shouldn't repeat at brunch. But there’s also truth, heart, and connection behind every wild ride.

⚠️ Warning: At times some of the topics can be full of sensitive content so be sure to read the show notes. So Strap in. This is the medicine you didn’t know you needed.

Welcome to Bullets 2 Bedpans. Let’s get weird.

Special Thanks to

Artwork: Joe Weber

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Intro/Outro/Disclaimer Credits:

Pam Barragan Host of 2200TAPS Podcast

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