How does a New York nurse go from cardiothoracic recovery and ambulatory care to leading a nursing department, hosting a health podcast, and advocating for AAPI representation, all while still making time for skincare education?

You can find out with our next guest, Christian "Chris" Franz. Chris shares what it was like to be a brand-new RN on the COVID-19 frontlines, the moral injury of losing patients, and how that experience fueled his mission to fight medical misinformation with his show, Friends of Franz.

We unpack Chris's Filipino American identity, the pride (and stereotypes) around Filipinos in healthcare, building compassionate clinical teams, and why representation in media literally saves lives. Chris also opens up about severe acne, confidence, and practical skincare for men, plus the "local Hannah Montana" life of swapping scrubs for events between shifts.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Becoming an RN in cardiothoracic surgery and ambulatory care

• A raw look at early ICU COVID nights and moral injury

• Starting Friends of Franz to counter health misinformation

• Filipino culture, caregiving, and AAPI healthcare leadership

• Confidence, vulnerability, and real-world skincare insights for men

Press play to hear Chris Franz turn courage into care from ICU nights to fighting misinformation and leave inspired.

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Follow Chris Franz on Instagram to follow his journey: @chrsfranz