Asthma Peak Season is back — and this time, Thee Asthma Lady is bringing the tea about STRESS! ☕🫁

In Episode #154 of RTs Share Tea, we’re revisiting Episode #110, “September Asthma Peak: How Stress Management Can Help Control Your Symptoms,” because some conversations are worth bringing back around when the season rolls back around.

September and October can be an important time for asthma awareness and preparation. Changes in routines, respiratory infections, allergens, weather, air quality, and everyday stress can all make this a season where paying attention to asthma control matters.

So let's talk about the part that doesn't always get enough attention: stress and asthma.

In this episode, Thee Asthma Lady shares practical reminders about:

🫁 Why asthma peak season deserves your attention

🧠 The connection between stress and asthma management

📚 Back-to-school and seasonal stressors

🌿 Common environmental factors that can affect asthma

💊 Why having an asthma action plan matters

😮‍💨 Simple ways to build stress management into your routine

❤️ Why caring for the whole person is part of asthma education

And because this is a throwback, you'll also hear highlights from Episode #110 and get the Then & Now perspective from Thee Asthma Lady.

Same message. New season. Still worth the conversation.

Whether you're a person living with asthma, parent/caregiver, respiratory therapist, asthma educator, healthcare professional, or advocate, this episode is your reminder:

Don't wait until your asthma is talking loudly to start paying attention.

🎧 RTs Share Tea Podcast

Where Respiratory Therapists Live Out Loud.

If this episode gave you something to think about, LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with someone who needs the reminder this Asthma Peak Season.

💬 Question for you: What is one thing you do to stay prepared during Asthma Peak Season?

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Have you ever thought, “I could turn my healthcare experience into a business… but where do I even start?”

In Episode #153 of RTs Share Tea Podcast, I’m piggybacking off Episode #150, Beyond the Bedside: How to Start a Healthcare Consulting Business, and taking you behind the scenes of how I actually made Noz Health Ed, LLC official.

This isn’t a “you need thousands of dollars to start a business” conversation. I’m sharing the cost-effective startup resources and practical steps that helped me go from having an idea to becoming an official healthcare consultant.

I’m sharing how I:

☕ Connected with my local Small Business Administration (SBA) for guidance and resources

☕ Researched and checked my business name

☕ Registered my business with the state

☕ Applied for my EIN (Employer Identification Number)

☕ Set up a business bank account that worked for my needs

☕ Learned to separate and track my business expenses

☕ Built a professional social media presence so people could actually find me

Most importantly, I’m sharing the lesson I learned along the way: you don't have to have everything figured out before you start.

If you're a respiratory therapist, nurse, healthcare professional, health educator, public health professional, or clinician thinking about starting a consulting business, this episode is for you.

🎯 Your Challenge

Don't just listen—take one step.

Research your local SBA and see what free or low-cost resources are available to entrepreneurs in your area. Better yet, make an appointment and start the conversation.

Your next career chapter may be closer than you think.

You won't regret it. 💗

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☕ A Little RTs Share Tea Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is based on my personal experiences starting and running my healthcare consulting business. I’m sharing what worked for me—not providing legal, accounting, or tax advice. Business structures, registrations, deductions, and tax requirements can vary based on your individual situation and location. Before making decisions about your business entity, taxes, or finances, be sure to consult a qualified tax professional, accountant, or attorney. Take the tea, do your research, and make the decision that’s right for YOUR business. ✨

What if the biggest asthma triggers aren't outside—but inside your own home?

Join host Linda "Thee Asthma Lady" and guest Angela Maskill, Respiratory Therapist and Healthy Homes Program Director, as they explore how indoor air quality affects asthma control and overall respiratory health.

From hidden household triggers to simple, affordable changes that can make a real difference, this conversation is packed with practical tips for creating a healthier home environment.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Indoor air quality and why it matters

• Hidden asthma triggers found in the home

• Low-cost strategies to create an asthma-safe home

• Healthy home habits for better breathing

• A fun "This or That: Asthma-Safe Home Edition" rapid-fire segment

Whether you're a healthcare professional, caregiver, or someone living with asthma, you'll walk away with actionable steps to help everyone breathe a little easier.

Thank you for listening to RTs Share Tea—Where Respiratory Therapists Live Out Loud.

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