Over the Counter with BBGH Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:32:30 -0400 https://overthecounter.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Over the Counter with BBGH yes 98adaf8c-caf1-5fda-8a13-b8e03dd1057f Box Butte General Hospital episodic false A lifestyle podcast where we discuss the truth about wellbeing in all dimensions. Through interviews with members of the community and Box Butte General Hospital, we curate happiness, personal growth, and a deeper understanding of what it means to be a great (and healthy) human. Hosted by the Marketing Team of BBGH.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Box Butte General Hospital https://storage.buzzsprout.com/4s1u6bkfi8aq4a5la9balhp1ggsc?.jpg Over the Counter with BBGH 25. Meet Kristine Benda, Pediatric Care Provider 25. Meet Kristine Benda, Pediatric Care Provider Learn more about one of BBGH's Pediatric Care Providers Kristine Benda! 

]]> Learn more about one of BBGH's Pediatric Care Providers Kristine Benda! 

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-16829722 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0600 501 full false Over the Counter - Michael F. Essay, Sr. Multi-Specialty Clinic Over the Counter - Michael F. Essay, Sr. Multi-Specialty Clinic In this episode of Over the Counter we sat down with nurses Danica Breen and Ashley Peterson to discuss all of the benefits of the Michael F. Essay, Sr. Multi-Specialty Clinic! These two share their favorite parts of the job but mostly all about how awesome the Multi-Specialty Clinic is.

]]> In this episode of Over the Counter we sat down with nurses Danica Breen and Ashley Peterson to discuss all of the benefits of the Michael F. Essay, Sr. Multi-Specialty Clinic! These two share their favorite parts of the job but mostly all about how awesome the Multi-Specialty Clinic is.

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-15265945 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0600 772 full false Over the Counter - Heart Health with Brianna Sherlock Over the Counter - Heart Health with Brianna Sherlock Welcome back to Over the Counter! This episode we're talking all things heart health with Cardiac Rehab Nurse Brianna Sherlock! 

]]> Welcome back to Over the Counter! This episode we're talking all things heart health with Cardiac Rehab Nurse Brianna Sherlock! 

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-14519031 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0700 816 full false Building Blocks Playschool Building Blocks Playschool In this episode of Over the Counter, we sat down with Building Blocks Playschool Director Shannon Seidler and Lead Teachers Hillary Hunter, Alivia Carlson, and Lauren Moller to discuss the opening of the new center!

]]> In this episode of Over the Counter, we sat down with Building Blocks Playschool Director Shannon Seidler and Lead Teachers Hillary Hunter, Alivia Carlson, and Lauren Moller to discuss the opening of the new center!

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-14048829 Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0700 755 22 full false Dr. Forney - Stories from BBGH Dr. Forney - Stories from BBGH In this episode of Over the Counter we sat down with Dr. Bruce Forney to talk about his nearly 50 years of experience as a provider as well as his recent retirement.

]]> In this episode of Over the Counter we sat down with Dr. Bruce Forney to talk about his nearly 50 years of experience as a provider as well as his recent retirement.

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-13053627 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -0600 1630 21 full false 20. Aubrie Lawrence- Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness 20. Aubrie Lawrence- Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Learn more about limb loss and limb difference from Aubrie Lawrence, Internal Communications Specialist at BBGH. She was born without most of her right arm and shares her wisdom, advice, and laughs with us in this episode!

]]> Learn more about limb loss and limb difference from Aubrie Lawrence, Internal Communications Specialist at BBGH. She was born without most of her right arm and shares her wisdom, advice, and laughs with us in this episode!

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-12760033 Mon, 01 May 2023 13:00:00 -0600 1478 20 full false Pediatric Therapy with Hannah and Ivy Pediatric Therapy with Hannah and Ivy Occupational Therapist Hannah Crank and Physical Therapist Ivy Shelmadine talk about all things pediatric therapy! They dive into what pediatric therapy is, its benefits, the importance of family, and the fun they have on the job.

]]> Occupational Therapist Hannah Crank and Physical Therapist Ivy Shelmadine talk about all things pediatric therapy! They dive into what pediatric therapy is, its benefits, the importance of family, and the fun they have on the job.

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-12558495 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0600 1866 full false Susan Hoff, Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner Susan Hoff, Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioner Sue talks to us about all things mental health! She recently started as a Nurse Practitioner at BBGH with a specialty in Behavioral Health. She discusses the difference between psychiatry and psychology, small things we can do to enhance our mental wellness during the holidays (and every day) including the importance of sleep hygiene and exercise habits, and more interesting info about her practice! Take a quick listen to get to know Sue! 

]]> Sue talks to us about all things mental health! She recently started as a Nurse Practitioner at BBGH with a specialty in Behavioral Health. She discusses the difference between psychiatry and psychology, small things we can do to enhance our mental wellness during the holidays (and every day) including the importance of sleep hygiene and exercise habits, and more interesting info about her practice! Take a quick listen to get to know Sue! 

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-11873150 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0700 1286 full false Circle of Security with Shawna and Jenny Circle of Security with Shawna and Jenny Learn more about the Circle of Security classes available in Alliance, Ne! Circle of Security is an 8-week course for parents, and now teachers too! Learn more about Circle of Security here: https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/ 
Shawna Rischling and Jenny Lanik are teachers for Alliance Public Schools, and have been facilitating Circle of Security classes since 2017. If you're curious about joining a class, contact Shawna or Jenny. 
Contact Shawna: 308-760-4425, 308-760-1313
Contact Jenny: 308-760-5953

]]> Learn more about the Circle of Security classes available in Alliance, Ne! Circle of Security is an 8-week course for parents, and now teachers too! Learn more about Circle of Security here: https://www.circleofsecurityinternational.com/ 
Shawna Rischling and Jenny Lanik are teachers for Alliance Public Schools, and have been facilitating Circle of Security classes since 2017. If you're curious about joining a class, contact Shawna or Jenny. 
Contact Shawna: 308-760-4425, 308-760-1313
Contact Jenny: 308-760-5953

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-11179429 Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0600 1377 17 full false Dr. Brian Shelmadine & Men's Health Dr. Brian Shelmadine & Men's Health Dr. Brian Shelmadine talks about men's health and what can be the root cause of many problems.

]]> Dr. Brian Shelmadine talks about men's health and what can be the root cause of many problems.

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-10812056 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 16:00:00 -0600 2825 full false OT Month with 3 of BBGH's OTs OT Month with 3 of BBGH's OTs Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-10524143 Thu, 28 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0600 1939 full false Barbara Intermill, R.D., Nutrition for Expecting Moms Barbara Intermill, R.D., Nutrition for Expecting Moms https://www.myplate.gov/

https://www.amazon.com/Quinn-Essential-Nutrition-Uncomplicated-Science-Eating/dp/1490874879/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GSA8RT4WS3XM&keywords=quinnessentials+book&qid=1648740242&sprefix=quinnessentials+book%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1


]]> https://www.myplate.gov/

https://www.amazon.com/Quinn-Essential-Nutrition-Uncomplicated-Science-Eating/dp/1490874879/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GSA8RT4WS3XM&keywords=quinnessentials+book&qid=1648740242&sprefix=quinnessentials+book%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1


]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-10354012 Thu, 31 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0600 1500 full false Dr. Shafer & OB Care Dr. Shafer & OB Care Dr. Shafer talks about his OB care...and disc golf.

]]> Dr. Shafer talks about his OB care...and disc golf.

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-10162834 Mon, 28 Feb 2022 17:00:00 -0700 1946 full false 12. Mara Andersen & Community Wellness 12. Mara Andersen & Community Wellness Join Shae and Mara to learn more about how the ARC continues to advance community wellness by "putting the unity in community" in Alliance, Ne, and how BBGH's own mission to lead and innovate in community wellness plays a part in that. 

]]> Join Shae and Mara to learn more about how the ARC continues to advance community wellness by "putting the unity in community" in Alliance, Ne, and how BBGH's own mission to lead and innovate in community wellness plays a part in that. 

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-9803318 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0700 1283 1 12 full false 11. Amy Nielson 11. Amy Nielson Learn more about Amy, and how she stays motivated to be well in every aspect of her life. We all could use a "triangle" like hers! 
For more background info about Amy, check out The Scope (our biannual magazine) in December! 

]]> Learn more about Amy, and how she stays motivated to be well in every aspect of her life. We all could use a "triangle" like hers! 
For more background info about Amy, check out The Scope (our biannual magazine) in December! 

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-9678696 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0700 1102 1 11 full false 10. Senior Life Solutions 10. Senior Life Solutions September is recognized as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Today we sat down with the Senior Life Solutions team at Box Butte General Hospital to discuss the importance of mental health and wellness. 

They shared how to support an individual who may be struggling with their mental health, some of the warnings signs of suicide, and much more. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or having thoughts of suicide, the Suicide Prevention Hotline is available 24/7 to help. That number is 1-800-273-8255. 

]]> September is recognized as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. Today we sat down with the Senior Life Solutions team at Box Butte General Hospital to discuss the importance of mental health and wellness. 

They shared how to support an individual who may be struggling with their mental health, some of the warnings signs of suicide, and much more. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health or having thoughts of suicide, the Suicide Prevention Hotline is available 24/7 to help. That number is 1-800-273-8255. 

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-9194513 Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0600 793 1 10 full false 8. Katelyn Thomas 8. Katelyn Thomas Meet the Rehab and Wellness Center's newest Personal Trainer, Katelyn Thomas! 

]]> Meet the Rehab and Wellness Center's newest Personal Trainer, Katelyn Thomas! 

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-8423771 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 14:00:00 -0600 1369 full false 7. Brianna Sherlock & Brooke Shelmadine 7. Brianna Sherlock & Brooke Shelmadine Hey, it’s Shae & Karisa. Today on Over the Counter we have a double feature with Brianna Sherlock, Registered Nurse in Cardiac Rehab, and Brooke Shelmadine, Organizational Development Director. 

Brianna is here sharing valuable information about how to keep your heart healthy. Brooke will be talking about how your heart feels emotions and how to effectively coordinate them with your strengths.

Enjoy!  

]]> Hey, it’s Shae & Karisa. Today on Over the Counter we have a double feature with Brianna Sherlock, Registered Nurse in Cardiac Rehab, and Brooke Shelmadine, Organizational Development Director. 

Brianna is here sharing valuable information about how to keep your heart healthy. Brooke will be talking about how your heart feels emotions and how to effectively coordinate them with your strengths.

Enjoy!  

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-8063594 Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:00:00 -0700 3129 1 7 full false 6. Christian Hagen 6. Christian Hagen Hey, it’s Shae & Karisa with Over the Counter! Today we are talking to Christian Hagen, Personal Trainer at the Wellness Center. He enjoys long walks,  is a bit of a "foodie", and relocated here from Rapid City. We spent the hour getting to know him and his personal training philosophy, as well as his vision for developing new fitness classes for the Wellness Center.

Enjoy!  

]]> Hey, it’s Shae & Karisa with Over the Counter! Today we are talking to Christian Hagen, Personal Trainer at the Wellness Center. He enjoys long walks,  is a bit of a "foodie", and relocated here from Rapid City. We spent the hour getting to know him and his personal training philosophy, as well as his vision for developing new fitness classes for the Wellness Center.

Enjoy!  

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-7359043 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0700 3485 1 6 full false 5. Brian Shelmadine, D.O. 5. Brian Shelmadine, D.O. Today we are talking with Dr. Brian Shelmadine, or as we like to call him, Dr. Shelmo! Brian is an Alliance native and has spent the last 20+ years getting a very impressive education, raising a family, and living in a few different regions of the country. He has returned home to practice medicine as a Primary Care Sports Medicine provider and we must say, having him here is pretty great!

]]> Today we are talking with Dr. Brian Shelmadine, or as we like to call him, Dr. Shelmo! Brian is an Alliance native and has spent the last 20+ years getting a very impressive education, raising a family, and living in a few different regions of the country. He has returned home to practice medicine as a Primary Care Sports Medicine provider and we must say, having him here is pretty great!

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-6983776 Wed, 23 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0700 2466 1 6 full false 4. Jamie Weingart 4. Jamie Weingart Hey it’s Shae & Karisa with Over the Counter! Today we are talking to Jamie Weingart, owner of JNW Consulting and Gallup Strength’s Coach. We have been looking forward to sitting down with Jamie for months to pick her brain on how finding and focusing on your strengths can really make you shine. She has great insight on what it means to live out a strengths-based culture and also how focusing on your strengths can lead to better health. Enjoy! 

For more information about JNW Consulting's Culture Transformation, Strategic Planning, Coaching, or Strengths-Based Parenting Services, please visit  

www.jnwconsulting.org or email hello@jnwconsulting.org. 

]]> Hey it’s Shae & Karisa with Over the Counter! Today we are talking to Jamie Weingart, owner of JNW Consulting and Gallup Strength’s Coach. We have been looking forward to sitting down with Jamie for months to pick her brain on how finding and focusing on your strengths can really make you shine. She has great insight on what it means to live out a strengths-based culture and also how focusing on your strengths can lead to better health. Enjoy! 

For more information about JNW Consulting's Culture Transformation, Strategic Planning, Coaching, or Strengths-Based Parenting Services, please visit  

www.jnwconsulting.org or email hello@jnwconsulting.org. 

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-5399161 Fri, 11 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0600 4017 full false 3. Susan Cummings 3. Susan Cummings Hey, it’s Shae & Karisa with Over the Counter! Today we are talking to Susan Cummings, an Alliance native who has been tied to BBGH for many years.

Susan was previously the principal at Emerson Elementary School and is currently the fitness instructor for the Wellness Center. She’s here to give guidance about helping kids transition back to school. 

Enjoy!  

]]> Hey, it’s Shae & Karisa with Over the Counter! Today we are talking to Susan Cummings, an Alliance native who has been tied to BBGH for many years.

Susan was previously the principal at Emerson Elementary School and is currently the fitness instructor for the Wellness Center. She’s here to give guidance about helping kids transition back to school. 

Enjoy!  

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-5033630 Mon, 17 Aug 2020 11:00:00 -0600 1225 1 6 full false 2. Traci Clarke | Part 2 2. Traci Clarke | Part 2 Hey, it's Shae & Karisa, we are back for part 2 of Traci Clarke's interview with Over the Counter! Our discussion with Traci was just too good to stop, we know an hour and twelve minutes requires great dedication so we broke the interview up with timer intervals. If you need a break there's an opportunity to pause at 25:27 & 46:01...enjoy! 


]]> Hey, it's Shae & Karisa, we are back for part 2 of Traci Clarke's interview with Over the Counter! Our discussion with Traci was just too good to stop, we know an hour and twelve minutes requires great dedication so we broke the interview up with timer intervals. If you need a break there's an opportunity to pause at 25:27 & 46:01...enjoy! 


]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-4646987 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:00:00 -0600 4348 1 5 full false Great People Event 2 Great People Event 2 Visit the Great People online shop to shop the Great People Event merchandise and help raise money for wellness baskets.

The community has given so much to BBGH and now we want to return the kindness by offering support to someone who may be in need.


The Great People Event is a giving campaign to give wellness baskets to nominated individuals in the community. The wellness baskets will provide support to someone mentally, emotionally, and financially during these unprecedented times. Below is the form to nominate someone in need of a wellness basket for a specific basket - the essentials basket, the hometown experience basket, or the adventure basket.  

]]> Visit the Great People online shop to shop the Great People Event merchandise and help raise money for wellness baskets.

The community has given so much to BBGH and now we want to return the kindness by offering support to someone who may be in need.


The Great People Event is a giving campaign to give wellness baskets to nominated individuals in the community. The wellness baskets will provide support to someone mentally, emotionally, and financially during these unprecedented times. Below is the form to nominate someone in need of a wellness basket for a specific basket - the essentials basket, the hometown experience basket, or the adventure basket.  

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-4640729 Mon, 20 Jul 2020 09:00:00 -0600 133 1 4 full false 2. Traci Clarke | Part 1 2. Traci Clarke | Part 1 Shae & Karisa sit down with Traci Clarke, LPN, and cover model of the Spring/Summer 2020 edition of The Scope. Traci shares her journey as a nurse, how she keeps her garden so beautiful, and the importance of family. Enjoy!

]]> Shae & Karisa sit down with Traci Clarke, LPN, and cover model of the Spring/Summer 2020 edition of The Scope. Traci shares her journey as a nurse, how she keeps her garden so beautiful, and the importance of family. Enjoy!

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-4565153 Tue, 14 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0600 1436 1 2 full false Great People Event Great People Event Learn about the Great People Event! 

]]> Learn about the Great People Event! 

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-4214381 Wed, 17 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0600 846 1 3 full false Welcome to Over the Counter Welcome to Over the Counter Shae & Karisa introduce BBGH's podcast Over the Counter.

]]> Shae & Karisa introduce BBGH's podcast Over the Counter.

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-3951257 Thu, 28 May 2020 10:00:00 -0600 353 1 1 trailer false 1. Mary Mockerman 1. Mary Mockerman Mary Mockerman, Chief Quality Officer carved some time to let us ask her some questions about how her experience with COVID-19 has been, how this pandemic is similar to other events she has experienced and of course, great words of wisdom. Enjoy!

]]> Mary Mockerman, Chief Quality Officer carved some time to let us ask her some questions about how her experience with COVID-19 has been, how this pandemic is similar to other events she has experienced and of course, great words of wisdom. Enjoy!

]]> Box Butte General Hospital Buzzsprout-3777104 Fri, 15 May 2020 14:00:00 -0600 2296 1 2 full false