Bestselling and award-winning author Scott Wells doesn’t just write thrillers—he peels back the layers of reality itself.In this hauntingly introspective episode of Born or Made, Larry Dix sits down with acclaimed thriller and horror author Scott Wells, whose emotionally gripping, suspense-driven stories blur the line between truth and illusion. From his breakout hit Marked by the Ouija to his upcoming adaptation of Phantom Ranch, Scott’s work explores deception, courage, and the hidden forces that shape human behavior.A three-time award-winning writer, Scott reveals how his fascination with fear, authenticity, and perspective fuels his storytelling. Beyond the page, he connects these same themes to real life—through his outdoor YouTube channel Explore Life Outside, where he champions mental clarity, resilience, and nature’s ability to both heal and haunt.Together, Larry and Scott uncover the truth behind what drives creativity, how fear can lead to transformation, and why the most terrifying stories are often the ones rooted in reality.This episode reminds us that courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s the willingness to face it and write your own ending.
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Bestselling and award-winning author Scott Wells doesn’t just write thrillers—he peels back the layers of reality itself.In this hauntingly introspective episode of Born or Made, Larry Dix sits down with acclaimed thriller and horror author Scott Wells, whose emotionally gripping, suspense-driven stories blur the line between truth and illusion. From his breakout hit Marked by the Ouija to his upcoming adaptation of Phantom Ranch, Scott’s work explores deception, courage, and the hidden forces that shape human behavior.A three-time award-winning writer, Scott reveals how his fascination with fear, authenticity, and perspective fuels his storytelling. Beyond the page, he connects these same themes to real life—through his outdoor YouTube channel Explore Life Outside, where he champions mental clarity, resilience, and nature’s ability to both heal and haunt.Together, Larry and Scott uncover the truth behind what drives creativity, how fear can lead to transformation, and why the most terrifying stories are often the ones rooted in reality.This episode reminds us that courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s the willingness to face it and write your own ending.
Ep. 53 - Healing Systems — Dr. Julie Siemers on Patient Safety and Powering Change
Born or Made
52 minutes
4 months ago
Ep. 53 - Healing Systems — Dr. Julie Siemers on Patient Safety and Powering Change
Larry sits down with Dr. Julie Siemers, a nationally recognized nurse educator, author, and patient safety consultant with over 40 years of experience in critical care, education, and healthcare leadership. As the founder of Lifebeat Solutions and author of Surviving Your Hospital Stay, Dr. Julie is on a mission to make healthcare safer—for both patients and providers.From the ICU to the executive suite, Dr. Julie has seen it all. With a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Touro University, her work bridges clinical experience with systemic reform, aiming to empower individuals and transform the way care is delivered. Whether she’s training nurses, consulting hospital leadership, or educating the public, her focus is always the same: protect patients, elevate standards, and improve outcomes.Episode Highlights:How decades in critical care shaped her passion for patient safetyWhat inspired her to write Surviving Your Hospital Stay—and the real stories behind itThe hidden dangers patients face in hospitals—and how to avoid themWhy empowering nurses is key to transforming healthcareWhether leadership and advocacy are traits you're born with—or develop over timeDr. Julie’s journey is about more than medicine—it’s about changing systems, saving lives, and helping people find their voice in the chaos of modern healthcare. Tune in as Larry explores whether her calling as a change-maker was in her DNA or developed through experience.
Born or Made
Bestselling and award-winning author Scott Wells doesn’t just write thrillers—he peels back the layers of reality itself.In this hauntingly introspective episode of Born or Made, Larry Dix sits down with acclaimed thriller and horror author Scott Wells, whose emotionally gripping, suspense-driven stories blur the line between truth and illusion. From his breakout hit Marked by the Ouija to his upcoming adaptation of Phantom Ranch, Scott’s work explores deception, courage, and the hidden forces that shape human behavior.A three-time award-winning writer, Scott reveals how his fascination with fear, authenticity, and perspective fuels his storytelling. Beyond the page, he connects these same themes to real life—through his outdoor YouTube channel Explore Life Outside, where he champions mental clarity, resilience, and nature’s ability to both heal and haunt.Together, Larry and Scott uncover the truth behind what drives creativity, how fear can lead to transformation, and why the most terrifying stories are often the ones rooted in reality.This episode reminds us that courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s the willingness to face it and write your own ending.
