Know Your Regulator: The Podcast that Inspires You to Engage
Welcome to Know Your Regulator, the premier podcast dedicated to keeping professional license holders up-to-date on the dynamic landscape of laws, regulations, and legal interpretations that directly affect their careers and businesses. This free, educational series is designed to empower professionals by providing critical insights into the regulatory environment that governs their practices.
Our mission is to offer valuable, accessible information that helps license holders stay informed about their regulators, ensuring they are well-versed in the legal matters that influence their professional reputation and livelihood. Each episode features in-depth interviews with a diverse array of guests, including current and former regulators, esteemed members of the Bertolino Law Firm, and other experts who bring essential knowledge and perspectives to the table.
Join us as we explore the intricacies of professional regulation, offering practical advice, timely updates, and expert commentary to help you navigate the complexities of your profession with confidence and clarity. Tune in to "Know Your Regulator" and stay ahead in your field by understanding the regulatory landscape that shapes your professional life.
Know Your Regulator: The Podcast that Inspires You to Engage is presented by Bertolino LLP.
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Episodes
66 episodes
Texas Nurses Facing Operation Nightingale: The First 72 Hours
A letter tied to Operation Nightingale can drop your stomach and derail your day. We cut through panic and speculation to map a steady path for Texas nurses: what to do in the first 72 hours, how to protect your license, and when silence is you...
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Episode 66
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24:12
Texas License Holder Risks in 2026: AI, Telemedicine, Renewals, Complaints
The rules are moving under our feet, and 2026 is full of invisible tripwires that can turn good intentions into investigations. We dig into four lanes of risk—tech touching your work, care at a distance, paperwork and portals, and complaints an...
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Episode 65
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17:02
Most-Watched, Most-Useful: Know Your Regulator’s Biggest Takeaways of 2025
Ever wonder why smart, diligent professionals still get blindsided by licensing trouble? The answer isn’t malice... it’s momentum. We pull together our most-listened lessons of the year to show how moving quickly within a system you don’t fully...
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Episode 64
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12:38
Navigating Physician Advocacy in the Hospital: A Conversation with Dr. Monique Nugent
Hospitals don't have golden tickets; they’re high-stakes systems where good outcomes depend on smart planning, relentless communication, and honest constraints. We sit down with Dr. Monique Nugent, a hospitalist and physician leader, to unpack ...
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Episode 63
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28:35
Expunged Vs Sealed: What Professionals Need To Know
Think a dismissal wiped your slate clean? For licensed professionals, the difference between an expunged record and a sealed one can make or break a career move. We sit down with Houston criminal defense attorney Justin Keiter to break down wha...
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Episode 62
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14:12
Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) Explained: Support, Recovery & Your Nursing License
Burnout, moral distress, and shifting post‑pandemic realities have changed what it means to practice nursing in Texas. We take a clear, compassionate look at the Texas Peer Assistance Program for Nurses (TPAPN) with Program Director Brittney Ma...
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Episode 61
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34:46
Five Hidden Rules That Could Cost You Your License
Your license can survive tough days, but it rarely survives silence, shortcuts, or a sloppy paper trail. We dive into the five hidden rules that boards enforce, and how they differ from the fast-and-loose culture that creeps into busy workplace...
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Episode 60
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16:09
The Hidden Lawsuit: Real Asset Protection for Licensed Professionals
A single board complaint can feel small on paper and still wreck your finances in the real world. We sit down with attorney and wealth strategist Matthew Meredith of Meridian Legal Advisors to map the hidden pathways risk takes: how judgments l...
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Episode 59
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26:54
HB 3928 & the Dyslexia Handbook: What Texas Teachers Need to Know
Paperwork doesn’t teach a child to read. We dig into how to turn dyslexia policy into real progress by aligning instruction with brain science and holding ourselves to clear, measurable outcomes. Our guest, Russell Van Brocklen, is a New York S...
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Episode 58
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29:06
Scope, Ethics, and Licensing: A Social Worker's Guide to Texas Rules
When your license is your livelihood, clarity is everything. We sit down with Darrel Spinks, Executive Director of the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC), to demystify what social workers in Texas can do at each level and how to a...
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Episode 57
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37:39
What Types of Crimes Can Endanger My Teaching License?
You worked for years to earn your Texas teaching certificate, so how can a single mistake put it all at risk? In this quick episode of Know Your Regulator, we unpack how the Texas Education Agency (TEA) evaluates educator conduct, when district...
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Episode 56
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5:11
Top Mistakes Professionals Make When Facing a Licensing Complaint
A board letter can flip a career in an instant, and the first response often decides what happens next. We sit down with Client Success Liaison, DJ Collora and Client Success Manager, Jasen Dalus from Bertolino Law Firm to unpack the biggest mi...
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Episode 55
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12:14
Burnout, Recovery, and the Texas Medical Board: Dr. Brett Cordes’ Journey
Burnout rarely starts with a crash. It begins as a whisper—boredom at the peak, a shortened temper that leaks into home, a creeping sense that paperwork is winning over patients. We sit down with Dr. Brett Cordes, a practicing physician turned ...
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Episode 54
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33:15
The EMS Compact Explained: Smarter Regulation, Faster Care
Borders shouldn’t slow lifesaving care, and they don’t have to! In this episode, we sit down with Donnie Woodyard Jr., Executive Director of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice, to unpack how the EMS Compact turns a single EMS ...
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Episode 53
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33:51
Is Technology Putting Your License at Risk?
The regulatory landscape has undergone a seismic shift. Digital transformation isn't just changing how we work, it's revolutionizing how regulators monitor, evaluate, and enforce professional standards across all licensed fields.Today w...
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Episode 52
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7:23
5 Tips to Get or Keep a Professional License in Texas with a Criminal Record
A criminal record doesn't have to spell the end of your professional dreams. This revealing episode of Know Your Regulator tackles one of the most anxiety-inducing questions facing many aspiring professionals: can you obtain or maintain a profe...
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Episode 51
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8:48
When Psychologists Face the Board: Legal Support That Matters
Behind every psychologist’s dedication to clients lies a professional risk that many underestimate until it’s too late: board oversight. As licensed psychologist and practicing attorney Dr. Brian Russell explains in this powerful episode, the d...
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Episode 50
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31:44
Teacher Contract Abandonment in Texas: How to Protect Your Educator License
Your teaching career hangs in the balance when you consider walking away from your contract mid-year. But what exactly happens to your professional license when life circumstances force you to make that difficult choice? Tony Bertolino, Managin...
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Episode 49
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12:40
Future of Regulation: Meet the 2025 Bertolino Impact in Government Scholarship Winner
What happens when scientific advancement outpaces regulatory frameworks? This fascinating episode features a conversation with Sakethram Ramakrishnan, our 2025 Bertolino Impact in Government Scholarship recipient, who offers a thought-provoking...
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Episode 48
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8:32
Press Play to Heal: Reshaping Occupational Therapy for Generations to Come
Major Erik Johnson's journey from military occupational therapist to gaming accessibility pioneer reveals the extraordinary therapeutic power of video games. After experiencing severe burns during his military service, Johnson discovered firsth...
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Episode 47
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30:53
Nursing License on the Line: The Dangers of Social Media
The digital age has created a dangerous crossroad where social media culture meets healthcare licensure, and the consequences can be devastating. Our conversation with Maggie Ortiz, CEO of Advocates for Nurses and a former Texas Board of Nursin...
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Episode 46
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32:30
Beyond the Bedside: The Hidden Legal Landscape of Nursing
Legal exposure remains one of the most significant yet overlooked aspects of nursing practice. While nurses excel at memorizing complex medical terminology and interventions, many remain dangerously uninformed about the regulations governing th...
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Episode 45
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7:55
What Really Happens When Your Licensing Board Sends That Letter?
That dreaded envelope with your regulatory board's return address can make your heart skip a beat. For licensed professionals across all disciplines, receiving a complaint notice often triggers immediate fear about your career, reputation, and ...
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Episode 44
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8:37
Five Essential Tips to Protect Your Healthcare License in Texas
Your healthcare license represents years of education, training, and dedication—but how much do you know about protecting it? In this powerful episode of Know Your Regulator, we reveal five crucial strategies Texas healthcare professionals need...
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Episode 43
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6:06
Licensed to Advocate: Texas Nurses, Unions, and Knowing the Law
What happens when nurses join unions while navigating their professional obligations? Our eye-opening conversation with union leaders Jessica Walfort and Lindsay Spinney reveals the often misunderstood relationship between nursing advocacy and ...
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Episode 42
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21:21