Responder Resilience

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The Resilient 911 Professional—Can Dispatchers Survive & Thrive? | S3 E19
May 10, 2023

The Resilient 911 Professional—Can Dispatchers Survive & Thrive? | S3 E19

Join us in this episode of Responder Resilience, as we hear from Jim Marshall, CEO and Cofounder of the 911 Training Institute. Jim specializes in providing science-driven training, tools, and resources that foster the optimal well-being of 9-1-1 professionals. With his expertise, 9-1-1 Professiona…
Guest: Jim Marshall
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The Resilient 911 Professional—Can Dispatchers Survive & Thrive? | S3 E19
Revolutionary Medicine: Reinventing the Emergency Medical Response | S3 E14
April 4, 2023

Revolutionary Medicine: Reinventing the Emergency Medical Response | S3 E14

In this episode, Bonnie and David speak with Dr. Peter M. Antevy about managing mental health challenges at critical incidents, the story behind creating the Handtevy App, and how it saves lives and significantly reduces medication errors.
Guest: Peter Antevy, MD
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Revolutionary Medicine: Reinventing the Emergency Medical Response | S3 E14
Build Your Resiliency With Tactical Self-Care | S3 E8
Feb. 22, 2023

Build Your Resiliency With Tactical Self-Care | S3 E8

In this episode, Bonnie and David speak with Rodger Ruge, published author and Certified Life Coach about building resilience within the first responder community. Rodger is a retired police officer, survivor of complex post-traumatic stress disorder and 30-year mindfulness and resilience practitio…
Guest: Rodger Ruge
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Build Your Resiliency With Tactical Self-Care | S3 E8
​​Life After EMS: Departure With A Purpose | S3 E6
Feb. 8, 2023

​​Life After EMS: Departure With A Purpose | S3 E6

In this episode, Bonnie and David speak with Denise Beard, who began in EMS in 1992. We explore the pitfalls of burnout and compassion fatigue, what happens after you leave EMS, and how to move forward into a new mission and purpose after being a first responder.
Guest: Denise Beard
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​​Life After EMS: Departure With A Purpose | S3 E6
Protect Your Energy To Improve Your Performance | S3 E2
Jan. 16, 2023

Protect Your Energy To Improve Your Performance | S3 E2

Our guest, Peter Benson, has created Tensor-Ring Energy Pendants designed to protect your energy field, give you a shielding effect, and promote a sense of calmness. Peter explains how he developed the pendants and a shielding/balancing anklet, as well as the different purposes and benefits of each.
Guest: Peter Benson
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Protect Your Energy To Improve Your Performance | S3 E2
Leadership Matters: Breaking Down Barriers | S3 E1
Jan. 4, 2023

Leadership Matters: Breaking Down Barriers | S3 E1

Our guest is Jonni Redick, a retired Assistant Chief with the California Highway Patrol, and a 29-year veteran of one of the largest police agencies in the country.
Guest: Jonni Redick
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Leadership Matters: Breaking Down Barriers | S3 E1
Staying Fit for Duty: Conquer Your Job Stress and Trauma | S2 E49
Dec. 7, 2022

Staying Fit for Duty: Conquer Your Job Stress and Trauma | S2 E49

Our guest is Scott Medlin, a Marine Corps and Law Enforcement Veteran, Author, Speaker, and host of The 10 Code Mindset podcast. Scott Medlin mentors police officers using powerful tools that enable them to make self-care and life fulfillment a priority, even when they're constantly being called to…
Guest: Scott Medlin
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Staying Fit for Duty: Conquer Your Job Stress and Trauma | S2 E49
Shatterproof: A Journey of Courage, Inspiration and Hope | S2 E45
Nov. 9, 2022

Shatterproof: A Journey of Courage, Inspiration and Hope | S2 E45

Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander who discusses the struggles he experienced, and provides advice, inspiration, and hope for overcoming mental health issues, through his role as National Outreach Liaison for the Shatterproof Program for First Responders.
Guest: Patrick Fitzgibbons
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Shatterproof: A Journey of Courage, Inspiration and Hope | S2 E45
PTSD911: Documentary Film About Responder PTSD | S2 E44
Nov. 2, 2022

PTSD911: Documentary Film About Responder PTSD | S2 E44

Conrad Weaver, Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Podcast Host, Producer and Director of PTSD911
Guest: Conrad Weaver
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PTSD911: Documentary Film About Responder PTSD | S2 E44
The Connection Between Pain and Trauma | S2 E41
Oct. 12, 2022

The Connection Between Pain and Trauma | S2 E41

Is there a connection between pain and trauma? Many responders are struggling with some kind of emotional pain, substance abuse, depression, trauma and even suicidal ideation. Guest, Gabriel Shaw, Kinesiologist, Exercise Physiologist, Tai Chi and Qigong Instructor
Guest: Gabriel Shaw
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The Connection Between Pain and Trauma | S2 E41
Mental Fitness for First Responders and Military | S2 E37
Sept. 14, 2022

Mental Fitness for First Responders and Military | S2 E37

Can we exercise the mind to build mental fitness? Yes, says performance expert Erik Leslie from Modern Mindfulness. Erik has trained professionals in the world’s toughest careers (first responders, Special Forces and Apache Pilots) with simple ways to become present in high-stress situations.
Guest: Erik Leslie
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Mental Fitness for First Responders and Military | S2 E37
The Reality of PTSD When Children Die S2 | E33
Aug. 17, 2022

The Reality of PTSD When Children Die S2 | E33

Throughout his 46 year career as a Fire Captain and Investigator, Patrick Wills had seen more than his share of trauma and death, but it wasn’t until he responded to a tragic fire that claimed the lives of three young sisters that he unknowingly descended into total PTSD.
Guests: Patrick Wills , Kim O'Neill
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The Reality of PTSD When Children Die S2 | E33
“Living Blue”-Writing The LEO’s Guide to Resilience and Mental Health | S2 E23
June 8, 2022

“Living Blue”-Writing The LEO’s Guide to Resilience and Mental Health | S2 E23

In this episode, we discuss Police Wellness and Resilience, and the soon to be released book "Living Blue" being written by Barbara Rubel and Jason M. Palamara.
Guests: Jason Palamara , Barbara Rubel, BS, MA, BCETS, DAAETS
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“Living Blue”-Writing The LEO’s Guide to Resilience and Mental Health | S2 E23
Bulletproof Spirit—Protecting and Healing Mind and Heart
May 4, 2022

Bulletproof Spirit—Protecting and Healing Mind and Heart

We speak with Dan Willis, a retired police Captain who is an expert on the proven benefits of serving with your heart and acting with compassion in the face of job-related trauma and stress. Dan is a highly regarded expert on the subject of emotional survival and improving spiritual wellness for la…
Guest: Dan Willis
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Bulletproof Spirit—Protecting and Healing Mind and Heart
Yoga for Responders: Powerful Tools for Stress Relief
April 27, 2022

Yoga for Responders: Powerful Tools for Stress Relief

In this episode, we speak with yoga instructors Wendy Boscia and Steve Zagami. Wendy comes from a family of responders, including her dad and brothers, and Steve is a retired U.S.M.C. Sgt., and FDNY Firefighter.
Guests: Wendy Boscia , Steve Zagami
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Yoga for Responders: Powerful Tools for Stress Relief