Responder Resilience

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May 29, 2024

Wildlife Warriors: A Tale of Two ACOs | S4 E22

Personal wellness can take a hit when your job demands emotional resilience. Animal Control Officers Jennifer Merenda and Gina Gambino share their struggles, the sleepless nights, the haunting memories. But they also share t…
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Feb. 21, 2024

Joseph T. Bonanno—Recipes for Resilience: Coping with Suicide | S4 E8

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Joseph T. Bonanno, who has served in both the USAF and The FDNY. Joseph opens up about the profound impact of suicide on his life, especially following the tragic loss o…
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Feb. 7, 2024

Jason Patton—Saving Lives Through Connection and Comedy | S4 E6

Get ready to meet firefighter/paramedic Jason Patton, the creative genius behind Fire Department Chronicles.
Guest: Jason Patton
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Nov. 22, 2023

Bryony Gilbey—”Honorable but Broken: EMS in Crisis” | S3 E47

🎧 In this episode of Responder Resilience podcast, we have the incredible Bryony Gilbey, director and producer of the documentary film 'Honorable but Broken: EMS in Crisis'.
Guest: Bryony Gilbey
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Nov. 8, 2023

MaKenzie Tiegs— RAW Conversations | S3 E45

Join us on Responder Resilience Podcast as we dive deep into the challenging experiences of first responders. Our guest, MaKenzie Tiegs of Raw Thoughts Podcast fearlessly explores what being RAW means, and shares her genuine…
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Oct. 18, 2023

Laura Hanson: The Path to Peak Performance | S3 E42

Join us in the latest episode of Responder Resilience as we sit down with guest Laura G. Hanson, a Certified High Performance Coach and wellness coordinator with the Virginia State Police. We delve into the world of first re…
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Aug. 30, 2023

An Act of Love: Building Restoration Ranch Colorado | S3 E35

Join us for a powerful episode of Responder Resilience premiering on Wednesday. Hear the inspiring story of Kathryn Severns Avery, a courageous individual who turned grief into action by creating Restoration Ranch Colorado, …
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March 15, 2023

Family Matters: Managing the Psychological Costs of the Job | S3 E11

We’re joined by Giovanni Rocco, retired LEO and FBI covert operative and author of the book “Giovanni’s Ring: My life Inside the Real Sopranos”. Giovanni talks about the toll the job takes, and the unwitting sacrifices our …
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Feb. 1, 2023

Surviving Self-Inflicted Wounds | S3 E5

We’re joined by 30 year law enforcement veteran and Law Enforcement Life Coach John Kelly, an expert on breaking the cycle of self destruction. John developed a wellness / leadership program called “Sometimes Heroes Need Hel…
Guest: John Kelly
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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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Dec. 28, 2022

Lead with Balance: Mastering Work-Life Success | S2 E52

How can responders succeed in a world where we are often working multiple jobs, handling high call volumes, working under staffing shortages, or just trying to get through one shift at a time? We’re joined by Dr. Donnie Hutc…
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