Responder Resilience

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Lead with Balance: Mastering Work-Life Success | S2 E52
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 Hutchinson, a Work-Life Balance instructor who works with firefighters, law enf…
Guest: Dr. Donnie Hutchinson
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Lead with Balance: Mastering Work-Life Success | S2 E52
Lead with Balance: Mastering Work-Life Success | S2 E52
Lessons from The Line: The Art of Fully Involved Leadership | S2 E51
Dec. 26, 2022

Lessons from The Line: The Art of Fully Involved Leadership | S2 E51

Our guest is Captain Rommie Duckworth, career fire captain and paramedic/EMS Coordinator for Ridgefield (CT) Fire Department, author, speaker, and educator.  We talk about personal experiences with trauma that demonstrate the importance of getting help, and how officers and department leaders can s…
Guest: Rommie Duckworth
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Lessons from The Line: The Art of Fully Involved Leadership | S2 E51
Lessons from The Line: The Art of Fully Involved Leadership | S2 E51
Resilience in the Fire Service with Chief Bobby Halton | S2 E50
Dec. 14, 2022

Resilience in the Fire Service with Chief Bobby Halton | S2 E50

In this episode, David speaks with Chief Bobby Halton, editor-in-chief of Fire Engineering magazine and education director of FDIC.
Guest: Bobby Halton
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Resilience in the Fire Service with Chief Bobby Halton | S2 E50
Resilience in the Fire Service with Chief Bobby Halton | S2 E50
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
Staying Fit for Duty: Conquer Your Job Stress and Trauma | S2 E49
Company Officer: Front Line Leaders For Mental Wellness | S2 E48
Nov. 30, 2022

Company Officer: Front Line Leaders For Mental Wellness | S2 E48

The most vital responsibility of company officers is the safety and well-being of the firefighters in their command. Our guest, Battalion Chief Cristian Hinojosa of Dallas Fire-Rescue was recently promoted from Captain, and talks about why he’s passionate about mental health for firefighters.
Guest: Cristian Hinojosa
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Company Officer: Front Line Leaders For Mental Wellness | S2 E48
Company Officer: Front Line Leaders For Mental Wellness | S2 E48
The Silent Epidemic in Police Officer Mental Health | S2 E47
Nov. 23, 2022

The Silent Epidemic in Police Officer Mental Health | S2 E47

In April 2016, Police Officer Adam A. Meyers was involved in a critical incident when he used deadly force against someone who armed themselves with a hatchet inside a busy department store. In the aftermath of this incident, Meyers was plagued with trauma and guilt, descending into a spiral of …
Guest: Adam A. Meyers
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The Silent Epidemic in Police Officer Mental Health | S2 E47
The Silent Epidemic in Police Officer Mental Health | S2 E47
US Police & Fire Championships-Olympics Style Events for 1st Responders | S2 E46
Nov. 16, 2022

US Police & Fire Championships-Olympics Style Events for 1st Responders | S2 E46

In this episode, we speak with Edmund Russell, Executive Director, and Jim King, Vice President of the California Police Athletic Federation (CPAF). about the United States Police & Fire Championships, an Olympic-style competition with athletes representing law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and…
Guests: Edmund Russell , Jim King
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US Police & Fire Championships-Olympics Style Events for 1st Responders | S2 E46
US Police & Fire Championships-Olympics Style Events for 1st Responders | S2 E46
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
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
PTSD911: Documentary Film About Responder PTSD | S2 E44
Mental Health Cops: Connecting with Empathy | S2 E43
Oct. 26, 2022

Mental Health Cops: Connecting with Empathy | S2 E43

Join us for a conversation with Ernie Stevens from the Emmy Award Winning HBO Documentary, Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops.
Guest: Ernie Stevens
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Mental Health Cops: Connecting with Empathy | S2 E43
Mental Health Cops: Connecting with Empathy | S2 E43
Motivational Check: From Hostage Negotiator to Cancer Warrior | S2 E42
Oct. 19, 2022

Motivational Check: From Hostage Negotiator to Cancer Warrior | S2 E42

What does the phrase “Motivational Check” mean? Former LEO Terry Tucker has reinvented himself frequently over his professional career. He was an officer and SWAT Hostage Negotiator with the Cincinnati Police Department.
Guest: Terry Tucker
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Motivational Check: From Hostage Negotiator to Cancer Warrior | S2 E42
Motivational Check: From Hostage Negotiator to Cancer Warrior | S2 E42
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
The Connection Between Pain and Trauma | S2 E41
Is Trauma Treatable? The Cost of Courage | S2 E40
Oct. 5, 2022

Is Trauma Treatable? The Cost of Courage | S2 E40

In this episode, we’ll be speaking with Michael Crouch, LCSW on the topic, “Is Trauma Treatable?” Michael is an EMDR Consultant and Co-Coordinator of the Fairfield County Trauma Response Team (FCTRT). Mental health trauma treatment is a critical topic for many in the first responder community.
Guest: Michael Crouch, LCSW
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Is Trauma Treatable? The Cost of Courage | S2 E40
Is Trauma Treatable? The Cost of Courage | S2 E40
Responder Finance$: Tips for Building Your Future | S2 E39
Sept. 28, 2022

Responder Finance$: Tips for Building Your Future | S2 E39

We'll be speaking with financial representative Adam Palamara of Northwestern Mutual, who works with over 100 First Responders and Veterans across the country. We discuss some critical questions that should be answered well before retirement arrives.
Guest: Adam Palamara
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Responder Finance$: Tips for Building Your Future | S2 E39
Responder Finance$: Tips for Building Your Future | S2 E39
CopShock: Normal Reactions to Abnormal Stress | S2 E38
Sept. 21, 2022

CopShock: Normal Reactions to Abnormal Stress | S2 E38

In this episode, we’ll be speaking with trauma expert and author of the book CopShock, Allen Kates, about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and how to survive it by employing resiliency techniques.
Guest: Allen Kates
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CopShock: Normal Reactions to Abnormal Stress | S2 E38
CopShock: Normal Reactions to Abnormal Stress | S2 E38
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
Mental Fitness for First Responders and Military | S2 E37
Pete & Scott: Crisis Intervention Team | S2 E36
Sept. 7, 2022

Pete & Scott: Crisis Intervention Team | S2 E36

Crisis Intervention Team coordinator Peter Elste works closely with Crisis Intervention Clinician Scott Alvord on the Danbury Police Crisis Intervention Team. Together, they respond to calls involving mental and behavioral issues to help connect people to available services.
Guests: Peter Elste , Scott Alvord, LCSW
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Pete & Scott: Crisis Intervention Team | S2 E36
Pete & Scott: Crisis Intervention Team | S2 E36
Trooper Turned Therapist - Tackling Trauma with Timely Tools | S2 E35
Aug. 31, 2022

Trooper Turned Therapist - Tackling Trauma with Timely Tools | S2 E35

Sonny Provetto is a former state trooper, EMDR clinician and a trauma consultant for police departments and emergency responders nationwide.
Guest: Sonny Provetto
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Trooper Turned Therapist - Tackling Trauma with Timely Tools | S2 E35
Trooper Turned Therapist - Tackling Trauma with Timely Tools | S2 E35
Last Responder: Matters of Life And Death | S2 E34
Aug. 24, 2022

Last Responder: Matters of Life And Death | S2 E34

Katharine Pope is a renowned Forensic Investigator and Crime Scene Specialist, whose resilient career and path through PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder is remarkable. Pope shares how she was able to overcome betrayal trauma, burnout and alcohol use to ultimately continue her forensics career working …
Guest: Katharine Pope
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Last Responder: Matters of Life And Death | S2 E34
Last Responder: Matters of Life And Death | S2 E34
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
The Reality of PTSD When Children Die S2 | E33
Addiction Crisis: Truth, Justice and The Road to Recovery | S2 E32
Aug. 10, 2022

Addiction Crisis: Truth, Justice and The Road to Recovery | S2 E32

Michael Van Meter is a well respected Law Enforcement Leader and an Addiction Recovery Expert. In this episode, he talks about the devastating effects of addiction on the public, himself, and his profession. Pulling from personal and professional experience, Michael shares thoughts on this complex,…
Guest: Michael Van Meter
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Addiction Crisis: Truth, Justice and The Road to Recovery | S2 E32
Addiction Crisis: Truth, Justice and The Road to Recovery | S2 E32
Paramedics Don't Sleep....They Wait | S2 E31
Aug. 3, 2022

Paramedics Don't Sleep....They Wait | S2 E31

Award-winning paramedic and educator Nick Paproski talks with David about a vital and elusive commodity: SLEEP.
Guest: Nick Paproski, LP, EMS-I, DICO-C
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Paramedics Don't Sleep....They Wait | S2 E31
Paramedics Don't Sleep....They Wait | S2 E31
Peer Support Network — Opening the Doors to Firefighter Mental Health | S2 E30
July 27, 2022

Peer Support Network — Opening the Doors to Firefighter Mental Health | S2 E30

This episode features an interview with Doug O'Rourke, a Lieutenant with the Hamden Fire Department, who also serves as the Director of the Connecticut Firefighter Peer Support Network.
Guest: Doug O'Rourke
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Peer Support Network — Opening the Doors to Firefighter Mental Health | S2 E30
Peer Support Network — Opening the Doors to Firefighter Mental Health | S2 E30
Resiliency in Action, A Leader’s Journey | S2 E29
July 20, 2022

Resiliency in Action, A Leader’s Journey | S2 E29

Pete Elste shares his story of addiction, restructuring his path to recovery, and staying grounded. A resilient leader who has proven that you can achieve anything you put your mind to, Pete is an inspiration for his peers and anyone struggling with addiction who is looking for a resilient role mod…
Guest: Peter Elste
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Resiliency in Action, A Leader’s Journey | S2 E29
Resiliency in Action, A Leader’s Journey | S2 E29