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Check out this weeks podcast where the group discusses a research paper about organizational stress. Featuring Dr. Kristy McKeniss, Molly Jones, Jeff Orrange, and Kristen Wade.  Please see the link below to review the reseach paper.   Emergency First Responders and Professional Wellbeing: A Qualitative Systematic Review   kristy@thekminstitute.com mojones@advancedrecoverysystems.com Jorrange@floridafirefightersafety.org kristenlwade@yahoo.com

Check out this episode with Jeff Orrange and Kristen Wade. We talk about the past year and what we are planning for the new year.   Books mentioned in this episode, The Power of Now: A guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Elckhart Tolle Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One by Dr. Joe Dispenza     Jorrange@floridafirefightersafety.org kristenlwade@yahoo.com

This episode I talk to Carla Marquez Ripley about first responder resiliency. carla@yourstoryinc.com https://yourstoryinc.com/  https://www.therapyforfirstresponders.com/  First responder specific counceling Other helpful links: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/resilience/ https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience/building-your-resilience

This episode I talk with Jeff Orrange, Kristen Wade, and Molly Jones about how we manage the holidays.     tphoward22@gmail.com Jorrange@floridafirefightersafety.org kristenlwade@yahoo.com mojones@advancedrecoverysystems.com http://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/ http://www.arsuniversity.com/

Join me this week as I roll out the first ever round table podcast! Join Kristen Wade, Jeff Orrange and me as we talk about the evolution of mental health awareness and peer support in the fire service. If you want to contact either Jeff or Kristen, their emails are below.  Jorrange@floridafirefightersafety.org kristenlwade@yahoo.com

Check out this weeks podcast with Kristen Wade. We announce something new from The Fire Inside Podcast! If you want to reach Kristen, kristenlwade@yahoo.com You can check out her coaching bussness at https://www.mudslingersec.com/ and mudslingersec@gmail.com

Join me this week as I talk to Dan and Tammy Roach about life after being on the job. We also talk about their retreat project that they are working on.  Check out their links below. troach.crc@gmail.com Droach.crc@gmail.com https://cornerstoneretreatcenter.com/  

Join me this week as I talk to Chris Bednarek about his transition into retirement.  If you have any questions, you can reach Chris at cbednarek131@gmail.com

Check out this weeks podacst with Danielle Brengel from the 100 Club. We talk about the upcoming Frontline Convention. We talk about why it's important and what to expect.  Please check out the webpage for more information.    https://www.100clubil.org/?page_id=7871&preview=true dbrengel@100clubil.org

Join me this week as I catch up with Keith Hanks. We talk about resiliancy and life after the firehouse.  If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to keith. Of course, I am always available as well.    khanksmz78@gmail.com Coaching link: www.1strespondercoaching.org YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7zCq0ZrANm79wy83w3NdBg

This week I talk to Alec Sevens. Listen to his story about how he fell into alcoholism and how he worked his recovery.  Feel free to reachout to Alec or myself if you are looking for help! Alec Stevens stevensalec@gmail.com Tom Howard tphoward22@gmail.com  

This week I talk to Ryan Ballard. Ryan has multiple things going on. We talk about work life ballance as well as following your calling outside of the fire service.    https://www.hitedigital.com/chicago https://www.projectfirebuddies.org https://www.firstdueentrepreneurs.com https://www.ryantballard.com

Check out this weeks podcast with Zack Rice as he shares his story about overcoming trauma.    If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to him.  zrice310@gmail.com  

*** Trigger Warning***     Some material in this podcast is graphic! This week I talk to Tom Priddle. Tom shares his experiance with PTSD that was triggered from a call. Tom also shares his experiance with treament at the Center of Excellence.  If you have any questions for Tom, his email is below.  firemedic830@hotmail.com

This week I talk to my friend Tim Grutzius about the transition into retirement and his journey in midfulness.    mindbodybadgeyoga@gmail.com https://www.timothyggrutzius.com/

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This week I talk to Michelle Fayed about moral injury.  After listining, checkout her article in Firehouse Magazine. You can reach Michelle with questions at Mfayed@floridafirefightersafety.org    https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/article/21241509/health-wellness-beyond-ptsd-moral-injury-in-first-responders

This week I talk to Dan Jarvis from 22Zero. We have a good conversation about how his organization, 22Zero, treats veterans and first responders stuggling with trauma.  Find more information using the links below or call Dan directly.  Ph# 863-221-6304 https://22zero.org/  gethelp@22zero.org https://youtu.be/EMvt3Pcs92I  

This week as a following up from my conversation with Lauren Pray, I talk to Jeff Dill from Firefighter Behavior Health Alliance. Jeff is a retired Captain of the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District in Inverness, IL, started Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) to directly educate firefighters/ Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel and their families about behavioral health issues such as depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anxiety and addictions, as well as firefighter suicides. Please feel free to reach out to him with any questions.  jdill@ffbha.org https://www.ffbha.org/

*** Trigger Warning *** This week is part two of a two part podcast with Lauren Pray. Lauren lost her husband to suicide in 2021. After taking some time, she is now sharing her story about her husband Adam. Lauren shares their story with the hope of bringing awareness about the mental health issues to other first responders and their significant others.  Please feel free to reach out to Lauren if you have any further questions.  praylau1@gmail.com