https://www.christyewarren.com/meet-christyenMental HealthChristy Warrenhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b20a4f8af2c08c7eda695c132a371f16.jpghttps://www.christyewarren.com/meet-christySat, 02 May 2026 00:58:02 +0000Christy WarrenChristy Warrenffbetty20@gmail.comChristy Warren, PTSD Survivor and retired fire captain, digs into how the job can affect our mental and emotional health, the ensuing physical symptoms, and how to deal with it.trueepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paramedic-and-fire-captain-ryan-esparza-from-angry-to-happy--63643317You can find Ryan:
emtp187@gmail.com 
TikTok @yaktosacnback
Heart Strings Counseling
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63643317Fri, 10 Jan 2025 22:09:48 +0000Christy WarrenRyan Espanza worked as a military firefighter, a private ambulance 911 paramedic and is now a Fire Captain with the Suisun Fire Department. He became angry with a short fuse, ready to knuckle up all the time. He started working two jobs around the...You can find Ryan:
emtp187@gmail.com 
TikTok @yaktosacnback
Heart Strings Counseling
]]>3630ems,emt,firefighters,firstresponders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,paramedics,ptsd,ptsi,resilience,smashthestigmafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/atf-nypd-ret-peter-forcelli-don-t-wait-to-ask-for-help--60713750The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast & Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels

peterjforcelli.com
POPPA (Police Organization Providing Peer Assistance) NYPD
Copline  1-800-COPLINE
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60713750Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:11:34 +0000Christy WarrenThis is an awesome episode! This guy has done so much and has gone through so much. 9/11 left him with PTSD and he faced the ultimate departmental betrayal. Despite everything he has gone through, he has made it to the other side with his family...The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast & Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels

peterjforcelli.com
POPPA (Police Organization Providing Peer Assistance) NYPD
Copline  1-800-COPLINE
]]>31919/11,atf,firstresponder,mentalhealth,nypd,policeofficers,ptsd,resiliency,survivorfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gary-hayes-ret-united-kingdom-police-officer-a-roughy-toughy-bloke-with-ptsd--59557337
PTSD999
Gary Hayes on LinkedIn
Gary Hayes on IG
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59557337Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:28:01 +0000Christy WarrenGary Hayes comes to us all the way from the United Kingdom! He is the Co-Founder of PTSD999, a charity organization that raises money to provide therapy and services for first responders. They also provide training to help educate and spread the word...
PTSD999
Gary Hayes on LinkedIn
Gary Hayes on IG
]]>3056firefighters,firstresponders,lawenforcement,metalhealth,policeconstable,ptsd,ptsd999,recovery,resilience,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nicki-impastato-the-first-responder-life-total-package--58908173
nickii@me.com
Zenerosity Equine Therapy
Christy's article about Equine Therapy at Zenerosity
Christy's Website and Link to book Flash Point: A Firefighter's Journey Through PTSD
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58908173Sun, 03 Mar 2024 17:29:11 +0000Christy WarrenThis episode is with the amazing Nicki Impastato! Nicki and I sit down and talk about her life working as a dispatcher while raising two kids with her Battalion Chief husband. And then we talk about doing all this while struggling with PTSD. Nicki...
nickii@me.com
Zenerosity Equine Therapy
Christy's article about Equine Therapy at Zenerosity
Christy's Website and Link to book Flash Point: A Firefighter's Journey Through PTSD
]]>3618dispatchers,ems,emts,equinetherapy,firefighters,firstresponderfamily,firstresponders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,paramedics,parenting,ptsd,ptsi,trauma,traumatherapyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ff-egan-de-los-colbos-how-ptsd-can-manifest-into-physical-illness--58603809
@eganfirstwellness (Instagram)
www.firstwellnesshealth.com (Website)
@EganFirstWellnessHealthCoach (YouTube)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58603809Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:27:08 +0000Christy WarrenVeteran firefighter Egan DeLosCobos sits down with the firefighter deconstructed and talks about how the body holds on to stress and what happens to our bodies if we don’t deal with it. Egan and his 3 year old son somehow survived a crazy car accident...
@eganfirstwellness (Instagram)
www.firstwellnesshealth.com (Website)
@EganFirstWellnessHealthCoach (YouTube)]]>4582autoimmunedisorder,firefighters,firstresponders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,paramedics,ptsd,ptsi,resiliencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-firefighter-james-geering-now-fights-for-your-wellbeing--58167333jamesgeering.com
Behind The Shield Podcast
One More Light By James Geering]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58167333Mon, 01 Jan 2024 21:09:37 +0000Christy WarrenPirate to stuntman to paramedic/firefighter to podcaster and back to stuntman. He’s traveled and worked around the world. He saw the fire culture's damaging effects on its members and that with becoming a single parent, he decided to choose his son...jamesgeering.com
Behind The Shield Podcast
One More Light By James Geering]]>4242ems,firefighter,firstresponders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,ptsd,ptsi,resiliency,shiftwork,sleepdeprivation,stuntman,wellbeingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/olivia-josh-putting-their-marriage-and-lives-back-together--58075175
Josh first episode
Olivia first episode

Front Line Strong Together - First responder 24/7 Crisis line]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58075175Wed, 20 Dec 2023 19:58:44 +0000Christy WarrenJosh and Olivia sit back down with the Firefighter Deconstructed and talk about having to put their marriage and their lives back together for the second time and why they are so much stronger because of it. This episode embodies how marriage really...
Josh first episode
Olivia first episode

Front Line Strong Together - First responder 24/7 Crisis line]]>3346dispatchers,ems,emt,firefighters,firstresponders,flashpoint,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,paramedics,pts,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,resiliencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vol-ff-rob-weisberg-hikes-the-appalachian-trail-for-ptsd-and-his-unique-9-11-story--57631290
www.facebook.com/RobWeisbergAppalachianTrailHike
rgw164@outlook.com
pawsofwar.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57631290Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:03:53 +0000Christy WarrenRob Weisberg is a volunteer firefighter in the state of NY. He happened to work across the street from the World Trade Center. When the Towers were hit, he made his way to a nearby fire station and offered his help. He ended up managing a fire station...
www.facebook.com/RobWeisbergAppalachianTrailHike
rgw164@outlook.com
pawsofwar.org]]>53979/11,appalachiantrail,firefighters,firstresponders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,mentalhealthstigma,pts,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,resilience,september11stories,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kerrie-murphy-suicide-survivor--57443292https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57443292Mon, 30 Oct 2023 16:43:11 +0000Christy WarrenKyle, a firefighter with 11 years of service, is no longer on this planet because he was tormented by PTSD and had learned that it’s not ok to ask for help. Our guest, Kerrie Murphy, bravely shares her story of losing her younger brother Kyle. The...3433dispatch,emt,firefighters,firstresponders,help,itsoknottobeok,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,paramedics,peersupport,ptsd,recovery,smashthestigma,suicide,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teri-delamontanya-part-2-living-skills--56802517
www.behavioralfitnesstoday.com


Christy Warren website]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56802517Thu, 14 Sep 2023 17:45:33 +0000Christy WarrenThis is Part 2: Living Skills. In Part 1 we hear about all the trauma that Teri has beent through while keeping a big smile on her face. In this part 2 episode, Teri shares the rug getting pulled out from under her and then how she put her life back...
www.behavioralfitnesstoday.com


Christy Warren website]]>3738anger,darkness,depression,ems,emts,firefighters,i'mfine,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,nurses,paramedics,police,ptsd,recovery,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/teri-delamontanya-just-surviving-skills-to-living-skills-part-1--56780198
Behavioral Fitness
Christy Warren]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56780198Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:10:14 +0000Christy WarrenThis is truly a special 2 part episode with former EMT and then emergency room nurse then emergency room director Teri DeLaMontanya. Teri grew up in turmoil and trauma and learned to “make the most of it” in order to survive. Never allowing herself to...
Behavioral Fitness
Christy Warren]]>3811behavioralfitness,childhoodtrauma,depression,doctors,emergencyroom,emt,firefighers,mentalhealth,mentalhealthmatters,nurses,paramedic,ptsd,recovery,resiliency,survival,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-beal-nfd-don-t-do-that-thing--56203831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56203831Mon, 24 Jul 2023 23:25:09 +0000Christy WarrenJames Beal is a paramedic for the Nashville Fire Department. Not only is he being incredibly brave by telling us his story, but he’s talking about it on a podcast — when one of his greatest vulnerabilities has been talking. He grew up with a stutter...2374addictionprevention,childhoodtrauma,ems,emts,firefighters,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,paramedic,paramedics,peercounseling,peersupport,ptsd,recovery,resilience,suicideprevention,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lawrence-williams-nashville-fire-capt-refused-to-get-help-until--54141212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54141212Thu, 08 Jun 2023 20:58:12 +0000Christy WarrenLawerence Williams is a 21 year veteran with the Nashville Fire Department. He is as tough as they come. Lawerence struggled with alcohol and PTSD symptoms until he finally went to the IAFF PTSD recovery/rehab center. While there he thought the whole...3444firefighters,mentalhealth,paramedics,police,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,sobrietyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-firefighter-spouses-share-their-experiences--54057748email: hello@dearchiefs.com
website: http://www.dearchiefs.com
instagram: www.instagram.com/dearchiefspodcast
facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/dearchiefspodcast
facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dearchiefspodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dearchiefspodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DearChiefs]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54057748Wed, 31 May 2023 20:05:41 +0000Christy WarrenAudra and Chelsi are two firefighter's wives and work-from-home mothers, with a combined 20+ years of experience as first responder spouses. They host a no-BS podcast, on a mission to break the stigma of mental health in first responders while...email: hello@dearchiefs.com
website: http://www.dearchiefs.com
instagram: www.instagram.com/dearchiefspodcast
facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/dearchiefspodcast
facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dearchiefspodcast/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dearchiefspodcast
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DearChiefs]]>3732divorce,firefigherfamily,firefighters,firstresponders,lawenforcement,marriage,mentalhealth,paramedics,ptsd,ptsi,relationships,spousesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ffret-jim-madison-resilence-x-1000--53228512https://www.instagram.com/jim.madison.handcycle/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/disabled-veteran-handcycle-racer
ranger_jim68@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/notlate.forsupper
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53228512Thu, 16 Mar 2023 19:58:43 +0000Christy WarrenRetired firefighter and military guy Jim Madison is on the show. He is the epitome of resilience. That saying, it’s not how many times you fall down, but how many times you get up. Jim has had to get up off the floor MANY times. He has suffered...https://www.instagram.com/jim.madison.handcycle/
https://www.gofundme.com/f/disabled-veteran-handcycle-racer
ranger_jim68@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/notlate.forsupper
]]>3367ems,emts,firefightering,firefighters,lawenforcement,losangelesmarathon,mentalhealth,nevergiveup,paramedics,ptsd,ptsi,resilency,smashthestigma,suicidedpreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ret-ff-keith-hanks-putting-his-life-back-together-from-c-ptsd--53077215Keith Hanks is a retired Firefighter and EMT that dedicated 21 years of his life to the service of others. He serviced his community as a training officer, certified educator, and field training officer. Keith worked both inner-city EMS as well as fire. Like many in the first responder community the job has its cost. From childhood trauma, traumatic calls, the traumatic passing of his first wife and sexual abuse Keith has faced many trials and tragedies that resulted in self-harm, substance abuse, lies and multiple suicide attempts. After decades of damage Keith began to put the pieces of his life back together.
Keith was diagnosed with Complex PTSI in 2015. The job, the service, his dedication caused this injury, and consequently his retirement. What PTSI didn’t change was the love and devotion to his community and to his fellow first responders. Keith has since dedicated his life to advocating for mental illness, substance and alcohol abuse recovery, and suicide awareness.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53077215Thu, 02 Mar 2023 23:54:44 +0000Christy WarrenKeith joins the podcast and shares how his life fell apart and after a diagnosis of Complex PTSI, he put it back together. His road to recovery included 6 suicide attempts. He shares incredible insight into what drives some to suicide. Keith Hanks is...Keith Hanks is a retired Firefighter and EMT that dedicated 21 years of his life to the service of others. He serviced his community as a training officer, certified educator, and field training officer. Keith worked both inner-city EMS as well as fire. Like many in the first responder community the job has its cost. From childhood trauma, traumatic calls, the traumatic passing of his first wife and sexual abuse Keith has faced many trials and tragedies that resulted in self-harm, substance abuse, lies and multiple suicide attempts. After decades of damage Keith began to put the pieces of his life back together.
Keith was diagnosed with Complex PTSI in 2015. The job, the service, his dedication caused this injury, and consequently his retirement. What PTSI didn’t change was the love and devotion to his community and to his fellow first responders. Keith has since dedicated his life to advocating for mental illness, substance and alcohol abuse recovery, and suicide awareness.]]>3460alcohol,askforhelp,dispatchers,emt,firefighter,firefighters,firstresponders,mentalhealth,paramedic,police,ptsd,recovery,smashthestigma,suicide,suicideawareness,suicideprevention,youarenotalonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-story-of-having-to-save-my-own-life--52775576
Slight Change of Plans Podcast
https://www.instagram.com/drmayashankar/
christyewarren.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52775576Sat, 18 Feb 2023 16:11:13 +0000Christy WarrenI had the honor of being a guest on the incredible podcast, A Slight Change of Plans hosted by cognitive scientist Maya Shanker. Apple named A Slight Change of Plans the best podcast of 2021 and it has over 10 million downloads and Dr. Shanker took...
Slight Change of Plans Podcast
https://www.instagram.com/drmayashankar/
christyewarren.com]]>2892alcohol,drmayashanker,ems,emts,family,firefigher,fireghters,firstresonders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,paramedics,peersupport,pts,ptsd,recovery,retirement,slightchangeofplans,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tyler-fausset-ret-ff-pm-retiring-is-hard--52676532https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52676532Thu, 09 Feb 2023 00:25:50 +0000Christy WarrenThis is the second time Tyler sat down to talk about his journey with PTSD. The first episode he talked about his critical incident that sent him down the PTSD rabbit hole. This time he comes back on to talk about the next phase: retiring from his...4062alcohol,ems,firefighters,firstresponders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,mentalhealthmatters,paramedics,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,retirement,suicideprevention,workerscompfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paramedic-cheri-garcia-reinventing-yourself--52578639https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52578639Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:25:17 +0000Christy WarrenRet. Paramedic Cheri Garcia sits down with the Firefighter Deconstructed after a short winder break. Cheri talks about realizing she couldn't do the job anymore without it further ruining her life and who she was. She had to reinvent herself and who...3698ems,firefighters,mentalhealth,paramedics,pts,ptsd,recovery,reinventing,resilency,retirement,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ret-ff-pm-michael-loew-carr-wildland-fire-and-the-aftermath--51398937This will be the last episode until January of 2023. Christy is taking some time off to regroup and get the show running on full instead of near empty. I hope you will be back for next season and thank you for your time!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51398937Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:33:07 +0000Christy WarrenMichael Loew was a Firefighter and Paramedic for almost 30 years. He cruised along pretty well until he was caught in the middle of the Carr Fire. The Carr fire, burned 229,651 acres of the Shasta and Trinity counties, burned down over a thousand...This will be the last episode until January of 2023. Christy is taking some time off to regroup and get the show running on full instead of near empty. I hope you will be back for next season and thank you for your time!]]>4526anger,californiawildfires,dispatch,ems,firefighting,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,reddingfiredepartment,suicideawarenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ff-don-pemberton-how-to-prevent-ptsd-and-get-help-when-it-hits--50889832
Don sits down with Christy and talks about coaching first responders to create and maintain healthy lives and actions that can help PREVENT Post Traumatic Stress. He and the organization, 1st Responder Coaching, really have something here that all first responders could use--either as individuals or as whole organizations. I really encourage you to take a listen. This service has the capability to help so many people.

website: www.1strespondercoaching.org
Use the promo code: deconstructed to save 10% off your first month of coaching

facbook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1strespondercoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1st_responder_coaching/

Personal Contact:
https://www.instagram.com/firstresponderlifecoach/
linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-pemberton/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50889832Thu, 11 Aug 2022 19:38:00 +0000Christy WarrenDon Pemberton Don sits down with Christy and talks about coaching first responders to create and maintain healthy lives and actions that can help PREVENT Post Traumatic Stress. He and the organization, 1st Responder Coaching, really have something...
Don sits down with Christy and talks about coaching first responders to create and maintain healthy lives and actions that can help PREVENT Post Traumatic Stress. He and the organization, 1st Responder Coaching, really have something here that all first responders could use--either as individuals or as whole organizations. I really encourage you to take a listen. This service has the capability to help so many people.

website: www.1strespondercoaching.org
Use the promo code: deconstructed to save 10% off your first month of coaching

facbook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1strespondercoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1st_responder_coaching/

Personal Contact:
https://www.instagram.com/firstresponderlifecoach/
linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-pemberton/]]>3350alcohol,dispatcher,dispatchers,firefighter,firefighters,firstresponder,firstresponders,mentalhealth,police,policeofficer,policeofficers,ptsd,ptsdawareness,ptsdrecovery,recovery,recoveryispossible,suicide,suicideawareness,suicideprevention,suicidepreventionawarenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ret-police-officer-stephanie-polizziani-finding-light-when-it-became-dark--50722756https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50722756Wed, 27 Jul 2022 10:00:03 +0000Christy WarrenRetired police officer Stephanie Polizziani spent 15 years as a police officer, most of them for the city of Berkeley and then moved on to Benicia. She began to feel her life become dark. She planned on just keeping her head down on and not dealing...3832alcohol,dispatcher,dispatchers,firefighter,firefighters,firstresponder,firstresponders,mentalhealth,police,policeofficer,policeofficers,ptsd,ptsdawareness,ptsdrecovery,recovery,recoveryispossible,suicide,suicideawareness,suicideprevention,suicidepreventionawarenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sgb-could-change-everything-shauna-doc-springer--50573080
Shauna ‘Doc’ Springer is a licensed psychologist, best-selling author, frequently requested keynote speaker, award-winning podcast host, and one of the world's leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition, suicide prevention, and close relationships. A Harvard graduate who has become a trusted Doc to our nation’s military warfighters and first responders, she navigates diverse cultures with exceptional agility. As Chief Psychologist for STELLA, she advances a new model for treating psychological trauma that combines biological and psychological interventions. Doc Springer is frequently sourced by the media for her uniquely perceptive insights on trauma recovery, post-traumatic growth, psychological health, and interpersonal relationships, developed from two decades of work at the extremes. Her work has been featured in multiple media outlets, including VICE, NPR, NBC, CNN, CBS Radio, Forbes, Business Insider, Military Times, Military.com, Gun Talk Radio, Coffee or Die Magazine, Havok Journal, THRIVE GLOBAL, US News and World Report, NEWSMAX, The Daily News, Police1, Anxiety.org, and Psychology Today. In her recently published book, RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle AgainstFrontline Trauma, along with Sergeant (Ret) Michael Sugrue, she tackles the complexity of trauma with the law enforcement community, uncovers the unspoken barriers, and outlines a path to healing. RELENTLESS COURAGE has been described by Lt. Col. David Grossman, best-selling author of On Killing and On Combat as “one of the most important books of our time” and “the natural successor to On Combat.

www.stellacenter.com
www.docshaunaspringer.com
RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma
Shauna 'Doc' Springer on the human impact of first responder trauma]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50573080Thu, 14 Jul 2022 15:58:35 +0000Christy WarrenToday’s show is awesome and everyone should listen to this. Shauna Doc Springer and I talk about an existing and very accessible total game changer in the treatment of PTSD. It’s called the Stellate Ganglion Block. We also talk about first responder...
Shauna ‘Doc’ Springer is a licensed psychologist, best-selling author, frequently requested keynote speaker, award-winning podcast host, and one of the world's leading experts on psychological trauma, military transition, suicide prevention, and close relationships. A Harvard graduate who has become a trusted Doc to our nation’s military warfighters and first responders, she navigates diverse cultures with exceptional agility. As Chief Psychologist for STELLA, she advances a new model for treating psychological trauma that combines biological and psychological interventions. Doc Springer is frequently sourced by the media for her uniquely perceptive insights on trauma recovery, post-traumatic growth, psychological health, and interpersonal relationships, developed from two decades of work at the extremes. Her work has been featured in multiple media outlets, including VICE, NPR, NBC, CNN, CBS Radio, Forbes, Business Insider, Military Times, Military.com, Gun Talk Radio, Coffee or Die Magazine, Havok Journal, THRIVE GLOBAL, US News and World Report, NEWSMAX, The Daily News, Police1, Anxiety.org, and Psychology Today. In her recently published book, RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle AgainstFrontline Trauma, along with Sergeant (Ret) Michael Sugrue, she tackles the complexity of trauma with the law enforcement community, uncovers the unspoken barriers, and outlines a path to healing. RELENTLESS COURAGE has been described by Lt. Col. David Grossman, best-selling author of On Killing and On Combat as “one of the most important books of our time” and “the natural successor to On Combat.

www.stellacenter.com
www.docshaunaspringer.com
RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma
Shauna 'Doc' Springer on the human impact of first responder trauma]]>3054alcohol,dispatcher,dispatchers,firefighter,firefighters,firstresponder,firstresponders,mentalhealth,police,policeofficer,policeofficers,ptsd,ptsdawareness,ptsdrecovery,recovery,recoveryispossible,suicide,suicideawareness,suicideprevention,suicidepreventionawarenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ptsd-is-a-physical-injury-nan-herron-md-explains--50409340

https://www.fireengineering.com/health-safety/reducing-the-stigma-of-psychiatric-medications/#gref]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50409340Wed, 29 Jun 2022 21:18:29 +0000Christy WarrenToday’s show is all about the brain and what happens to it when it’s exposed to trauma repeatedly. Dr. Nan Herron, a real medical doctor, and I sit down and talk about why people want to drop the D in PTSD and replace it with an I - because it’s not a...

https://www.fireengineering.com/health-safety/reducing-the-stigma-of-psychiatric-medications/#gref]]>3957dispatcher,dispatchers,firefighter,firefighters,firstresponder,firstresponders,mentalhealth,police,policeofficer,policeofficers,ptsd,ptsdawareness,ptsdrecovery,suicide,suicideawareness,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christy-and-danny-out-on-the-streets--50295931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50295931Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:33:35 +0000Christy WarrenSan Francisco Fire Paramedic Danny McAtee makes his second appearance on the show. We sit down and discuss part of our first responder community that carries an extra weight daily and especially when they struggle with mental health and PTS. The...3777alcohol,dispatcher,dispatchers,firefighter,firefighters,firstresponder,firstresponders,lbgtq+,mentalhealth,police,policeofficer,policeofficers,ptsd,ptsdawareness,ptsdrecovery,recovery,recoveryispossible,suicide,suicideawareness,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/san-jose-pd-ret-chris-warren-no-one-knew-what-to-say--50161442email: gbca3784@gmail.com
Phone: 408-230-2622]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50161442Fri, 10 Jun 2022 22:20:24 +0000Christy WarrenChris Warren is a retired San Jose Police Officer who was the negotiator on a barricaded subject with a tragic ending. When the tragedy happened, no one talked about it or even talked to him at all. This critical incident, on top of years of being a...email: gbca3784@gmail.com
Phone: 408-230-2622]]>3371dispatcher,dispatchers,firefighter,firefighters,firstresponder,firstresponders,mentalhealth,police,policeofficer,policeofficers,ptsd,ptsdawareness,ptsdrecovery,suicide,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ret-deputy-sheriff-sally-lobb-tough-as-nails-with-a-giant-heart--49586150https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49586150Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:49:50 +0000Christy WarrenShow Notes: Kick-ass retired Sheriff Deputy Sally Lobb sits down with The Firefighter Deconstructed and shares her story of becoming and being a woman cop, peer support and her own story of getting PTSI. I personally know Sally and know she is quick...4243alcohol,dispatcher,dispatchers,firefighter,firefighters,firstresponder,firstresponders,mentalhealth,police,policeofficer,policeofficers,ptsd,ptsdawareness,ptsdrecovery,recovery,recoveryispossible,suicide,suicideawareness,suicideprevention,suicidepreventionawarenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/capt-pm-chris-moore-power-of-vulnerability-and-volunteer-s-mental-health--49437600
Chris Moore Cell Phone: 757-536-3373
Chris Moore email: Blue_Dog_Man_99@yahoo.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49437600Thu, 14 Apr 2022 18:15:49 +0000Christy WarrenThis week I sit down with Captain Paramedic Chris Moore of the Chesapeake Fire Department in the state of Virginia. Chris started and spent about 10 years as a volunteer and then moved over to working as a firefighter full time. Chris and I talk about...
Chris Moore Cell Phone: 757-536-3373
Chris Moore email: Blue_Dog_Man_99@yahoo.com]]>4017alcohol,dispatcher,dispatchers,firefighter,firefighters,firstresponder,firstresponders,mentalhealth,police,policeofficer,policeofficers,ptsd,ptsdawareness,ptsdrecovery,recovery,recoveryispossible,suicide,suicideawareness,suicideprevention,suicidepreventionawarenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/danny-mcatee-san-francisco-fire-department-paramedic--49355225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49355225Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:56:54 +0000Christy WarrenThe most interesting man in the world, Danny McAtee and I had a great conversation about the job’s challenges, how we don’t ask for help and put everyone else first, even at serious cost to ourselves. Danny is a retired San Francisco paramedic with...4310alcohol,dispatcher,dispatchers,firefighter,firefighters,firstresponder,firstresponders,mentalhealth,police,policeofficer,policeofficers,ptsd,ptsdawareness,ptsdrecovery,recovery,recoveryispossible,suicide,suicideawareness,suicideprevention,suicidepreventionawarenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/full-circle-cassie-sexton-dispatcher-and-jailer--49260791Cassie is passionate about helping first responders due to her own healing journey of dealing with PTS through wellness, meditation, and recovery. Cassie helps facilitate and lead peer-run Fellowship Support Groups for first responders twice a week. The support groups allow and provide a safe space for first responders to gather, share, and heal from the unique traumas we all face on the job.
Cassie enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Colt and Ruger. She enjoys traveling the world and loves to learn about other cultures and beliefs
www.firstresponder-wellness.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49260791Thu, 31 Mar 2022 10:00:03 +0000Christy WarrenCassie Sexton works for First Responder WellnessCassie has extensive Law Enforcement experience in dispatch, jail, and traffic divisions. Early in her career she became eager to learn new specialties, showing natural leadership, and a passion for...Cassie is passionate about helping first responders due to her own healing journey of dealing with PTS through wellness, meditation, and recovery. Cassie helps facilitate and lead peer-run Fellowship Support Groups for first responders twice a week. The support groups allow and provide a safe space for first responders to gather, share, and heal from the unique traumas we all face on the job.
Cassie enjoys spending time with her two dogs, Colt and Ruger. She enjoys traveling the world and loves to learn about other cultures and beliefs
www.firstresponder-wellness.com]]>3436disaptcher,firstresponders,mentalhealth,police,pts,ptsd,recovery,shame,suicideawarness,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-the-brink-paramedic-jeff-smith-pts-and-climbing-over-the-railing--49090096
https://www.detachmenttechnique.com/
jeff@detachmenttechnique.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49090096Thu, 17 Mar 2022 10:00:03 +0000Christy WarrenThe Firefighter Deconstructed has the honor of having Jeff Smith on the show. Jeff spent 20 years as a paramedic in Vancouver, BC and launched a not-for-profit organization called The Detachment Technique, aimed at providing first responders resources...
https://www.detachmenttechnique.com/
jeff@detachmenttechnique.com]]>4178alcohol,firefighter,firstrespondermentalhealth,lawenforcement,paramedic,pts,ptsd,recovery,resilence,sober,suicideawareness,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ff-s-paul-and-skip-courage-in-choosing-to-live--48824778
https://www.worldwidepeersupport.org/

(SKIP) Martin Ross Ockomon
skipo@worlwidepeersupport.org (765)425-1936

http://petelewinnewfoundlands.co.uk/
24/7 Peer Support
844-844-2584

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48824778Thu, 24 Feb 2022 11:00:03 +0000Christy WarrenSkip is a retired FF, recovering addict and now is the president of World Wide Support. Paul flew from England to get some of that Wold Wide Support. These guys talk about asking for help and their recovery, which Paul is right in the middle of. Both...
https://www.worldwidepeersupport.org/

(SKIP) Martin Ross Ockomon
skipo@worlwidepeersupport.org (765)425-1936

http://petelewinnewfoundlands.co.uk/
24/7 Peer Support
844-844-2584

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255]]>3985dogs,ems,emts,firefighters,firstresponders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,paramedics,police,pts,ptsd,recovery,suicideawareness,suicideprevention,supportanimalsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ret-capt-derek-robinson-surviving-the-darkness-choosing-to-live--48749299
Book: continue: Surviving the darkness, choosing to live]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48749299Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:00:03 +0000Christy WarrenThis week’s guest is retired Kern County Fire Captain, Derek Robinson. Derek tells his story of how he reached out for help and continued to not get it, which so many of have had to deal with. He kept going forward and asking for help until he found...
Book: continue: Surviving the darkness, choosing to live]]>4034anxiety,depression,ems,firefighters,firstresponders,help,mentalhealth,police,ptsd,recovery,smashthestigma,suicideawareness,suicideprevention,survivefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tyler-fausset-from-ff-pm-to-pts-to-early-retirement-to-happiness--48665722https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaPFFA/
https://local.iaff.org/a26]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48665722Thu, 10 Feb 2022 11:00:04 +0000Christy WarrenRetired Firefighter/Paramedic Tyler Fausette tells his story of a critical incident that led to a PTS diagnosis. He struggled and struggled and ended up having to medically retire "early" due to his Post Traumatic Stress Injury. Tyler is incredibly...https://www.facebook.com/NebraskaPFFA/
https://local.iaff.org/a26]]>3902alcohol,anxiety,depression,dispatchers,emts,firefighters,firstresponders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,paramedics,police,pts,ptsd,resilincefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/columbus-ff-pm-doug-brown-i-m-fine--48538937
Website- A Firefighter Christmas Carol | Epertase (epertasepublishing.com)
Amazon link- A Firefighter Christmas Carol and Other Stories: Brown, Douglas R, Brown, Rebecca, Murphy, Steve: 9781736882030: Amazon.com: Books
Barnes and Noble - A Firefighter Christmas Carol and Other Stories by Douglas R Brown, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
Audible- A Firefighter Christmas Carol by Douglas R. Brown | Audiobook | Audible.com
https://bookshop.org/

Fire Escape Cabin: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/375957?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=2bef18ca-a718-4158-b4a8-5a438f873f17]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48538937Tue, 01 Feb 2022 18:19:11 +0000Christy WarrenDouglas R. Brown runs into burning buildings for a living. After a horrible all he began showing the signs of PTS. His friends and family could tell something was wrong, but Doug was the last to figure it out. He finally asked for help when his...
Website- A Firefighter Christmas Carol | Epertase (epertasepublishing.com)
Amazon link- A Firefighter Christmas Carol and Other Stories: Brown, Douglas R, Brown, Rebecca, Murphy, Steve: 9781736882030: Amazon.com: Books
Barnes and Noble - A Firefighter Christmas Carol and Other Stories by Douglas R Brown, Hardcover | Barnes & Noble® (barnesandnoble.com)
Audible- A Firefighter Christmas Carol by Douglas R. Brown | Audiobook | Audible.com
https://bookshop.org/

Fire Escape Cabin: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/375957?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=2bef18ca-a718-4158-b4a8-5a438f873f17]]>3468dispatchers,firefighters,firefighting,help,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,police,pts,ptsd,stigma,suicideawareness,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lt-rob-hiller-depression-cardiac-pots-and-pts-he-just-keeps-getting-back-up--48429726https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48429726Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:52:17 +0000Christy WarrenLt Rob Hiller, of the Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services, shares his personal story of a cardiac medical condition, depression, and Post Traumatic Stress - each one almost costing him the job he loves so much. Lt. Hiller continues to walk forward...3344depression,dispatchers,firefighters,firstresponders,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,paramedics,police,pts,ptsd,ptsi,resilience,smashthestigma,suicideawarenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ff-ret-joe-bartholomew-33-years-trapped-in-a-basement-fire-pts-and-then-recovery--48275531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48275531Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:05:02 +0000Christy WarrenToday retired firefighter Joe Bartholomew shares his story of getting trapped in a basement fire and coming as close to dying as you can get. He talks about how this fire and his 33 years in the fire service left him with PTS. He dealt with department...4025dispatcher,ems,firefighter,firstresponder,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,police,ptsd,recovery,resiliencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ret-chief-dave-robertson-and-napa-valley-lunches--48157548https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48157548Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:00:03 +0000Christy WarrenFinally! A new episode! I talk with Dave Robertson. He is the owner of FireEDGE - Fire Service Training + Career Coaching/Training Officer. He is a Fire Chief (ret) from the Napa Valley, CA. Dave and I discuss the havoc that PTS brings to a first...4176dispatchers,emt,firefighters,firstresopnders,itgetsbetter,mentalhealth,paramedics,police,pts,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,smashthestigma,suicideawarenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quentin-waynick-ff-dispatcher-paramedic-suffered-not-knowing-what-was-wrong--47559089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47559089Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:25:16 +0000Christy WarrenQuentin Waynick started in the first responder muck when he was 15. He did everything from firefighting to dispatching to being a paramedic. He lived on top of the world....until he got angry, really angry. In fact he was fired from his job due to his...3399anger,dispatch,fired,firefighter,firstresponders,hope,mentalhealth,nightmares,paramedic,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,resiliencyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ret-police-officer-ray-fernandez-the-ptsd-sh-t-show--47445289https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47445289Fri, 12 Nov 2021 17:17:39 +0000Christy WarrenRetired police officer Ray Fernandez has 30 years on the job. Like so many of us first responders, once a tough guy, he drank with the boys after work and especially after a bad call. He also had a “shit-show” of a childhood. He had PTSD for years and...4176alcohol,dispatchers,emts,faith,firefighters,firstresponders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,paramedics,policeofficer,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,smashthestigma,suicideawarenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/olivia-johnson-s-story-of-being-married-to-ptsd--47052496www.3forthelove.com

To contact Olivia: oliviajohnson2980@gmail.com
To contact Josh: joshrjohnson81@yahoo.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47052496Tue, 19 Oct 2021 22:09:05 +0000Christy WarrenOlivia Johnson, once a paramedic and now an emergency nurse, married a firefighter name Josh Johnson. Josh Johnson got PTSD and subsequently went through hell. Well guess what, so did his wife Olivia. Olivia is one of the most powerful and raw guests...www.3forthelove.com

To contact Olivia: oliviajohnson2980@gmail.com
To contact Josh: joshrjohnson81@yahoo.com]]>4888courage,firefighters,firstresponders,marriage,metalhealth,police,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,resilience,rn,spousefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deputy-sheriff-coroner-neal-oilar-ret-part-one-against-all-odds--46556889https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46556889Fri, 17 Sep 2021 00:39:14 +0000Christy WarrenThis week we sit down with Neal Oilar. He is a medically retired deputy sheriff-coroner (Del Norte County, CA. 2014-2020). He had several CI’s, two shootings, and ultimately he was stabbed which led to my retirement. He was diagnosed with PTSD and a...3598betrayal,firstresponder,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,ois,police,psychology,ptsd,ptsifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/retired-officer-albert-veldstra-how-30-years-as-a-cop-and-an-officer-involved-shooting-affected-him-and-his-family--46060546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46060546Thu, 12 Aug 2021 13:00:08 +0000Christy WarrenAlbert Veldstra, who has 30 years as a police officer in Stanislas County in the California central valley, sits down with the FF deconstructed and tells his story of how 30 years on the job and an officer involved shooting affected him and his...3802backtheblue,compassion,firstresponders,hope,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,ois,police,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,resiliency,retirement,thinbluelinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-dispatcher-ricardo-martinez-iam911--45982407
https://www.withinthetrenches.net/bizcard]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45982407Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:27:05 +0000Christy WarrenFounder of the #Iam911 movement, former 911 dispatcher Ricardo Martinez sits down and shares his story on this episode. Ricardo is the host of the Within the Trenches podcast and is about to release episode 400. He is doing amazing work for...
https://www.withinthetrenches.net/bizcard]]>5505backtheblue,dispatcher,ems,firstresponders,iam911,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,ptsdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ellen-kirschman-phd-how-to-love-a-firefighter--45671118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45671118Mon, 12 Jul 2021 20:08:01 +0000Christy WarrenEllen Kirschman, known as the Cop Doc, is a clinical psychologist that specializes in treating first responders and has been for doing for years and years and years. She is the author of “I Love a Cop” and the recently released second edition of “I...3108cops,dispatchers,ems,firefighters,firstresponders,mentalhealth,ptsd,stigma,suicideprevention,wildlandfirefightingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-firefighter-josh-johnson-wandered-lost-until-he-asked-for-help--45344213
www.3forthelove.com
joshrjohnson81@yahoo.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45344213Thu, 17 Jun 2021 18:40:48 +0000Christy WarrenThe amazing Josh Johnson, former firefighter, shares his story of getting PTSD and the agony of not knowing where to turn to for help. The point came where Josh’s only answer he could find was almost killing himself with alcohol. He went to work to...
www.3forthelove.com
joshrjohnson81@yahoo.com]]>3680alcohol,anxiety,depression,firefighter,help,medication,mentalhealth,ptsd,suicideawareness,youarenotalonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tessa-dunn-rockstar-wife-that-held-a-first-responder-s-family-together--45251732
www.resettrainingandconsulting.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45251732Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:10:47 +0000Christy WarrenTessa Dunn is on the show! Tessa is the wife of Tom Dunn, who was on the show a few months ago. She stood by Tom’s side as he worked as a Alaska State Trooper. She raised a couple of kids and took care of the family out in the middle of nowhere....
www.resettrainingandconsulting.com]]>2371bluewives,family,firstresponders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,ptsdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/conrad-weaver-producer-of-the-film-ptsd911--45152132

Where to find Conrad and film info:

https://conjostudios.com/
linktr.ee/ptsd911movie
https://ptsd911movie.com/
To Donate to the film: https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/fiscalsponsorship/projects/ptsd911
https://conjostudios.com/
https://twitter.com/PTSD911Movie
https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45152132Thu, 03 Jun 2021 18:02:51 +0000Christy WarrenThe Firefighter Deconstructed sits down with Conrad Weaver, an award winning filmmaker, producer and president of Conjo studios. Conrad is making a documentary film about us, about what first responders go through on the job and the price we pay for...

Where to find Conrad and film info:

https://conjostudios.com/
linktr.ee/ptsd911movie
https://ptsd911movie.com/
To Donate to the film: https://www.thefilmcollaborative.org/fiscalsponsorship/projects/ptsd911
https://conjostudios.com/
https://twitter.com/PTSD911Movie
https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie]]>3896falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-similarities-of-a-tbi-and-ptsd-ret-chp-sgt-paula-siddens--45066202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45066202Thu, 27 May 2021 17:28:44 +0000Christy WarrenPaula Siddens is a retired Sergeant with the California Highway Patrol with 30 years of service. Paula sustained a serious Traumatic Brain Injury while riding her bike down Mt. Diablo. She was lucky to even survive the accident. Paula and I have...4361anxiety,backtheblue,deprssion,family,firstresponders,mentalhealth,police,ptsd,ptsi,tbifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/assistant-fire-chief-steve-serbic-undercover-mental-health-and-his-own-story--44154304You can find Steve at:
steveserbic.com
YouTube
Ted Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVBiGeA2lx4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZVsSEWRBnQ
Undercover Mental Health Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/undercover-mental-health/id1490639378]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44154304Thu, 01 Apr 2021 22:43:52 +0000Christy WarrenThe amazing Steve Serbic from the Undercover Mental Health Podcast sit down with me and tells us his story. Steve is a assistant fire chief, key note speaker, Tedx presenter, author and mental health advocate. Steve rose up through the fire service,...You can find Steve at:
steveserbic.com
YouTube
Ted Talk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVBiGeA2lx4
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZVsSEWRBnQ
Undercover Mental Health Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/undercover-mental-health/id1490639378]]>4676anxiety,chief,depression,fireservice,firstresponder,leadership,mentalhealth,pts,ptsd,stigma,suicideawareness,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ret-fire-captain-tim-grutzius-super-anger-to-peace-and-ptsd--44049499Twitter: @holisticff
@centannilife
Illinois Firefighter Peer Support https://www.ilffps.org/
https://centannilife.com/what-is-reiki/
https://centannilife.com/chakras-spinning-centers-that-express-our-vital-life-energy/
timgrutzius@gmail.com
https://youtu.be/E97l4Cjarpg
www.centannilife.com
timothygrutzius@centannilife.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44049499Thu, 25 Mar 2021 16:16:50 +0000Christy WarrenTim Grutzius is a 25+ year fire service veteran and a team member of the Illinois Firefighter Peer Support . He understands the detrimental effect stress can have on the overall wellbeing of our mind, body, and spirit. He is also a Certified...Twitter: @holisticff
@centannilife
Illinois Firefighter Peer Support https://www.ilffps.org/
https://centannilife.com/what-is-reiki/
https://centannilife.com/chakras-spinning-centers-that-express-our-vital-life-energy/
timgrutzius@gmail.com
https://youtu.be/E97l4Cjarpg
www.centannilife.com
timothygrutzius@centannilife.com]]>3850anger,anxiety,centanni,depression,dispatchers,ems,firefighters,firstresponders,mentalhealth,police,pts,ptsd,recoveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lt-tom-dunn-ret-working-in-the-middle-of-nowhere-alaska--43934636RESET Training and Consulting offers training in Resiliency, Engaging and Empowering Communities, Soul Care, Employee Retention and mental health Training.

www.resettrainingandconsulting.com
Tom & Tessa Dunn
907-299-6054
907-315-4077
resettrainandconsult@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43934636Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:00:08 +0000Christy WarrenTom and Tessa Dunn sit down with the firefighter deconstructed and talk about what it's like to work as a resident police officer in the middle of nowhere in Alaska. Tom Dunn is the founder of RESET Training and Consulting. He is a recently retired...RESET Training and Consulting offers training in Resiliency, Engaging and Empowering Communities, Soul Care, Employee Retention and mental health Training.

www.resettrainingandconsulting.com
Tom & Tessa Dunn
907-299-6054
907-315-4077
resettrainandconsult@gmail.com]]>3763anxiety,depression,firstresponders,isolation,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,police,pts,ptsd,retirementfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sgt-eric-weaver-ret-has-lived-walked-and-talks-mental-health--43728679
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/eric-weaver-overcomingthedarkness
Website: www.overcomingthedarkness.com
Email: eric@overcomingthedarkness.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43728679Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:00:03 +0000Christy WarrenEric Weaver is a retired sergeant with the Rochester, NY Police Dept., where he served for twenty years from 1985-2005. He was a police sergeant for the RPD for the last 13 years of his highly decorated career. Prior to his...
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/eric-weaver-overcomingthedarkness
Website: www.overcomingthedarkness.com
Email: eric@overcomingthedarkness.com]]>4075anxiety,depression,ems,firefighters,firstresponders,help,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,paramedics,police,pts,ptsd,ptsi,smashthestigma,suicide,suicideawareness,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/r-sergeant-kristi-tausinga-kicks-ptsd-addiction-and-dept-betrayal-s-ass--43636303
Instagram: mile_marker_28
Cell phone: 928.587.8375
Safecall: www.safecallnowusa.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43636303Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:28:54 +0000Christy WarrenKristi Tausinga sits down with the firefighter deconstructed and talks about being a female cop, getting addicted and then unaddicted to painkillers. This woman is one strong lady! She was diagnosed with PTSD and survived a suicide attempt. And on...
Instagram: mile_marker_28
Cell phone: 928.587.8375
Safecall: www.safecallnowusa.org]]>3899addiction,anxiety,departmentbetrayal,depression,firstresponders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,police,pts,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,resilience,suicide,suicideawareness,survival,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/delta-force-csm-tom-satterly-his-hero-jen-satterly--43526015Jen Satterly spent three years as Director of Film and Photography with an elite military company and was fully embedded in Special Operation training missions. She is the Co-Founder and Chief of Programs of their nonprofit, All Secure Foundation, and speaking alongside Tom about the challenges that spouses and families deal with both during deployment and coming home.
Books:
All Secure by Tom Satterly
Arsenal of Hope: Tactics for Taking on PTSD, Together by Jen Satterly
https://allsecurefoundation.org/
www.tomsatterly.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43526015Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:27:24 +0000Christy WarrenTHE Tom Satterly and his wife Jen sit down with the Firefighter Deconstructed. Who are these people? Well Tom spent 20 years in Delta Force, the most elite special forces unit there is. Tom is a legend even among other Tier One special operators....Jen Satterly spent three years as Director of Film and Photography with an elite military company and was fully embedded in Special Operation training missions. She is the Co-Founder and Chief of Programs of their nonprofit, All Secure Foundation, and speaking alongside Tom about the challenges that spouses and families deal with both during deployment and coming home.
Books:
All Secure by Tom Satterly
Arsenal of Hope: Tactics for Taking on PTSD, Together by Jen Satterly
https://allsecurefoundation.org/
www.tomsatterly.com]]>4786alcoholism,deltaforce,depression,dispatchers,ems,firefighters,firstreponsders,hero,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,military,police,pts,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,suicideawareness,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/police-officer-scott-medlin-addiction-recover-and-staying-healthy--43394921 https://leomotivation.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Scott-Medlin/e/B087QVZ26R?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
Books: MENTAL HEALTH FIGHT OF THE HEROES IN BLUE and 101 HEALTH TIPS FOR POLICE OFFICERS.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43394921Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:31:27 +0000Christy WarrenSuper kind and fun Scott Medlin sits down with The Firefighter Deconstructed and talks about the toll the job takes and strategies to get and be healthy. Scott has 17 years of experience in the military and law enforcement. Scott shares his own... https://leomotivation.com/
https://www.amazon.com/Scott-Medlin/e/B087QVZ26R?ref_=dbs_p_pbk_r00_abau_000000
Books: MENTAL HEALTH FIGHT OF THE HEROES IN BLUE and 101 HEALTH TIPS FOR POLICE OFFICERS.]]>3013addiction,anxiety,firstresponders,iwilllisten,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,pts,ptsd,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kaia-downing-s-story-of-husband-brad-downing-s-ptsd--43289029firefighterdeconstructed.com
Movie: The Female Brain]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43289029Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:18:20 +0000Christy WarrenKaia Downing is married to Brad Downing, who was on last week. Kaia was a police officer for ten years and is now a parole officer. Kaia shares her story of being married to someone with PTSD. We discuss what it’s like raising children when your...firefighterdeconstructed.com
Movie: The Female Brain]]>4437askforhelp,father,firstresponders,husband,lawenforcement,marriage,mentalhealth,mentalhealthfirstresponders,mother,paramedics,parenting,paroleofficer,police,ptsd,smashthestigma,suicideprevention,wife,youarenotalonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/super-stoic-ret-police-officer-brad-downing-tells-his-story-of-suffering-alone--43154664https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43154664Thu, 28 Jan 2021 14:56:25 +0000Christy WarrenRetired police officer Brad Downing was a long time “stuff it” guy and never talked about his feelings. He suffered in silence because of that stupid stigma that can be attached to someone when they ask for help. Brad talks about how stuffing it...3740anxiety,childhoodtrauma,depression,family,firefighters,firstresponders,iwilllisten,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,police,pts,ptsd,ptsdawareness,resilience,smashthestigma,suicideprevention,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/medically-ret-police-officer-rob-hindley-survived-pts-twice--43037726https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-hindley-98796b13b/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43037726Thu, 21 Jan 2021 11:00:07 +0000Christy WarrenRob Hindley is a Medically retired police officer from the United Kingdom. He went through PTSD twice and speaks to how getting PTSD the second time is even worse than the first time. Rob now works to prevent police suicide and promote police...https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-hindley-98796b13b/]]>3820backtheblue,cops,firstresponders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,police,ptsd,ptsi,resiliency,retirement,smashthestigma,suicideawareness,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bill-pepitone-ret-nypd-mayoral-candidate-of-new-york-city--42927241https://billpepitonefornycmayor.com/
www.facebook.com/Bill-Pepitone-for-NYC-Mayor-110127470736990/
https://poppanewyork.org/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42927241Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:00:21 +0000Christy WarrenBill Pepitone, City of New York Mayoral Candidate and former New York Police Officer, sits down with The Firefighter Deconstructed and talks about the heavy toll police work takes on officers and their families. He is a big, strong, tough guy born...https://billpepitonefornycmayor.com/
www.facebook.com/Bill-Pepitone-for-NYC-Mayor-110127470736990/
https://poppanewyork.org/]]>2441backtheblue,iwilllisten,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,nypd,police,ptsd,smashthestigma,suicideawareness,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ryan-dedmon-outreach-director-of-the-911-training-institute--42821437https://www.911training.net/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42821437Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:00:20 +0000Christy WarrenFormer Dispatcher Ryan Dedmon sits down with the Firefighter Deconstructed and talks about his co-worker’s suicide and his own downward spiral. And most importantly, how he climbed back out of it. Ryan is a great speaker and has important...https://www.911training.net/]]>3922911,anxiety,depression,dispatchers,firefighters,firstresponders,mentalhealth,police,ptsd,suicideawarenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/u-k-paramedic-police-officer-sue-m-ask-yourself-do-i-really-want-to-be-well--42543135Overcoming Trauma on the frontlines, by Sue M.
Universal link: https://books2read.com/u/47lV68
Carlisle Support Network -
Email: csnmgtteam@gmail.com
Carlisle Support Network Forum:
Laptop or PC :https://forums.carlislesupportnetwork.net
For Phone App - search for DiscourseHub then add the following link and if given the option add it as homepage]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42543135Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:39:26 +0000Christy WarrenSue M, all the way from Ireland. Sue M is an extraordinary person. She served as a paramedic and then a police officer in the United Kingdom for 14 years and experienced PTSD and several personal hardships and now she devotes her life to helping...Overcoming Trauma on the frontlines, by Sue M.
Universal link: https://books2read.com/u/47lV68
Carlisle Support Network -
Email: csnmgtteam@gmail.com
Carlisle Support Network Forum:
Laptop or PC :https://forums.carlislesupportnetwork.net
For Phone App - search for DiscourseHub then add the following link and if given the option add it as homepage]]>3882alcoholism,anxiety,depression,firstresponders,mentalhealth,paramedic,policeofficer,pts,ptsd,ptsi,suicide,suicideawareness,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/officer-chris-hoyer-when-that-day-comes--42407530www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hoyer-25398192/
www.facebook.com/lovenotes68/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42407530Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:58:50 +0000Christy WarrenRetired Police Officer, Christopher Hoyer is a protector, survivor and advocate for mental, physical and emotional wellness. After 20+ years as a street cop, having been faced with the worst horrors imaginable, he has turned his focus to sharing his...www.linkedin.com/in/chris-hoyer-25398192/
www.facebook.com/lovenotes68/]]>2873firefighters,firstresponders,iwilllisten,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,police,pos,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,resiliency,therapyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/district-fire-chief-jason-corthell-from-the-very-bottom-to-the-top--42317456email: jason.corthell@hcesd13.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42317456Fri, 04 Dec 2020 17:17:14 +0000Christy WarrenToday we have Fire District Chief Jason Corthell. Another amazing guy from Texas. Jason is another guy who feel into that dark hole and found a way out. Then he built an incredible peer support team that he shares all over the country. This guy is...email: jason.corthell@hcesd13.org]]>4288alcohol,firechiefs,firefighters,firstreponsders,lawenforcement,leadership,mentalhealth,peersupport,police,policechiefs,ptsd,recovery,smashthestigma,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ff-ret-joshua-concepcion-ptsi-and-department-betrayal--42064165https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-concepcion-828389144/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42064165Thu, 19 Nov 2020 22:12:34 +0000Christy WarrenJosh’s 13 year firefighting career was cut short by PTSD and department betrayal. His attitude and resilience is nothing short of inspiring. No matter how tough everything became he just kept putting one foot in front of the other. If you listen...https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-concepcion-828389144/]]>4084anxiety,departmentbetrayal,firefighters,firstresponders,mentalhealth,ptsd,ptsi,vulnerabilityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/police-chief-gary-mchone-strength-vulnerability-and-a-servant-s-heart--41945024
http://linkedin.com/in/garymc0919
Facebook.com/gary.mchone.1675]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41945024Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:03:39 +0000Christy WarrenI love Texas!! Police Chief Gary R. McHone, from Texas, shares how to truly be strong on both sides of the job, as a subordinate and management. He believes the people are the most important resource of an organization, so it will pay great...
http://linkedin.com/in/garymc0919
Facebook.com/gary.mchone.1675]]>3858anger,balance,depression,dispatchers,firefighter,integrity,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,paramedics,police,policechief,ptsd,ptsi,vulnerabilityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-lorie-hood-first-responder-focused-traumatologist--41832264https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-traumatic-states-of-america/id1508193692
www.loriehoodphd.com
www.thehoodgroupllc.com
www.linkedin.com/in/loriehoodphd
www.respondersfirstllc.com
https://www.facebook.com/LorieHoodPhD]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41832264Fri, 06 Nov 2020 19:57:21 +0000Christy WarrenThis is an episode of discovery and hope. Dr. Lorie Hood joins The Firefighter Deconstructed and shares her incredible breadth of knowledge of trauma. Dr. Lorie Hood is a leading expert in trauma, PTSD, Neuroscience, and human potential. She has...https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-traumatic-states-of-america/id1508193692
www.loriehoodphd.com
www.thehoodgroupllc.com
www.linkedin.com/in/loriehoodphd
www.respondersfirstllc.com
https://www.facebook.com/LorieHoodPhD]]>4304emts,firefighters,firstresponders,mentalhealth,paramedics,police,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,suicideprevention,trauma,veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/police-chief-daniel-smith-be-true-to-yourself-and-others--41703063https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-smith-4b80217a/
danielsmith9980@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41703063Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:30:54 +0000Christy WarrenThis week Police Chief Daniel Smith shares his story with the firefighter deconstructed. He talks about his childhood and coming to the point in his life that he could go either way, positive or negative. He chose positive and accomplished some...https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-smith-4b80217a/
danielsmith9980@gmail.com]]>3873anger,chiefs,firefighters,firstresponders,lawenforcement,leadership,mentalhealth,paramedics,perseverance,police,ptsi,resilency,transformation,weightlossfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/battalion-chief-jacob-johnson-true-leadership-and-the-power-of-vulnerability-and-peer-support--41588752Pearland Peer Support Firefighter Hotline- (281)997-HOPE (4673)
Jacob Johnson- 713-560-3729
Twitter- @BCJohnson1012
LinkedIn- Jacob Johnson
https://www.facebook.com/jacob.johnson.3192
https://www.facebook.com/FDtacticstraining/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41588752Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:36:48 +0000Christy WarrenBattalion Chief Jacob Johnson shows true leadership by talking about the tough stuff, showing vulnerability as a leader. Chief Johnson discusses how important it is for agency leadership to start and continue on the conversation that we are all just...Pearland Peer Support Firefighter Hotline- (281)997-HOPE (4673)
Jacob Johnson- 713-560-3729
Twitter- @BCJohnson1012
LinkedIn- Jacob Johnson
https://www.facebook.com/jacob.johnson.3192
https://www.facebook.com/FDtacticstraining/]]>3111chief,dispatchers,firefighters,firstresponders,leadership,mentalhealth,paramedics,peersupport,police,ptsd,smasththestigma,vulnerabilityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/captain-brenda-berkman-fdny-ret-talks-trauma-healing-and-connection--41466378
www.brendaberkmanartworks.com
monumentalwomen.org
www.pbs.org/independentlens/takingtheheat
"Taking the Heat" on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6l56ShNMAE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41466378Thu, 15 Oct 2020 11:00:09 +0000Christy WarrenRetired Captain Brenda Berkman of the FDNY sat down with The Firefighter Deconstructed and discussed healing from the job and 9/11 and the added trauma of working in a hostile working environment. Brenda is known as the leader of the first women...
www.brendaberkmanartworks.com
monumentalwomen.org
www.pbs.org/independentlens/takingtheheat
"Taking the Heat" on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6l56ShNMAE]]>5440dispatchers,ems,firefighters,firstresponders,heroes,iwilllisten,mentalhealth,police,ptsd,ptsi,resilience,smashthestigma,trauma,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/firefighter-and-combat-medic-ryan-mains-runs-for-his-life--41317155
email: runforourlives@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/RunForOurLives/
www.ilffps.org
www.iaffrecoverycenter.com
www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-firefighter-ptsd-ryan-mains-20200103-vaioiikvg5hbth6pvqs6sc3bzi-story.html]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41317155Tue, 06 Oct 2020 01:13:02 +0000Christy WarrenThe Firefighter Deconstructed sits down with 14 year firefighter/paramedic and combat veteran Ryan Mains. Why Ryan Mains? Because he ran 130 kilometers for every firefighter who killed themselves in 2019. That’s 80.77 miles for all of us non metric...
email: runforourlives@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/RunForOurLives/
www.ilffps.org
www.iaffrecoverycenter.com
www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-firefighter-ptsd-ryan-mains-20200103-vaioiikvg5hbth6pvqs6sc3bzi-story.html]]>3014anxiety,ems,firefighters,firstresponders,help,ketamine,mentalhealth,nightmares,police,ptsd,ptsi,resiliency,run,running,smashthestigmafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lisa-houle-defense-attorney-for-first-responders--41190429
tel:424.332.9079
lisa@houle-law.com
www.houle-law.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41190429Tue, 29 Sep 2020 14:29:43 +0000Christy WarrenThis is such an important episode!! The Firefighter Deconstructed sits down and talks with an amazing woman who has made it her life’s passion to take care of fire responders in an area we never thought we’d could end up, in the legal system. Lisa...
tel:424.332.9079
lisa@houle-law.com
www.houle-law.com]]>3762attorrney,dui,ems,firefighters,firstresponders,help,iwilllisten,lawenforcement,legalhelp,mentalhealth,ptsd,ptsi,smashthestigma,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/captain-dan-willis-ret-the-bulletproof-spirit--41068372Website: http://www.FirstResponderWellness.com
Amazon for the book: https://www.amazon.com/Bulletproof-Spirit-Revised-Responders-Protecting/dp/1608686310
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-willis-95468840/
Facebook: Dan Willis
EMDR.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41068372Tue, 22 Sep 2020 18:17:13 +0000Christy WarrenCaptain Dan Willis (ret), Author of Bulletproof Spirit, served as a police officer for the La Mesa Police Department near San Diego for nearly 30 years as a SWAT Commander, crimes of violence-sexual assault-child molest and homicide detective. He has...Website: http://www.FirstResponderWellness.com
Amazon for the book: https://www.amazon.com/Bulletproof-Spirit-Revised-Responders-Protecting/dp/1608686310
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-willis-95468840/
Facebook: Dan Willis
EMDR.org]]>3668chiefs,dispatchers,ems,firefighters,firstresponders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,paramedics,police,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,resiliency,stigma,suicideawarenessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deputy-sheriff-melanie-mikeska-ptsd-and-department-betrayal--40879619https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40879619Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:00:13 +0000Christy WarrenMelanie Mikeska, who is a total badass, and I sit down and talk about being a sheriff’s deputy in a large county that goes through several budget cuts and has some poor leadership. Having PTSD was hard enough but the department betrayal she...4188anger,depression,firefighters,firstresponders,lawenforcement,leadership,mentalhealth,peersupport,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,smashthestigma,suicide,suicidepreventiontruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/firefighter-phd-and-chaplain-jeffrey-hosick-trauma-the-toxic-workplace-and-grace--40776761https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40776761Tue, 08 Sep 2020 17:05:24 +0000Christy WarrenAll the way from Nova Scotia we have quite a guest, Jeffrey Hosick. He is a firefighter, a chaplain, therapist, trauma specialist, author and a professional speaker. We sit down and talk about when not addressing mental health can create a toxic...3147depression,dispatchers,emt,firefighters,firstresponders,leadership,mentalhealth,paramedics,ptsd,recovery,suicide,suicideprevention,toxicworkplace,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-hofman-cscs-d-tsac-f-d-ms-even-superman-needs-help--40636320https://www.amazon.com/BEYOND-TURNOUTS-Comprehensive-Firefighter-Wellness/dp/1478178965
https://scuhealth.org/tactical-sports-medicine/
JohnHofman@scuhs.edu]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40636320Tue, 01 Sep 2020 16:39:47 +0000Christy WarrenThe Firefighter Deconstructed gets real with John Hofman. This guy knows how to talk and doesn’t care if he ruffles a few feathers, he calls it like he sees it. Coach John Hofman, MS., CSCS*D, TSAC-F*D is one of leading experts in the field of...https://www.amazon.com/BEYOND-TURNOUTS-Comprehensive-Firefighter-Wellness/dp/1478178965
https://scuhealth.org/tactical-sports-medicine/
JohnHofman@scuhs.edu]]>2930dispatch,firefighters,fitforduty,fitness,mentalhealth,nutrition,paramedics,physicalhealth,police,ptsd,sleep,sleepdeprivation,tacticalstrength,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cristian-hinojosa-dallas-fire-captain-talks-peer-support-do-it--40471709
You can find Cristian at:
cvhinojosa@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/DFRpeersupport/?ref=page_internal
214-669-7500
https://www.firehouse.com/home/contact/21116607/cristian-hinojosa-dallas-firefighters-peer-support]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40471709Mon, 24 Aug 2020 15:22:59 +0000Christy WarrenThe Firefighter Deconstructed talks with Cristian Hinojosa who has served the Dallas community as a public servant for nearly 15 years. He currently leads the DFD Peer Support Program, providing outreach and support to firefighters. He shares his...
You can find Cristian at:
cvhinojosa@yahoo.com
https://www.facebook.com/DFRpeersupport/?ref=page_internal
214-669-7500
https://www.firehouse.com/home/contact/21116607/cristian-hinojosa-dallas-firefighters-peer-support]]>3636dallasfiredepartment,dispatchers,firecaptain,firefighters,fireservice,help,mentalhealth,paramedics,peersupport,police,ptsd,ptsi,smashthestigma,suicidepreventionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/first-in-wellness-recover-from-the-beating-that-comes-with-the-job--40387842
https://firstinwellness.com/

The 2-Week COVID Program, which is a taste of the 90-day, and will help build physical resilience (and mental) is available for free. People can sign up for this at www.firstinwellness.com or directly by going to the link: https://p.bttr.to/3hTePRu.

We will be doing a pilot study of the 90-day program for 8-10 firefighters. Anyone interested can email me at info@firstinwellness.com.Here's a summary of the program:

Our 90-day fire program is an online, interactive program designed to run for 3 consecutive months. A lifestyle section and a fitness section form a comprehensive system for building physical and psychological resilience.

The 90-day program includes:
*Detailed guidance on lifestyle topics of nutrition, sleep, and Psychological Resilience
*6 small group coaching sessions (2 per month) led by nationally board-certified coaches, a psychologist and a registered dietitian
*Additional materials on nutrition planning and food preparation, stress management, sleep, and goal setting
*9-week personalized, multi-level strength training program designed specifically to improve multi-plane, firefighter-specific movements, and enhance balance and flexibility
*Cutting edge physiological tracking technology to measure progress (Oura Ring, EverSleep)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40387842Tue, 18 Aug 2020 18:26:09 +0000Christy WarrenThe Firefighter Deconstructed sits down with Danielle Cook Kawash, Mike Salemi, and Simon Mathews from First In Wellness. They develop wellness programs for Fire departments, yet all of their information applies to all first responders, and yes even...
https://firstinwellness.com/

The 2-Week COVID Program, which is a taste of the 90-day, and will help build physical resilience (and mental) is available for free. People can sign up for this at www.firstinwellness.com or directly by going to the link: https://p.bttr.to/3hTePRu.

We will be doing a pilot study of the 90-day program for 8-10 firefighters. Anyone interested can email me at info@firstinwellness.com.Here's a summary of the program:

Our 90-day fire program is an online, interactive program designed to run for 3 consecutive months. A lifestyle section and a fitness section form a comprehensive system for building physical and psychological resilience.

The 90-day program includes:
*Detailed guidance on lifestyle topics of nutrition, sleep, and Psychological Resilience
*6 small group coaching sessions (2 per month) led by nationally board-certified coaches, a psychologist and a registered dietitian
*Additional materials on nutrition planning and food preparation, stress management, sleep, and goal setting
*9-week personalized, multi-level strength training program designed specifically to improve multi-plane, firefighter-specific movements, and enhance balance and flexibility
*Cutting edge physiological tracking technology to measure progress (Oura Ring, EverSleep)]]>4006firefighterfitness,firefighters,firstresponderfitness,firstresponders,fitness,leadership,mentalhealth,policefitness,ptsd,ptsi,resilience,resiliencechallenge,sleepdeprevation,suicideprevention,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paramedic-dispatcher-michael-henderson-take-charge-of-your-own-recovery--40270724You can find Michael at:
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028203436078
Mj_henderson@hotmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40270724Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:09:24 +0000Christy WarrenTaking Charge of Your Recovery. The Firefighter Deconstructed sits down with paramedic and dispatcher Michael Henderson. Michael was a paramedic in Oakland, CA and then became a dispatcher. He was a dispatcher on duty during the catastrophic Tubbs...You can find Michael at:
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028203436078
Mj_henderson@hotmail.com]]>4055dispatcher,firefighters,firstresponders,mentalhealth,paramedics,police,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,resilency,stellateganglionblock,suicidefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/officer-sean-wyman-broken-to-unbreakable--40011109
Sean Wyman Links:
gbtcbook.com
gbtc911.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40011109Tue, 28 Jul 2020 06:02:06 +0000Christy WarrenThe Firefighter Deconstructed sits down with Sean Wyman and talks about getting out from being miserable. Sean Wyman is an 18 Year Law Enforcement Officer and Trainer, Army Veteran, father of 3, and husband of 14 years. He is also trauma informed...
Sean Wyman Links:
gbtcbook.com
gbtc911.com]]>4011anger,anxiety,childhoodtrauma,cops,depression,firstresponders,humanizethebadge,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,police,ptsd,resiliency,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rick-markley-volunteer-firefighters-and-mental-health--39884531He is also he former editor-in-chief of FireRescue1 and Fire Chief, a volunteer firefighter and fire investigator, and is a contributor to FirefighterCloseCalls. He serves on the board of directors and is actively involved with the International Fire Relief Mission, a humanitarian aid organization that delivers unused fire and EMS equipment to firefighters in developing countries. He holds a bachelor's degree in communications and a master's of fine arts. He has logged more than 15 years as an editor-in-chief and written numerous articles on firefighting.

https://volunteerfirefighterintl.com/
Firefighter Close Calls
http://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/
Book "Pass it on 3: Making Good Progress" (coupon code for 25% off: goodprogress)
https://fireengineeringbooks.com/pass-it-on-3-making-good-progress/
International Fire Relief Mission
https://sites.google.com/ifrm2007.com/ifrm2007-intl-fire-relief/home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39884531Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:35:04 +0000Christy WarrenRick Markley and I talk about the unique challenges that volunteer firefighters and their departments face in taking care of their wellness and mental health. There is so much more involved than just bad calls. You may think that an episode on...He is also he former editor-in-chief of FireRescue1 and Fire Chief, a volunteer firefighter and fire investigator, and is a contributor to FirefighterCloseCalls. He serves on the board of directors and is actively involved with the International Fire Relief Mission, a humanitarian aid organization that delivers unused fire and EMS equipment to firefighters in developing countries. He holds a bachelor's degree in communications and a master's of fine arts. He has logged more than 15 years as an editor-in-chief and written numerous articles on firefighting.

https://volunteerfirefighterintl.com/
Firefighter Close Calls
http://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/
Book "Pass it on 3: Making Good Progress" (coupon code for 25% off: goodprogress)
https://fireengineeringbooks.com/pass-it-on-3-making-good-progress/
International Fire Relief Mission
https://sites.google.com/ifrm2007.com/ifrm2007-intl-fire-relief/home]]>4105domorewithless,firefighterfamily,firefighters,firefightersforlife,firstresponders,mentalhealth,ptsd,ptsi,reservefirefighter,smashthestigma,volunteerfirefighters,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/courtney-daughter-of-cop-with-ptsi-when-he-was-unavailable-i-felt-like-why-bother-being-on-this-earth--39190065https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39190065Tue, 14 Jul 2020 13:00:05 +0000Christy WarrenThe Firefighter Deconstructed sits down with another amazing daughter of a long time police officer. 21 year old Courtney talks about growing up as the oldest kid in a family with a first responder dad that works long hours as a police officer…and...3205alcoholism,depression,father,firefighters,firstresponders,kids,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,mother,paramedics,parenting,ptsi,recovery,talktoyourkidsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ff-pm-matty-fiorenza-falling-into-the-dark-hole-getting-out-and-staying-out--38442864
How to reach Matty:
https://www.firstresponder-wellness.com/-- 
https://www.shiftwellness.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddR6x7iQGys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgFY5Bucvmc&t=61s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo6y8m6t_2Q
https://saveawarrior.org/home#what-is-save-a-warrior
Matty@shiftwellness.com
Matt@saveawarrior.org 
matt.fiorenza@simplerecovery.com 
IG shift_wellness_firemanmatty
FB Matt Fiorenza LLC ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38442864Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:05:57 +0000Christy WarrenThis Episode is with Anaheim Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Fiorenza. Matt is a 16 year veteran of the the AFD and started drinking alcohol when he was 11. He had many trials and tribulations along the way to recovery. PTS nearly killed him. But he...
How to reach Matty:
https://www.firstresponder-wellness.com/-- 
https://www.shiftwellness.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddR6x7iQGys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgFY5Bucvmc&t=61s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qo6y8m6t_2Q
https://saveawarrior.org/home#what-is-save-a-warrior
Matty@shiftwellness.com
Matt@saveawarrior.org 
matt.fiorenza@simplerecovery.com 
IG shift_wellness_firemanmatty
FB Matt Fiorenza LLC ]]>4389alcoholabuse,depression,firefighter,fireresponders,fireservice,gratitude,help,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,paramedic,ptsd,recovery,resilience,smashthestigma,suicideawareness,suicideprevetion,trauma,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jay-scott-oklahoma-city-fire-sergeant-ret-25-years-after-the-bombing-part-2--36210897https://api.spreaker.com/episode/36210897Sun, 05 Jul 2020 23:02:14 +0000Christy WarrenIn Part 2, Jay talks more about working at the bomb site, the surrealism and how supportive the entire community was. Jay and I talk about what didn't work and what did work to recover from PTSD. Jay also talks about the passing of Rebecca Kuga, a...3713anxiety,backtheblue,depression,fbi,firefighters,firefighting,firstresponders,help,isolation,mentalhealth,oklahomacitybombing,ptsd,smashthestigma,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/16-year-old-grace-your-kids-know-more-than-you-think--35225743
Don’t forget to check out FirefighterDeconstructed.com and irel8.org/firefighter-deconstructed]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/35225743Wed, 01 Jul 2020 18:38:58 +0000Christy WarrenThis episode of The Firefighter Deconstructed has a very special guest. Grace is the 16 year old (soon to be 17) daughter of a police officer with 26 years as a cop (and his first gig was 3 years as a firefighter). Grace and I talk about what it’s...
Don’t forget to check out FirefighterDeconstructed.com and irel8.org/firefighter-deconstructed]]>2494childhoodtrauma,dispatcher,firefighter,firstresponder,firstresponderdads,firstrespondermoms,help,mentalhealth,paramedic,parenting,police,ptsd,ptsi,talktoyourkids,teenagers,truthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tim-dietz-it-s-a-beautiful-day--32939037
Responder Be Well.......http://www.responderbewell.com/index.html
Book....... Scene of Compassion A Responders Guide for Dealing with Emergency Scene Emotional Crisis 2nd edition
B Shifter Magazine.......http://www.bshifter.com/SelectMagazines.aspx

The Firefighter Deconstructed is partnering with iRel8 and ResponderRel8!

To download the ResponderRel8 app.......https://irel8.org/firefighter-deconstructed/
Firefighter Deconstructed Website.......FirefighterDeconstucted.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/32939037Wed, 24 Jun 2020 18:48:54 +0000Christy WarrenRetired Captain Tim Dietz shares his story of having to overcome personal tragedy and not fully dealing with it caused him to struggle later in his career. We talk about paths to recovery and the importance of peer support. Tim began his fire...
Responder Be Well.......http://www.responderbewell.com/index.html
Book....... Scene of Compassion A Responders Guide for Dealing with Emergency Scene Emotional Crisis 2nd edition
B Shifter Magazine.......http://www.bshifter.com/SelectMagazines.aspx

The Firefighter Deconstructed is partnering with iRel8 and ResponderRel8!

To download the ResponderRel8 app.......https://irel8.org/firefighter-deconstructed/
Firefighter Deconstructed Website.......FirefighterDeconstucted.com]]>3312anger,anxiety,depression,ems,firefighters,firstresponders,iwilllisten,mentalhealth,mentalhealthawareness,paramedic,peersupport,police,ptsd,recoveryispossible,resiliency,smashthestigma,trauma,volunteerfirefightersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/officer-tim-kaplan-anxiety-and-the-job--31317539Email: timkaplanperformance@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/tim.kaplan.16]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31317539Tue, 16 Jun 2020 21:59:07 +0000Christy WarrenTim Kaplan is a 20 year veteran of the Berkeley, (CA) police Department. We talk about his chronic anxiety and how he dealt with it on the job. He spent the majority of his police career in the patrol division while holding a number of collateral...Email: timkaplanperformance@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/tim.kaplan.16]]>3249anger,anxiety,cops,ems,firstresponders,iwilllisten,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,police,ptsd,ptsi,resilience,smashthestigma,stress,suicideawareness,trauma,wellnessfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jay-scott-oklahoma-city-fire-lieutenant-ret-25-years-after-the-bombing-part-1--30332327https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30332327Thu, 11 Jun 2020 20:18:20 +0000Christy WarrenMeet Jay Scott, retired Fire Lieutenant from the Oklahoma City Fire Department. The Oklahoma City bombing has had lasting effects on everyone, especially those who were there. Jay Scott is no different. His uncanny memory and insight causes him to...5031criticalincident,ems,firefighter,firefighters,fireservice,firstresponder,mentalhealth,oklahomacitybombing,ptsd,ptsi,resilience,retirement,smashthestigma,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deborah-louis-ortiz-the-producer-director-writer-of-award-winning-film-code-9-officer-needs-assistance--29015457
Deborah and her work can be found:
www.code9.org
www.facebook.com/monochromedoc
Code9film.com
www.dangerouscurvesproductions.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO01Qeg15KU&t=74s]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29015457Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:46:02 +0000Christy WarrenDeborah is the wife of ret. New York State Trooper, who after struggling with symptoms took years to finally be diagnosed with PTSD. Deborah has been through the gauntlet of being the spouse of a first responder with PTSD. After the diagnosis came...
Deborah and her work can be found:
www.code9.org
www.facebook.com/monochromedoc
Code9film.com
www.dangerouscurvesproductions.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jO01Qeg15KU&t=74s]]>3854addiction,anger,backtheblue,firstresponders,help,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,ois,police,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,spouse,stigma,suicide,suicideprevention,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeff-dill-gets-real-about-suicide-and-first-responders--28376143https://www.ffbha.org
National suicide prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
To Donate: https://www.ffbha.org/ways-to-help/make-a-donation/
www.FirefighterDeconstructed.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28376143Tue, 26 May 2020 18:03:57 +0000Christy WarrenMore first responders kill themselves than die in the line of duty. Fire captain Jeff Dill decided to do something about it. Jeff is the founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, holds a Master’s degree and is a Licensed Counselor. He...https://www.ffbha.org
National suicide prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
To Donate: https://www.ffbha.org/ways-to-help/make-a-donation/
www.FirefighterDeconstructed.com]]>3790911dispatchers,anxiety,depression,ems,emts,firefighters,firstresponders,help,mentalhealth,paramedics,ptsd,ptsi,rescuingrescuers,smashthestigma,suicide,suicideawareness,suicideprevention,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/police-sergeant-michael-surgue-ret-one-of-a-police-officer-s-worst-nightmare--27776325You can find Mike Surgue at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgtmichaelsugrue]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27776325Tue, 19 May 2020 17:24:22 +0000Christy WarrenRetired Sergent Surgue has 20+ years experience in the military and law enforcement. Michael tells his compelling story of having to face a police officer’s nightmare and the debilitating mental health struggle that ensued. Michael demonstrates the...You can find Mike Surgue at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgtmichaelsugrue]]>3254backtheblue,cops,depression,ems,firefighters,firstresponders,help,lawenforcement,leadership,mentalhealth,ois,paramedics,ptsd,ptsi,resiliency,smashthestigma,suicideawareness,suicideprevention,survivor,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ellen-kirschman-the-cop-doc-the-stigma-is-stupid--27172138Ellen can be found at:
www.ellenkirschman.com
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cop-doc]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27172138Tue, 12 May 2020 17:49:33 +0000Christy WarrenEllen Kirschman is known as the “Cop Doc”. She has 30 years as a clinical psychologist specializing in law enforcement and first responders. Today Ellen and I talk about the importance for first responders to see a therapist who understands the...Ellen can be found at:
www.ellenkirschman.com
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cop-doc]]>4007bluelivesmatter,clinicians,cops,firstresponders,help,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,policeofficers,ptsd,ptsdawareness,ptsi,ptsisurvivor,recoveryispossible,resiliency,smashingthestigma,smashthestigma,suicideprevention,therapist,therapy,traumarecoveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-dispatcher-sue-faria--26775446https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26775446Tue, 05 May 2020 16:28:02 +0000Christy WarrenWe have former dispatcher Sue Faria who also happens to be the president of the First Responder Support Network. Sue tells her story of dispatching many years for the CHP and then the sheriff’s office. We talk about her struggles with PTSD and her...3032911operators,chaplain,dispatcher,dispatchers,ems,firefighters,fireservice,firstresponders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,peersupport,policeofficers,ptsd,ptsi,recoveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pastor-podcast-host-firefighter-jon-sanders--26234185Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fire-inside-podcast-peer-support-for-first-responder/id1383580454?i=1000470094988
jon@thefireinsidepodcast.com
Author of the book: Rural Church RESCUE]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26234185Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:35:29 +0000Christy WarrenJon began his fire career with the Peoria Illinois fire department. He left the department to pursue his true calling, serving God. He and his wife moved to South Dakota and founded a small rural church and he became its Pastor. Some time later the...Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fire-inside-podcast-peer-support-for-first-responder/id1383580454?i=1000470094988
jon@thefireinsidepodcast.com
Author of the book: Rural Church RESCUE]]>3255dispatchers,ems,faith,firefighter,firefighterptsd,fireservice,firstresponder,hope,lawenforcment,mentalhealth,pastor,peersupport,peersupportprogram,policesupport,ptsd,ptsi,rescue,stressfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/james-and-angelica-hendrix-two-stories-of-one-person-s-ptsd--25871798https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25871798Wed, 22 Apr 2020 14:00:02 +0000Christy WarrenOn this episode we talk to James and Angelica Hendrix. James is a former CHP Officer diagnosed with PTSD and came very close to suicide. He went through hell. But so did his wife Angelica. Spouses are often forgotten about as so much focus is on...5930chp,cops,ems,firefighters,firstresponders,lawenforcement,marriage,mentalhealth,paramedics,policeofficer,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,suicide,wivesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oklahoma-city-firefighter-chris-fields--25654273Chris is now retired and doing well. He travels the nation telling his story in order to help others. He is the vice president of the www.healthyhirehealthyretire.org organization that provides a variety of assistance to fire responders in need.

Where to find Chris Fields
www.chrisfields.org
Twitter: @ff4ou
Instagram: ff4ou
Facebook: Chris Cheryl Rosales Fields]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25654273Fri, 17 Apr 2020 20:50:26 +0000Christy WarrenYou know him as the firefighter cradling the bloody baby in the iconic photo from the Oklahoma City Bombing. We will get to know the human inside the uniform as Chris Fields who just went to work that day as a regular guy and had his world turned...Chris is now retired and doing well. He travels the nation telling his story in order to help others. He is the vice president of the www.healthyhirehealthyretire.org organization that provides a variety of assistance to fire responders in need.

Where to find Chris Fields
www.chrisfields.org
Twitter: @ff4ou
Instagram: ff4ou
Facebook: Chris Cheryl Rosales Fields]]>3899chrisfields,depression,firefighters,firstresponders,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,oklahomacitybombing,oklahomacityfire,paramedics,ptsd,recovery,suicide,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recovery-from-trauma-a-retired-cop-s-journey--25262020https://dranetwork.org This organization provides crisis support for first responders and healthcare workers.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25262020Sat, 11 Apr 2020 00:13:34 +0000Christy WarrenRet. Police Officer Nathan Schlitz experience's any police officer's worst nightmare. He shares his story of what happened, the toll it took on his well being, and his recovery. He also talks about his work for the non-profit Disaster Responder...https://dranetwork.org This organization provides crisis support for first responders and healthcare workers.]]>2384crisis,disaster,firstresponder,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,policeofficer,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spouse-of-a-first-responder-with-ptsd-tells-her-story--24931569https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24931569Tue, 07 Apr 2020 16:52:36 +0000Christy WarrenWe call them our better half, but what is it like to be the other half of someone suffering from PTSD? Diana Banuelos tells her story of being the wife of a Narcotics officer with PTSD. This is a show for anyone who has a partner who is struggling...4676addiction,alcoholism,family,firefighter,firstresponder,hope,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,policeofficer,ptsd,ptsi,recovery,spouse,survival,wifefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/responding-on-your-own-family-paramedic-anthony-hendricks--24682379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24682379Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:59:02 +0000Christy WarrenWhat happens when a paramedic responds on his own family? Paramedic Anthony Hendricks tells his story of being a first responder and a husband at the same exact time.2447dispatchers,firefighters,firstresponders,grattitude,hope,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,overcome,paramedic,paramedics,perseverance,police,ptsd,resiliency,strength,survivor,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/co-founder-of-the-west-coast-post-trauma-retreat-dr-joel-fay--24305155https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24305155Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:05:47 +0000Christy WarrenMeet Dr. Joel Fay who has 32 years as a police officer and his doctorate in psychology. He is also a leading and nationally known first responder psychologist and one the co-founders of the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat. We discuss his career, the...2577clinician,dispatcher,firefighter,firstresponder,lawenforcement,mentalhealth,paramedic,policeofficer,psychology,ptsd,traumafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/just-me--24056192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24056192Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:30:54 +0000Christy WarrenIt's just me today. We talk a little bit about conquering fear and anxiety and some of the good coming out of this pandemic. I also read to you the first chapter of my book.1412anxiety,books,cope,covid19,fear,firstresponders,mentalhealth,ptsd,toiletpaperfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cal-fire-captain-noelle-bahnmiller--23771656https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23771656Thu, 12 Mar 2020 14:00:12 +0000Christy WarrenCAL Fire Captain Noelle Bahnmiller tells her story of becoming a paramedic and then a firefighter. She shares how PTSD drove her to depression and thinking of suicide. Noelle's authenticity and introspection is captivating. This is an episode you...4147abuse,calfire,captain,firefighter,firefighters,firstresponders,inspiration,mentalhealth,paramedic,ptsd,ptsi,resiliency,suicide,wildlandfirefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-undercover-narcotics-officer-mike-koch--23530442https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23530442Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:37:55 +0000Christy WarrenMike Koch, a former undercover narcotics officer, spent 19 years on the job. He began as an eager and dedicated officer who served his community with honor. As with many other officers, he used alcohol to numb the pain and trauma he experienced at...3737addiction,narcotics,police,ptsd,ptsi,resiliency,undercoverofficerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-the-firefighter-deconstructed--23183951
Your host, Christy Warren, is a retired fire captain from the Berkeley Fire Department (California). She has 25 years of service as a first responder. She was diagnosed with PTSD and her world was shattered. The stigma and appearing weak were great obstacles to her recovery. She finally went to therapy, took medications, and attended a retreat for first responders with PTSD. She now serves as a peer at this retreat and is getting ready to release her gritty and honest book about her career, struggles, and recovery from PTSD.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23183951Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:30:04 +0000Christy WarrenChristy Warren joins Mental Health News Radio Network to talk about her diagnosis of PTSD. She thought her life was over. Tune in as she goes in depth on being a female firefighter and how stigma about mental health made treatment options seem...
Your host, Christy Warren, is a retired fire captain from the Berkeley Fire Department (California). She has 25 years of service as a first responder. She was diagnosed with PTSD and her world was shattered. The stigma and appearing weak were great obstacles to her recovery. She finally went to therapy, took medications, and attended a retreat for first responders with PTSD. She now serves as a peer at this retreat and is getting ready to release her gritty and honest book about her career, struggles, and recovery from PTSD.]]>1729anxiety,cptsd,depression,firefighter,fireman,firewoman,firewomen,firstresponder,firstrespondermentalhealth,mentalhealth,ptsd,stress,traumafalsefull