Responder Resilience

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April 23, 2025

Family First: Building Resilience at Home with Dr. Rachelle Zemlok | S5 E17

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Rachelle Zemlok, a first responder psychologist specializing in the unique challenges first responder families face. We explore the vital importance of family support in this demanding job.
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Family First: Building Resilience at Home with Dr. Rachelle Zemlok | S5 E17
April 16, 2025

Choosing Growth Over Grief with Guest Rick Cheatham | S5 E16

We sit down with Rick Cheatham, a seasoned Life and Career Transformation Coach and retired Fire Captain. Rick shares his profound journey of resilience, navigating personal challenges including overcoming addiction, coping with the murder of his son, and enduring a life-changing injury.
Guest: Rick Cheatham
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Choosing Growth Over Grief with Guest Rick Cheatham  | S5 E16
April 9, 2025

Clinician's Guide to Wellness Programs and Internships with Wendy Hummell | S5 E15

In this Clinician’s Guide for mental health professionals and savvy first responders, we sit down with Wendy Hummell, a retired detective turned health and wellness manager. We’ll dive into the challenges of introducing wellness to Law enforcement culture, the need for supportive internship program…
Guest: Wendy Hummell
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Clinician's Guide to Wellness Programs and Internships with Wendy Hummell | S5 E15
April 2, 2025

Responder's Survival Guide: Stress Less, Forgive More with Dr. Fred Luskin | S5 E14

Are you feeling overwhelmed by extreme stress or struggling with feelings of resentment? In this enlightening episode, we feature Dr. Frederic Luskin, the renowned director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Projects.
Guest: Fred Luskin
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Responder's Survival Guide: Stress Less, Forgive More with Dr. Fred Luskin | S5 E14
March 19, 2025

Jason Patton—Saving Lives Through Connection and Comedy | S5 E12

In this encore episode, get ready to meet charismatic firefighter/paramedic Jason Patton, the creative force behind Fire Department Chronicles.
Guest: Jason Patton
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Jason Patton—Saving Lives Through Connection and Comedy | S5 E12
March 12, 2025

Clinician’s Guide to Building Trust with Law Enforcement | S5 E11

This episode explores the vital connection between mental health and law enforcement. Dr. Medina Baumgart shares insights on the critical role of embedded clinicians, the mental health challenges retired officers face, and the importance of peer support programs.
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Clinician’s Guide to Building Trust with Law Enforcement | S5 E11
March 5, 2025

Clinician's Guide to Peer Support and Officer Wellness | S5 E10

Join us for a compelling dialogue for clinicians and savvy first responders, with Captain Mike Fumiatti of the New Haven Police Department as we dig into the importance of police peer support in law enforcement.
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Clinician's Guide to Peer Support and Officer Wellness | S5 E10
Feb. 19, 2025

Confronting Vicarious Trauma: A Self-Care Guide | S5 E8

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Falisa Asberry, a retired law enforcement veteran and Peacock Training & Consulting Group CEO.
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Confronting Vicarious Trauma: A Self-Care Guide | S5 E8
Feb. 5, 2025

Clinician’s Guide to In-Patient Treatment Facilities | S5 E6

In this Clinician's Guide episode, we sit down with Patrick Fitzgibbons, retired police commander and Shatterproof Community Liaison Lead at FHE Health. We explore the essential topic of specialized addiction and mental health treatment programs designed for first responders.
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Clinician’s Guide to In-Patient Treatment Facilities | S5 E6
Jan. 22, 2025

EMDR for EMS: Healing Off-Duty Trauma | S5 E4

In this impactful episode, we address the vital mental health challenges faced by EMS and first responders, including post-traumatic stress and the effects of "buffing" calls—responding to emergencies off-duty.
Guest: Frank Glowski
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EMDR for EMS: Healing Off-Duty Trauma | S5 E4
Jan. 15, 2025

Frank Leto—Success Stories from FDNY’s Counseling Service Unit | S5 E3

Tune in for a candid conversation highlighting behavioral health's critical role in emergency services. In this powerful episode, we sit down with Frank Leto (Ret.), Captain and Deputy Director of the FDNY Counseling Service Unit (CSU), to discuss the profound impact of 9/11 on firefighter behavior…
Guest: Frank Leto
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Frank Leto—Success Stories from FDNY’s Counseling Service Unit | S5 E3
Jan. 8, 2025

Clinician’s Guide to Working with Unique Fire And Law Populations | S5 E2

In this episode of our clinician masterclass series, we dive into the unique challenges faced by wildland firefighters and specialized law enforcement units like the Border Patrol, FBI, US Marshals, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms. Join psychologist Dr. Robbie Adler-Tapia as she share…
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Clinician’s Guide to Working with Unique Fire And Law Populations | S5 E2
Dec. 18, 2024

Dena Ali—Finding “Hope Out of Darkness” | S4 E51

Join us for an enlightening episode as we speak with Battalion Chief Dena Ali, the Program Manager for Behavioral Health at the First Responder Center for Excellence. In this discussion, we explore her groundbreaking new book, *Hope Out of Darkness: A Guide to First Responder Mental Wellness*.
Guest: Dena Ali
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Dena Ali—Finding “Hope Out of Darkness” | S4 E51
Nov. 20, 2024

Clinician’s Guide to Enhancing Your Practice | S4 E47

In this essential installment of the Clinician's Guide Masterclass, we focus on strategies for clinicians to work effectively with first responders. We will hear from four mental health therapists who have successfully developed practices centered on serving emergency services. Kurt Fuchs, LCSW, Kr…
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Clinician’s Guide to Enhancing Your Practice | S4 E47
Oct. 9, 2024

Vinnie Montez—Law, Order, and Laughter | S4 E41

In this episode, we talk with Vinnie Montez, a retired Colorado Sheriff's Office commander and current Public Information Officer who has made a name for himself as a nationally touring stand-up comedian. Vinnie shares stories from his dual career paths, illustrating how humor has been a valuable t…
Guest: Vinnie Montez
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Vinnie Montez—Law, Order, and Laughter | S4 E41