Responder Resilience

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Oct. 4, 2023

22ZERO: Break Free from Trauma | S3 E40

🎙️ Discover a stress-free, non-invasive approach to healing on our podcast! Dr. Pamela Arnell and Nick Davis from 22ZERO.org discuss how their Trauma Resiliency Protocol (TRP) and Emotions Management Process (EMP) are helpin…
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Sept. 13, 2023

Unbreakable Spirits: Overcoming Post 9/11 Trauma | S3 E37

🇺🇸 🎙️ On this special 9/11 episode of Responder Resilience podcast, we speak with A Badge of Honor's Samantha Horwitz and John Salerno sharing their first-hand experiences as 9/11 First Responders.
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Aug. 16, 2023

Real Stories: Healing PTSD with EMDR | S3 E33

On this episode of Responder Resilience, we dive deep into the incredible impact of EMDR therapy on first responders facing traumatic stress. Join us as veterans, firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and dispatchers op…
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Aug. 9, 2023

From Trauma to Triumph: Strategies to Strengthen the Shield | S3 E32

Join us on the Responder Resilience Podcast as we delve into the power of proactive peer support. Our guests, Dr. Stephanie Conn and Craig Deardorff, share valuable insights on the EMDR/ASAP protocol and how to choose the ri…
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July 12, 2023

Walking Tall in Vegas: A Rescuer’s Triumph over Trauma | S3 E28

Join us on Responder Resilience as we uncover the incredible story of professional athlete Todd Blyleven. From his selfless acts of bravery at the Las Vegas shooting to finding strength and triumph over PTSI, Todd's journey …
Guest: Todd Blyleven
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June 21, 2023

Mental Health Mayday—Building Your New Emotional Wellness Program | S3 E25

Don't miss our latest episode of Responder Resilience! Our guest, Jason Corthell, Director of Ironclad Wellness, Division Chief of Training, and Emergency Services District 13, shares his personal story of overcoming post tr…
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June 14, 2023

Portraits of an Emergency—Healing Trauma Through Art | S3 E24

Check out this inspiring episode of Responder Resilience where we dive deep into the power of art therapy with Daniel Sundahl, a paramedic and talented photo artist. Throughout his more than two decades of service as a firef…
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May 23, 2023

Tactical Self-Care For Public Safety Professionals | S3 E21

Join us in this episode as we talk with Resilience Expert & Author at Pathfinder Resilience, Dr. Renee Thornton, about navigating adversity in the world of public safety. A U.S. Navy Veteran, Dr. Thornton has worked with num…
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April 19, 2023

Getting Past Your Past: Thriving After Adversity | S3 E16

Join us on Responder Resilience as we welcome former SWAT Operator and keynote speaker Laura G. Hanson. As the only female on the full-time SWAT Team in Virginia Beach for over 4 years, Laura has a wealth of experience to sh…
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April 4, 2023

Revolutionary Medicine: Reinventing the Emergency Medical Response | S3 E14

In this episode, Bonnie and David speak with Dr. Peter M. Antevy about managing mental health challenges at critical incidents, the story behind creating the Handtevy App, and how it saves lives and significantly reduces med…
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March 29, 2023

Responder Retirement: Navigating Life 2.0 (Part 2) | S3 E13

In the second part of this mini-documentary, Responder Resilience continues the deep dive into the topic of first responder retirement. We are joined by a panel of twenty one retired or active first responders and resilience…
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March 22, 2023

Responder Retirement: Navigating Life 2.0 (Part 1) | S3 E12

In this two part mini-documentary, Responder Resilience does a deep dive into the topic of first responder retirement. We are joined by a panel of twenty one retired or active first responders and resilience experts, represe…
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March 15, 2023

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

We’re joined by Giovanni Rocco, retired LEO and FBI covert operative and author of the book “Giovanni’s Ring: My life Inside the Real Sopranos”. Giovanni talks about the toll the job takes, and the unwitting sacrifices our …
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Feb. 15, 2023

A Happier Hour — The Journey to Recovery and Wellness | S3 E7

We’re joined by retired firefighter and Account Executive at O2X Human Performance, John Vargo, who shares his personal struggle with burnout, anxiety, anger, and dependence on alcohol during his honest and raw interview wit…
Guest: John Vargo
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Feb. 8, 2023

​​Life After EMS: Departure With A Purpose | S3 E6

In this episode, Bonnie and David speak with Denise Beard, who began in EMS in 1992. We explore the pitfalls of burnout and compassion fatigue, what happens after you leave EMS, and how to move forward into a new mission an…
Guest: Denise Beard
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