Responder Resilience

Daniel Sundahl

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Therapist | Published Artist | Writer | Retired Paramedic/Firefighter

Daniel Sundahl (DanSun) is a Registered Counseling Therapist, Trauma Specialist, and internationally recognized artist dedicated to redefining the global conversation around mental health. Drawing on two decades of lived experience as an advanced care paramedic and career firefighter, Daniel bridges the gap between the visceral realities of life’s challenges and the science of clinical recovery.

By synthesizing his background as a global traveler, artist, and clinician, he meticulously blends technical neurobiology with storytelling to help individuals overcome old, fear-based pathways. Daniel now travels the world as a speaker and educator, providing the tools to build a permanent foundation of peace.

S6 E23 Your Brain Is Stuck. He Knows How To Free It with Guest Daniel Sundahl
June 10, 2026

S6 E23 Your Brain Is Stuck. He Knows How To Free It with Guest Daniel Sundahl

Daniel Sundahl ran calls for twenty years. As a career firefighter and advanced care paramedic in Alberta, Canada, he saw what the job builds in you — and what it quietly destroys. He didn't leave the profession when it got hard. He went deeper into it, earning credentials as a Registered Counselli…
Post-Traumatic Growth: A Journey with Guest Daniel Sundahl | S4 E40
Oct. 2, 2024

Post-Traumatic Growth: A Journey with Guest Daniel Sundahl | S4 E40

Daniel Sundahl, acclaimed artist and retired paramedic/firefighter, presents "Post-Traumatic Growth—Finding Benefits Within Challenges." He will take us on a visual narrative of resilience and transformation as we view and listen to his personal story of post-traumatic growth. Through a powerful n…
Voices from the Frontline of EMS | S4 E18
May 1, 2024

Voices from the Frontline of EMS | S4 E18

This exclusive episode highlights powerful stories and innovations from emergency medical services (EMS) professionals. It includes insights from Daniel Sundahl, Jason Patton, Bryony Gilbey, Eric Chase, Derek O. Hanley, Dr. Peter Antevy and MaKenzie Tiegs emphasizing teamwork, mental health support…
Portraits of an Emergency—Healing Trauma Through Art | S3 E24
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 firefighter and paramedic, Daniel has experienced countless traumatic calls that…