Responder Resilience

Tommy Bolin

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Firefighter | Author | Speaker

Tommy Bolin is a firefighter/paramedic with over 30 years of service and the author of Unseen Battles: The Price of Duty in a Life of Trauma and Sacrifice. After being diagnosed with PTSD, depression, and anxiety, Tommy turned his pain into purpose, becoming a mental health advocate for first responders, veterans, and their families. He now speaks across the country, challenging the stigma around mental health and encouraging open, honest conversations. His work aims to shift the culture of silence into one of healing, connection, and hope.

Aug. 20, 2025

Unseen Battles: The Price of Duty with Lt. Tommy Bolin | S5 E34

We talk with Lt. Tommy Bolin, a firefighter and paramedic from Central Ohio, about the hidden mental health struggles first responders face, and drawing from his book, “Unseen Battles: The Price of Duty in a Life of Trauma and Sacrifice.”
Guest: Tommy Bolin