Burnt Out

In this episode, we are replaying our very first episode for a very special reason. The 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb is not a race, but an opportunity to honor and remember the 343 #FDNY members who selflessly gave their lives so that others might live. Fire service members across the United States convene in the high-rise buidings to climb 110 stories as a tribute to their fallen brothers. This past...

Eileen McBain was an EMT with local IAFF 4658 before being injured. Prior to that, she was a volunteer EMT with her local Fire and EMS Department. Today, she shares her story of alcohol and recovery, and how that recovery has inspired her future work. Produced by https://MyPodcast. Media #firefighter #emt #ems #alcohol #addiction #substanceusedisorder #recovery #trauma #ptsd #anxiety #mentalhealth...

Tim Gallagher is on the Peer Support for Local 416, Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a retired Wayne Township Firefighter who is also involved with the Emerald Society. Tim helps anyone in crisis. LINKS Local 416 Website: https://l416.com/ Burnt Out Podcast Website: https://burntoutpodcast.org Produced by https://MyPodcast. Media #firefighter #peersupport #substanceusedisorder #suicideprevention #ment...

Richard Gallegos is a veteran ultramarathoner, husband, father, and mental health advocate. In this searingly honest account of his life, Richard relates his descent into alcohol and opiate abuse to cope with the emotional toll of being a first responder paramedic, witnessing every aspect of the horror and devastation that can be experienced by humanity. Faced with the reality of the irreparable d...

Skip and Jeff are joined by producer Shawn from https://MyPodcast. Media about stigma and it's affect on people struggling with depression, anxiety, substance use disorder, and other mental health concerns. #stigma #substanceusedisorder #mentalhealth #anxiety #depression #ptsd #firefighter #firstresponder #military #police #navy #army #marines #emt #ems

Shavonne grew up in Ventura, California. She moved to Los Angeles in 2004 to attend USC and study engineering. After graduation she began working for Hensel Phelps, a large commercial construction contractor. Thirteen years later, she made the choice to leave construction and launch a men's treatment center for First Responders and Veterans. 805-701-1309 info@throttleandthrive.com Website: www.thr...

As we get ready for the FDIC Convention at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. we revisit one of our interviews. Jason Sautel had it all. Confident in his abilities and trusted by his fellow #firefighters, he was making a name for himself on the streets of Oakland, California. His adrenaline-fueled job even helped him forget the pain of his childhood—until the day he looked into the eyes o...

April was employed by Memphis Fire Dept as a Firefighter/Paramedic for 18 years. She had been a paramedic for 23 years. She resigned from MFD due to her addiction to drugs & alcohol for most of her adult years. She is currently working for an ambulance service with plans to start a bridge program this year to get her RN. She is also currently under a 3 year monitoring program with the state of...

Hillside Canine Company was founded by Phoenix native, Shawn Tucker. Hillside is Northern Arizona's number 1 full-service pet resort. Link: https://hillsidecanine.com #doglover #canineresort #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogsofinstagram #mypodcastmedia #yourcustomerislistening Produced by https:MyPodcast. Media Your customer is listening...

Paul Parrish started in the Fire Service in 1991. He became an EMT in 1994 and an EMT-P in 1999. Paul is currently a Lt over House 4, A-Shift....L4, E4, and Squad 4. Rope Rescue Tech II Haz Mat Ops Swiftwater Tech Dive Rescue (SCUBA Instructor) Extracation Tech S&R Ops Tn Smokediver Dx w/PTSD in 2019 COE in 2019 Paul will be retiring on Jan 2, 2025. He has been married twice, divorced once and...

When we lose a loved one, it can be extremely difficult to process the pain and grief. Today, Skip O and Jeff talk to Peg Murdock, the wife of Firefighter Dave Murdock, about the loss of her husband 9 years ago and how she found the strength to go on and find hope when she felt so incredibly lost. #grief #loss #firstresponder #cancer #cancersucks #widow #widowed #God #family #courage #love #mypodc...

Derek Robinson shared his story with one Facebook post. The overwhelming positive response from that post gave birth to his book, "Continue." Listen to his raw emotions and real talk about the darkness. #firefighter #firstresponder #ptsd #trauma #ems #emt #substanceuse #substanceusedisorder #recovery #treatment #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #youraudienceislistening #mypodcastmedia Produced...

Paul works in England on an ambulance service. Paul shares his brokenness and his healing through peer support. Links: https://burntoutpodcast.org https://worldwidepeersupport.org Produced by https://mypodcast.media #firstresponder #firefighter #ems #emt #military #depression #ptsd #substanceusedisorder #substanceuse #publicsafety #mypodcastmedia #youraudienceislistening

Shawn Keene is a Baltimore City Firefighter / Paramedic. he conquered his alcohol addiction with treatment and peer support and now helps others. #baltimore #firefighter #publicsafety #firefighter #paramedic #firstresponder #ems #substanceusedisorder #ptsd #depression #recovery For more information, visit https://burntoutpodcast.org Produced by: MyPodcast. Media at https://mypodcast.media

Scott Creelman is with the Peer Support K9 Unit at Washington D.C. Fire Department. Scott had his own struggles and had to get help which led him to helping others through the Peer Support K9 Unit. #peersupport #firefighter #firedepartment #substanceusedisorder #ptsd #trauma #mypodcastmedia For more information, visit https://burntoutpodcast.org Produced by: MyPodcast. Media at https://mypodcast.m...

Jurrell talks about being bullied in the Military and how the emotional trauma from his experience led him to addiciton and jumping off of a bridge in an attempt to end the pain. #marines #military #bullying #racism #YourAudienceIsListening Produced by MyPodcast. Media

Steve Sanneman spent 18 years at his current department with over 30 years in Fire and EMS. Today, host Skip O talks to "Sandman" about his struggle with porn and sex addiction Produced By MyPodcast. Media #addiction #sexaddiction #porn #firefighter #firstresponder #substanceusedisorder #recovery #ems

Jason Sautel had it all. Confident in his abilities and trusted by his fellow #firefighters, he was making a name for himself on the streets of Oakland, California. His adrenaline-fueled job even helped him forget the pain of his childhood—until the day he looked into the eyes of a jumper on the Bay Bridge and came face to face with a darkness he knew would take him down as well. This week, in a s...

On this episode, Skip O takes to Tammy Mastin, an Alumni of the COE, a female paramedic, a mother, and wife of a firefighter. She is a Peer Supporter for her Department, but most importantly, a badass rockstar surviving PTSD.

In this episode, Skip O talks to Arielle Thibodeaux of One Step Forward Counseling in Carmel, Indiana. Arielle's Links: https://www.onestepforwardcounseling.com/ Produced by: https://mypodcast.media

This week, Host Skip O talks to Pete Lewin. His organization, Pete Lewin Newfoundlands, offers emotional support swims, education and demonstrations with Newfoundland dogs in water rescue, along with health and well-being seminars to individuals, schools, groups and charities in the UK and worldwide. Pete's Links: http://petelewinnewfoundlands.co.uk/index.html https://www.facebook.com/PeteLewinNew...

Kelsey Aaron, Executive Director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Indiana, talks with Skip O about the AFSP.

Host Skip O is joined by IAFF Center of Excellence Executive Director Marc R. Rattigan. LINKS: https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/ https://burntoutpodcast.org https://worldwidepeersupport.org Produced by MyPodcast. Media at https://mypodcast.media

On this episode, Skip O talks to Tesse Keesling about her story of addiction, recovery, and how she now serves others in her role at Bridges of Hope. Links: Bridges of Hope: https://bhoperehab.com/ Turning Point Madison County: https://www.turningpointmadisoncounty.org/ Code Green: https://aceracodegreen.com/ Burnt Out Website: https://burntoutpodcast.org Produced by https://mypodcast.media

This week's episode features a conversation between your host, Skip O., and his guest, David Wolff.