Robert "Fireman Rob" Verhelst

Forged In The Fires Podcast with Fireman Rob

Powerful, impactful, inspiring and entertaining. The Forged In The Fires podcast will tell stories from individuals to motivate and inspire you to find your truest potential. While also giving you catalysts to fire up your life. The catalyst behind the fires is your host, Fireman Rob. Fireman Rob is a career firefighter, United States Air Force Veteran, worked search and recovery after 9/11 WTC attacks, Discovery Channel Reality Star, World Record Holder and most importantly father and husband. Don't just listen to Forged In The Fires Podcast...Learn and Live the catalysts in your life.

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Robert "Fireman Rob" Verhelst

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Education

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 17 - Forged in the Fires Guest - Bonner Paddock 14.04.2020

Nothing is impossible when you have the right perspective and mindset. Today, Robert "Fireman Rob" Verhelst interviews Bonner Paddock , the first person diagnosed with cerebral palsy to summit Kilimanjaro unassisted. The man behind OM Foundation and the inspirational book, One More Step , Bonner empowers children with disabilities and their families to live beyond their limits. Today, he shares ho...

Episode 15 - Forged in the Fires Guest - Matt Jones 13.04.2020

As humans fighting for our survival, we are programmed to see the threats around us. However, many of us get lost within this negative space that we start living a life of fear. Sharing how he overcame the Dr. Dooms in his life is world-class professional keynote speaker and author, Matt Jones . In this episode, Matt tells us the story of how he got past the fear of being thrown into life's fires...

Episode 14 - From the Forged In The Fires Desk of Fireman Rob "RESILIENCE" 24.03.2020

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: RESILIENCE "This is the Time to Be Resilient and Have Hope." For more information on Fir...

Episode 13 - Forged in the Fires Guest - Mike Reilly 17.03.2020

There is no question that Ironman is the world's greatest endurance event. In this episode, the Voice of Ironman, Mike Reilly , talks about Ironman and the amazing stories he’s had for more than 40 years through his book, MIKE REILLY Finding My Voice . Mike and host Robert "Fireman Rob" Verhelst dive into what it takes to get through nineteen-hour work-days, as well as Mike’s passion for telling e...

Episode 12 - From the Forged In The Fires Desk of Fireman Rob "LEADERSHIP" 10.03.2020

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: LEADERSHIP "Leadership is an attitude before it becomes an ability." For more informatio...

Episode 11 - From the Forged In The Fires Desk of Fireman Rob "MENTAL STRENGTH" 03.03.2020

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: MENTAL STRENGTH "Mental strength is a great equalizer between becoming lost in the chaos...

Episode 10 - Forged in the Fires Guest - Michael Alexander 25.02.2020

The hours you put in can and may directly correlate to your success no matter what industry you’re in. In this episode, Robert "Fireman Rob" Verhelst talks with Michael Alexander, the Entertainment Director at Brat Fest and Vice President of operations at Crystal Grand , about the path Michael chose over 23 years ago and the music industry as a profession. Michael’s passion has driven him to succe...

Episode 9 - From the Forged In The Fires Desk of Fireman Rob "FAITH OVER FEAR" 18.02.2020

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: FAITH OVER FEAR "Often our fear of failure is rooted in our fear of being judged and los...

Episode 8 - From the Forged In The Fires Desk of Fireman Rob "RESILIENCE" 11.02.2020

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: RESILIENCE "Show up and keep showing up.  One day you'll look up and you'll be in front...

Episode 7 - Forged in the Fires Guest - Dr. Mike Smith 07.02.2020

Struggling with PTSD can be lonely, most especially when you choose to put it in the closet for so long. Over time, many may even think that you got everything together, but the fact remains how, at one point, it wasn’t the case. Dr. Mike Smith is a former First Sergeant for the Thunderbirds in the United States Air Force. Mike is here to share with us his journey of overcoming PTSD—from the momen...

Episode 6 - From the Forged In The Fires Desk of Fireman Rob "EMOTIONAL CONTROL" 04.02.2020

Our ability to control or understand our internal conversations in times of darkness or doubt, allows for growth in many different aspects of our lives.  Emotional control is a much about understanding the negative thoughts are inevitable, yet our reaction to them in manageable.  While moving through my journey, I have had some experience that have truly challenged my ability to be emotionally in...

Episode 5 - From the Forged In The Fires Desk of Fireman Rob "DECISIONS" 28.01.2020

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: DECISIONS "The word "decide" can strike fear and stress in the hearts of many since we h...

Episode 4 - Forged in the Fires Guest - Don Soranno 21.01.2020

From a field agent with the United States ATF to Leadership training at the FBI Academy, Don Soranno has lived the lessons of leadership. In addition, he has pushed the limits of fear, in both his job and completing an Ironman after never learning how to swim as a child. Don tells the stories and will give you tips that you could get from living in the fires. Find out more about Don at https://www...

Episode 3 - From the Forged In The Fires Desk of Fireman Rob "OWNERSHIP" 14.01.2020

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. These episodes will be short impact information podcasts on one of the different seven catalysts or a sub catalyst, that I have used in my life to move forward, push the limits of possible and find myself. This week's Topic: OWNERSHIP "We start to realize the power of our words and actions when we own the fails...

Episode 2 - From the Forged In The Fires Desk of Fireman Rob "PASSION" 09.01.2020

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. This podcast is the first of The Forged In The Fires Podcast with Fireman Rob, so what better way to start it off then to talk about Passion or Purpose.  This episode talks is a short from Fireman Rob on one of his catalysts, PASSION.  It is what makes each of us authentic and it is also what drives us to find o...

Episode 1 - Let me tell you about the Forged In The Fires Podcast with Fireman Rob 06.01.2020

This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available. It's a short and sweet episode for me to give you a perspective of what to expect from this Podcast.  I am so excited to bring my passion and voice, along with many great guest to a Podcast.  I look forward to bringing you great entertainment and content each week.  Be ready to ignite your life while being Forge...

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