The Fire Inside Podcast - Peer Support for the First Responder Community

This episode I talk to Carla Marquez Ripley about first responder resiliency. carla@yourstoryinc.com https://yourstoryinc.com/   https://www.therapyforfirstresponders.com/   First responder specific counceling Other helpful links: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/resilience/ https://www.apa.org/topics/resilience/building-your-resilience

This episode I talk with Jeff Orrange, Kristen Wade, and Molly Jones about how we manage the holidays.     tphoward22@gmail.com Jorrange@floridafirefightersafety.org kristenlwade@yahoo.com mojones@advancedrecoverysystems.com http://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/ http://www.arsuniversity.com/

Join me this week as I roll out the first ever round table podcast! Join Kristen Wade, Jeff Orrange and me as we talk about the evolution of mental health awareness and peer support in the fire service. If you want to contact either Jeff or Kristen, their emails are below.  Jorrange@floridafirefightersafety.org kristenlwade@yahoo.com

Check out this weeks podcast with Kristen Wade. We announce something new from The Fire Inside Podcast! If you want to reach Kristen, kristenlwade@yahoo.com You can check out her coaching bussness at https://www.mudslingersec.com/ and mudslingersec@gmail.com

Join me this week as I talk to Dan and Tammy Roach about life after being on the job. We also talk about their retreat project that they are working on.  Check out their links below. troach.crc@gmail.com Droach.crc@gmail.com https://cornerstoneretreatcenter.com/  

Join me this week as I talk to Chris Bednarek about his transition into retirement.  If you have any questions, you can reach Chris at cbednarek131@gmail.com

Check out this weeks podacst with Danielle Brengel from the 100 Club. We talk about the upcoming Frontline Convention. We talk about why it's important and what to expect.  Please check out the webpage for more information.    https://www.100clubil.org/?page_id=7871&preview=true dbrengel@100clubil.org

Join me this week as I catch up with Keith Hanks. We talk about resiliancy and life after the firehouse.  If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to keith. Of course, I am always available as well.    khanksmz78@gmail.com Coaching link:  www.1strespondercoaching.org YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7zCq0ZrANm79wy83w3NdBg

This week I talk to Alec Sevens. Listen to his story about how he fell into alcoholism and how he worked his recovery.  Feel free to reachout to Alec or myself if you are looking for help! Alec Stevens stevensalec@gmail.com Tom Howard tphoward22@gmail.com  

This week I talk to Ryan Ballard. Ryan has multiple things going on. We talk about work life ballance as well as following your calling outside of the fire service.    https://www.hitedigital.com/chicago https://www.projectfirebuddies.org https://www.firstdueentrepreneurs.com https://www.ryantballard.com

Check out this weeks podcast with Zack Rice as he shares his story about overcoming trauma.    If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to him.  zrice310@gmail.com  

*** Trigger Warning***     Some material in this podcast is graphic! This week I talk to Tom Priddle. Tom shares his experiance with PTSD that was triggered from a call. Tom also shares his experiance with treament at the Center of Excellence.  If you have any questions for Tom, his email is below.  firemedic830@hotmail.com

This week I talk to my friend Tim Grutzius about the transition into retirement and his journey in midfulness.    mindbodybadgeyoga@gmail.com https://www.timothyggrutzius.com/

Inquires  wendy@wellthmanagement.ca Website www.wellthmanagement.ca

This week I talk to Michelle Fayed about moral injury.  After listining, checkout her article in Firehouse Magazine. You can reach Michelle with questions at Mfayed@floridafirefightersafety.org     https://www.firehouse.com/safety-health/article/21241509/health-wellness-beyond-ptsd-moral-injury-in-first-responders

This week I talk to Dan Jarvis from 22Zero. We have a good conversation about how his organization, 22Zero, treats veterans and first responders stuggling with trauma.  Find more information using the links below or call Dan directly.  Ph# 863-221-6304 https://22zero.org/   gethelp@22zero.org https://youtu.be/EMvt3Pcs92I  

This week as a following up from my conversation with Lauren Pray, I talk to Jeff Dill from Firefighter Behavior Health Alliance. Jeff is a retired Captain of the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District in Inverness, IL, started Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) to directly educate firefighters/ Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel and their families about behavioral health issue...

*** Trigger Warning *** This week is part two of a two part podcast with Lauren Pray. Lauren lost her husband to suicide in 2021. After taking some time, she is now sharing her story about her husband Adam. Lauren shares their story with the hope of bringing awareness about the mental health issues to other first responders and their significant others.  Please feel free to reach out to Lauren if...

*** Trigger Warning*** This week is part one of a two part podcast with Lauren Pray. Lauren lost her husband to suicide in 2021. After taking some time, she is now sharing the story about her husband Adam. Lauren shares their story with the hope of bringing awareness about the mental health issues to other first responders and their significant others. Lauren asked that I include her contact infor...

This week I talk to Marc Kruse from Front Line Behavioral Health. We talk about the new chages to NFPA 1582 and the behavior health assessment. Marc also shares informantion on the behavior health assessment app created by Front Line Behavioral Health.  https://frontlinebehavioralhealth.com/

This we I take a look at an artical written by Michael Morse, titled "20 Clues that your dad (granddad) is a firefighter. I have included a link to the article below.    https://bymichaelmorse.wordpress.com/2022/06/05/20-clues-that-your-dad-granddad-is-a-firefighter/

On this episode we talk to "Doc" Springer. Doc Springer is the co-author of Relentless Courage. Doc Springer offered a doctors response to what Michael was living through.  Please check out their book, available on Amazon.  https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B0B2HYCCKV&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_5BJH8H3JWZEDE2MY1AF1  

This week we talk to Tina Kokkines. Her company works with injured first responders to help get them help they need in conjunction with their HR.  Check out her webpage link below or reach out to her at, tinak@optimalrecoverynow.com http://optimalrecoverynow.com/

This week had a fun conversation with Michael Jones about coffee and planing for something post retirement! I encourage everyone to follow the link below and give his Badge Brew a try!! https://badgebrewcoffee.com/

This week I talk to Michael Surgrue about his story as well as his new book that was just released. Relentless Courage: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma Checkout the link below! https://www.amazon.com