Josh VanDusen

Under The Helmet

Health EN ↓ 4 episodes

A conversation podcast about what first responders carry after the call ends. Real conversations and discussions with first responders, mental health professionals, and families of first responders. Not therapy, not complaining, just real conversation.

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Josh VanDusen

Episodes

A View From The Inside 24.03.2026 50:10

A discussion with a company officer in dealing with collective trauma in first responders, following the suicide of a brother firefighter. New advances in peer support and a look from inside the fire company at mental health.

It Can't Happen To Me 17.03.2026 57:15

Christine, a therapist and former New York City police officer, discusses the unique challenges faced by first responders and the importance of recognizing and addressing mental health issues within this community. She emphasizes the need for peer support and self-disclosure as a way to break down stigmas and provide support to colleagues. The conversation delves into the impact of compounded trau...

Thick skin no more 10.03.2026 45:31

An introduction to Under The Helmet. A podcast discussing first responder mental health. underthehelmettn@gmail.com

Under The Helmet Trailer 07.03.2026 1:37

Under The Helmet, we protect more than just our heads — we protect our emotions, our struggles, and the parts of the job we don’t talk about. First responders are trained to stay calm in chaos. We manage scenes, make life-and-death decisions, and move on to the next call without hesitation. But when the sirens go quiet and the gear comes off, what happens to everything we carry home? Hosted by a w...