He’s been inside burning buildings and inside the cancer ward. He’s worn the helmet, the badge, and now he’s leading the charge to support the people who hold the line.
Retired fire lieutenant David Dachinger joins Erin to talk about what happens after the call: the grief, the gaps in leadership, and the lack of culturally competent care for first responders. But this isn’t just a recap of burnout and cancer survival this episode not only offers compassion but also an extremly useful tool.
David breaks down why mental health resources miss the mark, how his new book Helping the Helpers co-written with his Responder Reslience Podcast Hosts thanks to their amazing guests fills the gap, and why peer support, clinician education, and family training are non-negotiable if we want to stop losing responders in the aftermath.
If you're still trying to recover from a job that demands you never stop, this episode is your stop sign.
You’re not alone. You’re not broken. And you damn sure don’t have to figure it out by yourself.
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