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On Air by Yoga For First RespondersPersonal Stories Shaping Public Safety: A Conversation with Ali Rothrock Pt. 2Join us for the second part of our enlightening conversation with Ali Rothrock on this episode of Yoga for First Responders On Air! In this episode, we dive deep into the impact of trauma, the importance of emotional intelligence, and the struggles of getting meaningful work recognized in a world driven by social media metrics. Ali shares her journey from aspiring firefighter to author and advocate, revealing how her experiences have shaped her mission to help others heal.Discover the power of storytelling, the significance of resilience, and how we can better support first responders and those...
2025-08-0350 minOn Air by Yoga For First RespondersFinding Flow in Creativity and Resilience: A Conversation with Ali Rothrock (Pt. 1)Welcome to this episode of Yoga for First Responders On Air! In this candid and heartfelt conversation, Olivia and her guest, Ali Rothrock, explore the often-taboo topic of infertility, the impact of sharing personal stories, and the unique challenges faced by those in high-stress professions. Ali also opens up about her writing journey, the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing, and the lessons learned along the way.Whether you're a first responder, someone interested in mental and physical resilience, or simply looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with insights, laughter, and a touch of vulnerability.
2025-07-2749 min
Durag and the DeertagDurag and the Deertag Ep. 264: Two Kings W/ Tyler RothrockPlease subscribe to Patreon (through a web browser so Apple doesn't take 30%) for all bonus content plus one extra episode per week! https://www.patreon.com/duragandthedeertag Merch: https://topbananausa.com/durag-and-the-deertag/ Support the show & start your free online Hims visit today at https://www.hims.com/DURAG @duragandthedeertag @dru_montana @naim__ali @theattentionhorse
2025-07-161h 06
Firefighter Nation Podcast Network’sThe Resilient Responder: Breaking Through Emotional NumbingThe Resilient Responder: Breaking Through Emotional Numbing
In this powerful episode of The Resilient Responder, Ali Rothrock, a trauma educator and longtime volunteer firefighter, explores emotional numbing—a survival response many first responders face. Rothrock unpacks how the nervous system shuts down feelings to protect us during overwhelming trauma, and why this state can trap us in a cycle that dulls both pain and joy. She shares clear signs of emotional shutdown and introduces the “Window of Tolerance,” a key concept for learning to safely experience emotions without being overwhelmed
With empathy and expertise, Rothrock offers practi...
2025-06-1720 min
Night MovesEvery Single Curse Word (Feat. Naim Ali)Good ass time with our buddy Naim Ali (@naim__ali) this week. A lot of great comedy stories and financial advice for young comics. You're losing money skipping this episode.
Get your tickets to Tyler's special taping on June 28th
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Go check out Naim's podcasts, Durag and Deertag and Ayo Actually.
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2025-05-221h 18Firefighter Nation Podcast Network’sThe Resilient Responder: Staying GroundedThe Resilient Responder: Staying Grounded
In this episode, host Ali Rothrock offers a grounding pause in the chaos—an honest check-in for those doing the hardest jobs. Whether you're a first responder, military member, or someone supporting one, this conversation speaks directly to the weight you're carrying.
Rothrock shares personal stories from her time as a firefighter, EMT, and crisis counselor. She unpacks the emotional cost of always being the strong one. She explains why resilience isn't about pushing through, but about connecting, naming what’s hard, and taking care of your humanity. You'll learn five simp...
2025-05-2020 minFirefighter Nation Podcast Network’sThe Resilient Responder: The Essential Guide to Stress Management and Self-Care for First RespondersIn this episode of The Resilient Responder, host Ali Rothrock delves into the critical topic of self-care for first responders. Drawing insights from leading experts, including Dr. Ellen Vora and Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, the discussion centers on the importance of recognizing and addressing burnout as a pressing issue. Rothrock introduces the concept of completing stress cycles through movement, self-expression, and connection—three vital strategies for managing daily stressors that can accumulate over time. She also highlights the seven types of rest necessary for holistic well-being, emphasizing that sleep alone is insufficient for rejuvenation.
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2025-03-1824 minFirefighter Nation Podcast Network’sThe Resilient Responder: A Journey from Combat to Catharsis Through ArtIn this episode of The Resilient Responder, host Ali Rothrock welcomes guest Roger Sparks, a veteran and former pararescueman, shares his profound journey of transformation after combat. Through heartfelt reflections, he explores the concept of post-traumatic growth, emphasizing the importance of allowing experiences to shape our identities. Sparks candidly addresses the emotional toll of high-stakes roles in the military and first-responder fields, revealing how protective mechanisms that once ensured survival can hinder personal healing. The conversation touches on the vital connection between vulnerability and emotional expression, asserting that true resilience comes from embracing our grief and humanity. Sparks also...
2025-02-2146 minFirefighter Nation Podcast Network’sResilient Responder: Redefining Resilience After Surviving the Boston Marathon BombingIn this powerful episode of The Resilient Responder Podcast, host Ali Rothrock speaks with Adrianne Haslet, a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing and advocate for resilience. Adrian shares her deeply moving journey of overcoming trauma, redefining her identity, and finding purpose in the face of adversity. From testifying against her attacker to embracing life as a para-athlete, Adrian's story is a testament to strength, community, and gratitude. Tune in to explore the importance of mental health, the role of first responders, and how vulnerability becomes a pathway to healing. A must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and hope.
2025-01-2155 minFirefighter Nation Podcast Network’sThe Resilient Responder: The Power of Staying ConnectedAli Rothrock discusses the power of staying connected by looking at the lives of first responders, military personnel, and her own experiences.
2024-11-1426 minFirefighter Nation Podcast Network’sThe Resilient Responder: The Power of Staying ConnectedAli Rothrock discusses the power of staying connected by looking at the lives of first responders, military personnel, and her own experiences.
2024-11-1426 min
Beneath The Helmet Show - Firefighter Wellness & Mental Health (mind-body-spirit)Breaking the Stigma: Talking About Trauma in Emergency Services with Ali Rothrock🎙️Episode #007 with Ali Rothrock- author, TEDx Speaker, Firefighter and Mental Health Advocate.
🔥Ali is a firefighter from Pennsylvania who grew up in a safe and secure environment with her family. Growing up, She had many aspirations, ranging from being a figure skater to a marine biologist. However, everything changed when she stumbled upon firefighting during her junior year in high school. Ali felt an instant connection to the firefighting profession and became convinced that it was her calling in life. Since then, she has dedicated her time and energy to saving lives and serving her community as a firefighter.
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2023-05-241h 01Night MovesPyramid Scheme (Feat. Dru Montana)Dru Montana (Durag and The Deertag, Digital Bazooka) joins us to discuss dog magic, getting stuck with a bunch of handguns, multi-level marketing schemes, and a cursed Chevy Cobalt.
Make sure you subscribe to his podcast Durag and The Deertag with Na'im Ali and Rob Crews and if you like prank phonecalls, absolutely make sure you check out his other podcast Digital Bazooka with James Moss.
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2023-04-211h 07
The Things We All CarryAli - PAWelcome to episode 45 of The Things We All Carry. Roughly a week before Christmas, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ali Rothrock. Ali has roughly 17 years of experience as a volunteer firefighter. Her story is one of trauma, resilience and an amazing recovery. She's also the founder and CEO of On the Job and Off, a platform dedicated to building resilient first responders.
Ali's the Executive Director of First Responders Care an organization she uses. to educate first responders on how to recognize and report signs of child abuse, neglect and trafficking. She's also the a...
2023-01-181h 11
Get Lost In This Captivating Full Audiobook — Perfect Between Meetings.After Trauma: Lessons on Overcoming from a First Responder Turned Crisis Counselor by Ali W. RothrockPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/578916to listen full audiobooks.
Title: After Trauma: Lessons on Overcoming from a First Responder Turned Crisis Counselor
Author: Ali W. Rothrock
Narrator: Ali W. Rothrock
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 37 minutes
Release date: April 26, 2022
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
Publisher's Summary:
From a young age, Ali Rothrock fell head over heels in love with firefighting. But when she entered the fire service, she was ostracized by those who weren't willing to accept a girl into their ranks. Constant microaggressions, overt sexism, and instances of sexual violence wore her down until she no longer believed she could...
2022-04-265h 37Step Inside The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Award-Winning!After Trauma: Lessons on Overcoming from a First Responder Turned Crisis Counselor by Ali W. RothrockPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/578916to listen full audiobooks.
Title: After Trauma: Lessons on Overcoming from a First Responder Turned Crisis Counselor
Author: Ali W. Rothrock
Narrator: Ali W. Rothrock
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 37 minutes
Release date: April 26, 2022
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
From a young age, Ali Rothrock fell head over heels in love with firefighting. But when she entered the fire service, she was ostracized by those who weren't willing to accept a girl into their ranks. Constant microaggressions, overt sexism, and instances of sexual violence wore her down until she no longer believed she could safely...
2022-04-265h 37Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityAfter Trauma: Lessons on Overcoming from a First Responder Turned Crisis Counselor by Ali W. RothrockPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/578916to listen full audiobooks.
Title: After Trauma: Lessons on Overcoming from a First Responder Turned Crisis Counselor
Author: Ali W. Rothrock
Narrator: Ali W. Rothrock
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 37 minutes
Release date: April 26, 2022
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
From a young age, Ali Rothrock fell head over heels in love with firefighting. But when she entered the fire service, she was ostracized by those who weren't willing to accept a girl into their ranks. Constant microaggressions, overt sexism, and instances of sexual violence wore her down until she no longer believed she could safely...
2022-04-265h 37
Dear Chiefs PodcastHope After Trauma with Ali RothrockWhen was the last time you checked on the female firefighters in your department? Do you know if they feel safe at work? Take a listen to this episode and find out why these conversations are so important to be having. Ali Rothrock wanted to be a firefighter and instead of letting a world dominated by men, convince her that she didn't belong, she found her way and now shares her story of trauma and adversity to help spread a message of resilience in hopes that it helps change the dialogue and culture of the fire service....
2021-11-1737 min
FIREFIGHTER SUCCESS PODCASTAli Rothrock - 039Ali Rothrock has been a firefighter and emergency medical technician in the volunteer fire service since 2005. She has delivered more than 500 presentations nationwide and she is the Founder and Lead Instructor for 'On the Job and Off,' an online platform dedicated to building more resilient first responders. Since its creation in 2018, its training programs are regarded as some of the best first responder mental health courses in the country. Ali is a CISM Team Member, Behavioral Health Specialist, and Certified Trauma Responder. She is also the Executive Director of First Responders Care, a non-profit that educates first r...
2021-09-191h 03
Public Safety Talk RadioOn the Job and OffAli Rothrock, enjoying more than a decade as a firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician, joins us to discuss On the Job and Off – an organization for first responders providing online training to prepare them for what they take home. She details how her program builds resiliency in public-safety professionals. Learn more about Ali at https://onthejobandoff.com/. To find a POCUA Credit Union or to learn more about the POCUA go to https://www.policecreditunions.com/
2021-06-1631 min
Multiple Calls PodcastEpisode 35 - Ali RothrockAli Rothrock is a speaker, author, educator and activist. She has delivered over 500 presentations nationwide. Ali has been in the volunteer fire service since 2005, enjoying more than a decade as a firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician.
Ali is the CEO & Lead Instructor for On the Job and Off, which is an online platform dedicated to building more resilient first responders. She is a member of the Cumberland County (PA) Critical Incident Stress Management Team and is a volunteer with the Medical Reserve Corps. Ali is a Certified Trauma Responder through the Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists. Ali has worked as...
2021-04-151h 12
The Gifters: Your Story is a Gift to the WorldEp. 990: Resilience in Action with Ali RothrockAli Rothrock is an author, speaker and educator who is the CEO and Lead Instructor of On the Job and Off.com.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-rothrock-07928790/
2020-09-2814 min
The Professional Brotherhood™008 - "On the Job and Off" with Ali RothrockIn this episode Chief Soller welcomes special guest Ali Rothrock of "On the Job and Off". Ali's journey in the volunteer fire service started when she was just sixteen after visiting her local department's open house. Ali shares the up's and down's of that journey and how it shaped her into the incredibly gifted and caring person that she is today. Put those headphones on, grab a cup of coffee, because you don't want to miss a moment of this episode. About our guest: Ali Rothrock is a speaker, author, educator and advocate who...
2020-04-081h 00
Podcast Episodes – The Fire Inside Podcast038 – Interview with Ali RothrockIn this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with Ali Rothrock. Ali Rothrock is a speaker, author, educator and activist. She has delivered over 500 presentations nationwide. Ali has been in the volunteer fire service since 2005, enjoying more than a decade as a firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician. Ali is … 038 – Interview with Ali Rothrock Read More »
2019-06-1152 min
Fireside Mystery Theatre38.2 LOST AT SEA: "Becalmed"Settle in for the tortured tale of the good ship Mary Clare and the ill-fated woman who was her namesake…Take it from FMT Co-Captain Gus Rodriguez, [**Mack Weldon**](https://www.mackweldon.com) is better than whatever you're wearing right now! Go to [**mackweldon.com**](https://www.mackweldon.com) and use promo code [**FIRESIDE**](https://www.mackweldon.com) to get 20% off your first order!"Becalmed" was recorded live at The Slipper Room in NYC on January 28th, 2018\. It's part of our series of nautical nightmares, **Lost at Sea**.Cast: James Rieser as Bosun Ha...
2018-08-2634 min
The Dr. Vibe Show™THE DR. VIBE SHOW - ZAZA ALI AND DR. TOMMY J. CURRY - ARE BLACK WOMEN LEAVING BLACK MEN BEHIND - APRIL 13 - 2017Dr. Vibe hosts the conversation “Are Black Women Leaving Black Men Behind?” with Zaza Ali and Dr. Tommy Curry. To listen to an audio only version of this conversation please click on the “>” symbol on the player at the top of this post. ZaZa Ali is a Mother, Teacher, Activist, Radio Personality and Self-Published Author. Her first book, entitled Black Matters, Volume One – The Scientific Intervention in Our Affairs, was released in May of 2015. Volume Two – Plagues of Dysfunction, was released in December of 2016. Her third and final edition of the trilogy “Black Matters”, entitled Lifting the Veil...
2017-04-161h 15