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Spiritual Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee WarrenChristy Osborne and Meade Shirley: The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery and You, Part 2GUEST HOST EPISODE: Meade Shirley and Christy OsborneThis is part 2 of a powerful look at how the ten commandments of Self-Brain Surgery™ can help you break free from anything that's keeping you stuck in your life.Join my friends, the two powerhouses behind the amazing But Jesus Drank Wine Podcast, Christy Osborne and Meade Holland Shirley, as they break down the neuroscience and faith connections behind real freedom.If you missed part one, click here to listen!Resources and LinksChristy and Meade's amazing podcast, But Jesus Drank Wine (he...
2025-04-2939 min
Spiritual Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee WarrenMeade Shirley and Christy Osborne: The Ten Commandments of Self-Brain Surgery and You, Part 1GUEST HOST EPISODE: Meade Shirley and Christy OsborneThis is part 1 of a powerful look at how the ten commandments of self-brain surgery™ can help you break free from anything that's keeping you stuck in your life. Join my friends, the two powerhouses behind the amazing But Jesus Drank Wine Podcast, Christy Osborne and Meade Holland Shirley, as they break down the neuroscience and faith connections behind real freedom. Resources and LinksChristy and Meade's amazing podcast, But Jesus Drank Wine (here's my appearance on their show, possibly my favorite guest appearance ev...
2025-04-1547 min
Resilience UnravelledChristy Warren – A firefighter’s journey through PTSDPlease note that this episode refers to fires in California...In this episode of Resilience Unravelled, Dr Russell Thackeray talks to Christy Warren, a retired fire captain from the Berkeley Fire Department in California who talks about her experiences as a firefighter and paramedic and the challenges and stressors associated with the profession. Christy had twenty-five years of service as a professional paramedic and eighteen years as a professional firefighter/paramedic but retired after being diagnosed with PTSD in 2014. In this podcast she shares her feelings of shame and personal struggles with PTSD and highlights...
2025-01-2728 min
The Dr. Lee Warren PodcastLove Life Sober, with Christy OsborneIn this episode, Dr. Lee Warren sits down with Christy Osborne, sobriety coach and author of Love Life Sober. Christy recounts her transformative journey through grief, addiction, and healing, offering listeners a raw and hopeful narrative. After the loss of her mother, Christy turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, which led her to a turning point in 2020. She shares her insights into the societal pressures around drinking, the neuroscience of addiction, and the importance of addressing the root causes of alcohol dependency.Christy introduces her "40-Day Alcohol Fast," a grace-filled, judgment-free approach to exploring sobriety, and...
2024-12-0337 minThe Dr. Lee Warren PodcastLove Life Sober, with Christy OsborneIn this episode, Dr. Lee Warren sits down with Christy Osborne, sobriety coach and author of Love Life Sober. Christy recounts her transformative journey through grief, addiction, and healing, offering listeners a raw and hopeful narrative. After the loss of her mother, Christy turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism, which led her to a turning point in 2020. She shares her insights into the societal pressures around drinking, the neuroscience of addiction, and the importance of addressing the root causes of alcohol dependency.Christy introduces her "40-Day Alcohol Fast," a grace-filled, judgment-free approach to exploring sobriety, and...
2024-12-0337 min
Stories that Empower378 Christy Warren
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As a firefighter and first responder, Christy was diagnosed with PTSD. Initially, she felt incredible shame. Christy has been on a journey of healing. Today, she is working hard to change the stigmatism associated with PTSD. Christy shares the following nuggets of life wisdom:
struggle gives way to growth
just keep moving forward
we are not alone
we are worthy and valued
there’s life on the other side
find supportive, like-minded people
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2024-03-1800 min
Stories that Empower378 Christy WarrenAs a firefighter and first responder, Christy was diagnosed with PTSD. Initially, she felt incredible shame. Christy has been on a journey of healing. Today, she is working hard to change the stigmatism associated with PTSD. Christy shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: struggle gives way to growth just keep moving forward we are not alone we are worthy and valued there's life on the other side find supportive, like-minded people tags: Christy, Warren, paramedic, firefighter, writer, author, Flash, Point, A, Firefighter's, Journey, Through, PTSD, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podc...
2024-03-1820 min
Stories that EmpowerChristy Warren As a firefighter and first responder, Christy was diagnosed with PTSD. Initially, she felt incredible shame. Christy has been on a journey of healing. Today, she is working hard to change the stigmatism associated with PTSD. Christy shares the following nuggets of life wisdom: struggle gives way to growth just keep moving forward we are not alone we are worthy and valued there's life on the other side find supportive, like-minded people https://www.christyewarren.com tags: Christy, Warren, paramedic, firefighter, writer, author, Flash, Point, A, Firefighter's, Journey, Through, PTSD, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage...
2024-03-1820 min
Gravity PodcastEpisode 113: Fire Captain Christy Warren (retried)This week, Chris sits down with retired California firefighter and paramedic Christy Warren. The crossovers between Chris and Christy's stories continue to reinforce the common stress responses to the uncommon jobs that first responders do everyday. The details of their stories might be different, but the impact on the human and the family is the same.
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2024-03-061h 05
The Firefighter DeconstructedNicki Impastato - The First Responder Life Total PackageThis episode is with the amazing Nicki Impastato! Nicki and I sit down and talk about her life working as a dispatcher while raising two kids with her Battalion Chief husband. And then we talk about doing all this while struggling with PTSD. Nicki also worked in a system that didn’t know what to do with her when she started struggling. She says, “There was something seriously wrong with me, and they knew about it, and nobody took care of me.” We so often depend on those around us to point out that we are struggling because sometimes we cannot...
2024-03-031h 00
The Curated Beauty PodcastThe Remarkable Benefits of Methylene Blue in Regenerative Medicine w/ Dr. Warren and Dan Schmidt from Best 365 LabsDr. Steven Warren and Dan Schmidt from Best 365 Labs join me today to discuss the transformative potential of methylene blue. From Dr. Warren's experience with treating post-COVID brain fog to the development of their non-staining oral formulation, they are at the forefront of innovative health solutions. We get into the history of methylene blue, learning about its evolution from a simple textile dye to a powerful medical agent capable of combating infections and poisonings. It's amazing to think that something once used so casually in psychiatric hospitals to monitor patient compliance could now be a key player...
2024-02-1240 min
About Your MotherThe Fire Within Us | Christy WarrenChristy Warren never imagined the unexpected twist her career would take. The weight of her experiences as a firefighter ultimately led to an unexpected battle with PTSD, but her resilience and honesty shed light on the often overlooked emotional toll that many frontline workers face. As she opens up about her journey, Christy's raw account brings to light the urgent need for comprehensive mental health support within the first responder community. Listen in as Christy's story sparks a greater understanding and support for those who selflessly serve and protect our communities.If you or a first responder...
2024-01-2456 min
Change in MotionChristy Warren: Retired Firefighter Captain on PTSD and the "Loss" of an IdentityChristy Warren served as a firefighter for 25 years until the moment that the trauma she witnessed over the course of her career became unbearable. Having been neglected as a child, Christy was always self-reliant. Keeping a clear mind during intense emergencies came naturally to her. When she would respond to a horrific accident, she would “close the lid” on the experience…until it all came out and she was diagnosed with PTSD. By leaving her career behind, she was able to breathe again but was now faced with a loss of her identity. This is Chri...
2023-11-2955 min
Beneath The Helmet Show - Firefighter Wellness & Mental Health (mind-body-spirit)Firefighter's Courageous Battle with PTSD: Christy Warren's Inspiring JourneyEpisode Number: 26
Publish Date: November 22, 2023
Host: Arjuna George
Guest: Christy Warren
Brief Description:
📚 Join retired firefighter Capt. Christy Warren as she shares her profound journey through PTSD, to her new path to healing. In this episode, we delve into Christy's personal experiences, the challenges of perfectionism, and the transformative power of vulnerability and therapy. Tune in for an inspiring story of resilience and hope. You are enough!
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2023-11-2352 min
The Firefighter DeconstructedTeri DeLaMontanya Part 2: Living SkillsThis is Part 2: Living Skills. In Part 1 we hear about all the trauma that Teri has beent through while keeping a big smile on her face. In this part 2 episode, Teri shares the rug getting pulled out from under her and then how she put her life back together. She talks with us about how falling into the darkest hole imaginable made it possible for her to transform a life of surviving into a life of living. She shares so many insights and endless inspiration. You will learn so much from this conversation.www.behavioralfitnesstoday.com
2023-09-141h 02
The Firefighter DeconstructedTeri DeLaMontanya - Just Surviving Skills to Living Skills Part 1This is truly a special 2 part episode with former EMT and then emergency room nurse then emergency room director Teri DeLaMontanya. Teri grew up in turmoil and trauma and learned to “make the most of it” in order to survive. Never allowing herself to feel pain or anger, Teri went through life just constantly moving forward and keeping that happy smile on her face - that is until the rug was pulled out in front of her. In this part 1 “Survival Skills,” Teri shares her childhood and adulthood story and how she developed the skills to survive.Behavioral Fitness...
2023-09-121h 03
Authors Over 50The Front Line and PTSD with Christy WarrenChristy Warren's Facebook https://www.facebook.com/christy.warren.10/ Christy Warren's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christyewarren/ Christy Warren's LinkedInJulia Daily's WebsiteJulia Daily's Twitter Julia Daily's FacebookJulia Daily's Instagram Julia Daily's Linked In Julia Daily's Goodreads Authors Over 50 Podcast Links:Amazon MusicSpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle Podcasts - authors over 50Julia Daily's WebsiteThank you, Holly Shannon, Zero to Podcast coach and host of Culture Factor 2.0. https://hollyshannon.com and Se...
2023-08-3128 min
Flip Your ScriptChristy Warren: From Rescuing Others to Saving Herself After being diagnosed with PTSD, Christy Warren retired as a fire captain from the Berkeley Fire Department in California. The diagnosis didn't stop her from achieving new goals: She became a triathlete and completed the Escape from Alcatraz swim five times. Christy is the author of Flash Point: A Firefighter's Journey Through PTSD and hosts The Firefighter Deconstructed podcast. In this episode of Flip Your Script with Kristi Piehl, Christy shares her struggles with PTSD and the healing process.
2023-06-2035 min
The Dr. Lee Warren PodcastChristy Lefteri: Hope for Those Who Need It Most
Christy Lefteri Wrote My Favorite Novel of All TimeI read The Beekeeper of Aleppo after Lisa and I found it in a bookstore in Casper, Wyoming. I love the story, and how the author crafted the story. She used such imaginative ways to jump back and forth between present and past tense, and her control of point-of-view was stunning. Her follow-up novel, Songbirds, is also fantastic, but Beekeeper is one of those books that gets under your skin. Back in 2020 when everyone was on lockdown, I reached out to Christy through our mutual publisher...
2023-04-2648 minThe Dr. Lee Warren PodcastChristy Lefteri: Hope for Those Who Need It Most
Christy Lefteri Wrote My Favorite Novel of All TimeI read The Beekeeper of Aleppo after Lisa and I found it in a bookstore in Casper, Wyoming. I love the story, and how the author crafted the story. She used such imaginative ways to jump back and forth between present and past tense, and her control of point-of-view was stunning. Her follow-up novel, Songbirds, is also fantastic, but Beekeeper is one of those books that gets under your skin. Back in 2020 when everyone was on lockdown, I reached out to Christy through our mutual publisher...
2023-04-2648 min
Warriors Unmasked88. You Are Not Weak! A Journey of Mental Health and Toughness with Christy WarrenYou need to hear this today - Just because you struggle doesn't mean you're weak! If we could shout this message from every rooftop we would. If you have listened to Warriors Unmasked for any amount of time, you know that Clint and Chuck have a passion for helping people regain their mental health and share powerful stories of mental illness, courage hope, and perseverance from incredible people around the world. Every episode has something special but this episode has to be one of our favorite conversations to date. After over 80+ incredible episodes that may...
2022-11-2948 min
The Firefighter Deconstructedret FF/PM Michael Loew, Carr Wildland Fire and the AftermathMichael Loew was a Firefighter and Paramedic for almost 30 years. He cruised along pretty well until he was caught in the middle of the Carr Fire. The Carr fire, burned 229,651 acres of the Shasta and Trinity counties, burned down over a thousand homes and killed 3 firefighters and 5 civilians. Michael talks about his experience at the fire and the effects the danger and devastation caused for him. This will be the last episode until January of 2023. Christy is taking some time off to regroup and get the show running on full instead of near empty. I hope you will be...
2022-09-271h 15
The Firefighter DeconstructedFF Don Pemberton: How to Prevent PTSD and Get Help When it HitsDon PembertonDon sits down with Christy and talks about coaching first responders to create and maintain healthy lives and actions that can help PREVENT Post Traumatic Stress. He and the organization, 1st Responder Coaching, really have something here that all first responders could use--either as individuals or as whole organizations. I really encourage you to take a listen. This service has the capability to help so many people.website: www.1strespondercoaching.orgUse the promo code: deconstructed to save 10% off your first month of coachingfacbook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1...
2022-08-1155 min
The Firefighter DeconstructedChristy and Danny Out on the StreetsSan Francisco Fire Paramedic Danny McAtee makes his second appearance on the show. We sit down and discuss part of our first responder community that carries an extra weight daily and especially when they struggle with mental health and PTS. The LBGTQ+ community has been invisible for so long in first responder world that we need to make a change so EVERYONE knows they are not alone.
2022-06-221h 02
The Firefighter DeconstructedSan Jose PD ret Chris Warren, No One Knew What to SayChris Warren is a retired San Jose Police Officer who was the negotiator on a barricaded subject with a tragic ending. When the tragedy happened, no one talked about it or really even talked to him at all. This critical incident on top of years of being a cop sent him into an rages he didn't know he was capable of. Dealing with his PTS he also learned the other aspects of his life that were eating at him. He has built a new career for himself helping first responders find new careers after retirement.email: chris@justadegree.com
2022-06-1156 min
Medic2Medic PodcastChristy WarrenEpisode 256 is Christy Warren. Christy is a retired Fire Captain from the Berkeley (California) Fire Department. She has twenty-five years of service as a professional paramedic, with seventeen years as a professional firefighter. Christy shares her amazing journey with us and her battle with PTSD. Christy talks about her suicidal thoughts and what started her recovery. Christy is candid about her struggles and you want to hear her story. When Christy is not swimming from Alcatraz, Christy is the host of the podcast The Firefighter Deconstructed.
2022-04-0241 min
Positive Connections RadioAlternatives To SUICIDE: Retired Fire Captain Christy WarrenPositive Connections Radio: E-64: Alternatives to SUICIDE: Former Firefighter Christy Warren. Retired Fire Captain Christy Warren is back on PCR to share her experience, strength and hope to those suffering from mental health issues and to show that you are not alone.Today we talk in depth about suicide and why it sometimes feels like the only way out of the pain. We hold on to this pain and trauma because we fear no one can help us, that we are alone, and life would be better without us. This is the lie we tell ourselves.
2022-03-291h 03
The Firefighter DeconstructedOlivia Johnson's Story of Being Married to PTSDOlivia Johnson, once a paramedic and now an emergency nurse, married a firefighter name Josh Johnson. Josh Johnson got PTSD and subsequently went through hell. Well guess what, so did his wife Olivia. Olivia is one of the most powerful and raw guests I have on the show. Josh and Olivia’s story is nothing short of incredible. Here was a guy begging for help and he got shit on, sorry I don’t know how else to say it, but he kept getting back up and moving forward. And Olivia stuck around! So today we get to hear Olivia’s stor...
2021-10-201h 21
Code 3 Counseling PodcastSharing Your Story: A Chat with Christy Warren*TRIGGER WARNING*In today's episode, we talk with retired firefighter Christy Warren. Christy shares her story and her journey with PTSD. From the struggles with the calls to her healing process at the West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat, Christy's story is one filled with hope and purpose. Due to the nature of this topic, please note that some parts may trigger intense reactions from folks who currently struggle with PTSD or thoughts of self-harm. Christy Warren is a retired Fire Captain from the Berkeley Fire Department. She has tw...
2021-10-0532 min
The Firefighter DeconstructedDeputy Sheriff-Coroner Neal Oilar (Ret.), Part One: Against All OddsThis week we sit down with Neal Oilar. He is a medically retired deputy sheriff-coroner (Del Norte County, CA. 2014-2020). He had several CI’s, two shootings, and ultimately he was stabbed which led to my retirement. He was diagnosed with PTSD and a traumatic brain injury. His department left him out to dry. This is the first part of his story.
2021-09-1759 min
The Firefighter DeconstructedRetired Officer Albert Veldstra, How 30 years as a cop and an Officer Involved Shooting affected him and his familyAlbert Veldstra, who has 30 years as a police officer in Stanislas County in the California central valley, sits down with the FF deconstructed and tells his story of how 30 years on the job and an officer involved shooting affected him and his family. He talks about how he recovered and now helps struggling first responders heal and find hope. You are going to love this guy.
2021-08-121h 03
The Firefighter DeconstructedFormer Dispatcher Ricardo Martinez, #iam911Founder of the #Iam911 movement, former 911 dispatcher Ricardo Martinez sits down and shares his story on this episode. Ricardo is the host of the Within the Trenches podcast and is about to release episode 400. He is doing amazing work for dispatchers throughout the country. His passion is sharing the stories of dispatchers and helping them process the trauma they experience on the job. He has started his own media company, hosts and participates in conferences, all dedicated to dispatchers. I really can’t say enough about this guy. You just gotta listen.https://www.withinthetrenches.net/bizcard
2021-08-051h 31
The Firefighter DeconstructedEllen Kirschman PhD, How to Love a FirefighterEllen Kirschman, known as the Cop Doc, is a clinical psychologist that specializes in treating first responders and has been for doing for years and years and years. She is the author of “I Love a Cop” and the recently released second edition of “I Love a Firefighter”. Ellen talks about the specific mental health issues that Wildland firefighters and their families face. We also talk about the importance of seeing a culturally competent therapist and the reasons why. Ellen is a invaluable resource of knowledge and experience in taking care of first responders and our mental health. She is no nonse...
2021-07-1251 min
The Firefighter DeconstructedFormer Firefighter Josh Johnson Wandered Lost Until He Asked For HelpThe amazing Josh Johnson, former firefighter, shares his story of getting PTSD and the agony of not knowing where to turn to for help. The point came where Josh’s only answer he could find was almost killing himself with alcohol. He went to work to ask for help and ended up getting fired. Josh truly is an inspiration as he went from trying to kill himself to the incredible attitude and viewpoint that he has now. His focus now is passing this message on to others so they don’t end up suffering a lone as he did for so l...
2021-06-171h 01
The Firefighter DeconstructedTessa Dunn - Rockstar Wife That Held a First Responder's Family TogetherTessa Dunn is on the show! Tessa is the wife of Tom Dunn, who was on the show a few months ago. She stood by Tom’s side as he worked as a Alaska State Trooper. She raised a couple of kids and took care of the family out in the middle of nowhere. When Tom became a State Trooper little did they know That Tessa would became part of the job and experience her own trauma plus helping Tom deal with his trauma. Her and Tom have started Reset Training and Consulting where they help first responders with stress on...
2021-06-1039 min
The Firefighter DeconstructedConrad Weaver, Producer of the Film, PTSD911The Firefighter Deconstructed sits down with Conrad Weaver, an award winning filmmaker, producer and president of Conjo studios. Conrad is making a documentary film about us, about what first responders go through on the job and the price we pay for doing what we do. The film i scalled 911PTSD. He is traveling all over the united states recording our stories. His goal of the film is to create awareness and help smash the stigma around mental health for first responders. Near the end of the podcast Conrad and I talk about how he had to change careers and find...
2021-06-031h 04
The Firefighter DeconstructedThe Similarities of a TBI and PTSD, ret CHP Sgt Paula SiddensPaula Siddens is a retired Sergeant with the California Highway Patrol with 30 years of service. Paula sustained a serious Traumatic Brain Injury while riding her bike down Mt. Diablo. She was lucky to even survive the accident. Paula and I have also been friends for quite some time but it’s been a long time since we have seen each other.. We recently met up at a training session for the support dog training program, First Response K9. We started talking about my PTSD and her Traumatic Brain Injury. We found that so many of our symptoms were the same. Si...
2021-05-271h 12
The Firefighter DeconstructedAssistant Fire Chief Steve Serbic - Undercover Mental Health and His Own StoryThe amazing Steve Serbic from the Undercover Mental Health Podcast sit down with me and tells us his story. Steve is a assistant fire chief, key note speaker, Tedx presenter, author and mental health advocate. Steve rose up through the fire service, and is currently working as an Assistant Chief of operations at Surrey Fire Service, Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area in Canada. He prides himself on being a devoted husband and father of two amazing kids. He survived his battle with depression thanks to the support of his family and friends. That support allowed him to rebuild his life and...
2021-04-021h 17
The Firefighter Deconstructedret Fire Captain Tim Grutzius - Super Anger to Peace and PTSDTim Grutzius is a 25+ year fire service veteran and a team member of the Illinois Firefighter Peer Support . He understands the detrimental effect stress can have on the overall wellbeing of our mind, body, and spirit. He is also a Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach, he has a diploma in Holistic Health Practice, a certificate in Wellness Consulting and is a certified Usui Reiki Master Practitioner. Tim was diagnosed with PTSD and had a tough struggle out of it, but he is out of it. Now he works to help all those first responders who are struggling.Twitter...
2021-03-251h 04
The Firefighter DeconstructedLt. Tom Dunn (ret), Working in the Middle of Nowhere, AlaskaTom and Tessa Dunn sit down with the firefighter deconstructed and talk about what it's like to work as a resident police officer in the middle of nowhere in Alaska. Tom Dunn is the founder of RESET Training and Consulting. He is a recently retired Lieutenant for the Alaska State Troopers (May 2020) who served the citizens of Alaska for over 25 years and is an FBI National Academy graduate of session 253. During his career, he worked in many communities with rural and urban community diversity. He is a certified instructor in several law enforcement disciplines and is a current Mental Health...
2021-03-181h 02
The Firefighter DeconstructedSgt Eric Weaver ret. Has Lived, Walked, and Talks Mental HealthEric Weaver is a retired sergeant with the Rochester, NY Police Dept., where he served for twenty years from 1985-2005. He was a police sergeant for the RPD for the last 13 years of his highly decorated career. Prior to his employment with the RPD, he served as a Corrections Officer from 1983-1985 with the Ontario County, NY Sheriff’s Department. While with the RPD, he served in numerous positions within the Department, including numerous patrol assignments, the Tactical Unit, the SWAT team, and Internal Affairs. Eric’s last assignment for the Rochester Police Department was as Mental Health Coordinator, and was...
2021-03-041h 07
The Firefighter Deconstructed(R) Sergeant Kristi Tausinga kicks PTSD, Addiction and Dept Betrayal's AssKristi Tausinga sits down with the firefighter deconstructed and talks about being a female cop, getting addicted and then unaddicted to painkillers. This woman is one strong lady! She was diagnosed with PTSD and survived a suicide attempt. And on top of all that, she was totally abandoned by her administration. She was sexually assaulted at work by a supervisor and then was written up for engaging in sexual activities while at work. Her passion now is to reach out to those who are suffering and to spread the word that there is help and to smash the stigma...
2021-02-251h 04
The Firefighter DeconstructedDelta Force CSM Tom Satterly & His Hero, Jen SatterlyTHE Tom Satterly and his wife Jen sit down with the Firefighter Deconstructed. Who are these people? Well Tom spent 20 years in Delta Force, the most elite special forces unit there is. Tom is a legend even among other Tier One special operators. He was in the Battle of Mogadishu (Black Hawk Down) and the capturing of Saddam Hussein. He survived incredible feats of war but he almost didn't survive PTS. Who is Jen? The woman who stood by Tom and went through tough times helping Tom get to the other side. Now they both work non stop to help...
2021-02-181h 19
The Firefighter DeconstructedPolice Officer Scott Medlin, Addiction, Recover, and Staying HealthySuper kind and fun Scott Medlin sits down with The Firefighter Deconstructed and talks about the toll the job takes and strategies to get and be healthy. Scott has 17 years of experience in the military and law enforcement. Scott shares his own struggles with mental health and addiction from trauma experienced while in combat in Iraq and on the job as a police officer. He has authored two books about health in law enforcement. He has a passion to help others and help stop the stigma and stop first responder suicides. https://leomotivation.com/https://www.amazon.com...
2021-02-1150 min
The Firefighter DeconstructedKaia Downing's Story of Husband Brad Downing's PTSDKaia Downing is married to Brad Downing, who was on last week. Kaia was a police officer for ten years and is now a parole officer. Kaia shares her story of being married to someone with PTSD. We discuss what it’s like raising children when your spouse is angry, irrational, and detached. Kaia has the unique understanding of what it’s like to be a police officer and be the spouse of one. This discussion is a very good one and I am sure many many spouses and families out there will relate and find that they are not alon...
2021-02-041h 13
The Firefighter DeconstructedSuper Stoic ret Police Officer Brad Downing Tells His Story of Suffering AloneRetired police officer Brad Downing was a long time “stuff it” guy and never talked about his feelings. He suffered in silence because of that stupid stigma that can be attached to someone when they ask for help. Brad talks about how stuffing it affected his job, his family and himself. He now works to smash that stigma and let others know it’s ok not to be ok. He has started up a first responder support meeting that provides a safe place for first responders to talk.
2021-01-281h 02
The Firefighter DeconstructedMedically Ret Police Officer Rob Hindley survived PTS...TwiceRob Hindley is a Medically retired police officer from the United Kingdom. He went through PTSD twice and speaks to how getting PTSD the second time is even worse than the first time. Rob now works to prevent police suicide and promote police physical and medical wellbeing. He has started peer support groups. We talk about PTSD and the effects it can have on the kids. We also talk about the lack of leadership in this important area and how struggling officers are not being taken care of in all the aspects of a person’s life. He is writing a...
2021-01-211h 03
The Firefighter DeconstructedBill Pepitone ret NYPD, Mayoral Candidate of New York CityBill Pepitone, City of New York Mayoral Candidate and former New York Police Officer, sits down with The Firefighter Deconstructed and talks about the heavy toll police work takes on officers and their families. He is a big, strong, tough guy born and raised in the Bronx and HE says it’s ok to not be ok. He says it’s so important to ask for help before you get the point of suicide. If a long time police officer from New York says it’s not weak to be affected by the job and ask for help, then you know i...
2021-01-1440 min
The Firefighter DeconstructedRyan Dedmon-Outreach Director of the 911 Training InstituteFormer Dispatcher Ryan Dedmon sits down with the Firefighter Deconstructed and talks about his co-worker’s suicide and his own downward spiral. And most importantly, how he climbed back out of it. Ryan is a great speaker and has important information that will help all first responders. He now trains dispatchers and is the Outreach Director for the 9-1-1 Institute, The 9-1-1 institute works to bridge dispatchers with qualified local mental health professionals to be sure they get the help they need. The Institute now includes a team of experts who create uniquely qualified 911 education and consulting services to...
2021-01-071h 05
The Firefighter DeconstructedU.K. Paramedic/Police Officer Sue M - Ask Yourself, Do I Really Want To Be Well?Sue M, all the way from Ireland. Sue M is an extraordinary person. She served as a paramedic and then a police officer in the United Kingdom for 14 years and experienced PTSD and several personal hardships and now she devotes her life to helping others get help when they are hit with PTSD. She’s written a book, started a support network, and answers phone calls all day from first responders and their agencies needing help. It’s worth listening to just for the Irish accent. Hear her inspiring story and how she got to where she is now. Over...
2020-12-171h 04
The Firefighter DeconstructedOfficer Chris Hoyer - When That Day ComesRetired Police Officer, Christopher Hoyer is a protector, survivor and advocate for mental, physical and emotional wellness. After 20+ years as a street cop, having been faced with the worst horrors imaginable, he has turned his focus to sharing his story with others, helping the law enforcement community prepare for the trauma that comes with the job. He has spoken to thousands, including first responders, mental health professionals and various professional entities, sharing his story in hopes of saving lives. His book, When That Day Comes, was written to honor the memory of all fallen Law Enforcement Officers, one in particular...
2020-12-1047 min
The Firefighter DeconstructedDistrict Fire Chief Jason Corthell, From the Very Bottom to the TopToday we have Fire District Chief Jason Corthell. Another amazing guy from Texas. Jason is another guy who feel into that dark hole and found a way out. Then he built an incredible peer support team that he shares all over the country. This guy is a 4th generation firefighter and started his firefighting career as a volunteer with Cypress Creek Fire Department in 2004. Jason served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2006-2010. Chief Corthell serves as the wellness/fitness initiative director for his department as well as many works within the department’s public relation roles. Jason has a...
2020-12-041h 11
The Firefighter DeconstructedFF ret Joshua Concepcion - PTSI and Department BetrayalJosh’s 13 year firefighting career was cut short by PTSD and department betrayal. His attitude and resilience is nothing short of inspiring. No matter how tough everything became he just kept putting one foot in front of the other. If you listen to this episode you will find yourself rooting for him. And if you can root for Josh, you should be rooting for yourself! Department leadership can learn from this episode too, because this department blew it. They lost a valuable member and treated a human being like a piece of equipment. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-concepcion-828389144/
2020-11-191h 08
The Firefighter DeconstructedPolice Chief Gary McHone - Strength, Vulnerability and a Servant’s HeartI love Texas!! Police Chief Gary R. McHone, from Texas, shares how to truly be strong on both sides of the job, as a subordinate and management. He believes the people are the most important resource of an organization, so it will pay great dividends to take care of them both physically and mentally. He talks about how to truly change the culture of a department so talking and investing in mental health happens on a department wide basis. This guy most definitely walks the walk and talks the talk. Leadership of all departments and organizations take notice, the power...
2020-11-121h 04
The Firefighter DeconstructedDr. Lorie Hood, First Responder Focused TraumatologistThis is an episode of discovery and hope. Dr. Lorie Hood joins The Firefighter Deconstructed and shares her incredible breadth of knowledge of trauma. Dr. Lorie Hood is a leading expert in trauma, PTSD, Neuroscience, and human potential. She has focused her research and clinical work on first responders, victims of mass trauma and high performers. She is the host of the podcast, “The Traumatic States of America” that is incredible. She is board certified in Forensic Traumatology, Domestic Violence, and Emergency Crisis Response (Diplomate Credential). She is trained and well versed in mind body medicine and dance therapy and uses...
2020-11-061h 11
The Firefighter DeconstructedPolice Chief Daniel Smith, Be True to Yourself and OthersThis week Police Chief Daniel Smith shares his story with the firefighter deconstructed. He talks about his childhood and coming to the point in his life that he could go either way, positive or negative. He chose positive and accomplished some amazing things. He also talks about the importance of taking care of yourself on the job and not talking about what bothers you is a road straight to self-destruction. By the way, he is only under thirty but has the wisdom of a 70 year old.https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-smith-4b80217a/danielsmith9980@gmail.com
2020-10-291h 04
The Firefighter DeconstructedBattalion Chief Jacob Johnson - True Leadership and the Power of Vulnerability and Peer SupportBattalion Chief Jacob Johnson shows true leadership by talking about the tough stuff, showing vulnerability as a leader. Chief Johnson discusses how important it is for agency leadership to start and continue on the conversation that we are all just human beings, and that vulnerability is the key to true connection and brother/sisterhood. He also talks about building a successful Peer Support Program. Chief Johnson is a Battalion Chief for the Pearland Fire Department in Texas. He has been in the business since he was 15.Pearland Peer Support Firefighter Hotline- (281)997-HOPE (4673)Jacob Johnson- 713-560-3729Twitter...
2020-10-2251 min
The Firefighter DeconstructedCaptain Brenda Berkman FDNY (ret) talks trauma, healing and connectionRetired Captain Brenda Berkman of the FDNY sat down with The Firefighter Deconstructed and discussed healing from the job and 9/11 and the added trauma of working in a hostile working environment. Brenda is known as the leader of the first women firefighters for FDNY. In 1982 she was hired with 40 other women but was the sole named plaintiff in the lawsuit against the city of New York and FDNY to give women an equal opportunity to become a firefighter. She became a lightening rod for all the anger and hostility towards women becoming firefighters. Despite taking the brunt of the backlash...
2020-10-151h 30
The Firefighter DeconstructedFirefighter and Combat Medic Ryan Mains, Runs For His LifeThe Firefighter Deconstructed sits down with 14 year firefighter/paramedic and combat veteran Ryan Mains. Why Ryan Mains? Because he ran 130 kilometers for every firefighter who killed themselves in 2019. That’s 80.77 miles for all of us non metric people. Ryan dealt with his own demons and is still working his recovery. We talk about Ketamine treatments, financial problems that face so many first responders with PTSI, and the difficulty of accepting help. Ryan also talks about the IAFF (International Association of FireFighters) Center of Excellence, the treatment and recovery center for IAFF members. email: runforourlives@gmail.comwww.fa...
2020-10-0650 min
The Firefighter DeconstructedLisa Houle - Defense Attorney for First RespondersThis is such an important episode!! The Firefighter Deconstructed sits down and talks with an amazing woman who has made it her life’s passion to take care of fire responders in an area we never thought we’d could end up, in the legal system. Lisa Houle served as a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney for 15 years before starting her own practice as a criminal defense attorney. When we first responders end up at the bottom of the PTSD hole and make a huge mistake, like get a DUI or get into trouble, something we normally would never do...
2020-09-291h 02
The Firefighter DeconstructedCaptain Dan Willis (ret) - The Bulletproof SpiritCaptain Dan Willis (ret), Author of Bulletproof Spirit, served as a police officer for the La Mesa Police Department near San Diego for nearly 30 years as a SWAT Commander, crimes of violence-sexual assault-child molest and homicide detective. He has provided emotional survival and wellness training in 35 states and in Canada to over 5,000 peace officers. This guy really knows his stuff. We discuss the important areas of warning signs of emotional distress, the signs and symptoms of post traumatic stress disorder (PTSI), the efficacy of peer support programs, dangers and types of maladaptive coping techniques, and so much more about simple...
2020-09-221h 01
The Firefighter DeconstructedDeputy Sheriff Melanie Mikeska: PTSD and Department BetrayalMelanie Mikeska, who is a total badass, and I sit down and talk about being a sheriff’s deputy in a large county that goes through several budget cuts and has some poor leadership. Having PTSD was hard enough but the department betrayal she experienced was unfathomable. Melanie went through hell and came close to suicide. But she is doing great now and loving retirement. Listen to how she got there.
2020-09-151h 09
The Firefighter DeconstructedFirefighter, PhD, and Chaplain Jeffrey Hosick - Trauma, the Toxic Workplace and GraceAll the way from Nova Scotia we have quite a guest, Jeffrey Hosick. He is a firefighter, a chaplain, therapist, trauma specialist, author and a professional speaker. We sit down and talk about when not addressing mental health can create a toxic work environment. He explains how the key to recovery is grace. Dr. Jeffrey Hosick is committed to finding ways to have accessible mental health support for first responders, their families, and support networks. When he’s not helping the first responder community, he’s helping corporate organizations eliminate drama in the workplace, bring attention to employee mental health, and...
2020-09-0852 min
The Firefighter DeconstructedJohn Hofman CSCS*D, TSAC-F*D, MS - Even Superman Needs HelpThe Firefighter Deconstructed gets real with John Hofman. This guy knows how to talk and doesn’t care if he ruffles a few feathers, he calls it like he sees it. Coach John Hofman, MS., CSCS*D, TSAC-F*D is one of leading experts in the field of Firefighter Health and Wellness and currently serves as the Director of Tactical Strength & Conditioning Specialist for Southern California University Health Systems. Prior to going SCU, Coach Hofman spent 10 years as the strength and conditioning coach for the Sacramento Fire Department, where he oversaw the Wellness Centre, coordinated the department’s medical and fitn...
2020-09-0148 min
The Firefighter DeconstructedCristian Hinojosa, Dallas Fire Captain, Talks Peer Support . Do It.The Firefighter Deconstructed talks with Cristian Hinojosa who has served the Dallas community as a public servant for nearly 15 years. He currently leads the DFD Peer Support Program, providing outreach and support to firefighters. He shares his own struggles and how he turned to alcohol to cope. He currently serves the northeast Dallas area as a Captain and Acting Battalion Chief at Station 28. He has led the second largest DFD employee association, representing over 450 firefighters. This role has carried substantial political and administrative responsibilities and had included extensive interaction with DFD Command Staff, City Council, and the City Manager on...
2020-08-241h 00
The Firefighter DeconstructedFirst In Wellness - Recover From the Beating that Comes With the JobThe Firefighter Deconstructed sits down with Danielle Cook Kawash, Mike Salemi, and Simon Mathews from First In Wellness. They develop wellness programs for Fire departments, yet all of their information applies to all first responders, and yes even dispatchers. For a person who sits for long periods of time, being physically fit will help the body and mind handle all that stress. They work to make and keep firefighters thriving, energetic and resilient. The program provides for on going coaching to help enable success. They have a real understanding to the unique challenges and specific needs firefighters have. First In...
2020-08-181h 06
The Firefighter DeconstructedParamedic/Dispatcher Michael Henderson, Take Charge of Your Own RecoveryTaking Charge of Your Recovery. The Firefighter Deconstructed sits down with paramedic and dispatcher Michael Henderson. Michael was a paramedic in Oakland, CA and then became a dispatcher. He was a dispatcher on duty during the catastrophic Tubbs Fire in Santa Rosa and Napa that became the most destructive fire in California history. We talk about his journey through trauma and the resulting PTSI. Michael’s spiral down to the bottom of that dark hole almost cost him his life. His journey back is one of resilience and inspiration. We also talk about the Stellate Ganglion Block treatment for PTSI an...
2020-08-111h 07
The Traumatic States of America18. Christy WarrenChristy Warren, retired fire captain and host of The Firefighter Deconstructed digs deep into how childhood trauma impacts the decision to become a firefighter.Christy shares her deeply insightful perspectives, which may piss some of you off, but can't be ignored. We know that trama affects firefighters as they do the job, but is trauma also the reason firefighters choose the job in the first place?
2020-08-1143 min
The Firefighter DeconstructedOfficer Sean Wyman - Broken to UnbreakableThe Firefighter Deconstructed sits down with Sean Wyman and talks about getting out from being miserable. Sean Wyman is an 18 Year Law Enforcement Officer and Trainer, Army Veteran, father of 3, and husband of 14 years. He is also trauma informed care speaker, trauma trainer, and bestselling author. Sean went through a horrific childhood that continued to direct his life and how he lived. Sean realized just how miserable he was and decided to do something about it. His journey is remarkable. Sean has now dedicated his life to helping others get unstuck. Sean Wyman Links:gbtcbook.com...
2020-07-281h 06
The Firefighter DeconstructedRick Markley, Volunteer Firefighters and Mental HealthRick Markley and I talk about the unique challenges that volunteer firefighters and their departments face in taking care of their wellness and mental health. There is so much more involved than just bad calls. You may think that an episode on volunteer firefighters has nothing to do with you, but with volunteers making up 67% of the fire service in the United States, this subject matters to everyone. Rick Markely has been a Volunteer fire fighter for almost 12 years. He is also he former editor-in-chief of FireRescue1 and Fire Chief, a volunteer firefighter and fire investigator, and is a...
2020-07-211h 08
The Firefighter DeconstructedCourtney, Daughter of Cop with PTSI. "When he was unavailable I felt like why bother being on this Earth"The Firefighter Deconstructed sits down with another amazing daughter of a long time police officer. 21 year old Courtney talks about growing up as the oldest kid in a family with a first responder dad that works long hours as a police officer…and ends up with PTSI. No one talked to Courtney to tell her what was going on with her dad. No one explained that her dad was isolating and unavailable because he was being haunted by years of being a police officer. Courtney assumed she should be doing more for her parents instead of her parents doing more fo...
2020-07-1453 min
The Firefighter DeconstructedFF/PM Matty Fiorenza - Falling Into the Dark Hole, Getting Out, and Staying OutThis Episode is with Anaheim Firefighter/Paramedic Matt Fiorenza. Matt is a 16 year veteran of the the AFD and started drinking alcohol when he was 11. He had many trials and tribulations along the way to recovery. PTS nearly killed him. But he made it through and is a firefighter paramedic for the Anaheim Fire Department station at the Happiest place on Earth. He also works with a few organizations helping those afflicted with PTS and drug and alcohol addiction. Matt is a true inspiration in so many ways.How to reach Matty:https://www.firstresponder-wellness.com/--
2020-07-101h 13
The Firefighter DeconstructedJay Scott, Oklahoma City Fire Sergeant ret. 25 years after the Bombing - Part 2In Part 2, Jay talks more about working at the bomb site, the surrealism and how supportive the entire community was. Jay and I talk about what didn't work and what did work to recover from PTSD. Jay also talks about the passing of Rebecca Kuga, a dedicated psychologist who worked with first responders to heal. She not only gave of herself professionally, but she truly gave her heart, love and compassion to countless first responders. Rebecca recently passed away from breast cancer. Those who were touched by her will never forget. Jay and myself are two of those people. She...
2020-07-061h 01The Firefighter Deconstructed16 Year Old Grace, "Your Kids Know More Than You Think."This episode of The Firefighter Deconstructed has a very special guest. Grace is the 16 year old (soon to be 17) daughter of a police officer with 26 years as a cop (and his first gig was 3 years as a firefighter). Grace and I talk about what it’s like to be the child of a first responder and also of a first responder who gets PTSI. Grace is incredibly articulate and self aware. She makes it very clear that your kids know way more about what is going on than you think, and that trying to protect your kids from the truth wi...
2020-07-0141 minThe Firefighter DeconstructedTim Dietz - It's a Beautiful DayRetired Captain Tim Dietz shares his story of having to overcome personal tragedy and not fully dealing with it caused him to struggle later in his career. We talk about paths to recovery and the importance of peer support. Tim began his fire service career in Oregon in 1979. His first 22 years working on "the line" as a Company Officer/Paramedic, he retired at the end of 2008 as the Behavioral Health Specialist for a metropolitan fire district on the edge of Portland, Oregon. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, and an internationally recognized speaker on crisis, grief, and staying happy and...
2020-06-2455 minThe Firefighter DeconstructedOfficer Tim Kaplan - Anxiety and the JobTim Kaplan is a 20 year veteran of the Berkeley, (CA) police Department. We talk about his chronic anxiety and how he dealt with it on the job. He spent the majority of his police career in the patrol division while holding a number of collateral assignments including Field Training Officer, Crisis Negotiator Team Leader, and Crowd Management Team member. Tim was assigned to the Sexual Assault Investigations Division for 3 years, and spent 2 1/2 years on a high visibility street level narcotics and violence suppression team. He was trained in Critical Incident Stress Management and assisted on the Peer Support Team. Tim...
2020-06-1654 minThe Firefighter DeconstructedJay Scott, Oklahoma City Fire Lieutenant ret. - 25 Years After the Bombing - Part 1Meet Jay Scott, retired Fire Lieutenant from the Oklahoma City Fire Department. The Oklahoma City bombing has had lasting effects on everyone, especially those who were there. Jay Scott is no different. His uncanny memory and insight causes him to remember more than he would like. It's been 25 years since the bombing and Jay still continues to find closure for events from that day. It's an incredible story with incredible insights. He remembers so much that one hour is not enough space for all of his story. Please listen to Part 1, I guarantee you will take something away from it...
2020-06-111h 23The Firefighter DeconstructedDeborah Louis Ortiz the Producer/Director/Writer of award winning film, Code 9: Officer Needs AssistanceDeborah is the wife of ret. New York State Trooper, who after struggling with symptoms took years to finally be diagnosed with PTSD. Deborah has been through the gauntlet of being the spouse of a first responder with PTSD. After the diagnosis came and healing began, Deborah used her writing and producing skills to create the award winning documentary film, Code 9: Officer Needs Assistance. This film tells the stories of police officers and their journeys through PTSD. She is currently working to produce another film called Monochrome, about bridging back the trust between the community and the police. Her story...
2020-06-031h 04The Firefighter DeconstructedJeff Dill Gets Real About Suicide and First RespondersMore first responders kill themselves than die in the line of duty. Fire captain Jeff Dill decided to do something about it. Jeff is the founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, holds a Master’s degree and is a Licensed Counselor. He is a retired Captain from Palatine Rural Fire Protection District in Inverness, Illinois and is a member of the American Counseling Association and National Board of Certified Counselors. FBHA’s goal is to provide behavioral health workshops to fire departments and EMS organizations across the globe, focusing on behavioral health awareness with a strong drive towards suicide prev...
2020-05-261h 03The Firefighter DeconstructedPolice Sergeant Michael Surgue (ret) One of a Police Officer's Worst NightmareRetired Sergent Surgue has 20+ years experience in the military and law enforcement. Michael tells his compelling story of having to face a police officer’s nightmare and the debilitating mental health struggle that ensued. Michael demonstrates the strength and resiliency in order to survive and recover, even when it feels like all is lost and there is no hope. He has become a national keynote speaker and dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), Resiliency, and First Responder Suicide Prevention. He also volunteers at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat.You can find Mi...
2020-05-1954 minThe Firefighter DeconstructedEllen Kirschman, The Cop Doc "The Stigma is Stupid!"Ellen Kirschman is known as the “Cop Doc”. She has 30 years as a clinical psychologist specializing in law enforcement and first responders. Today Ellen and I talk about the importance for first responders to see a therapist who understands the police and first responder culture. We also talk about the differences in the culture of cops and firefighters, and tools for self-care that apply to everyone and anyone. She has written several books including Counseling Cops: what Clinicians need to know, I Love a Cop: What Police Families Need to Know, I love a firefighter: What the families need to know...
2020-05-121h 06The Firefighter DeconstructedFormer Dispatcher Sue FariaWe have former dispatcher Sue Faria who also happens to be the president of the First Responder Support Network. Sue tells her story of dispatching many years for the CHP and then the sheriff’s office. We talk about her struggles with PTSD and her recovery. Sue is also a chaplain at WCPR and SOS. She talks about the spiritual side of recovery and how that can look like anything that fits you. Dispatchers absolutely are first responders and are the vital link for those in the field.
2020-05-0550 minThe Firefighter DeconstructedPastor/Podcast Host/Firefighter Jon SandersJon began his fire career with the Peoria Illinois fire department. He left the department to pursue his true calling, serving God. He and his wife moved to South Dakota and founded a small rural church and he became its Pastor. Some time later the itch to be in the fire service came back. He joined the Sioux Falls Fire Department. Jon serves has served as a first responder for over 20 years and is also on the peer support team at his department. His podcast has been on the air for several years and has reached and given hope to...
2020-04-2854 minThe Firefighter DeconstructedJames and Angelica Hendrix, two stories of one person’s PTSD.On this episode we talk to James and Angelica Hendrix. James is a former CHP Officer diagnosed with PTSD and came very close to suicide. He went through hell. But so did his wife Angelica. Spouses are often forgotten about as so much focus is on the first responder and their injury. First James tells his story of struggle with PTSD. Then we hear the story of his wife and her ordeal being in a relationship with James. This is a longer episode but worth it to hear each story of one person’s PTSD.
2020-04-221h 38The Firefighter DeconstructedOklahoma City Firefighter Chris FieldsYou know him as the firefighter cradling the bloody baby in the iconic photo from the Oklahoma City Bombing. We will get to know the human inside the uniform as Chris Fields who just went to work that day as a regular guy and had his world turned upside down. Chris shares his story with a great deal of honesty and openness. We are fortunate to have Chris on the show just a few days before April 19th, the 25th anniversary of that bombing. Chris is now retired and doing well. He travels the nation telling his story in...
2020-04-171h 04
The Fire Inside Podcast - Peer Support for the First Responder Community069 – Interview with Fire Captain Christy Warren***Trigger Warning*** In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with (retired) Fire Captain Christy Warren about her career in the fire service and her story of retiring with PTSD. Christy is the host of the Firefighter Deconstructed Podcast.
2020-04-1653 min
Podcast Episodes – The Fire Inside Podcast069 – Interview with Fire Captain Christy Warren***Trigger Warning*** In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with (retired) Fire Captain Christy Warren about her career in the fire service and her story of retiring with PTSD. Christy is the host of the Firefighter Deconstructed Podcast.
2020-04-1653 minThe Firefighter DeconstructedRecovery From Trauma, a Retired Cop's JourneyRet. Police Officer Nathan Schlitz experience's any police officer's worst nightmare. He shares his story of what happened, the toll it took on his well being, and his recovery. He also talks about his work for the non-profit Disaster Responder Assets Network, https://dranetwork.org This organization provides crisis support for first responders and healthcare workers.
2020-04-1139 minThe Firefighter DeconstructedSpouse of a first responder with PTSD tells her storyWe call them our better half, but what is it like to be the other half of someone suffering from PTSD? Diana Banuelos tells her story of being the wife of a Narcotics officer with PTSD. This is a show for anyone who has a partner who is struggling with anything.
2020-04-071h 17The Firefighter DeconstructedResponding on your own family. Paramedic Anthony HendricksWhat happens when a paramedic responds on his own family? Paramedic Anthony Hendricks tells his story of being a first responder and a husband at the same exact time.
2020-03-3140 minThe Firefighter DeconstructedCo-Founder of the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat, Dr. Joel FayMeet Dr. Joel Fay who has 32 years as a police officer and his doctorate in psychology. He is also a leading and nationally known first responder psychologist and one the co-founders of the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat. We discuss his career, the development of WCPR, and his dedicated work in helping first responders get their lives back.
2020-03-2542 minThe Firefighter DeconstructedJust MeIt's just me today. We talk a little bit about conquering fear and anxiety and some of the good coming out of this pandemic. I also read to you the first chapter of my book.
2020-03-1923 minThe Firefighter DeconstructedCAL Fire Captain Noelle BahnmillerCAL Fire Captain Noelle Bahnmiller tells her story of becoming a paramedic and then a firefighter. She shares how PTSD drove her to depression and thinking of suicide. Noelle's authenticity and introspection is captivating. This is an episode you will not want to miss.
2020-03-121h 09The Firefighter DeconstructedFormer Undercover Narcotics officer Mike KochMike Koch, a former undercover narcotics officer, spent 19 years on the job. He began as an eager and dedicated officer who served his community with honor. As with many other officers, he used alcohol to numb the pain and trauma he experienced at work. After a series of injuries with the resulting prescription of pain meds, Mike became addicted to narcotics. Mike tells the story of his spiral into addiction, losing everything, and doing the work to reclaim his life. Mike is an exceptional example of resiliency and truly inspirational. Mike now works with first responders who have PTSD and...
2020-03-061h 02The Firefighter DeconstructedWelcome to The Firefighter DeconstructedChristy Warren joins Mental Health News Radio Network to talk about her diagnosis of PTSD. She thought her life was over. Tune in as she goes in depth on being a female firefighter and how stigma about mental health made treatment options seem impossible...until they weren't!Your host, Christy Warren, is a retired fire captain from the Berkeley Fire Department (California). She has 25 years of service as a first responder. She was diagnosed with PTSD and her world was shattered. The stigma and appearing weak were great obstacles to her recovery. She finally went to therapy, took...
2020-02-2528 min
Mental Health News RadioFighting the Fire of PTSD with Christy WarrenChristy Warren joins Barry and Kristin to talk about her diagnosis of PTSD. She thought her life was over. Tune in as she goes in depth on being a female firefighter and how stigma about mental health made treatment options seem impossible...until they weren't! Christy is a retired fire captain from the Berkeley Fire Department (California). She has 25 years of service as a first responder. She was diagnosed with PTSD and her world was shattered. The stigma and appearing weak were great obstacles to her recovery. She finally went to therapy, took medications, and attended a retreat...
2020-02-2029 min
Code 3 - The Firefighters PodcastPTSD Cost Her a Career... and Almost Her Life with Christy WarrenFirefighters are well aware of the pain of PTSD. They’re also often familiar with the stigma that comes with it.We’ve talked about PTSD and the stigma that comes with it on this show before. It’s maybe twice as hard to endure when the firefighter suffering from it is a woman. PTSD has been seen as a sign of weakness, and, to some degree, it still is. The judgment can even come from firefighters who are experiencing PTSD themselves. Today’s guest is a woman who left the fire service after she experienced severe PTSD. She even consider...
2020-01-2717 min
Bountiful: The Heart of Money ManagementMoney Tips for Graduates‘Tis the season for graduations. For many graduates, they receive a diploma, degree, or other type of certificate, but they haven’t been taught how to live on their own financially. In this episode, Gary & Christy provide 5 money tips that can help recent graduates as well as those who are living on their own already. Toward the end, there’s bonus material where these five tips are applied to five components of an important aspect of our financial lives.Episode ResourcesPrevious episodes that relate to this topic:“What To Know Before M...
2019-05-0638 min
Positive Connections Radio"Shame Almost Killed Me": Firefighter Christy WarrenChristy Warren is a retired Fire Captain from the Berkeley (California) Fire Department. She has twenty-five years of service as a paramedic, with seventeen years as a firefighter. In 2014, she was diagnosed with PTSD and spent several years recovering. Christy plays ice hockey, and since retiring from the fire service she completed a business degree, a triathlon and the Escape from Alcatraz swim. She lives in Pleasant Hill California with her wife and her dog Harriet.https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-news-radio-networkwww.facebook.com/mentalhealthnewsradionetworkwww.mhnrnetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.com
2019-03-1237 min
Glorious in the Mundane Podcast with Christy NockelsGITM #24 Kay WarrenHello all you Beautiful People! Welcome to The Glorious in the Mundane podcast. I'm so happy to be dropping an episode in the merry month of May! It's great to connect with you, I've missed it! If you listened to my last podcast where I told you I'd be pausing for awhile because something was stirring in me...today you'll get to hear how sometimes we get hit by what feels like a freight train right after we announce that something is stirring in us! All in all it can only mean that the Lord doesn't mind, in fact, He...
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