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Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with Nurse Crystal CulpIn this episode of Beyond the Call, host Peter interviews Crystal Culp, a retired nurse from Alberta, Canada, about her extensive 38-year career in the nursing field. Crystal shares her background, having grown up in Southern Ontario and her nursing journey which began in Northern Ontario. She discusses the challenges she faced, including homesickness during college, her extensive experience in varied nursing areas, and the intense situations of cardiac and labor units. Crystal also delves into her experience with organizational trauma and leadership challenges, and how these experiences led to her current advocacy for nurses. She emphasizes the importance...2025-07-291h 44Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with WillowIn this episode of the 'Beyond The Call' podcast, Willow, a long-time friend mine, shares her harrowing journey through childhood neglect, sexual abuse, and eventually being coerced into sex work by an abusive partner named Brad.
The conversation details Willow's early life, characterized by a lack of nurture and support from her parents, and follows her into a toxic relationship where she was manipulated into full-service sex work under threats and coercion. Willow discusses her struggles with PTSD, her relationships, and the ongoing impact of her trauma, including a diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder.
Highlighting...2025-07-222h 28Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with Code 9 founder Mark ThomasIn this episode of Beyond the Call podcast, I talk with Mark Thomas, the president of Code Nine Foundation and a current serving police officer. We discuss Mark's journey through his mental health struggles triggered by a traumatic on-duty experience and the subsequent development of PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Mark shares his path to recovery, which included hospitalization, therapy, and a strong support network, particularly highlighting the role his boss Mick Bennett played. They also touch on the initiatives and support services provided by the Code Nine Foundation, which helps first responders and their families through various...2025-07-152h 28Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with Paramedic Alan PlayfordIn this episode of Beyond The Call, Peter interviews Alan Playford, a long-term paramedic from New South Wales and one of Australia's most decorated civilians.
Alan shares his journey from joining the paramedic service in 1975 through the highly challenging early years of paramedicine, including the first paramedicine course at St. Vincent’s Hospital led by Dr. Bob Wright. Alan discusses the evolution of paramedicine, the introduction of new technologies like defibrillators, and the incredible challenges they faced, such as hostility from within the ambulance service.
He recounts the Newcastle earthquake and the application of advanced li...2025-07-081h 29Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with Jeff Tougher (Steven's Law)This episode of Beyond The Call Podcast features Jeff Tougher, father of paramedic Steven Tougher, who was tragically murdered in April 2023.
Jeff discusses his son's compassionate life dedicated to serving others and recounts the devastating details of Steven's murder and the subsequent trial.
The episode delves into the broader issue of violence against first responders and Jeff's campaign for 'Steven's Law'—a proposed legislation aimed at providing greater protection for paramedics and enforcing stricter penalties for assaults. Jeff emphasises the importance of raising public awareness and legislative action to prevent future tragedies and improve the sa...2025-06-101h 44
Two Ordinary CopsEpisode 69 – When the Armour Cracks: An Interview with Queensland Paramedic Peter VinnicombeIn this powerful episode of Two Ordinary Cops, Damo and Schultzy sit down with Queensland paramedic Peter Vinnicombe to explore the deep and lasting impact of frontline trauma. Peter shares his 17-year journey as a single officer paramedic in rural Queensland, culminating in a violent incident that changed his life and career forever. They discuss PTSD, moral injury, the loss of identity that comes with leaving the job, and the glaring gaps in support for first responders. A raw, honest, and important conversation that shines a light on the emotional cost of serving the community.
2025-05-091h 27Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with Dr Nikki JamiesonDr Nikki Jamieson is a social worker and suicidologist with a PhD focusing on moral injury and suicide prevention. Dr. Jamieson shares her personal journey, including her son's tragic suicide while in the Australian Defence Force, and how it propelled her into the field of suicidology and moral injury research.
She discusses her PhD work, the concept of moral injury, and the need for better understanding and support mechanisms for veterans and those in high-trauma occupations. Dr. Jamieson also highlights her advocacy work, involvement in the Royal Commission on Defence and Veteran Suicide, and the importance of...2025-02-251h 22Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with guest Phillip Thompson OAM MPPhillip Thompson served as a soldier of the Townsville-based First Battalion, Royal Australian Regimen, and was deployed to East Timor and Afghanistan. In 2009 Phillip was wounded in action when an Improvised Explosive Device detonated within one metre of him. The blast resulted in Phillip sustaining severe injuries and he was medically evacuated back to Australia. As well as obvious physical injuries from the blast, Phillip also suffered from traumatic brain injury and several other life changing conditions.
Phillip spent the next several years putting all of his efforts into recovery and coming out the other side stronger t...2025-02-1853 minBeyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with guest Associate Professor Jaqueline DrewDr. Jacqueline Drew, is an associate professor at Griffith University's School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, discussing her extensive work as a police psychologist. Dr. Drew highlights her journey from being an organisational psychologist with the Queensland Police Service to her current roles in academia and consulting for police agencies.
The conversation delves into the mental health challenges faced by police officers, focussing on trauma, organisational and operational stressors, and their proportional contributions to psychological distress.
Dr. Drew underscores the importance of peer support, understanding organizational justice, and evolving leadership within police forces to mitigate...2025-01-281h 35Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with guest Amy Taylor (Sex Worker)In this episode of Beyond The Call podcast, I have a conversation with Amy Taylor, an accomplished individual with a diverse background. Amy, who holds a degree in molecular biology and an MBA, has worked in various fields including biotechnology, modelling, and aviation. She is also a high-class escort.
Amy shares her life story, discussing her upbringing, career journey, and the challenges she faced, including dealing with a violent encounter with an internet pimp. Despite societal stigma, Amy advocates for safer and more humane treatment of sex workers.
The conversation also touches upon the broader...2025-01-211h 39
Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with Mark McConville, Stand Up Comedian and SuicidologistMark McConville is Australia's only Stand Up Comedian with a Masters in Suicidology. Founder of The Laughter Clinic, Mark shares his journey into Comedy, and a life changing meeting that has gone on to change the lives of countless people.
Mark is a Keynote Speaker, Professional MC, Adjunct Lecturer at Griffith University and has a passion for mental health and reducing suicide rates. From leaving school early, to holding a Masters Degree, it is an inspiring story of making a difference.
Mark attends workplaces, organisations and schools to present his Laughter Clinic, using humour to brea...2025-01-142h 00
Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with Former NRL Referee Matt ChecchinMatt Checchin is a former NRL Referee, who officiated in over 570 games, and for over 20 years, retiring in 2021. He has refereed in 3 Grand Finals, 4 State of Origins, 13 Internationals, and made his first grade debut in 2001.
In this episode of Beyond The Call Podcast, The conversation delves into Matt's upbringing, education, and early interest in refereeing. Checchin shares insights into the challenges faced by referees, including the physical and mental demands of the job, handling on-field decisions, and coping with criticism and abuse from fans and media. He discusses his personal journey, including coming out as gay and d...2025-01-061h 29Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with Paramedic Nich Woolf Part 3 of 3In this final part of my conversation with Nich Woolf, a highly experienced paramedic.
Nich shares stories from his career, including a harrowing incident with a man on fire and his transformative experiences in Afghanistan, where he provided crucial medical training.
He discusses the emotional toll of the job, the camaraderie among first responders, and his extensive charity work, including facilitating medical care in underserved regions. Nich also recounts helping Afghan medical professionals and their families flee the Taliban.
Despite personal risks and the challenges of working in conflict zones, Nich's dedication to...2024-12-311h 05Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with Paramedic Nich Woolf Part 2 of 3In this episode of the Beyond The Call podcast, Peter welcomes back Nich, a paramedic who began his career in Somerset, England, and volunteered at the Glastonbury Music Festival.
The conversation covers Nich's experiences during the early 1990s, including his work with the Avon Ambulance in Bristol and his involvement in developing motorcycle ambulance responses and anti-terrorist measures. Nich shares a memorable positive story from the Glastonbury Festival involving a drug-affected individual he managed to help.
The discussion then shifts to his trips to Afghanistan and Pakistan, focusing on his first-hand encounters with landmines, refugee...2024-12-2444 minBeyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with Paramedic Nich Woolf Part 1 of 3Nich Woolf has fit more into his life than many of us would fit into 6. A Paramedic for over 50 years, and heavily involved in Festival Medical Charity work, as well as countless trips to Afghanistan assisting with Medical Services, and teaching literally thousands of people to do Emergency First Aid. He has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) for his service.
In this episode of Beyond the Call podcast, the host interviews Nich, a long-term paramedic from England who shares his extensive experience in emergency medical services.
Nich discusses his journey from working in a...2024-12-1740 minBeyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with guest Paediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse Practitioner Adam YazbeckIn this episode of Beyond The Call podcast, Peter continues the discussion with Adam, a pediatric intensive care nurse and nurse practitioner from Colorado.
They delve into the intricate and often emotionally charged topics surrounding organ donation, both the procedural aspects and the ethical dilemmas involved. Adam shares insights about the organ donation process, the role of families, and the medical complexities that can arise.
The conversation also explores broader issues such as quality of life, healthcare burnout, PTSD among healthcare workers, and the emotional toll on medical professionals.
The episode e...2024-12-101h 04Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with PICU Nurse Practitioner Adam Yazbeck part 1 of 2In part 1 of this episode of Beyond the Call, Peter talks to Adam, a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) nurse from the USA.
Adam shares his journey from a creative childhood in Minnesota, through a career in theatre, to his current role in nursing. Emphasizing the importance of human connection, Adam discusses the challenges and rewards of working with pediatric patients, and his transition to becoming a nurse practitioner.
He recounts difficult cases, including the emotional experience of dealing with a SIDS case, and highlights the importance of advocating for families' wishes in end-of-life care...2024-12-0358 minBeyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with guest Lori Hodges (Emergency Management) Part 2 of 2This episode of the Beyond the Call podcast continues a conversation with Lori Hodges, an Emergency Management leader from Colorado, USA.
The episode delves into her experiences dealing with back-to-back hurricanes in Florida, detailing the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) and her role within Incident Management Teams.
Lori discusses her deployments, the challenges of managing large-scale disasters, including power outages and community resilience. The discussion also covers her background as a paramedic, the importance of preparedness, and her coping mechanisms for dealing with trauma, which she elaborates on in her book, ‘Shaking in the Forest: Fi...2024-11-2647 minBeyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsBeyond The Call with Guest Lori Hodges (Emergency Management) Part 1 of 2In this episode of Beyond The Call, host Peter interviews Lori Hodges, an Emergency Management Leader with a background in paramedicine and firefighting.
Lori discusses her upbringing in rural Colorado, her early involvement with the Civil Air Patrol, and her transition into emergency services after helping a woman at a Grateful Dead concert.
She shares experiences from her time as a paramedic and firefighter, including dealing with trauma, handling major incidents, and coping with burnout.
Lori explains how she moved into emergency management, her educational path, and the lessons she learned about chaos...2024-11-1953 min
Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsCaptain Matt Frost (Retired) Former Army Pilot Part 6 (Final)Captain Matt Frost (Retired) is a former helicopter pilot with The Australian Army. Diagnosed later in life with Autism and ADHD, This is a journey everyone needs to hear. In this 6 part series, we talk to Matt about his journey from childhood to the Army, and the toll the journey took.
Episode 6 - In this final episode of our conversation with Matt, we discuss his recovery, and his road forward. His bodybuilder, modelling and acting career, and what he sees in his future.
Matts Instagram handle is @silverfrost80
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Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsCaptain Matt Frost (Retired) Former Army Pilot Part 5Captain Matt Frost (Retired) is a former helicopter pilot with The Australian Army. Diagnosed later in life with Autism and ADHD, This is a journey everyone needs to hear. In this 6 part series, we talk to Matt about his journey from childhood to the Army, and the toll the journey took.
Episode 5 discusses the process of Medical Retirement, and Matts mental health problems.
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Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsCaptain Matt Frost (Retired) Former Army Pilot Part 4Captain Matt Frost (Retired) is a former helicopter pilot with The Australian Army. Diagnosed later in life with Autism and ADHD, This is a journey everyone needs to hear. In this 6 part series, we talk to Matt about his journey from childhood to the Army, and the toll the journey took.
Episode 4 discusses the fallout and harm of the ongoing issues Matt experienced with the safety of the helicopters.
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Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsCaptain Matt Frost (retired) Former Army Pilot Part 3Captain Matt Frost (Retired) is a former helicopter pilot with The Australian Army. Diagnosed later in life with Autism and ADHD, This is a journey everyone needs to hear. In this 6 part series, we talk to Matt about his journey from childhood to the Army, and the toll the journey took.
Episode 3 continues our conversation about Matts deployment to Timor Leste, and Matt discusses some of the repeated emergencies he had experienced.
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Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsCaptain Matt Frost (Retired) Former Army Pilot Part 2Captain Matt Frost (Retired) is a former helicopter pilot with The Australian Army. Diagnosed later in life with Autism and ADHD, This is a journey everyone needs to hear. In this 6 part series, we talk to Matt about his journey from childhood to the Army, and the toll the journey took.
Episode 2 introduces us to Matts early training and qualifying as a pilot in The Australian Army.
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Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsCaptain Matt Frost (retired) Former Army Pilot Part 1Captain Matt Frost (Retired) is a former helicopter pilot with The Australian Army. Diagnosed later in life with Autism and ADHD, This is a journey everyone needs to hear. In this 6 part series, we talk to Matt about his journey from childhood to the Army, and the toll the journey took.
Episode 1 introduces us to Matts childhood and his decision to join the Australian Army.
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Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsEpisode 7 Anita Hogan- Suicide PreventionAnita Hogan is a former member of the Royal Australian Navy, an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse, and a current ambassador for RUOK day. Anita has a post graduate degree in Applied Psychology -Suicide (Suicidology). This episode discusses Anita's journey, and delves into suicide and suicide prevention.
For more information on RUOK Day, and the ongoing campaign for suicide prevention, please visit https://www.ruok.org.au/
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Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsEpisode 6 Poppy from The Poppy ProjectToday I had the privilege of talking to Poppylillac (Poppy) from The Poppy Project. Poppy is the daughter of a 37 year now retired Queensland Police Officer growing up in a small town about 60km North of Townsville.
Poppy discusses the journey of being a First Responders family, and in particular the effects of the job and PTSD on the whole family.
In 2023 in grade 12, Poppy started "The Poppy Project", a support group that is for children and families of First Responders. With the intention of taking the program national, she needs support and funding to help...2024-09-101h 07Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsEpisode 5 Shane Martin Former QPSShane Martin is a medically retired former QPS officer, and now President of Team Code Blue, an NFP organisation setup to assist QLD First Responders in Crisis with Financial assistance and advocacy.
We take an in depth look into Shane's career, trauma's, mental health battle and ongoing recovery.
Team Code Blue can be found at www.teamcodeblueinc.org
Please let me know what you think of this episode and we love feedback and suggestions.
2024-09-033h 07Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsEpisode 4 Lara StevensonLara Stevenson is a current serving NSW Paramedic, former London Ambulance Paramedic, Wife and Mother. Lara has been living with PTSD for 6 years. This is her story.
2024-08-271h 19Beyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsEpisode 3- Some Rural ExperiencesIn episode 3, Peter discusses some of the rural cases he went to, the challenges that that can present. Graphic content warning.
2024-08-1946 minBeyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsEpisode 2-City StoriesIn this episode, Peter goes through some jobs from his time in the Urban environment. First week memories and a variety of jobs.
2024-08-0542 minBeyond The Call Experiences of High Trauma OccupationsIntroduction to Beyond The Call PodcastBeyond The Call is a podcast by veteran Paramedic Peter, who is exploring the stories and consequences of working in High Volume Trauma Occupations. Episodes include some graphic descriptions, so listener discretion is advised.
First Responders, Emergency Dept Nurses and Doctors, Corrections, and Defence Personnel are exposed to traumas that most humans should not see. This is their stories
In this Episode, Peter introduces his story of what Beyond The Call is about.
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SNS OnlineSNS Online Bitesized Series 5 - BBC IntroducingWe talk to Alex Oliver, stand-up comedian and talent spotting guru to talk about BBC Introducing, and why they've decided to pitch up at this year's Trunchonbury music festival in Norfolk.
SNS Online continues to offer an eclectic range of quality programming - free to download - to all like-minded people out there in cyber-space. These shows are independent podcasts produced to the highest professional standards and are non-profit making. So please enjoy, download and share these shows on all your lovely social media - as essentially that is our advertising! And please, please, please...offer feedback on the 'SNS...2018-09-2607 min
SNS OnlineSNS Online Bitesized Series 5 - On Location With Howlround'Uncanny, mesmerising, difficult & sublime' (The Quietus)
'Strange & wonderful glory' (The Wire)
We're on location with radiophonic musicians, Howlround, at Iklectik in Waterloo, to catch the premiere of their new film, A Creak In Time, directed by Steven McInerney.
Our in-depth interview with Howlround available here
https://soundcloud.com/scratchnsniff-rte-pulse/sns-online-series-5-howlround
Youtube link to trailer/A Creak In Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyXGD-IXqsc
Howlround/Robin The Fog website
https://robinthefog.com/howlround/
SNS Online continues to offer an eclectic range of quality programming - free to download - to all like-minded people out there in cyber-space. These...2018-09-1519 min
SNS OnlineSNS Online Series 5 - Howlround'Uncanny, mesmerising, difficult & sublime' (The Quietus)
'Strange & wonderful glory' (The Wire)
Those magicians of radiophonic sound, Howlround - as represented by founder member, Robin The Fog - join SNS Online to discuss the extraordinary lengths they go to create the most incredible, outer-worldly sounds and music.
Illustrated with the music of Howlround.
A Bitesized companion show to this, 'On Location With Howlround', is available here
https://soundcloud.com/scratchnsniff-rte-pulse/sns-online-bitesized-series-5-on-location-with-howlround
Howlround/Robin The Fog Website
https://robinthefog.com/howlround/
SNS Online continues to offer an eclectic range of quality programming - free to download - to all like-minded people...2018-09-1549 min