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Highkey ObsessedWitch Hunts by Other NamesOn today's episode of Highkey Obsessed: Toil and Trouble, Cassie and Thomas are dredging up all sorts of terrors as they chat about panics surrounding werewolves, vampires, aliens, and even... dancing? They discuss some of the similarities and differences between these other paranormal panics and witch hunts, before wrapping with a discussion of James Islington's The Will of the Many. All that plus, their latest obsessions on another incredible episode of the greatest podcast in the multiverse!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the...2025-07-081h 25
F*ck The Rules"Hey, Sweary Therapist! WTF Is Up With Grad School?!" Part 2 with guest James BoomhowerHiatus Replay - WTF Grad School Didn't Teach UsPart 2 with guest, James BoomhowerOrginally aired: 11/14/2023This episode, my guest James Boomhower and I chat about what he's been through in grad school and is currently working on finishing up his grad school program.* * *More info about James:James Boomhower, MS(c), FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 20 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director w...2025-05-2032 min
Highkey ObsessedThe Great Scottish Witch Hunt(s)On today's episode of Highkey Obsessed: Toil and Trouble, Cassie leads a discussion on the Great Scottish Witch Hunt(s)! She leads Thomas through a discussion of the many Great Scottish Witch Hunts all bearing the same name, King James' involvement in the trials, his decision to write a demonological text book, the Royal Succession and much, much more!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to drop those 5 star ratings and reviews, and to follow the show on:Instagram: @HighkeyObsessedPodcast and @sharkbatesbookshelfYouTube: @HighkeyObsessedPodcastWebsite: www.highkeyobsessed...2025-04-291h 22
Blue Grit Radio: Improving Police and First Responders of Life through Mindset, Wellness, Leadership210: Wellness Panel- How to build as individuals AND community: first responders and beyond!We talk about building wellness, but how do we do it at scale? It starts with us, but it quickly becomes about others- and how we contribute to a COMMUNITY of wellness. In this episode, I am joined by James, a medivac paramedic and MHP, Ashley a federal LEO and physical trainer, and Tom an entrepreneur who comes from a policing family, creating an app to build wellness communities.We dive into truly all things wellness: fitness, diet, sleep, mental, emotional, spiritual- getting into different modalities, ideas, concepts, and ways to develop our awareness and curiosity to t...2025-04-2447 min
Best Kept Secrets of Greene County, NYSeason 1 Finale: Looking Back. Looking Ahead.In the final episode of Season 1, co-hosts Thomas Boomhower and Mark Gustavson are joined by James Hannahs (Directector of Economic Development for Greene County & Executive Director of the Greene County Economic Development Corporation) and Beth Stewart (President and Executive Director of the Greene County Chamber of Commerce).Together they discuss dynamism of the Greene County Business Community, as well as key accomplishments by both organizations as they continuously work to make Greene County a wonderful place to live, work, and own a business.Have a listen, share with your friends, and don’t...2025-02-2145 min
Dear Chiefs PodcastADHD is Not a Superpower: James Boomhower on Neurodiversity in EMSIn this episode, we dive deep into neurodiversity among first responders, specifically focusing on ADHD. Our guest, James Boomhower, a Critical Care Transport Specialist Paramedic with extensive experience in mental health advocacy, shares his personal and professional insights on navigating high-pressure situations with ADHD.
We explore the challenges and strengths of neurodivergence in the field, discuss the importance of self-awareness and support systems, and offer practical advice for individuals and organizations.
If you've ever wondered about neurodivergence, either as a first responder or a spouse, this episode is for...2025-02-1030 minDear Chiefs PodcastOvertime Guilt and Resentment: Why First Responders and Their Spouses Struggle with Saying NoIn this episode, we’re joined by James Boomhower of Stay Fit For Duty to unpack the emotional rollercoaster that comes with overtime in the first responder world. Why do first responders struggle to say no to extra shifts? We explore the guilt they feel when turning down overtime, the pressure spouses face when asking them to stay home, and the resentment both feel toward coworkers who deny overtime or take more time off.
James also shares valuable life updates and offers practical advice for balancing the demands of work, family, and mental health in this high-stress ca...2024-10-2136 minF*ck The RulesGraduated! WTF Do I Do Now That I'm Going To Be An Independent Licensed Therapist?Another Drop In episode!This episode, my guest James Boomhower and I chat about what he's been through in grad school and what happens next for himself and new grads becoming independent licensed mental health providers.James was a prior guest, and you can listen to his episode here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1907486/episodes/13959084-wtf-grad-school-didn-t-teach-us-improv-therapy* * *More info about James:James Boomhower, MS, FP-C, NR-P C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 20 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions i...2024-09-2351 min
Pragmatic ParamedicsPragChat Mental Health with BoomerIn this episode, Aaron and Jason sit down with James Boomhower (Boomer) from StayFit4Duty and talk about mental health and resources for first reponders. Boomer has been involved in EMS for over 20 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director and is working on obtaining his Masters in clinical psychology. We discuss the different aspects of mental health, what signs to look for when someone or yourself needs mental health help, and organizations that can help first responders with im...2024-06-1057 min
Tailboard Talks Firefighter PodcastFirefighters, This Paramedic Can Teach Us Some ThingsSend us a textJames Boomhower is a 20 year paramedic with the last ten being in the critical care field. Aside from that he is also finishing up is degree in clinical psychology and runs a mental health/ suicide awareness company named @stay_fit4Duty.Boomer does an excellent job presenting difficult material and topics because he can speak from experience and mixes in the right amount of clinical education.We cover topics like EMDR being the hot thing at the moment, the pendulum swing of peer support, the pitfalls that James fell i...2024-05-3042 min
Scars to Stars™ PodcastHelpers Need Help Too | James BoomhowerJames ‘Boomer’ Boomhower has been involved since the beginning of The Realize Foundation. He has been a huge supporter as well as a trusted advisor. Deana and James catch up about what is happening with Stay Fit 4 Duty as well as his personal journey of speaking, training and getting his Masters in Psychology!Mentioned Resources:https://www.stayfit4duty.org/ About the Guest: James Boomhower, MS(c), FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 20 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He curr...2024-04-1736 min
The World’s Okayest Medic PodcastExpert Panel: Mental HealthAlex Jabr from Emergency Resilience and James Boomhower from StayFit4Duty came onto the podcast to have some unscripted real talk about first responder mental health. Listener discretion is advised.2024-04-1500 min
I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness - A First Responder Mental Health PodcastEpisode 20: James Boomhower - Critical Care Transport Specialist; Paramedic, Stay Fit 4 Duty Founder, Graduate Intern Clinical Psychology, EMS for 20+ Years.Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane.
A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, certified Life & Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones.
What a fun conversation this was to have! In this episode, Erin speaks with James Boomhower, a Critical Care Transport Specialist - Paramedic, who has been involved with EMS for over 20 years, is the founder of Stay Fit 4 D...2024-04-051h 23Best Kept Secrets of Greene County, NYEpisode 1: InceptionCo-hosts Thomas Boomhower & Mark Gustavson discuss how the podcast
series began with James Hannahs, Executive Director of the Greene County
Economic Development Corporation. They share their origin stories,
connections to Greene County, and what listeners can expect in forthcoming
episodes.2024-01-2521 min
Fire Family Collective PodcastJames Boomhower on the State of Mental Heath Care for First RespondersJames Boomhower, MS(c), FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM is a critical care paramedic in Massachusetts and founder of Stay Fit 4 Duty, an organization that provides resources and training to healthcare providers and first responders. In this conversation, James discusses many aspects of mental health support for first responders, including the need to transition from term "culturally competent" to the more inclusive, "culturally informed", the challenge to provide services to retired first responders, employee assistance programs (EAP), critical incident stress management (CISM), peer support, and the difference between your identity and your profession.. James also discusses his upcoming webinar, "PTSD...2024-01-1843 min
The Real ResQ PodcastASTerisk - James Boomhower, Critical Care Paramedic, Graduate Clinical Intern - Clinical Psychology discussion on PTSD and CISMIn this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by James Boomhower, critical care flight paramedic, and graduate clinical intern in clinical psychology. We take this opportunity to go deep into the impact of post-traumatic-stress disorder (PTSD) and critical incident stress management (CISM) on emergency responders. Boomhower shares his experiences as a flight paramedic. He discusses a couple of his memorable calls and the emotional toll that cases can bring, which lead him to become a mental health advocate. During this important conversation, we learn what PTSD is, what PTSD is not, an...2024-01-171h 55
FOAMfrat PodcastPodcast 164 - Suicidal Ideation w/ James Boomhower How do you talk to a patient experiencing suicidal ideation? What if you're the one having these thoughts? We're interviewing James Boomhower from Stay Fit 4 Duty in this episode. We discuss suicidal ideation, therapeutic communication, and verbal de-escalation. 2023-11-1832 minF*ck The RulesWTF Grad School Didn't Teach Us: Improv TherapyFuck The Rules PodcastSeason 4 Episode 8This episode, my guest James Boomhower and I chat about what he's been through in grad school and is currently working on finishing up his grad school program.* * *More info about James:James Boomhower, MS(c), FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 20 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, MassachusettsHis desire to b...2023-11-1432 min
22 at the LipsMental Resiliency | with James BoomhowerJames Boomhower of Stay Fit 4 Duty rejoins the podcast to talk with host Alexis Hardwick about mental resilience in EMS. They provide tips and strategies for emergency responders dealing with the mental health aspects of the job.Send us a text2023-09-0155 minDear Chiefs PodcastGrief Is SelfcareIn this episode, we are joined by James Boomhower of Stay Fit 4 Duty to discuss crisis care, and how first responders adjust that care when they feel at fault. We will also be addressing the very sensitive topics of loss and grief.
James (Boomer) Boomhower is the founder of Stay Fit 4 Duty. As a lifelong healthcare provider and first responder, he knows the importance of first responders treating their mental and emotional health with the same fire and tenacity that they use to serve others. James is currently a graduate clinical intern focusing on cultural...2023-08-0933 min
Scars to Stars™ PodcastStarting a Conversation can Save Someone's Life | Bil Gardiner & James Boomhower“How the circle process helps first responders process and deal with the trauma.”Bil, James and Deana talk about the processes of first responders and how HAVING THE CONVERSATION after a traumatic incident as a team can help everyone cope with the situation.In addition, we talk about how important it is to ask about suicidal ideation.Bil Gardiner: https://www.facebook.com/bil.gardiner James Boomhower: https://www.stayfit4duty.org/ Subscribe at https://realizefoundation.org/ About Deana:Deana Brown Mitchell is a driven, optimis...2023-06-1447 min
The Overwatch Collective PodcastSZN 4 EP 16 - James, Stay Fit 4 Duty, Learn/Identify/Acknowledge/ActJames Boomhower joined via zoom from Rhode Island to share his experiences in the EMS profession for over 20 years and the mission behind Stay Fit 4 Duty, an LLC which he founded to help healthcare providers treat their mental health with the same passion and tenacity as the patients and populations they treat every day.James is a Lead Peer Support Director w/ Boston Medflight of Bedford, in Massachusetts, start a peer support group at his department, which lead to starting Stay Fit 4 Duty. Also, James is working towards becoming a licensed counselor with some great knowledge in...2023-06-021h 07
7 Things EMS7 Things Well-Being with James BoomhowerWell-being is widely misunderstood and often not considered until it is too late. This 7 Things EMS on well-being is presented by an EMS provider who has been there—and done something about it. James Boomhower founded stayfit4duty.org and is pursuing his Master’s in Clinical Psychology. His discussion with Dan in this session covers a wide range of real and practical components of well-being that are surprisingly easy and intuitive.If you're in need of support after reviewing this presentation and quiz, please don't hesitate to connect with a close friend, family member, or colleague, 988, or i...2023-03-0249 min
22 at the Lipswhat's your why? (Happy New Year)The end of the year always brings a "slump" as we reflect on what we didn't get done this year, or maybe the hardships of the year, so I wanted to shed some positivity and optimism. I asked some people to share their "why" on why they love EMS/the healthcare industry! Thank you to: James Boomhower- NREMT-P, FP-C, C-NPT ; Darrell Buratti- NREMT-P, FF ; Morgan McCormick- NREMT-P ; Hunter Vidrine- NREMT-P and FTO ; Adinah Cobb- Pediatric ER RN ; and Ryan Moore- NREMT-P, EMS Director, TP-C, and Hazmat Technician. Send us a text2022-12-2808 min
22 at the Lipswith: James BoomhowerI had the privilege of sitting down with James Boomhower, an incredible guy with an equally incredible mission. Listen in on the conversation we shared as he gives some excellent advice, wisdom, and we talk about a topic that needs to be addressed more. Also, check : https://linktr.ee/stay_fit4duty?utm_source=linktree_profile_share2022-11-0551 min
Black Cloud SocietyYour Brain on Burnout Pt 3: Stay Fit 4 DutyIn the conclusion to our series on burnout, we talk to the founder of Stay Fit 4 Duty James Boomhower. Listen in as we discuss the successes and failures of navigating mental health resources for first responders, the struggles overcome in our own journeys, and exactly what resources are out there for us and how we find them.
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EMS World Podcasts‘We Are Literally Killing Ourselves’: The Mental Stressors of EMS WorkEmotional well-being and the damaging effects of cumulative mental stressors on first responders are coming into focus now more than ever, given recent events. CDC data shows that a first responder dies by suicide every four days in the United States. “We are literally killing ourselves,” says James Boomhower, a critical care transport paramedic, peer support coordinator and fierce advocate for the mental well-being of prehospital providers.
Boomhower confronts the difficult questions and separates the lip service from actionable strategies with host Mike McCabe in our newest EMS World Podcast.
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Dear Chiefs PodcastFirst Responders Need Days OffThis episode is a conversation with James Boomhower of Stay Fit 4 Duty about the importance of taking days off. We also dive into a short conversation about how to give and receive constructive criticism on duty.
James Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 15 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight in Bedford, Massachusetts. He is the founder of Stay Fit 4 Duty. Where he works to reduce the stigma...2022-05-181h 14
Enduring The BadgeWhy Is Peer Support Necessary- Flight Medic James BoomhowerSend us a textDo you practice peer support in your workplace? In this episode, Flight Medic James Boomhower, Founder of Fit for Duty, talks about how important it is to build a peer support team. He talks about who takes care of the caregiver. James also talks about building resiliency and keeping your resiliency charged up. He'll give you a few tips that you can do today to start making an impact on your mental health. In this episode, you will learn:What it's like to be a flight medic;How to process b...2022-02-0254 min
Highkey ObsessedLogan Lucky with Words and WhiskeyOn this episode of Highkey Obsessed, Thomas is joined by the dynamic duo Krossland and PJ from Words and Whiskey to dive deep into Steven Soderbergh's 2017 heist movie Logan Lucky. They discuss the best scenes, characters, and quotes from the film, get into some nitpicks, conspiracies, and trivia, including unraveling the mystery of who actually wrote this movie. Be sure to check this episode out because what other combo could deliver you a podcast featuring references to: The Beach Boys, James Blunt, Joe Abercrombie, Nick Saban's LSU tenure, and an examination of Elvis' family tree, al...2021-12-072h 03
Highkey ObsessedSpies Region with Ben Reinert of HowlerPodToday on Highkey Obsessed the Greatest Action Movie Hero of All Time Bracket Challenge continues!Thomas is joined by co-host of HowlerPod Ben Reinert to figure out which Spy is truly the best. This region is stockpiled with John Wick, James Bond, Eggsy, Bryan Mills, and many many more. The duo must band together in order to determine which of the 16 members of this region will emerge as the sole survivor and make their way to the Final Four!If you dig what you're hearing be sure to give us a rating and r...2021-07-1456 minDear Chiefs PodcastPeer Support + Healing TogetherWe asked our listeners what they would ask a Mental Health Professional if they had the chance. In this episode, we created a panel of mental health advocates: Susan Farren; First Responder Resiliency, James Boomhower; Stay Fit 4 Duty, Ashley Iverson; Iverson Foundation For Active Awareness, and Drew Anderson PhD EMT; Fire Lieutenant and Director of behavioral health from Delmar Bethlehem EMS in New York . We had them weigh in on some of your tough questions and also talk a little about mental health as a whole in emergency response.find out more about our panelists:Sus...2021-06-231h 01