Black Cloud Society

In Part 2 of our “5 Things” series, we answer the question that closed the last episode: Would I do it all over again? The answer—Yes… but with better tools, stronger boundaries, and a whole different mindset.In this follow-up, we move from reflection to action, laying out the real-life lessons, strategies, and mental gear we wish we'd packed from day one. From emotional survival to burnout boundaries and building your mental go-bag—this episode is about showing up smarter, not just tougher.Whether you're brand new to the field or decades deep in the black cloud, this one's for you.No regrets. Just better reps.

Join in as we go deep right out of the gate with talking about where I've been, what caused the delay in content, and the struggles I've been facing. Knowing what you know right now about your path...if you could go back...would you still decide to take that path? Listen in this week as we discuss the 5 things I wish I had known about this job before I started...or at least 5 things I wish someone would have enlightened me about.

Join us as this week as we peel back the layers to reveal the hidden challenges and realities that EMS professionals face every day surrounding the intricacies of EMS culture. In this episode, we talk with a returning guest and have a very candid discussion about the problems with EMS leadership, EMS education, and toxic employees, to uncover the aspects of EMS culture that are rarely discussed openly. These are the stories and experiences that don't always make it into the training manuals or the heroic depictions of emergency responders. This episode offers a rare glimpse into the complex and multifaceted world of EMS culture, shining a light on the realities that are often kept in the shadows. Whether you're an EMS professional, a healthcare worker, or simply interested in the inside scoop of emergency services, this episode provides crucial insights, a few rabbit trail tangents, and even includes typing monkeys!! Join us for a candid conversation about the true nature of EMS culture. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the challenging world of responding to traumatic incidents daily. The intense nature of this work can lead to a unique connection known as trauma bonding, creating both a sense of unity, but also other potential mental health challenges. Explore the complex interplay of shared experiences, intense emotions, and deep understanding among EMS providers. The camaraderie formed in the face of trauma can be a source of strength but also a challenge to mental well-being. The dichotomy is unveiled – a bond that can be both a support system and a potential barrier to recognizing individual struggles. The episode highlights the prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among EMS providers and how trauma bonding can complicate its recognition and treatment. Learn about the fine line between healthy camaraderie and an unhealthy connection to trauma, known as trauma bonding. Dive into the lesser-known aspect of trauma bonding where providers may find themselves emotionally connected to the very environments that caused trauma. Uncover the subconscious craving for repeated exposure to traumatic events and the potential negative impact on mental health. The episode addresses the importance of recognizing the signs of trauma bonding and seeking help, emphasizing the need for a culture that encourages open conversations about mental well-being. Learn about the multifaceted approach required to overcome trauma bonding, including professional counseling, peer support programs, training and education, debriefing sessions, promoting self-care, and fostering a supportive workplace culture. Join us in this critical conversation to ensure that those who dedicate their lives to saving others are also taken care of themselves. Thank you for listening and being part of the solution.

Join us for an eye-opening episode as we explore the profound impact of setting higher standards for yourself and the value of your reputation. Our host passionately makes the case that your reputation is the linchpin determining the doors that open or close in your life. Discover the key elements that compose your social credit score – confidence, consistency, congruency, character, and competence. Dive into the intricate relationship between your reputation with yourself and how it shapes your interactions with the world. The discussion unfolds, highlighting the importance of self-confidence rooted in competency and the consequences of not delivering on promises made to oneself. Explore the consequences of not following through on commitments and the role of accountability in maintaining a strong reputation. Our host shares practical strategies, including the establishment of consequences, to ensure that circumstances and adversity don't derail your commitments. The episode delves into the concept of congruence, unveiling its connection to struggle and anxiety when one falls short of personal standards. Learn how maintaining confidence, consistency, congruency, character, and competence can form the foundation of a rock-solid reputation. Leaders, pay heed! The episode emphasizes the critical link between reputation and leadership capital, exploring how leaders can build and maintain credibility. Understand the delicate balance of making withdrawals and deposits into your leadership capital bank to avoid over-drafting. Concluding with actionable steps, our host outlines five principles to build and protect your reputation: keeping promises, doing the right thing, being consistent, being reliable, and offering sincere apologies when necessary. Learn the three-step process for effective apologies and the profound impact of integrity on reputation. Your reputation is your personal brand, influencing how you are perceived by others and the opportunities that come your way. Tune in to learn how building and protecting your reputation can lead to increased confidence, enhanced opportunities, and a more fulfilling career.

In the season 5 opener, we delve into a year of personal and professional development filled with discoveries, disappointments, and failures. Despite setbacks, we unveil a powerful realization inspired by a leadership podcast, challenging the perception of failure. Join us as we discuss the patterns observed in mental state, prioritization, performance, cognition, and relationships, leading to a profound epiphany. The narrative unfolds as I share how what initially seemed like failures were, in fact, opportunities in disguise. Albert Einstein's quote, "Adversity introduces a man to himself," becomes a guiding principle, emphasizing the importance of reacting to circumstances. We explore the impact of the internal voices – the personal advocate and critic – and the need for balance, particularly during times of adversity. The episode as always, transitions to a passionate discussion on professionalism in EMS, emphasizing the significance of personal standards, dedication, and continuous improvement. The host challenges complacency and sets the stage for a crucial conversation about preparing for the unexpected. Listeners are encouraged to view adversity as an advantage and opportunity, preparing for the inevitable challenges in both personal and professional realms. Tune in for a compelling exploration of how EMS providers can turn adversity into a catalyst for growth, resilience, and enhanced performance under pressure.

Calibrating your Compass: Refocusing Priorities and Reigniting Passion Life's journey can be a winding road, and it's easy to lose sight of your destination. In this episode, we delve into the art of recalibrating your life compass. We explore practical strategies to refocus priorities, redefine goals, and reignite the passion to chase after your dreams. Ask Yourself: What truly matters to me? It's time to pause, reflect, and reassess your priorities. Sometimes, the hustle blinds us to the need for self-reflection. Changing course is not a failure; it's a sign of self-awareness. This episode guides you through the uncomfortable yet liberating process of evaluating and adjusting your life's trajectory. Small Wins, Big Achievements Armed with a clearer vision, we guide you in setting realistic goals. Break down your dreams into manageable steps and celebrate small wins along the way. Progress may not always follow your envisioned path, but it's crucial to acknowledge the journey's positive strides. Time Blocking for Focus Distractions can derail even the best intentions. Learn the power of saying no to non-aligning pursuits and embrace time blocking to protect your focus. Discover strategies, including the use of binaural beats and intentional periods of concentration, to enhance your productivity. Setbacks are Setups for Comebacks Adversity is inevitable, but setbacks are opportunities for comebacks. Cultivate resilience and a growth mindset. Seek support from mentors and build a tribe that understands and supports your journey. You're not alone; your path impacts those who rely on you. Acknowledging Your Progress Celebrate your victories, no matter how small. In this section, we discuss the importance of acknowledging personal progress. Trust the process, embrace the journey, and fuel your motivation by recognizing and celebrating your achievements. Life is a series of adjustments. Embrace the process, stay adaptable, and keep reaching for your goals. Join us in this insightful episode as we guide you through recalibrating your compass and navigating life's journey with purpose. Subscribe, share, and leave your reviews. Your engagement fuels our mission to inspire and empower. Look out for yourselves, look out for each other, and keep reaching for the stars. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

In this episode, it gets really vulnerable with personal struggles. Take a listen as we've got you covered with a potent blend of motivation, insights, and practical tips to navigate through any funk that comes your way. From demystifying the roots of a funk to finding the right mindset, we'll guide you toward your personal breakthrough.

Listen in this week to the season 4 finale as we talk about what it takes to become a member of the most elite military unit in the world, and what I feel are the 6 keys to being an effective employee and even more so an effective leader for your organization. I threw in a couple of free-ranting tangents just to make it interesting. here's the link to the video I mentioned: https://youtu.be/PTo9e3ILmms --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

Listen in this week as we talk to an exceptional guest on what is now the 5th anniversary of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting. Our guest in this installment talks about his experiences, and quite frankly, his recovery after having responded to the event that has come to be known as the deadliest shooting in modern US history. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

In 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

In part two of our series on burnout, we talk to Paramedic and Conference Speaker Samantha Greene about her upcoming talk for the Concepts in Trauma Conference and how things like compassion fatigue, vicarious trauma, and moral injury contribute to our burnout and potentially even to our need to take a break from the very career we used to love. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

We are back this time around with an episode digging into something I have been battling for the last few months. Listen in this week as I talk about my struggle with burnout, the causes of burnout, and how burnout has been shown to physically reshape your brain and its ability to process information. If you are in the same boat as I am, this is one you are not going to want to miss... P.S. it's part one of a series with part two and maybe even a part three on the way!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

This week we talk about the RaDona Vaught fatal medication error case, its implications, and how we as a culture should be re-evaluating what accountability means. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

This week we talk about a topic that I feel very strongly about, and after a few recent conversations with some friends and colleagues, the time has come to discuss EFFED UP LEADERSHIP. Listen in as I talk about what I feel are 4...okay 4.5... very common but serious failures that occur all too frequently in the area of public safety. Whether you are the employee getting effed over by leadership, or the leader effing over your people... this one is for you folks!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

Have you ever sat and thought about how the smallest most seemingly insignificant decisions or actions can have a much larger scale impact that none of us could ever even begin to predict? It has been said that something as small as the flutter of a butterfly's wing can impact the wind patterns halfway around the world. That theory has become known as the Butterfly Effect. Join us this week for a special episode with an amazing guest, as we talk about how small initially insignificant decisions, rapidly evolved into a much larger scale event with a future none of u could have predicted. Listen in as we talk about what was initially a traumatic and nearly tragic event, and how it has evolved into something that will save many lives in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

Listen in this week as we pick up where we left off in our last episode. In this installment, we discuss the 4 pillars of achieving a truly authentic life. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

Listen in this week as I talk about 7 of the biggest lessons that 2021 taught me and the concepts that I plan on carrying into 2022. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

This week we visit concepts from a previous episode that came full circle with a chronic issue that I seem to struggle with. Listen in as I discuss the concepts and the mindset involved with my personal journey, and the lessons learned on the road to redemption. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

Join in this week as we discuss a topic plaguing the Law Enforcement community. The topic of accidental fentanyl exposure and the risk of overdose. Why is it that police departments are spreading misinformation to their officers, regarding the risk of inadvertent overdose by exposure to something that we as EMS providers administer in much higher quantities, yet we see nothing like the effects these officers are told they will suffer? Listen in this week as we discuss the myths and realities of fentanyl exposures. LICENSE CERTIFICATE: Envato Market Item ============================================== This document certifies the purchase of: ONE MUSIC STANDARD LICENSE as defined in the standard terms and conditions on Envato Market. Licensor's Author Username: leadsquid_NE Licensee: Rich Mosher Item Title: Cinematic Rock Trailer Item URL: https://audiojungle.net/item/cinematic-rock-trailer/31637498 Item ID: 31637498 Item Purchase Code: 36baeb2e-27d4-410c-a460-818b3653ebba Purchase Date: 2021-05-03 22:15:54 UTC For any queries related to this document or license please contact Help Team via https://help.market.envato.com Envato Pty. Ltd. (ABN 11 119 159 741) PO Box 16122, Collins Street West, VIC 8007, Australia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

Should I stay or should I go? A question I have asked myself admittedly a few too many times and honestly…so have you. Join in the discussion this week as we discuss some things we need to take into consideration before we throw in the towel with our current situation and pursue other adventures. Don't forget to visit us on the socials to grab your favorite swag, and also our sponsor at Blackoutcoffee.com and enter BLACKCLOUD @ checkout to claim 10% off your order. We appreciate your continued support!! LICENSE CERTIFICATE: Envato Market Item ============================================== This document certifies the purchase of: ONE MUSIC STANDARD LICENSE as defined in the standard terms and conditions on Envato Market. Licensor's Author Username: leadsquid_NE Licensee: Rich Mosher Item Title: Cinematic Rock Trailer Item URL: https://audiojungle.net/item/cinematic-rock-trailer/31637498 Item ID: 31637498 Item Purchase Code: 36baeb2e-27d4-410c-a460-818b3653ebba Purchase Date: 2021-05-03 22:15:54 UTC For any queries related to this document or license please contact Help Team via https://help.market.envato.com Envato Pty. Ltd. (ABN 11 119 159 741) PO Box 16122, Collins Street West, VIC 8007, Australia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

This week we sit down and speak with Paramedic and Author Christopher Turnbull who recently published his first book “The Double-Edged Sword”, which much like the show, sheds light on some often hard to speak about realities of the toll that this job has on many of us. You get a front-row seat to listen in on our rather deep conversation and hear how the common mental obstacles and challenges that we so often face can be overcome and turned into an entirely different perspective. You can check him out at https://christopherturnbull.com/ or pick up a copy of his book before the show at https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Turnbull/e/B091TVLCFL%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

Join us in this installment as we take a look at a syndrome that impacts an alarming number of people. We've all heard the statement and many of us have even muttered the very same phrase "fake it til you make it". Well in this installment we take a deep dive into impostor syndrome. What it is, where it comes from, and hopefully how we can not just overcome it, but even use it to our advantage. Theme song is licensed under: LICENSE CERTIFICATE : Envato Market Item ============================================== This document certifies the purchase of: ONE MUSIC STANDARD LICENSE as defined in the standard terms and conditions on Envato Market. Licensor's Author Username: leadsquid_NE Licensee: Rich Mosher Item Title: Cinematic Rock Trailer Item URL: https://audiojungle.net/item/cinematic-rock-trailer/31637498 Item ID: 31637498 Item Purchase Code: 36baeb2e-27d4-410c-a460-818b3653ebba Purchase Date: 2021-05-03 22:15:54 UTC For any queries related to this document or license please contact Help Team via https://help.market.envato.com Envato Pty. Ltd. (ABN 11 119 159 741) PO Box 16122, Collins Street West, VIC 8007, Australia --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

A somber tribute to remind us of those who paid the ultimate price and sacrificed so that we may have the lives and opportunities that we do. A tribute to the men and women of our great military who are gone, but not forgotten. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

This week's episode hits close to home as over the last 6 weeks I have been recovering from having been infected by COVID-19. This week we talk about the symptoms I had, how it spread through my household and took the life of a loved one, and I also talk about a few concepts/controversies in patient advocacy. Join me this week as I delve into the deep void of my mind as I discuss just how the virus has impacted me not just physically, but mentally. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

Join us this week as we host a returning guest for some deep insight and shared successes and failures along the never-ending road in leadership development. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

Please enjoy this micro episode that pays tribute to the fallen. Never Forget 9/11/01 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

Join in on the discussion during this installment as we talk about: what we know about the virus, tips and tricks to the initial care of the virus, and little rant about essential employees and the state of the union during this time. ***Disclaimer ***Due to the unapologetically honest opinions in this episode, some listeners may find a few areas of offensive content. Listener discretion is advised. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

2019 kicked me around in so many ways. It was a year of many trials and failures but more importantly, lessons. Listen in this week as I discuss the six most hard learned lessons that I gathered from what I call the 2019 experience., --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

An article published in the media recently, claims that the State of Rhode Island EMS is investigating and altering the course of airway management abilities among its providers, after it was discovered that 11 patient deaths had occurred after being transported to the hospital with unrecognized and misplaced endotracheal tubes. How this occurs is beyond my comprehension, but none the less, listen in this week as we discuss what in my opinion are some of the issues and concerns within the state, and even talk to a member of the Ambulance Service Advisory Board as we get the low down on this controversial situation and state of affairs in the Dept of Health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

This week we discuss 3 types of QA/QI often used in EMS and healthcare, and look at some of the issues often found in each. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

Join me this week on our first ever guest interview episode, where we discuss issues in recent news surrounding physical attacks on public safety providers. Listen in as we discuss situational awareness, self defense, and handful of tips to making sure Everyone Goes Home. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

Join me this week as I get raw and real with you surrounding some lessons hard learned from my experience speaking at a regional EMS conference, and having to swallow the hard pill of realizing you were wrong in front of 200 people. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

Join me this week as we get into answering our first batch of listener submitted questions. This weeks questions will be answered straight from the hip and off the cuff, with an honest answer to some very good questions. Join us for some honest, uncensored and unscripted opinions that may even be the inspiration for a few future episodes! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

Our reputation is one of the most important assets we as humans can possess...or is it? Join us this week as we discuss 7 steps to reputation rehab after suffering a potentially damaging setback. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

This was a hard episode for me to record and publish because it takes a very vulnerable look into my own mind and my own daily struggle. Join us as we discuss the battles that we all face, and the shadows that a life of chronic stress can cast on our lives and how to find the power to survive in our own minds. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

This weeks discussion delves into what I believe are the top 3 toxins that contribute and enable the negative internal culture that is so often seen in our agencies. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

Join as as we discuss the mission and story behind Black Cloud Society, and why you belong here! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message

An introduction to the Black Cloud Society podcast: what we stand for and why we're different! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blackcloud/message