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I will share raw experiences and opinions about living with PTSD, depression and addiction. My story is ever evolving beyond the documented experiences in my book, Save-My-Life School: A first responder's mental health journey and my blog, Paramedic Nat. If you would like to go inside the mind of so…

Natalie Harris (Paramedic Nat)


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    When You Want To Help But You Can’t

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 21:55


    On this episode I share the new emotions I’m dealing with as a retired paramedic during a pandemic.  Check Out These Books by Natalie Harris

    Redefining What Success Looks Like To Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 14:06


    On this episode I share about a recent relapse and how I have to learn that what success looks like to me can change from day to day.  Check Out These Books by Natalie Harris

    Sanctuary Trauma, Cannabis Stigma and Dealing with Multiple Illnesses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 21:48


    On this episode I share about Sanctuary Trauma, Cannabis Stigma and Dealing with Multiple Illnesses. Check Out These Books by Natalie Harris

    Happy Paramedic Week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2019 13:25


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share blogs about my memories of being a paramedic and I wish ALL of the paramedics out there a happy paramedic week! Check Out These Books by Natalie Harris

    The Fine Line Between What Is A Trigger vs A Normal Human Emotion

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2019 17:42


    On this episode I share how I distinguish between “trigger” induced emotions and normal human emotions.  Check Out These Books by Natalie Harris

    Putting The Hero On Ice – Call For Submissions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 17:01


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share about my new upcoming book, “Putting The Hero On Ice” and will be doing a call for submissions from the public. Check Out These Books Written by Natalie Harris

    Myths About Addiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 23:09


    On this episode I share myths about addiction and how to get through St.Patrick’s Day as a recovered addict/alcoholic.  Check Out These Books Written by Natalie Harris

    The Benefits of Sharing Your Recovery Story – with Matt Heneghan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 21:18


    On this episode of BrainStorm I chat with my friend and retired paramedic Matt Heneghan about recovery and our love for writing. Check Out These Books Written by Natalie Harris

    Coping Tips For The Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 10:43


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share some of my tips on how to make it through the holidays if you are feeling down. Check Out These Books Written by Natalie Harris:

    My Experience As A Councillor Elect So Far

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2018 16:39


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share what it’s like to be Barrie City Councillor Elect and how I almost had to deliver a baby on the bus!     Check Out These Books Written by Natalie Harris

    I’m City Councillor!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2018 14:29


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share what I learned about my community while I was canvassing and how important this new role is to me.      Check Out These Books Written by Natalie Harris

    Suicide Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2018 16:09


    On this episode of BrainStorm I talk about what it is like to live with suicidal ideation and how to help those who do.     Check Out These Books Written by Natalie Harris

    Officially Not A Paramedic Anymore

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2018 14:21


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share about how I’m officially not a paramedic anymore and how that feels to me. i also say farewell to my colleagues and patients.      Check Out These Books Written by Natalie Harris... Continue Reading →

    Coping With Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 13:00


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share how I have been coping with the loss of my cat and also share about my experiences running for City Councillor.      Check Out These Books Written by Natalie Harris

    Bill C211 Reaches Royal Assent

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018 18:40


    On this episode of BrainStorm I talk about what the Royal Assent of Bill C211 means and i share my experience in Ottawa.   Check Out These Books Written by Natalie Harris

    People Who Spread Hate Are Hurting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2018 14:15


    On this episode of BrainStorm I discuss bullying and how to not carry resentments.    Check Out These Books Written by Natalie Harris

    Mental Illness Stigma Hurts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2018 16:57


    On this episode of BrainStorm I talk about the courage my daughter had to share about her mental illness and the backlash she got from someone because of it.    ➡️ Want to support Caroline? please click here ➡️ mental-health-for-c  ... Continue Reading →

    Your Potential For Happiness Is Indestructible

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2018 14:23


    On this episode of BrainStorm I contemplate a lesson I learned that states that “the potential for ultimate happiness is indestructible”. I explore how it is difficult to find happiness when depression descends.    Check Out These Books Written by... Continue Reading →

    Restless, Irritable and Discontent

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2018 12:38


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share how I manage feeling “off”.   Check Out These Books Written by Natalie Harris

    Planting The Seeds Of Recovery

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2018 11:22


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share how to plant the seeds of recovery and how to give yourself permission to have healthy boundaries.    Check Out These Books Written by Natalie Harris

    Fear, Faith and Justice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2018 13:30


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share about my experience with allowing fear to be conquered by faith, and I take a look at justice and how letting the universe decide what justice looks like can rid us from so... Continue Reading →

    The Grieving Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 15:15


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share how important it is to go through all the steps of the grieving process with any loss including the loss of a relationship and the loss of your career.    Check Out These... Continue Reading →

    Energy Levels and PTSD

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2018 17:43


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share what it is like to try to complete tasks throughout the day with PTSD.    Check Out These Books Written by Natalie Harris Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My... Continue Reading →

    Building Trust Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2018 14:42


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share how I have built trust again after being hurt and how it is ok to have healthy boundaries. I also share how love is the strongest tool of all.    Check Out These... Continue Reading →

    Leading With Heart – Not Hurt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 18:33


    On this episode of BrainStorm, I share what Brene Brown taught me about leading with heart, not hurt. I have come a long way with my recovery and I am grateful to be able to share this with you.  ... Continue Reading →

    Resources And Advice From WOC (Anonymous) Members

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 11:48


    On this episode of BrainStorm, I share advice and resources provided by anonymous members of Wings Of Change Peer Support.    Check out these books written by Natalie Harris Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My Life... Continue Reading →

    Resolving Resentments and Changing Fear to Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2018 17:19


    On this episode of BrainStorm, I am excited to share a spiritual experience I had with my sponsor. You will hear the happiness in my voice.    Check out these books Written by Natalie Harris Daily Lessons from Save My... Continue Reading →

    New Relationship!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2018 12:26


    In this episode I share about my new relationship and relationships in general. How will I manage ups and downs?   Books Written by Natalie Harris Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My Life School: Here  ... Continue Reading →

    Self Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2018 9:07


    On this episode of BrainStorm I’m catching up after a break from blogging and podcasting and share how taking a break is ok and actually healthy.   Books Written by Natalie Harris Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here... Continue Reading →

    Dan Sundahl

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2018 30:49


    On this episode of BrainStorm I chat with Artist & First Responder Daniel Sundahl about his passion for art and why it is therapy for him.    Books Written by Natalie Harris Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here... Continue Reading →

    D’Aundra, Paramedic Student (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2018 9:28


    On this episode of BrainStorm I talk with a new Paramedic student D’Aundra. This is the first episode in a series where we will follow up with D’Aundra and be part of her journey becoming a Paramedic.    Books Written... Continue Reading →

    Tools For Anxiety

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2018 13:20


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share some tools for dealing with Anxiety.    Books Written by Natalie Harris Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My Life School: Here   This episode of BrainStorm is brought to... Continue Reading →

    Addiction Does Not Discriminate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2018 9:42


    On this episode of BrainStorm you get to say hello to Walter (my dog) and I share how addiction does not discriminate.    Books Written by Natalie Harris Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My Life School:... Continue Reading →

    All About My Dog Walter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2018 12:11


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share about my dog Walter and all the funny things he does to make me laugh and stay happy.    Books Written by Natalie Harris Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save... Continue Reading →

    Realistic Goals, Self Compassion Ideas and How To Deal With The Unknown

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2018 16:07


    On this episode of BrainStorm, I share about realistic goals, self compassion ideas and how to deal with the unknown.   Books Written by Natalie Harris Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My Life School: Here  ... Continue Reading →

    Compassion and Attachment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2018 15:27


    On this episode of BrainStorm, I share about the important difference between compassion and attachment, and how I challenge the terminology “compassion fatigue”…   Books Written by Natalie Harris Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My Life... Continue Reading →

    Tips To Combat Winter Blues and Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2018 18:20


    On this episode of BrainStorm: I share some tips to combat the winter blues or depression that we can feel this time of year.  Books Written by Natalie Harris Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My Life... Continue Reading →

    Reason And Season For Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2018 13:35


    On this episode of BrainStorm I share about how sometimes it takes time to have the proverbial ‘door open’ and that is ok. I thank my wonderful friends from Wings Of Change for reminding me of that.    Books Written... Continue Reading →

    Gratitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2018 11:33


    On this episode of BrainStorm: I share what I am grateful for during the holidays.  Books Written by Natalie Harris Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My Life School: Here   BrainStorm Podcast Sponsor —-> This episode... Continue Reading →

    The Pull Of Isolation

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2017 9:38


    On this episode of BrainStorm: I share what it is like to live in the grips of isolation and how Homewood helped me so much with this. Sponsored by Homewood Health Books Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here... Continue Reading →

    Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2017 12:59


    On this episode of BrainStorm: I share how I lessen the Holiday stress and enjoy this time of year – even with mental Illness. Sponsored by Homewood Health Books Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My Life... Continue Reading →

    Lessions From My 12 Step Meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2017 16:22


    On this episode of BrainStorm: I share about gratitude and the lessons I learn from my 12 step meeting. Books Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My Life School: Here BrainStorm by Natalie Harris is proudly produced... Continue Reading →

    Addiction’s Voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2017 15:32


    On this episode of BrainStorm: I share how addiction whispers in my ear even when I work hard to not have it doing so.  Books Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My Life School: Here   BrainStorm... Continue Reading →

    Looking Towards The Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2017 12:00


    On this episode of BrainStorm: I share my thoughts on envisioning the future and how that can be difficult for people with mental illness and injury.  Books Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My Life School: Here... Continue Reading →

    Daily Lessons Reading 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2017 11:54


    On this episode of BrainStorm: I read a random quote from my book “Daily Lessons From Save My Life School” and share my thoughts. “Hiding from situations in life that cause conflict, will only cause more pain.”    Books Daily... Continue Reading →

    Daily Lessons Reading

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2017 8:27


    On this episode of BrainStorm I read a random quote from my book “Daily lessons From Save My Life School” and share my thoughts on it. Books Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My Life School: Here... Continue Reading →

    Action! CBC Documentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2017 14:27


    On this episode of BrainStorm: I share my kids and my experiences with being interviewed over several days for a documentary on PTSD in Paramedics. And … I saw AB! Books Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save... Continue Reading →

    Dr. Douglas

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2017 58:13


    On this episode of BrainStorm: I chat with Dr. Jonathon Douglas about Perceived Injustice and Sanctuary Trauma. This is a guaranteed a fascinating interview!   Books Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My Life School: Here  ... Continue Reading →

    Putting The Hero On Ice

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2017 17:52


    On this episode of BrainStorm: I share how I have experienced the difficulty of removing myself from the first responder culture. I talk about how we should consider educating new first responders how to “put the hero on ice” in... Continue Reading →

    Dealing With The Winter Darkness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2017 12:39


    On this episode of BrainStorm: I discuss dealing with the winter darkness and helping yourself through Seasonal Affective Disorder.  Books Daily Lessons from Save My Life School: Here Save My Life School: Here   BrainStorm by Natalie Harris is proudly... Continue Reading →

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