Code 3 Counseling Podcast

Ellen Kirschman, PhD. is an award winning public safety psychologist and author of I Love a Cop: What Police Families Need to Know, I Love a Firefighter: What the Family Needs to Know, co-author of Counseling Cops: What Clinicians Need to Know and three mysteries, Burying Ben, The Right Wrong Thing and The Fifth Reflection, all told from the perspective of police psychologist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff. She blogs with Psychology Today. She maintains a website where you can sign up for her occasional newsletter. Dr. Kirschman's website: https://ellenkirschman.com Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

Ellen Kirschman, PhD. is an award winning public safety psychologist and author of I Love a Cop: What Police Families Need to Know, I Love a Firefighter: What the Family Needs to Know, co-author of Counseling Cops: What Clinicians Need to Know and three mysteries, Burying Ben, The Right Wrong Thing and The Fifth Reflection, all told from the perspective of police psychologist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff. She blogs with Psychology Today. She maintains a website where you can sign up for her occasional newsletter. Dr. Kirschman's website: https://ellenkirschman.com Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact 

LEO Family Fitness: https://www.leofamilyfitness.comOrganized Chaos Podcast: https://www.organizedchaospodcast.com Marc Hildebrand is a certified PUSH + LIFE Coach, and current Law Enforcement Officer from LAPD who struggled through self sabotage for decades. After discovering what was truly holding him back, he was able to navigate a 100 pound weight loss journey, create an EPIC connection with his family, and show up as a better LEADER in all areas of his life. He now coaches other LEADERS how to LEVEL UP their mindset and actions, so they too can reach their full potential in every area of their life! Teresa Hildebrand is a mom of two, first responder wife, podcaster, life coach, entrepreneur, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach. She is the host of the Organized Chaos podcast where she helps busy moms develop habits to live with intentionality and generate the confidence they need to make themselves a priority. As a working mom with a chaotic schedule, she found herself struggling to make time for self-care. Her and her husband Marc began a transformation that led them to improve their physical, mental and emotional health and ultimately elevate their lives and family connection through personal development. She now helps other busy moms speed up their transformation by helping them organize the chaos. Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact 

Today we are talking with Marc & Teresa Hildebrand. We talk about how your mindset can impact your ability to achieve your goals and thrive as a first responder family. Marc Hildebrand is a certified PUSH + LIFE Coach, and current Law Enforcement Officer from LAPD who struggled through self sabotage for decades.   After discovering what was truly holding him back, he was able to navigate a 100 pound weight loss journey, create an EPIC connection with his family, and show up as a better LEADER in all areas of his life.   He now coaches other LEADERS how to LEVEL UP their mindset and actions, so they too can reach their full potential in every area of their life! Teresa Hildebrand is a mom of two, first responder wife, podcaster, life coach, entrepreneur, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach. She is the host of the Organized Chaos podcast where she helps busy moms develop habits to live with intentionality and generate the confidence they need to make themselves a priority.As a working mom with a chaotic schedule, she found herself struggling to make time for self-care. Her and her husband Marc began a transformation that led them to improve their physical, mental and emotional health and ultimately elevate their lives and family connection through personal development. She now helps other busy moms speed up their transformation by helping them organize the chaos. LEO Family Fitness with Marc Hildebrand: https://www.leofamilyfitness.comOrganized Chaos Podcast with Teresa Hildebrand: https://www.organizedchaospodcast.com Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

*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 twenty-five years of service as a professional paramedic, with seventeen years as a professional firefighter. She was diagnosed with PTSD in 2014 and spent several years recovering. Since retiring from the fire service, she has completed a triathlon, the Escape From Alcatraz swim, and a bachelor's degree in business from Washington State University. She is a volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat. She lives in Pleasant Hill, California with her wife Lisa and her dog Harriet. You can also check out Christy's podcast, Fire Fighter Deconstructed - The Human Inside the Uniform Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact 

Learn more about Rachelle and First Responder Family Psychology at her website: https://www.firstresponderfamilypsychology.com Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact 

To learn more about Rachelle and First Responder Family Psychology, visit her website: https://www.firstresponderfamilypsychology.com Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact 

Bridget Truxillo on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-truxillo-j-d-cfe-13787b8/ Protective Wellness Website: https://www.myprotectivewellness.com Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact Today on the Code 3 Counseling Podcast, Shawn & Alisha have a fun discussion with Amy Morgan, founder and CEO of Academy Hour. Amy specializes in working with first responders on managing their mental health. Through Academy Hour, Amy and her team provide free mental health training and resources for first responders. Amy also runs the Certified First Responder Counselor program where professionals go through a rigorous training curriculum to better understand how to help first responders well. Academy Hour Website: https://www.academyhour.com Certified First Responder Counselor Directory: https://www.firstrespondercounselor.com/cfrc-directory Certified Peer Support Trainings: https://www.certpeersupport.com

Learn more about Off Duty Destinations with Matthew and Leslie Howard!Website: https://www.offdutydestinations.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/off.duty.destinations/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offdutydestinations Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact 

Previous episode on Trauma and the Brain: https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode3 Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.comSign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletterIf you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.comSign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletterIf you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.comSign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletterIf you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

While Shawn discusses the myths and questions around first responders seeking mental health counseling, Alisha provides insights and understanding from the perspective of a licensed therapist. Please note these insights are specific to the State of California. Talk to a professional or licensing board in your state if you live outside of California. Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.comSign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletterIf you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

Shawn and Alisha are the co-founders of Code 3 Counseling, a mental health practice in California that provides counseling services to first responders and their families. Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.comSign up for the Code 3 Counseling Monthly Wellness Newsletter for first responders: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter