Time to break the Taboo of Mental health and First Responders. We will discuss the hard calls and how it affected us Mentally, the struggles we deal with on and off the job and how we cope with it all.
Today we go international! I am joined by a dispatcher in Canada! Kristy has been a dispatcher for over 20 years, the job has taken its toll. She shows true strength and bravery by discussing an event that took her down a dark path but has shown you can make it through it.
Today I talk to a 7 year veteran, Spencer. Spencer started his career in CA and made the smart move to come to TX. He has seen his fair share of deaths and he tells us a couple of incidents that has stuck to him through the years.Find us on Instagram and Facebook where you can send us a message about buying some merchandise @survivingthestreetswithnate
On todays episode, Lydnsey from Georgia joins us. She was a 15 year veteran LEO in the state of GA. Lyndsey discusses her shooting and the mental aftermath that she dealt with. Follow us on IG and FB - @survivingthestreetswithnateTake a look at our new shirts for sale. Profits go towards starting our nonprofit.
The Famous Dr. T is here!!!!!Dont even know what to say but you need to listen!!Dr T contact info:Training - 469-525-6482Therapy (TX residents) - 469-352-7491Email - dr.t@htwedell.orgwww.F1RST-tx.orgSelling Merchandise for the show. look it up onIG - @survivingthestreetswithnateFB - @survivingthestreetswithnate
Today I had the honor of talking to Greg, a prior firefighter from the State of Washington. We discuss a traumatic event that happened to him and the aftermath it caused on him mentally. Greg is now trying to start his own outreach program to help First Responders. I'm thankful for him to share his story and for his friendship.
Today I had Ashley come on and tell her incredibly powerful story. She has taken it upon herself and saw a need for things to change with Mental Health in the First Responder Community. She has drafted a bill, Senate Bill 484, in the State of Georgia to have workmans comp cover PTSD amongst First Responders.https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/61950Please reach out to everyone you know in GA and get them to listen to this and to pass this bill. We need to help First Responder Family get the help they need.
Today I have the honor of talking with James McEntire, a ten year police veteran, and author of soon to be released book called "From the Beat" which will be available on Amazon soon.Thanks again to the Ash and G Podcast for putting us together. Please look them up on most podcast platforms.Follow me on Instagram at @survivingthestreetswithnateAnd follow our FB page - @survivingthestreetswithnate Go Fund Mehttps://gofund.me/0d8d184c
Happy New Year!! I am blessed to have my better half, Sharon, joining me on this episode. We talk about opening up and Sharon gives her story which gave me the strength to give my story.
Its our one year anniversary episode!!! It only took me one year to get a active Fire Fighter but I finally got one on the show. Thank you so much for Jake for getting the courage to talk to a former cop about the struggles he has had.
This months episode, I have an old Co-worker on, Eric. We discuss his disconnect after he had an officer involved shooting. How now, after going through some training, he can look back and see the red flags.
**sorry the audio isn't great on this episode. I don't have a studio and do this whereever I can**On this episode I am joined with "Mike and Lauren”. Mike was on the last episode and this time he brought his spouse. Today we hear about things from the perspective of a spouse. If you are married, were married or thinking about getting married, you should listen to this. Have your spouse or significant other listen, hopefully it will open a line of communication and y'all can discuss everything. Thank you again to Mike and Laura for coming on the show.
On this episode I had the honor of talking to "Michael." Michael has over 20 years in Law Enforcement and talks about how the stress of a personal life can affect us as well. I met Michael at a F1RST conference put on by Dr.T. www.htwedell.org - F1RSTIf you would like to be on an episode please email me at survivingthestreetswithnate@gmail.com
So I've been gone for a while. Had some personal struggles and back surgery. Giving a little update on what happened and trying to get back into the swing of things. I am still here for everyone and sorry for being gone. Today is a new day, and the journey continues.
On this months episode, I have the honor of talking to my best friend when I was an LEO. He was there for me at my worse. We were on a lot of calls together and became family through it all.To contact me please email atsurvivingthestreetswithnate@gmail.comor on Instagram @survivingthestreetswithnate
Today I get the pleasure to talk to "Doc". Doc has been in Criminal Justice for 20 years and has been an acting Police Officer at her current agency for 19 years. She has implemented a Wellness Policy for her PD to include a Peer Support Group. If you would like to get in touch with her please email me at survivingthestreetswithnate@gmail.com @survivingthestreetswithnate on Instagram.
Today I had the pleasure of having a 22 plus year, retired Officer, Don join me. We discuss retirement and the state of current events. If you would like to reach out to me to discuss anything or just come on the show please email me atsurvivingthestreetswithnate@gmail.
We are back from hiatus. This episode I had "B-Mo" on. He discusses his struggles he had with Mental Health and we talk about the way certain people in leadership roles handled the situation. Really shedding the light on why we need to be able to talk about our issues before it gets too late.Please reach out if you want to be on the show or just need someone to talk to.Email - survivingthestreetswithnate@gmail.comIG - @nate_the_bald
On this Episode my guest is a Prior USAF Officer, A-10 Pilot, MX Officer, Fire Fighter, and Now running for US congress. Matt Berg. Look for him on Facebook as Matt Berg For Congress.
On this episode I am joined by a former FTO I had, Jerry. Jerry reached out to me when he saw my posts about Mental Health. Jerry is a retired 22 year Police Officer whom I had the pleasure of serving with, he had a reputation for being a hard and tough cop. He shows us that even the toughest cop out there can still have issues with Metal Health. He talks about his journey and how, with the help of God, able to overcome everything.
I ramble on about Self Care and how its important to me. Here are a couple of therapists websites you can look into if neededDr. T - www.htwedell.orgDr. Woods - www.transformationscw.comOurWatch - www.ourwatchtx.org
G joins me today to discuss "the job", I started telling my story on his podcast so its awesome to have him as my first guest.
Introductory episode.I tell my story about my struggles with Mental Health as a First Responder. Talk about my mission to break the Taboo of Mental Health with First Responders.
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