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In this unique episode of our podcast, we bring you an exclusive compilation of stories, insights, and innovations from the front lines of EMS. Join us as we explore the minds and hearts of those who dedicate their lives to saving others, offering a unique glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of this critical profession. Our journey begins with Daniel Sundahl, a paramedic and photo artist, whose powerful imagery brings to life the emotional landscape of emergency services. Adding a touch of levity, Jason Patton shares how humor can be a lifeline in the high-stakes world of EMS. Bryony Gilbey gives us an exclusive look at the making of Honorable but Broken: EMS in Crisis, shedding light on the systemic challenges faced by first responders and the urgent need for reform. The episode takes a compelling turn with Dr. Peter Antevy, a pioneering Medical Director from Florida, whose groundbreaking approaches to pre-hospital care have captured the nation's attention. We then transition to MaKenzie Tiegs, whose personal evolution from a paramedic to a mental health advocate reveals the profound impact of emergency services on personal wellbeing and the importance of supporting our first responders' mental health. We also spotlight David Dufek, founder of XDcuff, a patented, stretcher-integrated limb restraint designed to reduce providers' exposure to accidental assault and improving speed of care. Eric Chase introduces the transformative power of improvisation and effective communication in emergency scenarios, offering practical advice for enhancing teamwork and patient outcomes. Lastly, we are honored to share the inspiring story of Derek O. Hanley, whose journey from combat medic to paramedic and photographer exemplifies the resilience and courage inherent in all who serve in EMS. This episode is a tribute to the thought leaders of emergency medical services. Through their stories, we explore the depth of commitment, innovation, and spirit that defines the EMS community, discussing ways to support and sustain these vital professionals. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of what it means to serve on the front lines of pre-hospital care.
Daniel Sundahl (DanSun) is a published artist and writer with four (4) art books produced of his works. Articles of his work are featured in Canadian Paramedicine, Journal of Emergency Medicine (JEMS), Fire Rescue Magazine, EMS One, EMS World Magazine, The Canadian Journal of Emergency Nursing and the Finnish magazine Asystole. His art is recognized worldwide, and he travels internationally, speaking about his art and personal experiences with occupational stress injuries and post-traumatic growth. He is an advanced care paramedic, pre-hospital educator, a retired firefighter, photographer and photo editor. Daniel is currently a counselling therapy student in a two-year program graduating in 2024. Daniel was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Taking up a global residency as an English language teacher in Egypt, Mexico, Indonesia and Japan, he now works full-time as an artist, photo editor and public speaker. Daniel became a full-time paramedic and firefighter in 2003 and retired from his full-time position in 2022. He is now enrolled in a two-year counselling therapist program and will graduate in 2024 as a registered counselling therapist with the Canadian Professional Counselling Association. His love of photography began during his travels, and as his technique developed, he produced a blend of photography and graphic art, which he calls Photo Art. The majority of Daniel's work involves emergency services photography. It comprises an emotional connection to the artist as most of his pieces are based on actual emergency calls he has attended as a paramedic and firefighter. He is passionate about reducing the stigma of PTSD for first responders and uses his art to raise awareness of occupational stress injuries worldwide. Daniel enjoys combining the technical and artistic elements of his work. Each piece can take several days or weeks of processing until he feels it is ready. First Responders' mental wellness initiatives were initiated after visiting his peers in Australia, Finland, and Mississippi. Daniel often travels and gains inspiration for his art from his experiences. Find out more at https://www.dansunphotos.com/
Eric Chase talks with Daniel Sundahl in a wide-ranging conversation, which includes post-traumatic growth.
Daniel Sundahl (a.k.a. Dan Sun) is a former advanced care paramedic and firefighter, a published artist and writer who has produced three art books and whose writing has been featured online and, in several periodicals, including Canadian Paramedicine, the Journal of Emergency Medicine (JEMS), Fire Rescue Magazine, EMS One, EMS World Magazine, The Canadian Journal of Emergency Nursing and the Finnish magazine Asystole. His powerful artwork and images are recognized worldwide. He travels internationally, speaking about his art and personal experiences with occupational stress injuries and post-traumatic growth. His mission? To reduce the stigma of PTSD for first responders and use his art to raise awareness of occupational stress injuries worldwide. Dan joins us to discuss his experiences as a first responder, his artistic process and how it has helped him heal, and whether we are where we need to be when it comes preventing and protecting the in service community from operational stress injury. To connect with Dan and learn more about his artwork, please visit https://www.dansungallery.com/Thank you for listening! For more Team Ten Eight content, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn!
In today's episode, the team talks with Daniel Sundahl, a 20-year Firefighter/Paramedic, and artist. Daniel discusses how his experiences navigating PTSD led him to create powerful artwork, which is now helping open the conversation around mental health for first responders.
Daniel Sundahl is a FF/Paramedic in Western Alberta Canada for the past 20 years. Daniel is well known for his illustrations within the EMS field. Daniel has a strong passion to bringing light and awareness about mental health for first responders and that this topic shouldn't be a negative stigma. Instagram: dansunphotoart
For the Season 7 Finale, good friend Daniel Sundahl returns to the podcast to catch up on what he has been up to the last few years. Buckle up as we cover lots of topics and go down some rabbit holes! We also talk about two important events that are coming up this year, including the Tema Foundation Education Day where he will be the Keynote Speaker. Enjoy!
Daniel has been a full-time firefighter and paramedic since 2003. He has a real passion for raising mental health and PTSD awareness for the paramedic profession and believes that you can't do this job and not get a little crazy. Daniel was born and raised in Canada and is the creator of vibrant and authentic artistic works that are a result of his paramedic experiences. Follow me on Instagram and YouTube. For more, go to https://www.paramedicmindset.com.au/ DanSun Photos https://www.dansunphotos.com/
In this episode I connect with Daniel Sundahl. Daniel has over twenty years of experience as a Firefighter and a Paramedic in Alberta. Daniel courageously shares his journey into the trauma he endured and the impacts it was having on his health, personal and professional life. As Daniel began to build awareness into his mental health and his own suffering he found a healthy coping mechanism through art and artwork. What started as an idea to help express himself quickly grew to being largely popular and accepted by many as profound artwork. Daniel now is a common name in the art community and it has opened doors for him to explore helping others through public speaking opportunities and other avenues of connecting with community leaders as we try to improve supports for first responders. In this episode Daniel reflects on the pain and suffering he observed and found to be profoundly impactful: the human suffering that others experience when they experience loss or grief. Next of kins are incredibly difficult and impactful moments for first responders. Often times many first responders can be negatively impacted by these experiences. Daniel also reflects on his own growth and how he rebuilt his own value system during a crucial stage of healing - Post Traumatic Growth. Thank you for your service and your sacrifce! Daniel Sundahl can be found on all Social Media Platforms. His website is https://www.dansunphotos.com
Dr Daniel Sundahl finishes his four lecture series on Russell Kirk's Roots of American Order by delving in the Idea of the Moral Imagination, and particularly in the person and works of T.S. Eliot.
Dr Daniel Sundahl continues his series through Russell Kirk's Roots of American Order in lecture 3 of 4, answering the questions Who are Father Isaac Hecker and Orestes Brownson and Why Should We Care?
Dr Daniel Sundahl in week two of his program on Roots of American Order by Russell Kirk, delves into the idea of whether Ideas have Consequences.
The Roots of American Order - Pre-Modern or Modern?
https://www.dansunphotos.com/ https://www.facebook.com/daniel.sundahl About Dan: I create vibrant and authentic images that are a result of my experiences. If I have an emotional connection to an image, then I consider that artwork. When I get commissioned to create an art piece for a client, that's what I'm trying to achieve for them. I was born in 1967 and raised in Canada. Being Canadian automatically makes me super nice and very apologetic, even when I don't need to be. I've been a full-time firefighter and paramedic since 2003, and that's where most of my motivation comes from when creating my artwork. I am passionate about raising mental health and PTSD awareness for my profession. I believe understanding, validation and support is the pathway to recovery. In my previous career, I was an English teacher. This allowed me to travel the world and live in many countries. While living in Japan, I even played in a Japanese blues band. Living in other countries shaped my personality and perspective on the world, travel continues to be my biggest teacher. I first picked up a 'real' camera in 2014. I love the technical side of photography; it appeals to my geeky side. I also love photography's artistic side; it's great for the left and right sides of my brain. I continue to travel, learn about photography and work full time as a firefighter/paramedic. I'm genuinely humbled by all the attention my work has received, and I'm sure I'll keep creating until I'm old and wrinkly. Daniel Sundahl DanSun Photo Art --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tango-romeo/message
Dr Daniel Sundahl, Emeritus Professor in American Studies and English at Hillsdale College, as part of our monthly speaker series goes though the intellectual history that has led to the current moral standards of Modernism.
Kathy and Craig continue their interview with Daniel Sundahl of www.dansunphotos.com Dan is a firefighter, paramedic, and first responder in Canada. He has used the creative arts to address his traumatic stress. In doing this his images have appealed to people around the world. He is the author of Portraits of an Emergency, but above all else, he is an example for us all. Do not miss this episode as we delve into some very salient and pressing topics about first responder mental health. Check out his books here: dansun-book-store.myshopify.com/ In this episode, learn what your organization can do to create a culture of mental and behavioral health while removing all stigmas from mental injuries. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/md4fr/message
Kathy and Craig interview Daniel Sundahl of https://www.dansunphotos.com Dan is a firefighter, paramedic, and first responder in Canada. He has used the creative arts to address his traumatic stress. In doing this his images have appealed to people around the world. He is the author of Portraits of an Emergency, but above all else, he is an example for us all. Do not miss this episode as we delve into some very salient and pressing topics about first responder mental health. Check out his books here: https://dansun-book-store.myshopify.com/ Learn what society can do, what first responders can do, what everyone can do to help our brothers and sisters understand traumatic stress in the workplace, and how we can treat it. Being a first responder does not mean that you have to suffer. For information about the Australian effort to help first responders after their final shift, check out https://beyondthebadge.com.au --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/md4fr/message
In this episode Chris interviews Daniel about how he uses creating spectacular art to recreate and work through experiences that contribute to his PTSD. He is famously know for his recreations of first responder experiences in his own art. In this episode we talk what he has experienced, what he is doing to work through it all and how creating these images helps him regain control of the emotions and gives it that little less power over him. We also talk about what he has experienced and how asking for help is strength and power. This episode has enormous power and knowledge for all out there first responder or not. Catch what he says now. To learn more about Daniel Sundahl: Website: www.dansunphotos.com www.dansungallery.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dansunphotoart/ Email: daniel@dansunphotos.com If you are wanting to perform and create next level success through directed coaching to fight and counter becoming burnt out email Fighttheburnoutpodcast@gmail.com Catch this episode and many more like it now. If you have not subscribed or listened to the last episodes they are worth the listen. We bring you real life experiences to conquer going through and preventing burnout in everyday people!
Daniel Sundahl is a paramedic of 18 years and an incredibly talented photo artist. Daniels art draws on the sheer reality of frontline work and through it establishes an undeniable emotional connection. For me when I look at his art, it's like peering into the souls of frontline workers. A therapeutic hobby that turned into an outlet not just for Daniel but for those who can connect with and relate to his art. I loved this chat, once you've finished listening be sure to go check out his website and see what I'm raving about. EPISODE SPONSOR | Accord Conveyancing Website: www.accordconveyancing.com.au DANIEL SUNDAHL Website: www.dansunphotos.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/DansunPhotos Instagram: www.instagram.com/dansunphotoart TIFFANEE COOK Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rollwiththepunches Website: www.rollwiththepunches.com.au LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/tiffaneecook/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/rollwiththepunchespodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/rollwiththepunches_podcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/tiffaneeandco --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/roll-withthepunches/message
In episode 43, Benjamin, Ty, Zac and special guest Daniel Sundahl discuss the pyramids, aliens, Daniel's career as a firefighter and EMS worker, PTSD, trauma, Daniel's magnificent artwork, and Nazi's on the moon! Daniel Sundahl is a firefighter and EMS worker in Alberta Canada. Daniel Sundahl translates his experiences in these fields to create wonderful pieces of art which you can find in the links below! FOLLOW DANIEL SUNDAHL!! @DANSUNPHOTOART - INSTAGRAM @DANSUNPHOTOART - TWITTER @DANSUNPHOTOS - FACEBOOK DANIEL'S WEBSITE - https://www.dansunphotos.com/ FOLLOW BLUE FALCON RADIO!! @BFALCONRADIO - TWITTER @BLUEFALCONRADIO - INSTAGRAM @BLUEFALCONRADIO - FACEBOOK @BLUE_FALCONRADI - SNAPCHAT https://linktr.ee/bluefalconradio REPRESENT AND SUPPORT THE SHOW WITH BFR MERCH! www.teespring.com/stores/blue-falcon-radio-store E-mail your questions to be aired on the show to BLUEFALCONRADIO@GMAIL.COM Also, visit our Patreon page at WWW.PATREON.COM/BLUEFALCONRADIO where you can support BFR for as little as $2 a month! Thank you to our producers, Johnathan Weitzel, Ashley Jackson, Tammy Frye, Nick Roussel, Samantha Bosse, Kara Acino, Aussie Dan, Shaun Paciorek and Brock Schank! Support Blue Falcon Radio by donating to their Tip Jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/bluefalconradio Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/bluefalconradio/7a574733-c5af-4bfe-b757-3e7d433ae631
Welcome to another episode of Within the Trenches, true stories from the 9-1-1 dispatchers who live them. Episode 362 features Daniel Sundahl, Firefighter, Paramedic, Artist (DanSun Photo Art) and Keynote Speaker. https://www.dansunphotos.com/ Sponsored by INdigital - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web RapidDeploy - Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Web Episode topics – Daniel's Public Safety story An early love for public safety Possessed Therapy through art And more As always, if you have any comments, questions, or you would like to be a guest on the show, please email me at wttpodcast@gmail.com.
This week, Kaylor's guest is a real hero. Dan is a firefighter, a paramedic, a public speaker, and an incredible artist. After gradually developing PTSD, he decided to utilize his own “organic monsters”, and recreate his emotions into powerful artwork. Join Kaylor and Dan as they discuss Post Traumatic Growth, why kindness is key, suicidal thoughts, and everything in between. If you or someone you love is a first responder, you won't want to miss this episode! IG: dansunphotoart Subscribe to our newsletter at https://www.mentalwealthproject.com/ Contact us at info@mentalwealthproject.com Reach out to Kaylor on IG @kaylor.betts Follow us! IG: @mentalwealthproject FB: Mental Wealth Project
Today on the show, we've got Daniel Sundahl of DanSun Photo Art. Dan is a great dude, and I had an excellent time talking to him. In addition to being a firefighter/paramedic for 17 years in Alberta, Canada—sounds flippin' cold— he has also been creating remarkable artwork that he calls photo art. His artwork combines photography and graphic art, and the result is incredible. So, go check out his websites. They are dansunphotos.com and dansungallery.com. Connect with Daniel on Facebook to keep up with his artwork and to see what he's doing to move the fire service forward.Enjoy!
Firefighter, Paramedic, and Artist Daniel Sundahl talks with FMBA Nation host Bill Brower about his artwork and how he has used it as a therapy tool to deal with PTSD and raise awareness for Mental Health in the first responder community. Visit dansunphotos.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
A wicked chat with Firefighter, Paramedic, and creator of DanSun Photo Art, Daniel Sundahl! Check us out on The Mental Health News Radio Network, or wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe, Listen, and Share! #UpTalkSeason4 #OwnYourGrowth #InThisTogether
Daniel Sundahl, career firefighter & paramedic and produces Photo Art
Daniel Sundahl has been a Firefighter/Paramedic for the past 15 years. He's also a profoundly talented artist who's work has positively affected people across the world. Enjoy! Check out his work at- https://www.dansungallery.com/ http://www.dansunphotos.com/
I get the great pleasure of sitting down with Daniel Sundahl a Paramedic who shares his journey and how he heals through his creation of amazing art. See his work at www.dansungallery.com
I get the great pleasure of sitting down with Daniel Sundahl a Paramedic who shares his journey and how he heals through his creation of amazing art. See his work at www.dansungallery.com
My guest this week is Daniel Sundahl, the man behind the powerful DanSun images that flood the social media pages of First Responders around the globe. We talk travelling, getting into the fire service, PTSD and much more.