Podcasts about first responder ptsd

Donn Bradley is a therapist (LMFT) and a former first responder who shares his journey to discovering how much therapy and emotional processing is needed for EMTs, police, and anyone whose work requires the witnessing of violence and tragedy. Donn also opens up about his childhood and the death of his mother when he was young. More about Donnhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/donn-bradley-brentwood-ca/746276It would greatly help Paul get advertisers if you took this anonymous survey (no personal info or tracking to worry about) gum.fm/mental. Note some browsers, especially phones, seem to have issues and don't go to our podcast-specific page.WAYS TO HELP THE MIHH PODCASTSubscribe via iTunes and leave a review. It costs nothing. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/mental-illness-happy-hour/id427377900?mt=2Spread the word via social media. It costs nothing.Our website is www.mentalpod.com our FB is www.Facebook.com/mentalpod and our Twitter and Instagram are both @Mentalpod Become a much-needed Patreon monthly-donor (with occasional rewards) for as little as $1/month at www.Patreon.com/mentalpod Become a one-time or monthly donor via PayPal at https://mentalpod.com/donateYou can also donate via Zelle (make payment to mentalpod@gmail.com) To donate via Venmo make payment to @Mentalpod Try Our Sponsor's Products/ServicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who do you turn to for healing support?  A human?  Well, yeah. I know that's a weird question.  Of course you turn to a human, right?  Wait a minute.  What about comfort animals?  Maybe my question isn't so strange afterall. We know pets offer comfort, campanionship and unconditional love (most of the time anyway).  But, what about actual healing?  Can they help with that? Horses can.  They have a special magic unique to them.  My guest, Denise Wilson, felt and witnessed this magic from a young age.   Fueled with a passion to help others heal from trauma, addiction and other mental and emotional health issues, Denise founded Freedom Equine Connection in Dixon, California. Denise joins me today to share real life examples of how her organization's horses have helped with a family's House Fire Trauma Recovery, First Responder PTSD, Estranged Relationships, Suppressed Emotions, Autism and Team Building.  You'll be amazed by the versatility of horse therapy. In this episode we explore: The electromagnetic magic of horses Horses heal, even if you don't speak Trauma recovery with a 1200 lb healer How horses repair relationships and build teams Sensory issues and Social anxiety...yep horses help our Autistic loved ones

First responders face immense challenges, especially when it comes to mental health and PTSD. In this powerful episode, guest Andrew Douglas, a firefighter and co-creator of a resource for first responders struggling with PTSD, shares his personal experiences and insights into the importance of addressing these issues within the law enforcement and firefighting communities.Together, we explore the emotional toll of working in emergency services, the need for self-care and support systems, and the potential benefits of using innovative tools like the Siento app to help manage PTSD symptoms. About Andrew DouglasRetire Firefighter/ParamedicCreator of Siento.aiWA/Costa RicaFollow Andrew DouglasWebsiteInstagramFacebookTikTokChapters:(0:00:00) - PTSD and First Responders' Mental Health(0:04:14) - Trauma & Resilience in Fire Service(0:12:46) - First Responder PTSD and Seeking Help(0:27:17) - Siento App(0:37:32) - First Responder in Costa Rica & App(0:44:30) - Support First Responders============================Support First Responders:Blue Java Coffee Co. is a coffee brand that I started, one because I like coffee and two, because a portion of every purchase, will be donated to a different campaign on the “Fund the First” platform and helping first responders in need. Get your coffee here!This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Chris Howe endured 17 long years of addiction to alcohol and drugs while working as a firefighter. He was different from everyone else in the department. He was smaller, tattooed and spent his time away from the job with alcoholics, addicts and criminals. This double life filled him with self hatred and secrets. He'd been effected deeply by childhood sexual trauma and PTSD on the job and had no place to put it. Instead he was asked everyday to bottle up his feelings and do his job and the only way to cope involved massive amounts of alcohol and drugs to numb it all.Eventually the internal pressure became too much, resulting in 3 suicide attempts in 3 years before finally finding recovery on the morning he wrote his final suicide plan.Today, Chris is 11 years sober, a Captain with the Niagra Falls Fire Department and an addiction recovery speaker. He shares his story in and out of the prison system, leads a Buddhist inspired recovery group and hopes to inspire others through his actions and his new life in recovery.Episode ResourcesAuthentic Adversity Podcast Instagram | @AUTHENTICADVERSITYConnect with ChrisInstagram |  @chrishoweConnect with The Courage to ChangePodcast Website |lionrock.life/couragetochangepodcastPodcast Instagram |@couragetochange_podcastYouTube |The Courage to Change PodcastTikTok |@ashleyloebblassingamePodcast Email |podcast@lionrock.lifePodcast Facebook |@thecouragetochangepodcast

Is there a difference between combat PTSD and First Responder PTSD? According to my guest, Norm Wielsch, your body recognizes them as the same thing. In my conversation with Norm, we hear about his father fighting during WWII and losing almost his entire family during the bombings. True to his father's generation and culture, he never spoke about his war trauma. Fast forward to Norm's service as a police officer, when he was diagnosed with a painful disease. We talk about how he went down the slippery slope with painkillers, hiding his condition with fellow police officers, and making poor choices. Find out what happens when he gets sent to prison, the lessons he's learned, and what God was doing in his heart through it all. Norm offers real and practical solutions for those suffering from PTSD. Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists https://dswministries.orgsubscribe-to-podcast/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Listen Notes Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP Get one free month of Blubrry podcast hosting with the promotional code: FAITHFUL http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL Mentoringhttps://dswministries.orgepisode-25-do-you-need-a-mentor-what-to-look-for-in-a-mentor/ BIO: I was a agnostic police officer for over 25-years. I was exposed to many traumatic incidents. I was diagnosed with PTSD. Then I was diagnosed with an incurable debilitating neuro-muscular disease. I had over 25 surgeries in ten years. I was prescribed opioids for the pain. I soon began to abuse the opioids to relieve the negative emotions of PTSD. Then my daughter was diagnosed with liver tumors. This placed me in a downward spiral that led me to make some very poor decisions that led me to a 14-year prison sentence. Though divine intervention, my daughter and I were healed. I spent over 8 years in Federal prison where I taught how God heals PTSD. In prison, I obtained a masters degree in Theology and Counseling, then a doctorate in Christian Counseling. I went on to become a Registered Addiction Counselor, and am in process of becoming a Chaplain with the Assemblies of God Church. If you allow Him to so, God WILL change your mistakes and traumatic events into good. I am a great example of God's love. website: https://www.christ-centeredhealing.com/ email: info@Christ-CenteredHealing.com

Is there a difference between combat PTSD and First Responder PTSD? According to my guest, Norm Wielsch, your body recognizes them as the same thing. In my conversation with Norm, we hear about his father fighting during WWII and losing almost his entire family during the bombings. True to his father's generation and culture, he never spoke about his war trauma. Fast forward to Norm's service as a police officer, when he was diagnosed with a painful disease. We talk about how he went down the slippery slope with painkillers, hiding his condition with fellow police officers, and making poor choices. Find out what happens when he gets sent to prison, the lessons he's learned, and what God was doing in his heart through it all. Norm offers real and practical solutions for those suffering from PTSD. Website: https://dswministries.org Email: diana@dswministries.org Social media links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DSW-Ministries-230135337033879 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DswMinistries YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxgIpWVQCmjqog0PMK4khDw/playlists https://dswministries.org/subscribe-to-podcast/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Stitcher, Listen Notes Can't travel to The Holy Land right now? The next best thing is Walking The Bible Lands! Get a free video sample of the Bible lands here! https://www.walkingthebiblelands.com/a/18410/hN8u6LQP Get one free month of Blubrry podcast hosting with the promotional code: FAITHFUL http://create.blubrry.com/resources/podcast-media-hosting/?code=FAITHFUL Mentoringhttps://dswministries.org/episode-25-do-you-need-a-mentor-what-to-look-for-in-a-mentor/ BIO: I was a agnostic police officer for over 25-years. I was exposed to many traumatic incidents. I was diagnosed with PTSD. Then I was diagnosed with an incurable debilitating neuro-muscular disease. I had over 25 surgeries in ten years. I was prescribed opioids for the pain. I soon began to abuse the opioids to relieve the negative emotions of PTSD. Then my daughter was diagnosed with liver tumors. This placed me in a downward spiral that led me to make some very poor decisions that led me to a 14-year prison sentence. Though divine intervention, my daughter and I were healed. I spent over 8 years in Federal prison where I taught how God heals PTSD. In prison, I obtained a masters degree in Theology and Counseling, then a doctorate in Christian Counseling. I went on to become a Registered Addiction Counselor, and am in process of becoming a Chaplain with the Assemblies of God Church. If you allow Him to so, God WILL change your mistakes and traumatic events into good. I am a great example of God's love. website: https://www.christ-centeredhealing.com/ email: info@Christ-CenteredHealing.com

“Healthcare Worker PTSD!” And “First Responder PTSD!” The time to address these trauma's is NOW!

A career firefighter who we will call Nick is our guest. He tells his story about alcoholism and how it contributed to the death of his father, a career cop who died by suicide. Nick also talks about his brother who struggled with addiction and died by suicide. He talks in detail about his struggle with alcoholism and his long term sobriety. Nick explains the correlation between P.T.S.D. related symptoms and substance abuse and how it plagues our first responder community. He also talks about how he tries to help others and first responders that have substance abuse issues. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

Retired Montgomery County Md. Police Officer Mollie Stone is our guest. She talks about growing up in a law enforcement family and her career as a police officer. Mollie shares the highs, lows and her unique perspective on law enforcement. She shares about the unexpected and traumatic death of her good friend and fellow police officer. After the years and untold amount of trauma experienced in her career, her friend’s death by suicide turned out to be the critical event that “broke the camel’s back”. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.  

During this exclusive interview with Emergency Physician Dr. Christopher Colvin discusses the down and dirty about the COVID-19 Corona Virus including risk factors, proper infection control procedures, and more. We also discuss mental health issues, emergency responder PTSD, and his latest books.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mindhostage)

"First Responder PTSD", Interview w/ Artist Dan Sun On today's SIMPLE ANSWERS Podcast from the 1787 Media Network we interview Firefighter/Paramedic and Artist Dan Sun, talking about the hidden epidemic of First Repsonder PTSD. The stigma that surrounds it, the warning signs and some solutions to combating this "Mental Injury" now and in the future. "We are all a member of a special community. Thoughts and Prayers are not enough anymore. If we the First Responder community really care for eachother like we say we do, lets begin to break the stigma, heal the wounded and grow the recovery" -Mike Turek Please help to support Dan! Follow him or order prints using the links below: www.Facebook.com/DanSunPhotos www.dansunphotos.com www.dansungallery.com Follow the Simple Answers Podcast on your favorite Podcast APP! ITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-answers-podcast/id1411348812 Anchor: https://anchor.fm/simple-answers-podcast Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy84NmM4MDEwL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/65gHIUb3lyziuCphQevVGB Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/simple-answers-podcast Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1411348812/simple-answers-podcast Podbean: https://simpleanswers.podbean.com/ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/Simple-Answers-Podcast-id1898297?country=us Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/9bap3gq5 RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/simple-answers-podcast-WeyEgE • Please share so others can become part of the New American Revolution! Facebook: www.facebook.com/1787medianetwork Twitter: @1787MediaNet Check out our YouTube videos! • Today's mystery video: https://youtu.be/5_Hphr6nm70 • Become a Member of the #1787ARMY, Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC71Cu_gehfTbjAfMNMhYJSA?sub_confirmation=1. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ep 273 - First Responder PTSD Guest: Bob Rich   The average person experiences about four events in their lives that could trigger PTSD. The average career cop encounters between 100 and 400 incidents that could trigger PTSD. Retired Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich knows this all too well.   In early 2015 Chief Rich lost two active members of the police department by their own hand. Their deaths shook him to the core. He was forced to look inward at his leadership, at the culture within his police department and in the first responder community. What was happening that PTSD and stigma rates were so high?    Chief Rich took on the responsibility of identifying the source and changing the culture. His first priority became the wellness of his team. Rich says, “These are women and men who put their lives on the line everyday to keep their community safe. In return, it is my job to keep them safe.”     He identified that a “suck it up” culture was one of the root causes and it was counterproductive putting everyone at risk. He and his team went to work to implement those needed changes. Then came the killing of Constable John Davidson, which rocked the policing community in Abbotsford, the Lower Mainland and the province.    Thanks to the support of the Vancouver Police and other police officers who took over law enforcement duties in the city for more than a week, the Abbotsford PD was able to take a knee, psychologically, physically and emotionally. Bob Rick says, “As a result, we didn’t lose another member – which can happen.” In Ontario over the past year, nine officers took their own lives.    Bob Rich is determined to help other police departments do what Abbotsford has begun to do – create a culture that understands the trauma of horrific incidents and supports one another.   We invited Bob Rich to join us for a Conversation That Matters about caring for the well-being of all first responders who care about us.   Conversations That Matter is a partner program for the Morris J Wosk Center for Dialogue at Simon Fraser University. The production of this program is made possible thanks to the support of the following and viewers like you.   Please become a Patreon subscriber and support the production of this program, with a $1 pledge https://goo.gl/ypXyDs 

Alfred Ricci – First Responder PTSDAired Wednesday, 24 July 2019, 3:00 PM ETJoin us this “Wisdom Wednesday” of INSPIRED LIVING RADIO as we discuss First Responder PTSD with Alfred Ricci. First responders who face deeply emotional situations on a daily basis are prone to PTSD. Because first responders experience daily emotional stress, they are predisposed to emotional and physical impairment or breakdown.INSPIRED LIVING – LIVE INTERNET RADIO:Link to show: https://lnkd.in/eBpHBiR12PM PST / 1PM MT / 2PM CST / 3pm EST*Please ask questions related to the topic of the show only*OM TIMES RADIO: 1-202-570-7057SHOW TOPIC:PTSD can lead a first responder to misdiagnose, misjudge, misinterpret and misunderstand – leading to mistakes. We serve those who experience work-related PTSD. To perform at their best, first responders (police officers, firefighters, emergency medical technicians, nurses, doctors, veterinarians, and social workers) need coping skills to deal with repetitive on-the-job trauma.Alfred made a conscious choice not to let his past dictate who he became. Rising from the ashes and harnessing the power of his early years — living in shelters, a group home, and a foster home while attending six high schools in four years — Alfred reveals how even the most daunting traumas can be overcome. A double major in economics and business led to an MBA from the University of California and a career in international banking. While working in 20+ countries, Alfred experienced some highly toxic business cultures. Combining his experience of releasing trauma with his knowledge of the massive stress of corporate life, Alfred’s mission is to share the necessary skills to thrive in traumatic work environments.ABOUT AND CONTACT:Alfred has 10+ years of teaching personal development workshops, including methods to release severe trauma. “There were always people along the way who supported me. I want to pay it forward to as many people as I can. Every company, project and client is an opportunity to make something better and to help others.”Website: www.FirstResponderPTSD.netEmail: info@FirstResponderPTSD.net

He was a Sergeant with the Kansas City Kansas Police Department, where he served for more than 15 years. His name was Brett Doolittle and he died by suicide. Lindsey, his widow, talks about the police related stress and symptoms that lead to his death, the incident and the shocking response from the Department. Lindsey also talks about the book she wrote about suicide and her mission to help others. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.

We discuss the dramatically underreported incidence of PTSD amongst First Responders. What do you when the people who show up in your time of need require help? First responders suffer repeated trauma on a daily basis yet receive very little assistance. This episode talks about the stigma behind PTSD within the first responder industry and signs to look out for.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mindhostage)

Ben Vernon has proudly served the citizens of San Diego, Ca as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Fire Rescue Department for over a decade. He’s a member of the Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Teams, the FEMA California Task Force Eight Urban Search and Rescue Team and holds five specialist positions. On June 24, 2015, Ben’s life changed forever. While responding to a “routine” medical assistance call, he was stabbed multiple times by a bystander. The incident led Ben to become a champion for First Responder PTSD recognition and treatment. He now travels the country to share his story to help others, while continuing to serve his community from Station 14 in San Diego. https://www.linkedin.com/company/mental-health-news-radio-networkwww.facebook.com/mentalhealthnewsradionetworkwww.mhnrnetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.com

Police Officer Marc Miller talks about psychological injuries caused by the many years of trauma experienced as a Police Officer. In particular the devastating effects of investigating sex crimes against children. He speaks candidly about his battles with and recovery from PTSD. Theme song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tina Jaeckle, Crisis - Critical Incident - Trauma Counselor for several law enforcement agencies is our guest. Tina talks about her Blue Ridge Heroes Haven retreats and mountain cabin rentals for first responders. She also talks about the need for continued growth of best practices policies for first responders when dealing with critical incident traumatic incidents. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Kavalkavich is a man who has been given the gift of many experiences in life. For most of his adult life, he was a 911 Paramedic. He also had the honor of serving as a rescue worker at the World Trade Center on 9-11-01 in NYC. He's seen tragedy and suffering first hand for many years. Little was he aware that he was the one who needed the saving. Through seeking peace within by using all things external, he wound up desperate, broken and destroyed in every way. He is now grateful to be a man in long term recovery from substance abuse and destitution. His goal is simple, to use my experience to connect and give you a voice.His expertise is in Emergency Medical Care, First Responder PTSD and Addiction/Substance abuse issues, Recovery Coaching, Intervention, Leadership, and Spiritual Studies. Join he and host Aaron Huey as they discuss how life as a caretaker can turn deadly if the last person you are taking care of is yourself.www.rescuetherescuer.com    

Stephen is a long time NJ resident who has been given the gift of many experiences in life. For most of his adult life, he served as Paramedic for 15+ years in many jurisdictions in NJ, PA, and DE. He also had the honor of serving as a rescue worker at the World Trade Center on 9-11-01 in NYC. Stephen has seen tragedy and suffering first hand. While saving countless overdose victims in his career, he always felt a pang of sadness when his colleagues would treat a hurting person poorly due to their ignorance of the problem. Little did they know that he soon would be no different than many of his patients and that he was the one who needed the saving. It took him overdosing multiple times and having been revived by former colleagues, losing his certification, career, marriage, and children to finally stop Stephen from working towards his grave and start working a recovery program. His focus is to open up the conversation about addressing the underlying pain, trauma, or lack of coping skills that makes one decide to self-medicate in the first place. If it can happen to the rescuer himself then who perhaps “should have known better”, thus showing proof that no one is immune to the disease of addiction. Stephen’s story has to be told to give others the courage to voice their pain. Pain shared is pain lessened. He has expertise in Emergency Medical Care, First Responder PTSD and Substance Abuse issues, Recovery Coaching, Intervention, Leadership, and Spiritual Studies. He is also a charter member of the Southern Delaware Toastmasters International Club. He is available for coaching, mentorship, speaking engagements, guest interviews, content production, and consultation services. Stephen is proud to be the host and creator of the Rescue the Rescuer show, the only show in the world geared towards first responders who battle mental health issues including PTSD, Substance Abuse Disorder, and more. His show is hosted on the Mental Health News Radio Network where he also serves as the Director of Network Compliance. Stephen is regularly sought out for national and international TV, podcasts, and print media for his expertise. He welcomes you to book him for a free consultation, so we can devise a plan to meet your unique needs.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-trauma-therapist-podcast-with-guy-macpherson-phd-inspiring-interviews-with-thought-leaders-in-the-field-of-trauma/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.