Podcast appearances and mentions of james boomhower

Another Drop In episode!This episode, my guest James Boomhower and I chat about what he's been through in grad school and what happens next for himself and new grads becoming independent licensed mental health providers.James was a prior guest, and you can listen to his episode here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1907486/episodes/13959084-wtf-grad-school-didn-t-teach-us-improv-therapy* * *More info about James:James Boomhower, MS(c), FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 20 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, MassachusettsHis desire to bring mental health awareness to the EMS arena has spurred him to create the Stay Fit 4 Duty platform as well as work to implement a peer support program in his workplace. James promotes recognition, management and acceptance of acute stress in EMS providers throughout the world as a post-graduate, pre-licensure counselor of clinical psychology in Framingham, MA.More information available on his website:https://www.stayfit4duty.org/* * * Support the showWant more sweary goodness? There's now the availability of Premium Subscription for $3 a month! Click the "Support The Show" link and find out more info.* * *F*ck The Rules Podcast is produced by Evil Bambina Productions, LLC. You can find our podcast on Amazon Music/Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and many more!***Social media/podcast episodes are not intended to replace therapy with a qualified mental health professional. All posts/episodes are for educational purposes only. If you are in need of assistance for mental health services, please check with your PCP, your insurance provider or an online therapist directory for the nearest mental health professional.*****Susan Roggendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. In addition to hosting and producing her podcast, she's running a private practice as an independent provider full-time. Susan is a National Certified Counselor through the NBCC as well as an Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician through NERPSC. When she's not busy with all those things, Susan is usually busy annoying her adult children or gardening.

Send us a Text Message.James Boomhower is a 20 year paramedic with the last ten being in the critical care field.  Aside from that he is also finishing up is degree in clinical psychology and runs a mental health/ suicide awareness company named @stay_fit4Duty.Boomer does an excellent job presenting difficult material and topics because he can speak from experience and mixes in the right amount of clinical education.We cover topics like EMDR being the hot thing at the moment, the pendulum swing of peer support, the pitfalls that James fell into when establishing his company and peer support system, and end on a personal note regarding first responder suicide and what we can do to prevent it.I am so proud of this episode and I really hope you find some value in it.  Thank you for listening.  Follow James at @Stay_fit4duty and reach out with any questions or comments.Crisis lines:ECHO FAST Peer Support Team 1-833-AIR FAST Frontline Help Line 1-866-676-7500 Fire/EMS Helpline 1-888-731-3473 Crisis Text Line (Call or Text) 988Stay Fit 4 Duty™// James Boomhowerjames@stayfit4duty.org stayfit4duty.orgIG/Twitter/x/threads: @stay_fit4dutyFacebook.com/stayfit4dutySupport the Show.Affiliate links:Rescue1CBD Use code TAILBOARD for 15% offFourth Frontier.com Use code FFTailboard for 25% discount on the X2 strapAthletic Brewing- Code TTFP10Submit topics/request guests Thank you for listening and let's all keep working to be more capable and durable both on shift and away from it.

Alex Jabr from Emergency Resilience and James Boomhower from StayFit4Duty came onto the podcast to have some unscripted real talk about first responder mental health. Listener discretion is advised.

In this episode of The Real ResQ, host Jason Quinn is joined by James Boomhower, critical care flight paramedic, and graduate clinical intern in clinical psychology. We take this opportunity to go deep into the impact of post-traumatic-stress disorder (PTSD) and critical incident stress management (CISM) on emergency responders.  Boomhower shares his experiences as a flight paramedic. He discusses a couple of his memorable calls and the emotional toll that cases can bring, which lead him to become a mental health advocate.  During this important conversation, we learn what PTSD is, what PTSD is not, and the importance of it. The conversation highlights the need for support from loved ones and understanding for those in high-stress professions.  We continue to explore the importance of recognizing the need to take care of oneself and the team in high-stress professions. It emphasizes the balance between sucking it up and allowing oneself to rest and recover. In addition, we cover topics on psychoeducation, how and where to seek help, finding the right therapist, and more. Boomhower continues to advocate for the support and care that should be provided within a brotherhood or sisterhood of emergency responders. The conversation ends with topics such as preventing burnout, building resilience, understanding critical incident stress management, and providing resources for help and support. Enjoy! This episode is powered by Vertical Helicasts. Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Axnes. Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical Helicasts.   References from this episode.  Stayfit4duty.org or @stay_fit4duty Operationrestoredwarrior.org or @restoredwarrior VA.gov or @deptvetaffairs Stepupfoundation.org or @thestepupfoundation Theoverwatchcollective.com or @theoverwatchcollective operationsurf.org or @operationsurf

How do you talk to a patient experiencing suicidal ideation? What if you're the one having these thoughts? We're interviewing James Boomhower from Stay Fit 4 Duty in this episode. We discuss suicidal ideation, therapeutic communication, and verbal de-escalation.

Fuck The Rules PodcastSeason 4 Episode 8This episode, my guest James Boomhower and I chat about what he's been through in grad school and is currently working on finishing up his grad school program.* * *More info about James:James Boomhower, MS(c), FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 20 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, MassachusettsHis desire to bring mental health awareness to the EMS arena has spurred him to create the Stay Fit 4 Duty platform as well as work to implement a peer support program in his workplace. James promotes recognition, management and acceptance of acute stress in EMS providers throughout the world as a graduate intern of clinical psychology in Framingham, MA. More information available on his website:https://www.stayfit4duty.org/* * * Support the show* * *Want more sweary goodness? There's now the availability of Premium Subscription for $3 a month! Click the "Subscribe" button or "Support The Show" link and find out more info.F*ck The Rules Podcast is produced by Evil Bambina Productions, LLC. You can find our podcast on Amazon Music/Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify and many more!***Social media/podcast episodes are not intended to replace therapy with a qualified mental health professional. All posts/episodes are for educational purposes only. If you are in need of assistance for mental health services, please check with your PCP, your insurance provider or an online therapist directory for the nearest mental health professional.*****Susan Roggendorf is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Illinois and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Iowa. In addition to hosting and producing her podcast, she's running a private practice as an independent provider full-time. Susan is a National Certified Counselor through the NBCC as well as an Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician through NERPSC. When she's not busy with all those things, Susan is usually busy annoying her adult children or gardening.

James Boomhower of Stay Fit 4 Duty rejoins the podcast to talk with host Alexis Hardwick about mental resilience in EMS. They provide tips and strategies for emergency responders dealing with the mental health aspects of the job.

Well-being is widely misunderstood and often not considered until it is too late. This 7 Things EMS on well-being is presented by an EMS provider who has been there—and done something about it. James Boomhower founded stayfit4duty.org and is pursuing his Master's in Clinical Psychology. His discussion with Dan in this session covers a wide range of real and practical components of well-being that are surprisingly easy and intuitive.If you're in need of support after reviewing this presentation and quiz, please don't hesitate to connect with a close friend, family member, or colleague, 988, or if you're in crisis 911.Get CE for listening! 1 hour CAPCE-approved F3 CE. Purchase here: https://www.lc-ready.com/store/details/95-7_things_ems_well_being

I had the privilege of sitting down with James Boomhower, an incredible guy with an equally incredible mission. Listen in on the conversation we shared as he gives some excellent advice, wisdom, and we talk about a topic that needs to be addressed more. Also, check : https://linktr.ee/stay_fit4duty?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=b1c4e76b-79b1-437a-9aeb-b497501c6d04 for his merch, social media, and content!

Emotional well-being and the damaging effects of cumulative mental stressors on first responders are coming into focus now more than ever, given recent events. CDC data shows that a first responder dies by suicide every four days in the United States. “We are literally killing ourselves,” says James Boomhower, a critical care transport paramedic, peer support coordinator and fierce advocate for the mental well-being of prehospital providers. Boomhower confronts the difficult questions and separates the lip service from actionable strategies with host Mike McCabe in our newest EMS World Podcast. Follow EMS World (EMSWorldOFCL) on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. EMS World Expo is Oct. 10–14, 2022 in Orlando. 

This episode is a conversation with James Boomhower of Stay Fit 4 Duty about the importance of taking days off. We also dive into a short conversation about how to give and receive constructive criticism on duty. James Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 15 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight in Bedford, Massachusetts. He is the founder of Stay Fit 4 Duty. Where he works to reduce the stigma of mental health and peer support in healthcare and civil service. James helps create and run peer support teams throughout the country and is currently obtaining a master's degree in clinical psychology.Reading List"I Used To Be A Miserable FCK" by James Kim: https://amzn.to/3wCupcT"Get It Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation" by Ayelet Fishbach: https://amzn.to/3Nk0I7bOther Podcasts MentionedMedic MindsetInstagram Influencers MentionedElyse MyersFollow James Boomhower website: https://linktr.ee/stay_fit4dutyinsta: https://www.instagram.com/stay_fit4duty/Follow Dear Chiefswebsite: http://www.dearchiefs.comInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/dearchiefspodcastfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dearchiefspodcastfacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dearchiefspodcast

Do you practice peer support in your workplace? In this episode, Flight Medic James Boomhower, Founder of Fit for Duty, talks about how important it is to build a peer support team. He talks about who takes care of the caregiver. James also talks about building resiliency and keeping your resiliency charged up. He'll give you a few tips that you can do today to start making an impact on your mental health. In this episode, you will learn:What it's like to be a flight medic;How to process bad calls;What is peer support in your department look like;How to set up culture at work to let people be so vulnerable about how they're feeling;How to set up peer support program;How to build or recharge resiliency and many more!Check Fit for Duty: https://linktr.ee/stay_fit4dutyABOUT THE GUESTJames BoomhowerFounderJames Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM has been involved in EMS for over 15 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England.  He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, Massachusetts and Crisis and Peer supporter for the ECHO FAST team and the state of RI CISM team. James is most recently evolving his crisis counseling to individuals in and out of the first responder and healthcare community through volunteering as a crisis counselor with the “Crisis Text Line”. His desire to bring mental health awareness to the EMS arena has spurred him to create the Stay Fit for Duty platform as well as work to implement a peer support program in his workplace. James is working to realize his goal of promoting recognition, management and acceptance of acute stress in EMS providers throughout the world. Most recently James is further advancing his passion for mental health and wellness as he works to obtain a Masters degree in psychology, eventually becoming a counselor for first responders and healthcare providers.Twitter: https://twitter.com/stay_fit4dutyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stay_fit4duty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stayfit4duty

We asked our listeners what they would ask a Mental Health Professional if they had the chance. In this episode, we created a panel of  mental health advocates: Susan Farren; First Responder Resiliency, James Boomhower; Stay Fit 4 Duty, Ashley Iverson; Iverson Foundation For Active Awareness, and Drew Anderson PhD EMT;  Fire Lieutenant and Director of behavioral health from Delmar Bethlehem EMS in New York .  We had them weigh in on some of your tough questions and also talk a little about mental health as a whole in emergency response.find out more about our panelists:Susan Farren:  https://www.resiliency1st.org/James Boomhower: https://linktr.ee/stay_fit4dutyAshley Iverson: https://iversonfaa.org/

James Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, has been involved in EMS for nearly 15 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ Lead Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, Massachusetts, and Crisis and Peer supporter for the ECHO FAST team. James’ passion for EMS education is realized through his position as an instructor for Distance CME’s online continuing education program. His desire to bring mental health awareness to the EMS arena has spurred him to create the Fit for Duty platform. Visit our website for more podcast episodes on Evidence-Based Medicine: http://emsnation.org/ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrehospitalNation Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/EMS_Nation  

we've been surviving a pandemic for over a year now and it has taken it has taken a toll the mental health of our first responders and healthcare workers all over the world. So what if there was a way to help our loved ones that are in these fields to cope with the circumstances a bit better? That's where James Boomhower comes in. In this episode we sat down with James (again) and learned what pandemic fatigue really is, how to identify the signs in our responders and how to talk to them and ourselves so that we could all push past it.James Boomhower is ames is a Critical Care Transport Specialist- paramedic with Boston MedFlight and the founder of StayFit4Duty.  The mission of Fit for duty is to help medical professionals treat their mental health with the same dedication and tenacity as they treat the physical health of those they took an oath to help.Resources for when you need help:SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE: 800-273-8255Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/Where to find James:Instagram: @stay_fit4dutylink.tree: https://linktr.ee/stay_fit4duty

In this episode we sit down with James Boomhower from @Stay_fit4duty and discuss how first responders can best integrate their partners in their career by avoiding commonly occurring mistakes.James is a Critical Care Transport Specialist- paramedic with Boston MedFlight and the founder of StayFit4Duty. The mission of Fit for duty is to help medical professionals treat their mental health with the same dedication and tenacity as they treat the physical health of those they took an oath to help. Fit for Duty has three goals: Support and advocate for the need for better mental health and resilience education and practice in the medical profession. Advocate for and help teams create peer support programs within their institutions. Help align individuals in need with members of the mental health profession who understand medical professionals, their world view, and ideals in a way that gives them the best mental healthcare possible.

Join the Mavericks today as we talk to James "Boomer" Boomhower. James is a Critical Care Transport Specialist- Paramedic with Boston MedFlight and the founder of Fit for Duty which is a mental health, peer support and suicide awareness advocacy campaign specializing in first responders and medical professionals. We dive into the importance of breaking down the barriers and stigma behind mental health in first responders. The biggest message being "it's okay to not be okay!"  You can find James on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @Stay_Fit4Duty and he can also be contacted at stay_fit4duty@gmail.com

In this episode, Travis, John and Mike talk to James Boomhower. James is a CCISM Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic/ BLS Educator/ Peer Support CoordinatorBoston MedFlight Founder Fit for Duty from Fit for Duty. They discuss the stigma surrounding mental health among the country’s first responders. If you would like to follow James or get more information on Fit For Duty National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Next Rung (First Responders) CALL or TEXT 1-833-NXT-RUNG (698-7864) Instagram: TruckSchmucks Facebook: Truck Schmucks IG/Twitter stay_fit4duty facebook.com/stayfit4duty linktr.ee/stay_fit4duty

In this episode we talked with James Boomhower, Founder of Fit for Duty. James is a 17 year EMS veteran and is an active member in the war on mental health and PTSD. James dedicates his life to those in need both physically and mentally. James shared his story and how it effected his career and brought him to the mission he works towards everyday, to be out of a job (his mental health job that is). Listen in and learn a thing or two!

Background of working at a peer run suicide hotline, seeing through a wider scope from parent's careers. Brene Brown - feeling grateful for what you have, but the perspective and recognition that you can have a mostly good life and still have really shitty days. The power of sharing your trauma no matter how big or small.. The expectation of disassociation with feelings in so many fields, for men (and women), first responders, military, etc. and a kind of disregard for the mental health factor on these people. Follow James on twitter and IG @stayfit4duty 

May 9, 2019 Being that May is Mental health awareness month. Which incidentally has been observed in May in the United States since 1949, reaching millions of people in the United States through the media, local events, and screenings Perfect timing for our interview, episode 9. James has been busy this years and has given talks to folks all over including this years FAST 19. I can't wait to attend of of those looks amazing!! SO back at the task at hand. It is our long awaited live interview with James Boomhower of Stay fit for duty and a few other good friends who were there along for the ride. James in a wealth on knowledge for the management and resource allocation for the emergency medical provider from the sky to the streets as a whole who finds themselves in a dark place looking for help, how to help others...and for those that may not know they need it. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beersnbandaides/support

Prof and Jason talk with James Boomhower, about his life as a Med Flight Paramedic, his work as an advocate, a public figure and the voice behind Fit for Duty. 

On today's podcast, my good friend and colleague James Boomhower of Boston Medflight joins me on the podcast as we discuss all things related to burnout and peer support. We will go over some issues that we face in EMS and HEMS and some things to do both for our own health and the health of others as we combat the stressors we see in our respective roles as providers. Please check out James and Fit4Duty! Contact James at StayFit4Duty@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @Stay_Fit4Duty Facebook: @stayfit4duty   SHARE THE PODCAST!!! INVITE SOMEONE TO LISTEN TO IT!!!  Feel free to email me if you have any questions or comments! themotivatedmedic@gmail.com  Also, check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop!   Copyright © 2019 Motivated Medic - All Rights Reserved.

Join my fellow mental heath among first responders advocate James Boomhower and I as we continue our discussion on this ever so important topic. ames Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, C-NPT has been involved in EMS for nearly 15 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England. He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic and Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, Massachusetts. James is also a Peer Supporter for the ECHO FAST team and lead instructor for Distance CME’s online continuing education program. James is working to realize his goal of promoting recognition, management and acceptance of acute stress in EMS providers throughout the world.

We continue from yesterday's episode with flight paramedic Joey Loehner. Joey and I start from where we left off in talking about patient advocacy and how we can improve what we do in advocating. Take a listen and enjoy! Also check out the new Motivated Medic Apparel Shop! Please remember that TODAY, 11/16/2018, my friend and colleague James Boomhower is telling his story at THIS IS MY BRAVE! From James: For those of you that don't know; mental health is my jam. I work hard to advocate for the mental health of civil servants throughout the country and have been very fortunate to have many opportunities to do this.This Friday I will be telling my story again with a fantastic group of individuals all who work to destigmatize mental health issues through storytelling."This is my Brave" is an awesome non for profit that works hard to advocate for these shows all throughout the country. If you can't attend Friday's show please consider sending a small donation there way if you can. I know it's the holiday season and this is when everyone asks for some cash but you'd be directly helping an amazing program whose message is near and dear to my heart. Ticket purchases: thisismybrave.org/eventsDonations: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/STAGE/JamesBoomhowerHave a great day and feel free to follow me on Facebook: Fit for duty and IG and Twitter at: @stay_fit4duty Thank you!

In today's episode, paramedic Joey Loehner and I discuss patient advocacy and some of the details on how to do this well. This is part 1 of a 2 part series.    Please check out my friend James Boomhower and hear his story on This is My Brave.  Here is a message from James: For those of you that don't know; mental health is my jam. I work hard to advocate for the mental health of civil servants throughout the country and have been very fortunate to have many opportunities to do this.This Friday I will be telling my story again with a fantastic group of individuals all who work to destigmatize mental health issues through storytelling."This is my Brave" is an awesome non for profit that works hard to advocate for these shows all throughout the country. If you can't attend Friday's show please consider sending a small donation there way if you can. I know it's the holiday season and this is when everyone asks for some cash but you'd be directly helping an amazing program whose message is near and dear to my heart. Ticket purchases: thisismybrave.org/eventsDonations: https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/STAGE/JamesBoomhower Have a great day and feel free to follow me on Facebook: Fit for duty and IG and Twitter at: @stay_fit4duty Thank you!

FAST18 was Epic! If you missed FAST18.. Don't worry, FAST19 is right around the corner - May 6-8, 2019 in Murfreesboro, TN. This is the fourth release of many FAST18 Rewinds that will be released throughout the next year, leading up to FAST19. This talk is a ground breaking look into our mental ability to be ready for duty. This was one of my favorite talks and something everyone of must hear! I promise you this will knock you down and pick you back up! Join James Boomhower a Flight Paramedic from Boston MedFlight with his talk "Fit For Duty"! We couldn't make this podcast without. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FAST18 was Epic! If you missed FAST18.. Don't worry, FAST19 is right around the corner - May 6-8, 2019 in Murfreesboro, TN. This is the fourth release of many FAST18 Rewinds that will be released throughout the next year, leading up to FAST19. This talk is a ground breaking look into our mental ability to be ready for duty. This was one of my favorite talks and something everyone of must hear! I promise you this will knock you down and pick you back up! Join James Boomhower a Flight Paramedic from Boston MedFlight with his talk "Fit For Duty"! We couldn’t make this podcast without. Please rate, and review wherever you download the podcast. Thanks for listening!

In today’s episode, flight paramedic James Boomhower from Boston Medflight joins us as we discuss mental health in our industry. We will highlight resources and action steps to take which can help you maintain a self-awareness of your own mental health and the health of others around you as you progress through your career. As discussed at the beginning of this episode, if you as a flight crew member are in need of help, you can call our ECHO FAST (Flight crew Assistance and Support Team) line at 1-833-AIR-FAST which is available 24/7. The peer support team is made up of flight crews from across the country just for you. You can also reach out to us via Facebook Messenger from our facebook page @echoheliops and out website http://www.echoheliops.org/fast-team/   Contact James at StayFit4Duty@gmail.com Instagram and Twitter: @Stay_Fit4Duty Additional Resources: Uniformed Services Peer Council 911 Buddy Check Project   Rotor Wash logo designed in conjunction with ECHO member Bud Lavin photo submission.  Check out our website for more information about upcoming events and announcements! ECHO HeliOps  Music provided by BenSounds.com

Join James and I as we discuss his passion for helping people in the acute emergency, but also how he was a pioneer in his agency regardng it " being ok to not be ok.'James Boomhower, BS, FP-C, NR-P, C-NPT has been involved in EMS for nearly 15 years in a variety of health systems throughout New England.  He currently functions in the role of Critical Care Transport Specialist-Paramedic and Peer Support Director with Boston Medflight of Bedford, Massachusetts. James is also a Peer Supporter for the ECHO FAST team and lead instructor for Distance CME’s online continuing education program. James is working to realize his goal of promoting recognition, management and acceptance of acute stress in EMS providers throughout the world. Email stayfit4duty@gmail.com Twitter/IG: stay_fit4duty