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👑 About Morgan

Morgan Murchland is a dedicated Firefighter/Paramedic and most recently Miss Ohio for America 2024. After surviving a suicide attempt, Morgan made it her purpose to advocate for increased mental health support within the Fire and EMS communities. As a second-generation first responder, she understands the unique pressures of the job and uses her platform to bring awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage other women in male-dominated career fields. Morgan is also the author of “To, You” a devotional book that details her experience with trauma, faith, and finding her purpose. Beyond the uniform and sash, she’s a passionate runner and a self-professed crazy cat mom, often spending downtime with her two cats Louie and Peaches. Through every role she plays—on the job, on stage, and on the page—Morgan continues to prove that strength isn’t the absence of struggle, but the decision to keep showing up in spite of it.

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⏱️ Timestamps

* 00:00 Intro & Morgan’s story

* 01:54 Joining the fire service at 18

* 05:00 Facing sexism as the only woman in her station

* 13:36 Lack of female-focused mental health resources

* 15:38 Suicide attempt & turning point in faith

* 22:59 Trapped in a for-profit psychiatric facility

* 30:00 Family’s persistence to get her released

* 40:59 Choosing hope over bitterness

* 49:23 Discovering pageantry & its healing impact

* 59:38 How her experiences shaped her mission

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