Answering the Call - First Responders Podcast

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Answering the Call - The First Responder Podcast is brought to you by Genesis House Recovery (800-737-0933) and produced by Sweets' Podcast Studio in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Reach out to Mike Miles, MSW at Therapy Services in Chelmsford, Massachusetts at 978-459-4884.

Inquiries and interested speakers can reach us at [email protected].

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Answering the Call - The First Responder Podcast is brought to you by Genesis House Recovery (800-737-0933) and produced by Sweets' Podcast Studio in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Reach out to Mike Miles, MSW at Therapy Services in Chelmsford, Massachusetts at 978-459-4884.

Inquiries and interested speakers can reach us at [email protected].

Tonight, Jersey Ed & the Podfather Mike Miles are joined by Andy Kaufmann, Retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, Equine Specialist, and Executive Director and Co-Founder of Checkpoint One.

Andy shares how his military background and personal experience with trauma and post-traumatic stress motivated him to create a program to help veterans, first Responder's, and their family members.

Contact Checkpoint One at [email protected]

Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/checkpointoneorg/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/checkpoint_1/

Website: www.checkpointone.org

Checkpoint One's Mustang Gentling Event takes place on November 8, 9, 10 at the Meadow Event Farm in Doswell, VA

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Answering the Call - The First Responder Podcast is brought to you by Genesis House Recovery (800-737-0933) and produced by Sweets' Podcast Studio in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Reach out to Mike Miles, MSW at Therapy Services in Chelmsford, Massachusetts at 978-459-4884.

Inquiries and interested speakers can reach us at [email protected].

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Answering the Call - The First Responder Podcast is brought to you by Genesis House Recovery (800-737-0933) and produced by Sweets' Podcast Studio in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Reach out to Mike Miles, MSW at Therapy Services in Chelmsford, Massachusetts at 978-459-4884.

Inquiries and interested speakers can reach us at [email protected].

Hosts Jersey Ed (Ed Chionchio Sr) and the Podfather Mike Miles welcome old friend Sergeant Brian Casey, a police officer, Employee Assistance Program Director, Law Enforcement Wellness Trainer, and Author of Good Cop, Good Cop: A Get Healthy, Stay Healthy Guide for Law Enforcement. 

Brian speaks about his personal and professional experiences helping officers to cope with traumatic on-the-job experiences. The guys discuss the challenges and misconceptions facing members of the law enforcement community, and they offer some insightful suggestions for fighting the stigma and honoring your higher purpose. 

Learn more about Brian Casey's work at https://www.bluewatchrollcall.com/

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Answering the Call - The First Responder Podcast is brought to you by Genesis House Recovery (800-737-0933) and produced by Sweets' Podcast Studio in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Reach out to Mike Miles, MSW at Therapy Services in Chelmsford, Massachusetts at 978-459-4884.

Inquiries and interested speakers can reach us at [email protected].

Hosts Jersey Ed (Ed Chionchio Sr) and the Podfather Mike Miles are joined by Beth Jordan, a retired police officer and EMT turned licensed therapist and addictions counselor. Beth shares how she was called to serve those in emergency services, the military, and their families in this way. Beth and the hosts discuss why first responders deserve to enter therapy with someone uniquely qualified to understand their personal and professional experiences.

Learn more about Beth's practice at https://jordancandc.com/

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Answering the Call - The First Responder Podcast is brought to you by Genesis House Recovery (800-737-0933) and produced by Sweets' Podcast Studio in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Reach out to Mike Miles, MSW at Therapy Services in Chelmsford, Massachusetts at 978-459-4884.

Inquiries and interested speakers can reach us at [email protected].

Hosts Jersey Ed and Mike the Podfather discuss the motivation behind creating a podcast for the First Responder community. Mike is a retired police officer and licensed social worker, and Ed has many years of experience placing First Responders in treatment for mental health and substance abuse. They touch on the many stressors that exist for cops, fire fighters, correctional officers, 911 operators, combat veterans, EMS, nurses, and more.

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Answering the Call - The First Responder Podcast is brought to you by Genesis House Recovery (800-737-0933) and produced by Sweets' Podcast Studio in Beverly, Massachusetts.

Reach out to Mike Miles, MSW at Therapy Services in Chelmsford, Massachusetts at 978-459-4884.

Inquiries and interested speakers can reach us at [email protected].