!Please Remain Calm!

Ep 112: GRAB LIVES with John Vargas


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We talk to LAFD firefighter, and host of the GRAB LIVES podcast, John Vargas. John goes deep into the holistic approach he takes to a firefighting career, health, and mental health. We talk about the stigma that existed surrounding mental health in the fire department and whats being done to change it. How changes in demographics led to changes in the department and changes in attitudes. John shares how his own injury and recovery path led him to try a different approach and seek the knowledge needed to heal himself. How unresolved stress can manifest itself into different physical ailments. We talk about the effectiveness of different therapies, up to and including Kambo and psychedelics. The ineffectiveness of other options like pushing emotions down, & drinking, & what it takes to admit that you need a change. John is a fascinating guy and really breaks down the physiology of stress and how different theraputic agents work in your body. We also learn what Grab lives means and how it applies to the fireground, and this approach to health. Listen to this & get regualted with us. 

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