How much of yourself do you sacrifice for your job? As a first responder, it's easy to pour all of yourself into your work and forget about taking care of yourself. But what happens when the job starts to take a toll on your mental health? Post-traumatic stress symptoms are a very real problem for first responders, and it's important to find ways to cope with the stress of the job.

In this episode, we meet one of our guides and discuss how backpacking because provides a sense of accomplishment and adventure. For some, it may also represent a personal challenge. Whether you are hiking to an isolated location or spending days on the trail, backpacking can be demanding both physically and mentally. But pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone can lead to personal growth and a greater appreciation for the natural world around us.

In this episode, we discuss the impact that misery has on our over feelings of happiness.  The key takeaway, if you want to be happy, focus on eliminating misery from your life.

In this episode, Fire Chief Joe Kitchen discusses leadership lessons learned in a 30-year career with the fire service.  We discuss leading through change, creating trust, and how the mental health focus of firefighters has become a top priority.

Josh breaks down what is required to plan a backpacking trip.  Items to discuss include water supply, daily mileage, land navigation, and food requirements.

Keep yourself safe in the backcountry. Follow Josh's planning advice to ensure you have a fun time on your next backpacking adventure.

Take the time today to celebrate the small victories in your life.  Most of us accomplish great things throughout a normal day.  Take the time to acknowledge and honor those small victories.

In this episode, Josh and Dave break down the difference between good supervisors and bad supervisors and their direct relationship to your mental health.  Having a mentorship relationship with your direct supervisor can have a profound effect on your mental health.

In this episode, we briefly discuss the impact that social media has on our mental health.  Online disagreements can lead to further social isolation.  We are taught not to speak of politics, religion, and finance, yet, in the digital era, we openly discuss these topics.  

In this episode, Josh shares his journey on getting help. 

In this episode, we ask the burning question.  What is holding you back from seeking help when it is needed?