Headstrong Podcast

Carmen is the widow of a firefighter lost to cancer. He story is one of great hope and inspiration by way of a heartbreaking story.

 

Carmen's handmade organic deodorant:

https://www.andyoorganics.com

 

Carmen's Fashion Blog:

http://www.vivafashionblog.com

 

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/vivafashionblog/

 

Instagram @vivafashion:

https://www.instagram.com/vivafashion/?hl=en

 

Twitter @vivafashion:

https://twitter.com/vivafashion?lang=en

Michelle Fayed is a firefighter in South Florida who is on a quest to help educate other firefighters about the importance of mental health and empowering them to take action when it is needed. She speaks to us about her personal experience with PTSD and how that experience has helped motivate her to become an agent of change. To learn more check out:

Mental Health First Aid

https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org

Email Michelle Fayed @ [email protected]

After 1 year, Kiel and Raul rethink the format of the pod. Check it out, hope you like it.

Bull returns to the pod and speaks with his 3 angels about his over 700 mile walk spanning the state of Florida. We recorded this episode in the beautiful 35 acre pine tree sanctuary that is Travis' home. Adam joins the guys to share some stories and experiences.

Mike Clelland is an attorney who specializes in workman's compensation cases for members of public safety. He joins us to discuss the new PTSD law enacted in Florida. He also speaks to us about eHome Heroes, a new treatment option for PTSD. Finally, Kiel and Raul talk about their understanding of the bill. 

Contact Mike at:

https://www.forthepeople.com/attorneys/mike-clelland/

eHome Heroes:

http://ehomeheroes.com

Adam Parks is a firefighter in South Florida who helped Bull along the path to Tallahassee. His leadership helped inspire hundreds of firefighters and those whom support firefighters. This is Adam's second time on the pod. The first time we met him, this time we became brothers. Enjoy...we did!

Sign the Petition:

https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/march-of-the-bull

Dontate to help Bull or learn about how he carries the burden of all our fallen brothers and sisters:

https://www.facebook.com/rachel.camacho.58

Bull is another example of a Firefighter taking action when he finds a problem. Bull is walking across the Florida to gather support for Firefighter Cancer Coverage. He is supported by the nonprofit Responders 4 Life and he needs YOU to help...please sign his petiton. Bull is traveling with Army Vet Spencer who is the backbone of Bulls pilgrimage. 

Sign Bull's petition:

https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/march-of-the-bull

Facebook:

@Bulls Fitpit

Instagram:

@thebullhill89

Spencers IG (You'll learn about him in the episode):

@red_beard_actaul

OB is the President of IAFF Local 1403 and a Lieutenant in the Miami-Dade County Fire Department. He has dedicated himself towards the advancement of firefighter rights and benefits. We discuss issues ranging from PTSD to being Politically Correct "PC" at the fire station.

Barry Jacobs is a retired firefighter who has dedicated himself to helping our civil servants deal with the horrific trauma they are exposed to on a daily basis.

Rob and Eric are a couple South Florida firefighters working towards expanding "BrotHERhood" to neighboring departments. They talk about respect not only at the station level, but respect for the symbols many brave men and women have fought and died for.