In this interview, Ashlea Dillard shares her journey from being a firefighter paramedic to becoming a licensed professional counselor and hypnotherapist. She discusses her mission to end suffering and help others achieve liberation, which stems from her own experiences of suffering in silence while working in emergency services. Ashlea explains how her career in EMS exposed her to trauma and led her to seek personal growth and healing through education and therapy. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and mental health for first responders, highlighting the challenges they face, such as burnout and compassion fatigue.

Ashlea also talks about her work with first responders, military personnel, and their families, using hypnosis to address trauma and stress. She describes hypnosis as a powerful tool for creating instant change by working with the subconscious mind to clear deep-rooted beliefs and emotions. Additionally, Ashlea discusses her podcast, "Sit Around the Fire," which aims to support and educate first responders and their families through storytelling and expert insights. The podcast serves as a platform to reach a broader audience and continue her mission of helping others beyond one-on-one sessions.

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