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Kenny Schroeder: Reaching a Breaking Point and the Courage to Find a Path Forward
Today I am talking to Kenny Schroeder. He has 30 years in fire service and is currently a Lieutenant with the Fort Mitchell, Kentucky Fire Department. Kenny is also a dedicated advocate for first responder wellness and peer support, working to make sure others have access to resources and don’t have to face their hardest moments alone.
In this conversation, Kenny shares what happened after he stepped away from the career that had shaped so much of his identity – and how that transition and the stress form the job led him into a deeply personal struggle with his mental health.
He speaks candidly about what it means to reach a breaking point and the courage it takes to keep going and choose a different path forward.
This is a meaningful conversation. I learned so much from Kenny. I’m really glad you’re here for it.
Kenny Schroeder | LinkedIn
First Responder Health and Wellness Services | KYFRPST
Tri-State First Responder Peer Support Team - Home
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KEYWORDS
firefighter mental health, trauma recovery, Save a Warrior, peer support, resilience, mental wellness, first responder culture
KEY TOPICS
Kenny's journey into firefighting and mental health
The impact of trauma and burnout on first responders
The role of Save a Warrior in recovery
Importance of vulnerability and peer support
Strategies for ongoing mental wellness and resilience
SOUND BITES
"It's okay to not be okay."
"We can just be ourselves."
"You're not alone."
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Firefighting Dreams
05:13 The Journey to Becoming a Firefighter
08:01 Retirement and Identity Crisis
10:42 Struggles with Mental Health
13:36 Seeking Help and Finding Resources
16:51 The Impact of Save a Warrior Program
19:29 Transformation and Personal Growth
22:47 Present and Future Aspirations
29:58 Transformative Journeys: From Brokenness to Healing
37:31 Daily Practices: Building a New Life
45:40 Resources and Support: Finding Help
50:51 The Human Experience: Embracing Vulnerability
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By Veronica SterlingToday I am talking to Kenny Schroeder. He has 30 years in fire service and is currently a Lieutenant with the Fort Mitchell, Kentucky Fire Department. Kenny is also a dedicated advocate for first responder wellness and peer support, working to make sure others have access to resources and don’t have to face their hardest moments alone.
In this conversation, Kenny shares what happened after he stepped away from the career that had shaped so much of his identity – and how that transition and the stress form the job led him into a deeply personal struggle with his mental health.
He speaks candidly about what it means to reach a breaking point and the courage it takes to keep going and choose a different path forward.
This is a meaningful conversation. I learned so much from Kenny. I’m really glad you’re here for it.
Kenny Schroeder | LinkedIn
First Responder Health and Wellness Services | KYFRPST
Tri-State First Responder Peer Support Team - Home
SAVE A WARRIOR™ – We Came Back For You
Details about adding stellate ganglion block (SGB) to standard trauma treatment:
Who Doesn’t Want to Feel Better Faster? - JAMES LYNCH, MD
KEYWORDS
firefighter mental health, trauma recovery, Save a Warrior, peer support, resilience, mental wellness, first responder culture
KEY TOPICS
Kenny's journey into firefighting and mental health
The impact of trauma and burnout on first responders
The role of Save a Warrior in recovery
Importance of vulnerability and peer support
Strategies for ongoing mental wellness and resilience
SOUND BITES
"It's okay to not be okay."
"We can just be ourselves."
"You're not alone."
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Firefighting Dreams
05:13 The Journey to Becoming a Firefighter
08:01 Retirement and Identity Crisis
10:42 Struggles with Mental Health
13:36 Seeking Help and Finding Resources
16:51 The Impact of Save a Warrior Program
19:29 Transformation and Personal Growth
22:47 Present and Future Aspirations
29:58 Transformative Journeys: From Brokenness to Healing
37:31 Daily Practices: Building a New Life
45:40 Resources and Support: Finding Help
50:51 The Human Experience: Embracing Vulnerability