Life Beyond First Responder trauma - an Australian personal journey of post-traumatic growth

Well, since my last recording 27 Feb 2021, a lot has happened. In fact, it all happened very soon after.

So after supporting a number of team members for a long time, it was time that I was supported and had to listen to my own advice. The effects and residue of over 20 years as a first responder, colliding with an exhausted resilient level, culminating in a 'mini flameout'.

So now, I manage the daily requirements of self-care and improvement, to restore my natural state by using exercise, mindfulness, and meditation as tools, along with trained therapists and my lovely, caring, and understanding wife :)

This is recorded on the Anchor Podcast App (and web version), messages can be sent through there I believe, if anyone wants too.

Hi, This is a personal journey for me, I have recorded my thoughts on a day I escaped to the mountains and nature. I had (still have) a lot going on and needed to reconnect to nature, in order to settle my mind and re-focus my direction. This is the raw, unedited, no intro and not a podcast worthy recording of this thought process as it happened a few days ago while reconnecting with nature. The perfect way to allow my mind to unpack everything and get some exercise while enjoying the beautiful Blue Mountains National Park NSW, Australia. 

I recorded on my iPhone directly into voice memo, there are very loud insects in the background, though it's just me being me. I have often wondered about doing a Podcast and who, if anyone, would want to listen. So for now, it's good for me as I can unpack and voice my concerns/thoughts, that assists me to move through issues. If I continue, maybe I'll get some tips and make it more enjoyable to listen too.