Shields Down: Healing for First Responders

"Monsters Within: Battling Internal Struggles of PTSD"


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Shields Down: The Real Monsters First Responders Face – A Special Halloween Episode 🎃👻

First responders don’t just battle external threats—they face invisible monsters that lurk within. In this special Halloween edition of Shields Down, we shed light on the real horrors of PTSD—self-doubt, guilt, anger, and isolation—that can haunt first responders long after their shift ends.

🧠 Key Topics in This Episode:

Unmasking the Hidden Monsters of PTSD – How internal struggles like self-doubt, anger, and isolation impact mental health and resilience.
The Power of Self-Compassion in PTSD Recovery – How self-kindness and emotional awareness help first responders regulate emotions and heal.
Building a Tactical PTSD Management Toolkit – Practical, evidence-based strategies to regain control and navigate the daily challenges of trauma.
Guided Exercise: “Naming the Monster” – A powerful method to externalize PTSD symptoms and reclaim your mental strength.

🔥 This episode is a must-listen for firefighters, paramedics, police officers, correctional officers, and all first responders dealing with the silent battles of PTSD.

💪 Break free from the grip of trauma. Tune in as we empower first responders to confront their internal monsters and take the first step toward healing, resilience, and post-traumatic growth.

🔊 Listen now and reclaim your strength!

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Disclaimer
I want to remind you that this Podcast is my opinion and my teachings, in no way does it replace a licenced Mental health professional, if you feel that you are in a place where you need that support reach out to someone and get it.






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Shields Down: Healing for First RespondersBy Adam Henson