Dr. Mynda Ohs,  marriage and family therapist and author of Fully Involved: A Guide for Being in a Relationship with a Firefighter, talks about her new book When the Calls Stop: Retiring as a First Responder. Drawing on her own family's experience and input from hundreds of first responders, Mynda provides practical advice -- for both spouses -- on how to successfully transition away from the firehouse.

Hosts: Capt. Peter McKenzie (ret.) and Capt. Jason Kay from the Ventura Fire Foundation

Guest: Mynda Ohs, PhD, Fully Involved Life
 
Link:  When the Calls Stop: Retiring As A First Responder

Link:  Fully Involved: A Guide For Being In A Relationship With A Firefighter

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