A podcast dedicated to First Responders and Military Personnel who suffer from addiction and mental disorders.
Episode 16 - Interview with Dan DeGryse

Today’s episode is a discussion with Dan DeGryse who is the director of the Rosecrance Florian Program and retired Battalion Chief for the Chicago Fire Department.  Dan has been a mentor in my life and helped me find this path that I’ve been traveling on.  His insights into emergency services suicide and addiction issues have helped thousands across the country. 

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Rosecrance Florian Program Website

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Episode 15 - Interview with Keith Hanks
Today’s episode is an interview with Keith Hanks who is the director of Business Development at First Responder Coaching.  Keith is a former firefighter/EMT from the Lancaster Mass area.  Keith shares his journey through the trauma that he endured while on the job as well as where that journey has brought him now. 

Please go and visit the website: First Responder Coaching
Reach out to Hank on Facebook

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Episode 14 - Interview with 3FTL
Today’s episode is an interview with staff from 3FTL which is a comprehensive mental health treatment team.  I get the honor of talking with Jennifer Halley and Erika Anderson.  Jennifer is the owner and president of 3FTL and currently serves as the case manager and program designer.  Erika is the program director for the Home Team Group which works to bridge the gap between a first responder and their partner.

Please go and visit the website: 3FTL
Reach out to Jennifer on Facebook / Instagram

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Episode 13 - Interview with Chris Muscle
Chris is a former Marine who served in multiple deployments during the Iraq and Afghanistan war.  In addition, he is also a firefighter and flight medic in Texas.   Chris and I discuss our commonalities of alcoholism and PTSD and how it has affected our lives both on and off the job. 

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The book about Chris's battle in Ramadi - Echo in Ramadi

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Episode 12 - Interview with Brett Snow
Brett is a 32-year retired Lieutenant from the Chicago Fire Dept.  He is an ordained minister and has his Ph.D. in Clinical Christian Counseling.  Brett and I have a discussion on a gambit of issues as it relates to religion, addiction, and mental health within emergency services

Please go and visit Brett's website: Victory over Fire
Reach out to Brett on Facebook

Published Works Mentioned:
Mission Deprivation
Faith and the Emotional/Psychological Side of the Fire Service
Life Over the Fire Service

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Episode 10 - Interview with Jen Anderson
Jen shares her struggles with being a spouse of a police officer suffering from PTSD and how she used those experiences and struggles to create 1st Responder Coaching which supports first responders, as well as their spouses and families. 

Please go and visit Jen's website: First Responder Coaching
Reach out to Jen on Facebook
First Responder Coaching Group on Facebook

The app mentioned in the show: Calm

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Episode 10 - Interview with Chad Kennedy
Chad shares his experience and his battle with anxiety and anger.

Please go and visit Chad's website: Sea to Sea for PTSD
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Podcast dedicated to First Responders and Military Personnel who suffer from addiction and mental disorders.
Episode 10 - Interview with Chad Kennedy
Chad shares his experience and his battle with anxiety and anger.

Please go and visit Chad's website: Sea to Sea for PTSD
Reach out to Chad on Facebook
Please Support Chad on his journey Donate

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Episode 9 - Cognitive Distortions
I discuss how negative thinking brought me down to extremely low places.  We discuss different types of negative thinking and some things we can do to get away from those thoughts.

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Episode 8 - Interview with Amber Wells
Amber and I have a discussion on Emergency Communication Officers and how they are often left out of mental health discussions.

Treatment Center - Rosecrance  
Application mentioned - Calm

Please email Amber with any related questions: Amber Wells - [email protected]
Reach out to Amber on Instagram
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