In this episode Jon introduces Tom Howard as the new host of The Fire Inside podcast.

This is likely going to be my final episode of The Fire Inside Podcast. In this episode I explain the reasons behind this decision and communicate my gratitude to everyone who has been a part of this journey over the past few years. Thank you!

***Trigger Warning – We will be discussing difficult saturations/suicide/depression*** This week on The Fire Inside Podcast, I speak with Jason Sautel author of, “The Rescuer: One Firefighter’s Story of Courage, Darkness, and the Relentless Love That Saved Him.” Jason speaks on how he battled with failure, depression, and a darkness that he could not save … 081 – The Rescuer – Interview with Jason Sauntel Read More »

This week on The Fire Inside Podcast, I speak with Jon Metz and Jeremy Olson, authors of Firehouse Pranks and Antics: A Compilation of Firefighter Interviews. As members of the first responder community, we struggle to address the subject of our mental health. We care for others and take on their struggles without addressing our … 080 – Humor and Mental Health – Firehouse Pranks and Anitcs – Interview with Jon Metz and Jeremy Olson Read More »

As we head into a brand new year, I want to challenge you to take a pause from all of the busyness and chaos of your fast-paced life and ask you to reflect on three powerful questions.  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast, I’m going to take you deeper than you’ve probably been … 079 – 3 Powerful Questions for First Responders Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast, I will discuss ways to best utilize the early hours of the morning to get a better start to your day. A great resource I mention during the podcast that is well worth the read is The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod.

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with FF Kurt DeGroot about an incredible charity he has founded called Project Fire Buddies.  I love how Kurt saw a need in his community and responded with tangible action that has now grown into an organization that is making a huge difference … 077 – Seeing the Need and Taking Action – Interview with Kurt DeGroot Read More »

***Trigger Warning – We will be discussing suicide/attempt of suicide*** In this weeks episode of The fire Inside podcast I interview Michael Lanning as he discusses his struggle with the loss of his father to Suicide an his tempt at suicide. You can find Michael Lanning at https://www.facebook.com/michael.lanning.9

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I address the issue of accepting your current circumstances and doing nothing to change it.

On this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk about the importance of thinking about the things we allow into our minds. I make the point that “It’s impossible to have a positive life with a negative mind.” Here is the link to the Courageous Living Podcast I mentioned in the show: