Podcast Episodes – The Fire Inside Podcast

Podcast Episodes – The Fire Inside Podcast episodes:

• 01.02.2022

  101 – The Handoff

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

  
• 06.30.2021

  082 – So Long for Now!

  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...

  
• 02.05.2021

  081 – The Rescuer – Interview with Jason Sauntel

  ***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...

  
• 01.30.2021

  080 – Humor and Mental Health – Firehouse Pranks and Anitcs – Interview with Jon Metz and Jeremy Olson

  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...

  
• 01.12.2021

  079 – 3 Powerful Questions for First Responders

  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...

  
• 10.03.2020

  078 – How Well Are You Starting Your Day?

  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...

  
• 09.18.2020

  077 – Seeing the Need and Taking Action – Interview with Kurt DeGroot

  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...

  
• 08.20.2020

  076 – I Could Have Been a Statistic – Interview with Michael Lanning

  ***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...

  
• 08.04.2020

  075 – What if You Change Nothing?

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

  
• 07.22.2020

  074 – Are You Thinking About What You’re Thinking About?

  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...

  
• 06.19.2020

  073 – Is this Really the Best Damn Job in the World?

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I explore the statement that the fire service is “the best damn job in the world.” You might be surprised with my conclusions.

  
• 05.26.2020

  072 – When Life Changes Your Plans – Interview with Chaplain Daniel Persinger

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with Fire Chaplain Daniel Persinger about how he has adapted to having his dreams and plans for a career in the fire service forever changed due to circumstances...

  
• 05.05.2020

  071 – Interview with Vicky Shryock

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with Vicky Shryock about her story of devastating loss and the road to hope and healing her faith continues to provide for her.

  
• 05.04.2020

  071 – Interview with Vicky Shryock

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with Vicky Shryock about her story of devastating loss and the road to hope and healing her faith continues to provide for her.

  
• 04.24.2020

  070 – Interview with Chris Chavous of Support 1

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with Chris Chavous who serves as the Founder and Chair of Support 1. Support 1 is a 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit Organization with a specific focus; supporting our Emergency First...

  
• 04.16.2020

  069 – Interview with Fire Captain Christy Warren

  ***Trigger Warning*** In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with (retired) Fire Captain Christy Warren about her career in the fire service and her story of retiring with PTSD. Christy is the host of the Firefighter Deconstructed...

  
• 03.25.2020

  067 – Serving Those Who Serve – Stuart Blade’s Story

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with Chaplain Stuart Blade of the Bloomington (IL) Fire Department.

  
• 03.16.2020

  066 – Faith: An Important Tool in the Mental Health Toolbox – Part 2

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I share the second half of a presentation I made recently at the Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago regarding why a personal faith is an extremely valuable tool in the mental health...

  
• 03.09.2020

  065 – Faith – An Important Tool in the Mental Health Toolbox – Part 1

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I share half of a presentation I made recently at the Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago regarding why a personal faith is an extremely valuable tool in the mental health...

  
• 03.02.2020

  064 – The Value of Compassion and Gratitude – Interview with Wendy Lund

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with Wendy Lund about the value of compassion and gratitude. Wendy Lund is the CEO/Founder of Wellth Management Inc, an organization devoted to building wellness, psychological safety and resiliency proactively using evidence-based theory and...

  
• 02.24.2020

  063 – From Instant Fame to Ongoing Trauma – Interview with Chris Fields

  ***Trigger Warning*** In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with Chris Fields. Chris Fields is a former member of the Oklahoma City Fire Department. Chris joined the fire department July 12, 1985 promoting through the...

  
• 02.17.2020

  062 – Creating Mental Resiliency through Meaningful Training – Interview with Annette Zapp and Chris Marella

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Annette Zapp and Chris Marrella who will be presenting at the 2020 Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago on February 20-21, 2020. Click HERE to register for the event! Annette Zapp: A 15-year...

  
• 02.11.2020

  061 – Firefighter Cancer Awareness – Interview with Chuck Wehrli

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Chuck Wehrli who will be one of the amazing presenters at the 2020 Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago on February 20-21, 2020. Click HERE to register for the event! Captain Chuck Wehrli is...

  
• 02.07.2020

  060 – First Responder Addiction Education – Interview with Joel Brier

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Joel Brier who will be one of the amazing presenters at the 2020 Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago on February 20-21, 2020. Click HERE to register for the event! Joel began his...

  
• 01.28.2020

  059 – The Capital L Leader – Interview with Brian Knowler

  ***Trigger Warning*** In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Brian Knowler who will be one of the amazing presenters at the 2020 Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago on February 20-21, 2020. Click HERE to register for the event! Brian...

  
• 01.20.2020

  058 – Triumph over Trauma – Interview with Dane and Alison Fienning

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Dane and Alison Fienning who will be some of the amazing presenters at the 2020 Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago on February 20-21, 2020. Click HERE to register for the event! This...

  
• 01.13.2020

  057 – Practical Mindfulness – Interview with Dr. Deb Lindh

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Dr. Deb Lindh who will be one of the amazing presenters at the 2020 Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago on February 20-21, 2020. Click HERE to register for the event! Dr. Deb...

  
• 01.08.2020

  056 – Conflict and Anger Management in the Fire Station – Interview with Dr. Chuck Allen

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Dr. Chuck Allen who will be one of the amazing presenters at the 2020 Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium in Chicago on February 20-21, 2020. Click HERE to register for...

  
• 12.03.2019

  055 – Humility, Grace, and Mercy – Interview with Chief George Hyland

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with Chief George Hyland of the Argonne Fire Department about a concept he’s been developing as he approaches the end of his fire service career. You can email Cheif Hyland at [email protected]...

  
• 11.26.2019

  054 – One Powerful Tool for Mental Wellness

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk about one POWERFUL tool for developing and maintaining mental health and wellness. Here are the links for the two upcoming training events I mentioned and that I highly encourage you to be...

  
• 11.17.2019

  053 – There is a BIG Change Happening in My Life

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I share some big news about some upcoming changes that are taking place in my life. Here are the links for the two upcoming training events I mentioned and that I highly encourage you...

  
• 11.08.2019

  052 – Two Events You Should Not Miss

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I share two upcoming training events that I highly encourage you to be a part of: Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium – February 20-21, 2020 – Chicago, IL In Honor of the...

  
• 10.21.2019

  051 – Surrounded by Sleepwalkers

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I share the following quote from T.E. Lawrence: “All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but...

  
• 10.05.2019

  050 – Am I Living My Best Life?

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I pose four questions that I believe have the power to transform your life! I am challenging anyone who listens to this episode to submit your answers to these questions in an...

  
• 09.16.2019

  049 – What an NFL Quarterback can Teach Firefighters About Mental Health

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I share a few lessons first responders can take away from the recent retirement press conference of Andrew Luck, an NFL quarterback who abruptly announced his retirement from professional football in order...

  
• 09.02.2019

  048 – How to Adopt Healthier Habits – Interview with Annette Zapp

  Is there a negative behavior or habit in your life that is having a detrimental impact on your emotional/mental health? Would you like to learn how to replace that behavior/habit with a more positive one? In this episode of The...

  
• 08.26.2019

  047 – The Keys to a Strong Marriage in the Fire Service – Interview with Colleen Murphy

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with Colleen Murphy who serves as the Spouse Coordinator for the Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Team about how to have a strong and healthy marriage in the fire service. Here...

  
• 08.19.2019

  046 – Interview with Blake Stinnett of NEXT RUNG

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Blake Stinnett of NEXT RUNG about what his organization is doing to provide peer support and licensed counseling to the firefighting community. If you want to connect with NEXT RUNG...

  
• 08.12.2019

  045 – From PTSD to PTG – Interview with Dr. David Griffin

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with Battalion Chief Dr. David Griffin of the Charleston Fire Department about his journey from the post-traumatic stress he experienced as a result of a fire that took the lives...

  
• 08.05.2019

  044 – Challenges of the Firefighter Marriage – Interview with Mike and Anne Gagliano

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with Mike and Anne Gagliano about their book Challenges of the Firefighter Marriage. Mike is a retired Captain of the Seattle Fire Department and Anne has written numerous articles for...

  
• 07.15.2019

  043 – The Other Side of PTSD: A Spouse’s Perspective – Interview with Lori Moore

  In this podcast episode I have a conversation with Lori Moore about what it’s like being married to a first responder battling PTSD. Lori is the wife of Captain Chris Moore whose story was featured in episode #40. If you’d...

  
• 07.08.2019

  042 – Meet the Founders of 1st Responder Conferences

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with Jeff and Shawn Thomas, founders of the 1st Responder Conferences. 1st Responder Conferences presents a multi-faceted two-day seminar and networking event for improving the mental health and...

  
• 07.01.2019

  041 – Interview with Annette Zapp

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with Annette Zapp of FireSQ Fitness about how the fire service impacted her life in some detrimental ways and how she has grown stronger in response to some of the...

  
• 06.24.2019

  040 – Interview with Captain Chris Moore

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with Captain Chris Moore of the Chesapeake Fire Department about his journey into the fire service, some dark and difficult things he’s been through, and how that led...

  
• 06.17.2019

  039 – Interview with Craig Duck of Fellowship of Christian Firefighters International

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with Craig Duck, the President and Missionary of the Fellowship of Christian Firefighters International. If you want to contact Craig you can email him at [email protected] or call him at...

  
• 06.10.2019

  038 – Interview with Ali Rothrock

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with Ali Rothrock. Ali Rothrock is a speaker, author, educator and activist. She has delivered over 500 presentations nationwide. Ali has been in the volunteer fire service since...

  
• 06.03.2019

  037 – Interview with Chief Greg Flynn & Captain Robert Bryant – West Bloomfield Township Fire Department

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with Chief Greg Flynn and Captain Robert Bryant about how the West Bloomfield Township Fire Department has taken significant steps in recent years in changing the culture of...

  
• 05.24.2019

  036 – From Grief to Growth – Interview with Dawn Hirn

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with Dawn Hirn. Dawn is the Co-Founder and President of the Ryan Shines Burn Foundation. In 2001 Dawn’s family was involved in a tragic car fire that claimed the life...

  
• 05.17.2019

  035 – Echos of the Mind – Interview with Lieutenant Tim Grutzius

  ***Trigger Warning*** In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with Lieutenant/Paramedic Tim Grutzius of the Alsit Fire Department about his journey to mental wellbeing throughout his career in the fire service. Be aware up front that some...

  
• 05.10.2019

  034 – A Conversation About Post Traumatic Growth with Captain Jeremy Hurd

  In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with EMS Captain Jeremy Hurd of Palm Beach County Fire Rescue about the potential for and power of post-traumatic growth. If you want to connect with Jeremy, here...