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 to be a part of: Illinois Firefighter Peer Support Symposium – February 20-21, 2020 – Chicago, … 053 – There is a BIG Change Happening in My Life Read More »

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 Charleston 9 – Dr. David Griffin – December 7, 2019 – Sioux Falls, SD

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 the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on their dreams with open … 051 – Surrounded by Sleepwalkers Read More »

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 email to me at [email protected] with the subject line MY BEST LIFE. I am committed … 050 – Am I Living My Best Life? Read More »

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 to pursue his own physical, mental, and emotional health.

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 Fire Inside Podcast I talk with Fitness and Nutrition Coach Annette Zapp about how we … 048 – How to Adopt Healthier Habits – Interview with Annette Zapp Read More »

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 are the links to the resources Colleen mentions in the show: Mort Fertel (Marriage Max) … 047 – The Keys to a Strong Marriage in the Fire Service – Interview with Colleen Murphy Read More »

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 check out the links below: 1-833-NXT-RUNG NEXT RUNG on Instagram NEXT RUNG on Facebook

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 of 9 of his brothers back in June of 2007 to the post-traumatic growth he … 045 – From PTSD to PTG – Interview with Dr. David Griffin Read More »

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 Fire Engineering and other publications in the fire service. I highly recommend you pick up … 044 – Challenges of the Firefighter Marriage – Interview with Mike and Anne Gagliano Read More »