In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with Dr. Karen Alter-Reid about the benefits of EMDR Therapy. I was introduced to Dr. Alter-Reid’s work through Captain Jacques Roy of the Stamford Fire Department in Stamford, CT. Captain Roy was a guest in EPISODE 12 of this podcast. If you’d like … 023 – The Benefits of EMDR Therapy – Interview with Dr. Karen Alter-Reid Read More »

Some people view faith as nothing more than a private matter that should essentially remain behind the scenes, detached, and unexpressed, especially in a public profession like the fire service.  But what if faith is actually a powerful, all-encompassing component that has the ability to make a positive, visible, and tangible impact in every arena … 022 – Faith in the Fire Service – How a Personal Faith Produces Great Public Servants Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with Captain Andy Perry of the Peoria Fire Department about his role in the Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support Team and the presentation he will be giving at their upcoming Symposium in Chicago (March 21-22, 2019). Click HERE to register for this amazing … 021 – How to Create and Keep a Peer Support Team – Interview with Captain Andy Perry Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with the CEO/Founder of Wellth Management, Wendy Lund. With more than three decades of experience as a Health Studies Professor (RN, RPN, Paramedicine, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Assistant) teaching physiology, pathophysiology & pharmacology, Wendy understands the biology of stress and resiliency. She extensively investigated … 020 – Interview with Wendy Lund of Wellth Management Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with Lieutenant Annette Zapp. Annette is the founder of FireSQ Fitness and has a passion for sharing her expertise in nutrition, sleep, and physical fitness to help the first responder community achieve optimum health both physically and mentally. Annette will be one of … 019 – Nutrition, Sleep, and Physical Fitness – Interview with Annette Zapp Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with Chris Marella, a firefighter paramedic since 2003, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Functional Strength Coach, and Founder of 4th Shift Fitness.  Chris has coached adult clients, youth athletes and tactical athletes since 2012 and is the Head of Operations for his departments Health … 018 – Physical Fitness and Mental Wellbeing – Interview with Chris Marella Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I have a conversation with Jacqueline Toomey about just how vital sleep is to our physical, emotional, and mental well being. Jacqueline is the founder of the First Responder Sleep Recovery Program. Jacqueline will be one of the presenters at the Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support Symposium … 017 – The Importance of Good Sleep – Interview with Jacqueline Toomey Read More »

In this podcast episode I talk with Tom Howard, President of the Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support Team about the Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support Symposium coming up March 21-22, 2019. I also talk with Jeff Dill, of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. Jeff will be one of the presenters at this symposium and will … 016 – Interview with Tom Howard and Jeff Dill Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I talk with former paramedic Stephen Kavalkovich about how a drug addiction cost him his career in EMS and how he has recovered and is now helping others in many different ways.  Stephen now serves the first responder community as: A radio talk show host with Mental … 015 – Interview with Stephen Kavalkovich Read More »

In this episode of The Fire Inside Podcast I interview Fire Fighter/Paramedic Kyle Matousek from Oak Brook, IL.  Kyle talks about how he found help to some internal struggles through counseling and his journey into the world of fire fighter peer support.