In this episode of The Fire Inside podcast I interview Lieutenant Matt Olson of the Bolingbrook Fire Department in Bolingbrook, IL about his journey towards mental health and resiliency.  He also shares about how he was a part of getting the Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support Team off the ground. You can watch more of … 003 – Interview with Lieutenant Matt Olson Read More »

In this podcast episode I talk with Captain Andy Perry of the Peoria Fire Department (Peoria, IL) about his experience with a traumatic call that led to PTSD and addiction.  Andy shares his story of how he found a path to recovery that he has not only walked himself, but now helps many other firefighters … 002 – Interview with Captain Andy Perry Read More »

Welcome to the first episode of The Fire Inside Podcast!  In this episode I introduce myself and briefly talk about what you can expect as you listen to the content of this show.