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In this powerful episode, Cinnamon sits down with David Dachinger, a retired fire lieutenant, Grammy-nominated music producer, cancer survivor, and mental wellness advocate to explore the intersection of trauma, healing, and transformation in the first responder world.

From a stage-IV cancer diagnosis that changed his life’s direction to his groundbreaking work with Responder Resilience, Igniting the Shift Within, and the nonprofit 22Zero, David’s story is a masterclass in post-traumatic growth.

Together, they discuss how mindfulness, movement, and gratitude can become lifelines for those on the frontlines, and how simple tools can rewire how trauma is processed (without having to relive the pain). This episode offers practical insight, heartfelt honesty, and hope for anyone walking through their own healing journey.

🎧 Tune in to hear how David is helping responders reclaim their peace, refile their memories, and remember that healing is possible.

Learn more about David’s work:

• Responder Resilience Podcast: respondertv.com
  
  
• Igniting the Shift Within Podcast: podpage.com/igniting
  
  
• 22Zero Peer Coaching Program: 22Zero.org
  
  
• Book: Helping the Helpers
  
  
• LinkedIn: David Dachinger

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After the Tones Drop has been presented and sponsored by Whole House Counseling. After the Tones Drop is for informational purposes only and does not constitute for medical or psychological advice. It is not a substitute for professional health care advice diagnosis or treatment. Please contact a local mental health professional in your area if you are in need of assistance. You can also visit our shows resources page for an abundance of helpful information.

ATTD Music Credits (Music from #Uppbeat):

• https://uppbeat.io/t/vens-adams/adventure-is-calling License code: ANJCYVHRMULSNKQR
• https://uppbeat.io/t/vens-adams/rise-of-the-hero License code: H4WTAGJZIXZCM8DM
• https://uppbeat.io/t/yeti-music/homewardLicense code: KO7FZAIJBAEAJLKE
• https://uppbeat.io/t/sonda/the-heart-grows License code: KAID0ITO96GJZAPS
• https://uppbeat.io/t/philip-anderson/achievement License code: XZ4PMCKHW94GUR74
• https://uppbeat.io/t/tobias-voigt/nexus
  License code: MVMDRGHKHTJRABVR
• https://uppbeat.io/t/paul-yudin/breakthrough
  License code: FYPM3OJF0NQ4OGTE