The Shield Within

This is the second part of the two-part series with FD Donnie.   Dr. David and MTC interview Donnie on his decision to start therapy.  MTC and Donnie reflect on the second body they removed from the same home years apart.    FD Donnie emphasized the importance of self-care and reminds first responders that "it's just a job".   Dr. David introduces the Chip Terry Fund. 

This episode. Dr. David and Marc the Cop interview FD Donnie!  Donnie is a retired Fire Captain who used to work alongside MTC and is our show's producer - also known as "Producer Donnie".  Donnie discusses the stresses of fire service and his journey with PTSD.   This is the first of a two-part series.   Donnie tells us what a "Blue Canary" is - MTC and Donnie discuss a fatal car crash and fire they both worked.

"Should I stay or should I go?"  Marc the Cop and Doctor David discuss a Larry David (Curb your Enthusiasm) Meme. MTC ran across this Meme on social Media.   The quote is "fuck you, I'll see you tomorrow"  why do police officers stay at departments with toxic management.  Have the courage to leave, retire or simply change careers.    Key up the Clash song- Should I stay or should I go.....

Note: MTC discusses the DROP program - he is now educated on how it really works!

The second part of a two-part interview with Jerry Knapke.  Join Marc the Cop and Doctor David as we talk about working with first responders and trauma survivors.  How the process of therapy works from the perspective of these two therapists.

Dr. David and Marc the Cop welcome our first guest!  Jerry Knapke is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)   Dr. David interviews Jerry on treatment methods such as EMDR and Hypno Therapy.   Join us for the first part of a 2 part series!

Marc the Cop and Dr. David talk about the benefits of finding a therapist early on in the career in public safety.  Dr. David shares the benefits of the Four F's - Famly, Faith, Friends, and Favorite Activities. 

Doctor David and Marc the Cop have an in-depth discussion on EMDR.   MTC was fresh out of his EMDR session when the show was recorded.  Dr. David discusses the physical effects of stress on the body and memory.

Dr. David and Marc the Cop dive into the EMDR experience.    

Dr. David interviews Marc The Cop about his trauma - The loss of Marc's mother and a bad on the job suicide scene, David recommended EMDR, to heal the trauma.    EMDR- (Eye Movement, Desensitization Reprocessing)  Dr. David speaks of the set up and the "safe place" the client has.

Marc the Cop and Dr. David discuss Marc's first few sessions as Davids patient and intro to EMDR.