The Things We All Carry

 This week I sit down with Brian. Brian has been in the Fire Service for a total of 19 years between Volunteer and Career service. He’s currently a Lieutenant in his department. My first contact Brian was about 18 months ago when I reached out to him after a tragedy and he’s been a friend and supporter ever since. Sharing your personal history doesn’t come easy and as You’ll hear in the show, Brian doesn’t enjoy public speaking. I think he was eloquent and very forthcoming throughout. I appreciate the fact he disregarded his fear and joined me for this conversation.

I'm proud to call Marshall both a friend and a brother.... we work in the same Fire Department. I've known Marshall for a number of years but this conversation is deeper than anything I'd known previously. Marshall discusses his battle with cancer, life after cancer, losing a crew member, and his personal struggles at home. I can't thank him enough for the time and investment he gave.

Matt made the short drive to sit down and have this conversation. We discuss the trauma he's experienced and the road he has taken to recovery. Be aware this episode has discussion of pediatric death.

Jess sat down and discussed childhood, the fire service, trauma, and recovery. I have to thank her for her openness and her willingness to be vulnerable. Be aware that this show has themes related to abuse and childhood trauma.

TJ of @tj_leather joined me for a conversation surrounding the LODD (Line of Duty Death) of his shift mate in 2018. You can find TJ on Instagram @tj_leather

Chad is a Career and Volunteer firefighter from Central NJ. He called and spoke about his experiences in the fire service and with mental health.

Chris joined me via phone from his home in Utah. His story is impactful and at times disturbing. Please exercise caution if themes of death, suicide, and violence are triggers for you.

My interview with Robert from Skulls For Hope