In this episode we explore the empowerment and implementation of gratitude.

Why we feel the feelings - Joy, Anger, Fear, Disgust, Sadness

Debunking pop psychology narcissism - the overuse of "He's a narcissist"

Avoidance and Distractions - Backing out and calling for reinforcements during difficult conditions

Proactive and reactive self-care - finding a balance between our responsibilities and taking care of ourselves

Battling moral injury - when actions or inactions oppose our beliefs and values

From extreme ownership to extreme victimhood - healing and growing from taking responsibility

Effective treatments for PTSD

Vigilance vs. Hypervigilance - from on duty to every day life

In this episode, we pull from our experiences in our personal lives and our participation in the facilitation of a fire department spouse academy to provide the foundation to explore pivotal aspects of the firefighter-spouse dynamic.