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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka welcomes Stephanie Ryall, founder and clinical director of Right Mind Wellness Center (rightmindwellnesscenter.org). This episode focuses on how our first-responder occupations can change our brains, and not always for the better. Ryall explains how she was able to reduce Burneka’s hypervigilance and anger. She …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, hosts Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux welcome Chad DePew, cofounder of Heroic Deeds, to discuss the pivotal role of faith-based wellness for first responders. With rising challenges like burnout and mental health struggles, DePew shares the origins and transformative journey of Heroic Deeds, which focuses on restoring hope through spiritual …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 4 of the Nick & Jim show features Dr. Caroline Smith from Appalachian State University. Dr. Smith describes her upcoming study that focuses on dermal exposure to chemicals/carcinogens for firefighters. This episode serves as a preview of what’s to come later this year. More information regarding Dr. Smith can be found at: …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 47 of APS Radio on Firefighter Nation features Dr. Kerry Ramella and focuses on behavioral health evidence-based treatment options above and beyond the traditional talk therapy. During the course of the episode Dr. Ramella touches on: • EMDR • Brainspotting • Motivational Interviewing • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) • Stellate Ganglion Block …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 3 of the Nick & Jim show features Canadian’s finest….Jadie Miller! Jadie discusses her struggles that led her to finding Dr. Chris Freuh and “Operator’s Syndrome”. After further discussions, with Dr. Freuh, it became clear that many of the characteristics involved in Operator’s Syndrome was relevant to what firefighters also deal with. …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode two features retired Sergeant Michael Sugrue. On this episode we discuss Michael’s law enforcement career, the scene in which he saved a couple who being attacked by a man welding a knife, PTSD, childhood trauma, Save A Warrior, Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB), and his book “Relentless Courage: Winning the Battle Against Frontline …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn the inaugural episode of “We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show! With your Hosts Nick & Jim”, Nick & Jim welcome the Managing Editor of Firefighter Nation, Stephanie White. Stephanie discusses the history of Firefighter Nation and what the product refresh is going to include. Stephanie also discusses how Firefighter Nation …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSAPS Radio 46 Brittany Hollerbach info Episode 46 of APS Radio features Dr. Brittany Hollerbach. Dr. Brittany Hollerbach is an associate scientist and deputy director at the Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research, part of NDRI-USA. She is speaking on behalf of the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE). Dr. Hollerbach …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSAPS Radio episode 45 features a sneak preview of the upcoming 7th Annual Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference taking place in “Exotic” Beavercreek Ohio October 16th – 18th. More information regarding the conference can be found at: www.ExoticBeavercreek.com
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 44 of APS Radio features our good friend Frank Leeb. Frank discusses his new career as the Managing Director for the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE), his new book with Chief Billy Goldfeder “30 Fires You Must Know”, and his upcoming talk at the Brothers Helping Brothers FF Health & Wellness …
