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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: RSSEpisode 32 of APS Radio features Captain Chris Moore. Chris shares his behavioral health struggles and shares his journey out of darkness. Chris also discusses initiatives that can better equip future first responders to deal with PTS in its early stages. Chris will always listen! 757-536-3373
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 30 of APS Radio features Five After Midnight host Stephanie White. Stephanie discusses the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act that took effect on June 27th. More information regarding the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act at: https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-pregnant-workers-fairness-act
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 29 of APS Radio features Nick Magoteaux, the founder of Brothers Helping Brothers. Nick discusses creating the non-profit Brothers Helping Brothers and their 6th annual Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference. More information on Brothers Helping Brothers can be found at: https://www.brothershelpingbrothers.org More information regarding their FF Health & Wellness Conference can be …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn this episode, host Jim Burneka speaks with Diane Cotter about how she became aware of “forever” chemicals and her ongoing fight to remove these chemicals from our fire gear. This episode was featured in the 2021 FF Cancer Symposium in Florida. https://www.yourturnoutgearandpfoa.com
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 6 features Brendan McDonough, the lone survivor of the Granite Mountain Hotshots. This episode focuses on the aftermath of the June 30th, 2013 Yarnell wildfire in which 19 of his fellow Hotshot brothers died in the Line of Duty. Brendan discusses his struggles resulting from survivor’s guilt that included depression, suicidal thoughts, drug and …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 5 of APS Radio features Anne & Mike Gagliano and focuses on the topic of their book “Challenges of the Firefighter Marriage”. https://fireengineeringbooks.com/challenges-of-the-firefighter-marriage/
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSEpisode 4 of APS Radio welcomes Sleep Specialist Major Allison Brager. Allison is the Director of Human Performance Operations and Outreach Education for the Army E-Sports and Warrior Fitness teams of the United States Army Recruiting Command. She sits on the Federal Fatigue Management Working Group for the Office of the Army Surgeon General, Special Forces, and NATO …
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode discusses upcoming International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Resolutions focused on PFAS. Sean Mitchell from Nantucket Local 2509, Jason Burns from Fall River Local 1314, and Ron Glass from Orlando Local 1365 all discuss their resolutions that focus on the IAFF taking a pro-active approach to dealing with these toxic chemicals.
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIn the second installment of Awareness – Prevention – Support (APS) Radio, host Jim Burneka speaks with Tony Stefani, founder of The San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation. Tony talks about the history of the foundation and what their future plans are to assist their brothers and sisters in San Francisco and throughout …
