APS Radio 47 – Dr. Kerry Ramella

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 …

Episode 45 – Brandon Dreiman

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with Captain Brandon Dreiman from the Indianapolis Fire Department. Captain Dreiman speaks to his own battles beating alcoholism and how it helped transform him into the Departments Wellness & Support Coordinator.

Episode 41 – Travis Howze Part 1

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with former U.S. Marine, Firefighter, Police Officer, Comedian, and new author of “Create your own light. Finding post traumatic purpose”. This is part 1 of a 3 part series. On this particular episode Travis discusses traumatic events during his childhood, Firefighter Cancer, …

Episode 32 – Ben Vernon Part 1

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with San Diego Firefighter Ben Vernon. Ben describes being stabbed while on an EMS run and the physical and mental injuries that resulted. More information from Ben can be found at: http://benvernon.com

Episode 31 – Dane & Alison Fienning

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion regarding behavioral health with FF/PM Dane Fienning and his wife Alison who is a Mental Health Clinician. Dane & Alison have put together a program to help firefighters and their spouses with some of the behavioral issues that come with the police/fire …

Episode 25 – Dr. Platoni

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSOn this episode of “The 25 Live”, Jim has a discussion with retired US Army Colonel Dr. Kathy Platoni regarding behavioral health in the military/first responders. Dr Platoni served as a clinical psychologist for more than three decades before retiring in 2013. Dr Platoni was deployed on four occasions in time of war …