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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode describes Jim’s surgery and the acute aftermath.
Episode 91 – Lauren Burneka
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features my lovely wife’s perspective of events before and after receiving my cancer diagnosis. As with most of us firefighters, our spouses are the true rocks of the family.
Episode 90 – Jim Burneka Part 3
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features Jim Burneka ranting on how firefighters should be able to focus 100% on their fight to beat cancer and not have to worry about a Cancer Presumption fight with their City, Municipality or Insurance Company.
Episode 89 – Jim Burneka part 2
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode supplies an update on Jim’s diagnosis and the game plan for tackling a cancer diagnosis.
Episode 88 – Jim Burneka
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features our host Jim Burneka as he discusses his recent cancer diagnosis, early detection, and his foreseeable future.
Episode 85 – Delbert Grush
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSDelbert Grush served in the U.S. Army as a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne. Delbert was medically retired with MS in 2012. Post service, Delbert struggled physically, mentally, and spiritually until he attended a Save A Warrior retreat in 2019. Delbert is now in the planning stages of his Tour FloCal ride in …
Episode 84 – Kevin Ferrara
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features Kevin Ferrara and focuses on AFFF Class B foam use throughout the military. Kevin is also a fellow podcaster with AFSO21 and his shows can be followed at: https://afso21.com/podcast
Episode 83 – Dr Suzy Bird Gulliver
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features Dr. Suzy Bird Gulliver from the Warrior Research Institute. Dr Suzy discuss breaking the behavioral health stigma with first responders, her work with the IAFF, Telehealth, & Equestrian therapy. https://www.bswhealth.med/research/Pages/institutes-and-centers/warriors-research-institute/projects.aspx
Episode 82 – Jo Terry
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis episode features Jo Terry from the Chip Terry Fund. Jo discusses her husbands struggles with PTSD that ultimately led to his suicide in 2017. As a result, Jo created the Chip Terry Fund to help other first responders & their families with Behavioral Health Awareness and Support. https://thechipterryfund.org
Episode 80 – Matty Fiorenza
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Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSThis Episode features Anaheim FF/PM Matty Fiorenza. Matty opens up on the trauma and hardships that had him feeling suicidal. He also shares his road to recovery and how he pays it forward as a Peer Supporter, and advocate for Simple Recovery. https://www.shiftwellness.com