Episode 1: Meet Your Host | My Story, Our Journey, and Why I Started Stronger Than the Shift

Send us Fan MailWelcome to the very first episode of Stronger Than the Shift.Before we dive into conversations with incredible firefighter and first responder spouses, I wanted to introduce myself and share the story behind this podcast.In this episode, I’m taking you back to where it all began—from accidentally setting my husband up with someone else in college, to his journey into the fire service, becoming parents during COVID, navigating layoffs, postpartum anxiety, solo parenting, therapy, and ultimately finding purpose in one of the hardest seasons of my life.This episode is an honest look at what life behind the scenes of the fire service really looks like—the parts people don’t always see, the lessons I’ve learned, and why I believe no spouse should have to navigate this life feeling alone.Whether you’re married to a firefighter, another first responder, or simply looking for a place where real conversations happen, I’m so glad you’re here.Thank you for listening, and welcome to the Stronger Than the Shift community.In this episode:How I met my husband (and accidentally tried to set him up with someone else!)Our unexpected journey into the fire serviceBecoming parents during COVIDLosing my job, selling our family horse farm, and starting overPostpartum anxiety, therapy, and learning to take care of myselfWhy I created Stronger Than the ShiftWhat you can expect from future episodesIf this episode resonates with you, I’d love for you to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with another first responder spouse. Every follow, review, and share helps this community grow and reminds someone else that they are not alone.🎙️ Stronger Than the Shift is hosted by Emily, from Coffee Calls & Carseats, and created for the spouses who love someone who serves.If this episode resonates with you, share it with another fire wife who needs the reminder that she’s not alone.