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EPISODE · Mar 11, 2026 · 57 MIN

Episode 223: Building Resilience for Those Who Serve with Bonnie Rumilly and David Dachinger

from Gravity Podcast · host Chris Littrell and Jaimie Littrell

Pick up a copy of Echoes from the Street - A police officer's journey through trauma, recovery, and redemption.In Episode 223 of the Gravity Podcast, Chris sits down with Bonnie Rumilly and David Dachinger, hosts of the Responder Resilience Podcast, for a powerful conversation about healing, resilience, and the importance of supporting those who serve on the front lines.Bonnie and David bring decades of experience working alongside first responders, both professionally and personally. Bonnie is a licensed clinical social worker, trauma therapist, and former EMT with more than two decades of service, dedicated to helping first responders heal from trauma and PTSD. David is a retired Fire Lieutenant and EMT who served more than 21 years in emergency services and now continues his mission supporting responder wellness through coaching, podcasting, and advocacy. Together, they share their journey into podcasting, their passion for helping first responders build emotional resilience, and the lessons they’ve learned from interviewing hundreds of responders, clinicians, and thought leaders. This episode explores the realities of trauma exposure, the importance of peer support, and how storytelling can become a powerful tool for healing.For first responders, leaders, and anyone committed to personal growth, this conversation is a reminder that resilience isn’t about avoiding hardship—it’s about learning to move forward with strength, purpose, and support.Connect with Bonnie and DavidBonnie Instagram⁠David InstagramResponder Resilience WebsiteBook - Helping the Healers - A clinician's guide to first responder mental wellness.Paid PromotionFirst Responder Health and Wellness - An exclusive for Gravity Podcast listeners, Please use Gravity15 for a 15% discount code. To schedule a free inquiry call or to purchase supplements go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.firstresponderhealth.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Gravity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ I ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Chris or Jaimie at:  [email protected] credit: https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-news-corporate-8307/

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