Fighting Seasonal Blues: How Firefighters Can Combat Holiday Depression

On this episode of We Can't Believe They Gave Us a Show, hosts Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux welcome their longtime friend Jen Cramer (FirmFoundationCC.com/). The three tackle the real challenges of seasonal depression in the firefighting community. As the days get darker and the holidays approach, many firefighters face isolation, grief, and stress. Cramer, a licensed therapist in Ohio, shares practical advice, from embracing heated apparel for wintertime activity to using light therapy and vitamin D supplements. During their discussion, they also emphasize the value of including retirees in the firefighting family to help combat loneliness.