Firefighter Couples: Navigating the Transition from the Firehouse to Home

In this conversation, Destiny Morris, LMFT, discusses the importance of reconnecting and reintegrating into the family after firefighters come home from work. The main themes discussed include hypervigilance, checking in with oneself and one's partner, closing the stress cycle, managing expectations, and healthy ways to greet each other. The conversation emphasizes the importance of communication, compromise, and compassion in maintaining a healthy relationship. Destiny also introduces her online course, Thriving Through Fire, which provides support and guidance for the partners of firefighters. Also included in this episode is a short conversation with SoCal Edison, presenting sponsor of the 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb. Hosts: Battalion Chief Jason Kay and Stephanie KayGuest: Destiny Morris, LMFT of Destiny Morris TherapyLink: 9-11 Memorial Stair ClimbLink: Thriving Through FireLink: Edison International Link: Ventura Foundation Webinar Series RegistrationConnect with Ventura Fire Foundation on social media: Facebook | Twitter | InstagramSupport the showJOIN US!  👉 https://www.firefamilycollective.org/collectiveSupport our Mission. 👉 https://bit.ly/Donate2FFCConnect with us on Instagram. 👉 https://www.instagram.com/firefamilycollective/Listen on the go:Apple podcasts: https://apple.co/4kvLKwbSpotify: https://spoti.fi/45IIRDlWatch on Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrNC3faooGcHBr1dHm_FVYBsPQ7XAtBtd-----------------The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by the hosts and guests of the Fire Family Collective Podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the official policy, position, or views of their affiliated fire departments, agencies, employers, the Fire Family Collective, or the Ventura Fire Foundation.All content shared on this podcast is for informational and personal perspective purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical, mental health, legal, or therapeutic advice, diagnosis, or treatment. -----------------Copyright of Ventura Fire Foundation 2026.