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Jun 17, 2023 52 min

Fireproofing Your Relationship with Your Spouse

from Firefighter Support Hosted by Brent Harding

Send a text Join us as we sit down with Chief Nate Thompson and his wife Kolette, who've been married for 32 years and have successfully navigated the challenges of balancing their careers, family, and relationship. Their story offers valuable insights, tips, and advice for other couples facing similar challenges. We follow Nate's journey from his start as a volunteer firefighter in Smithfield to his current role as Assistant Chief of Operations at Logan Fire Department. Kolette shares her support for Nate's fire service ambitions and sheds light on the challenges they faced as a couple as Nate has been involved in the fire service as well as building his own business. Discover how they've managed to prioritize family time and maintain a strong, supportive relationship despite their demanding careers. Nate and Kolette emphasize the importance of investing in their relationship and maintaining a strong support system. From raising children in a firefighter family to handling the mental toll of firefighting, you'll learn valuable life lessons that are applicable to any couple striving to balance their work and personal lives. Don't miss this inspiring episode on love, family, and overcoming adversity. Thank you for joining us for another episode of our Firefighter Support podcast, where our mission is to empower firefighters to strengthen their resiliency through mental wellness, physical health, and human connection. This podcast is available across any platform where you can find podcasts, including YouTube. – – Let’s Connect: – – – Visit our website and social media channels for healthy recipes, fitness videos, and training in advanced strategies and tactics on mental resilience in our educational video library. 👉 YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@Firefighter.Support?sub_confirmation=1)9050) 👉 Facebook: (https://www.facebook.com/firefightersupportfoundation) 👉 Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/firefightersupportfoundation) 👉 Website/Blog: (https://firefighter.support/) --DISCLAIMER-- The "Firefighter Support Podcast" is an independent production and the views and statements expressed therein are solely those of the individuals involved in the podcast. None of the views, opinions, or statements made in the podcast should be attributed to or considered representative of the Logan City Fire Department or its affiliates. By accessing or using the "Firefighter Support Podcast," you acknowledge and agree that the Logan City Fire Department and its affiliates bear no responsibility or liability for any claims, actions, or damages arising from your use or interpretation of the podcast's...

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Send a text Join us as we sit down with Chief Nate Thompson and his wife Kolette, who've been married for 32 years and have successfully navigated the challenges of balancing their careers, family, and relationship. Their story offers valuable insights, tips, and advice for other couples facing similar challenges. We follow Nate's journey from his start as a volunteer firefighter in Smithfield to his current role as Assistant Chief of Operations at Logan Fire Department. Kolette shares her s...

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Fireproofing Your Relationship with Your Spouse

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  1. 0:00 Firefighter Couple's Career and Relationship Balance
  2. 7:31 Full Time versus Volunteer
  3. 15:36 Balancing Family and Trauma
  4. 23:29 Investing in Relationships for Retirement
  5. 27:41 Quality Family Time
  6. 38:51 Parenting and Partnering

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