First Responders Run In - Lessons from 9/11 We Forget w/Brigitte Cutshall

Welcome to Compassiviste Dialogues. I'm Ali, your host, and my mission with this podcast is to shed light on critical social and environmental issues worldwide, exploring avenues for positive change. Today we’re joined by Brigitte Cutshall, founder of Gemini Media, a creative force behind impactful storytelling. Brigitte is the host of Real Things Living podcast, the author of several books, and brings over 30 years of experience in publishing and communications. She’s also a passionate health advocate, a multiple cancer thriver, and a marathon runner who recently ran in honor of 9/11. In this special episode, dedicated to the memory of September 11, 2001, Brigitte shares her personal story of that day, its ripple effects on individuals and communities, and how storytelling can keep the lessons of 9/11 alive. Together, we reflect on the courage of first responders, the narratives that shape our collective memory, and the importance of community support in the face of tragedy. ABOUT GUEST: Brigitte is the founder of Gemini Media, host of Real Things Living Podcast, a Health Advocate and focuses on delivering the best solutions to her clients. She’s an accomplished business development professional in the communications, publishing and print management industry. One of Brigitte’s goals is to “empower others from just surviving to thriving” and participates in wellness events. She’s a speaker and the author of three books – RealThings: 6 Ways to Embrace Life , Expecting the Good: Inspiration from a Badass with a Big Heart , and Quality Book Formula – and successfully develops content for wellness and healthy lifestyles, resulting in being featured as a contributing writer on HuffingtonPost, DrLaura.com, Intent.com, Wellness.com, Sharecare.com, and TheMomiverse. KEY NOTES: Living with the Aftermath: How 9/11 reshaped communities and individuals Fear and Courage: Remembering the responders who ran toward danger Honoring Our Heroes: What true respect and care should look like Beyond the Conspiracies: Keeping the focus on humanity and community support TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 03:13 - Waking Up to 9/11 14:58 - How Did 9/11 Change Us? 23:16 - The Fear That Lingers and the Heroes Who Respond 31:48 - Can We Build a Safer Future? 37:43 - Who Takes Care of Our Heroes? 44:31 - Do We Truly Honor and Respect Our Heroes? 51:16 - Shifting the 9/11 Narrative Away From Conspiracies and Toward Humanity 53:33 - Rethinking Funding, Priorities, and Support for First Responders 01:00:00 - Outro THINGS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST: https://brigittecutshall.com/about/ https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/brigitte-cutshall/ TO LEARN MORE AND STAY CONNECTED: 🌐 Visit our website: https://compassivistedialogues.com/ 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qt8cYHeIcDmDV8zPKNxMw 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/compassiviste-dialogues/id1735926709 CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Compassiviste/61555898333856/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/compassiviste/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@compassiviste Twitter: https://twitter.com/compassiviste LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassiviste/ Tune in, follow, and embark on this insightful journey with us. Your vision's transformation begins now. 🚀🌟   #podcast #environmentalism #socialchange #civilrights #sustainability #technology #compassiviste #humanitarian #charity #nonprofit #compassivistedialogues #alihorriyat #compassion #911attack #911newyork #911attack #911memorial #911 #911footage #911attackvideo #911reaction #911documentary #911newscoverageasithappened #911footagerealtimeplanecrash #911video #911collapse #newyork #pentagon #september11 #terroristattack #flight11