019: From Firefighter to Healer: Rewiring Trauma and Purpose

Cat York interviews Ashley Dillard, a former firefighter and paramedic turned licensed counselor, hypnotherapist and podcast host, about her journey out of emergency services and into trauma-informed care for first responders, military members, and families.The episode covers cumulative burnout, identity shifts, integrative approaches like clinical hypnosis, neuro-somatic work, and psychedelic-assisted therapy, and offers compassionate guidance on finding help, nervous system regulation, and healing through storytelling. Ashlea also hosts her own podcast “Sit Around The Fire” which is a podcast for first responders, military members, families seeking healing, growth and connection. For more information on Ashlea,her Podcast and to learn more about her coaching or hypnotherapy services please visit: ashleadillard.com Love the conversation?  Want to be a guest? Support the Call Her Cat Podcast mission to redefine the story of addiction and recovery. The easiest way to help is to subscribe on your favorite platform and share this episode with a friend. We always love hearing from our listeners! linktr.ee/callhercatpodcast Crisis & Mental Health Support: Connect with support for mental health, substance use, and suicidal crises by texting your zip code to HELP4U (435748).  Send us Fan MailSupport the showThanks for listening to this episode of the podcast! If you enjoyed today’s conversation, please follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss an update. Reach me at Callhercatpodcast@gmail