Grin & Guardian Gang |Supporting the Mental Health of EMS Providers

the summerTonight we are fortunate to discuss the inspiring journey of Chris Turnbull, a dedicated emergency services professional with over 20 years of experience. From a junior firefighter to a seasoned paramedic, Chris has worked in various settings, including private ambulance services, hospitals, firehouses, and government agencies. Since 2010, he has also been an educator, sharing his expertise in Basic Life Support and developing training programs for his peers. Residing in the Delaware Beaches with his wife, two children, and three Newfoundland dogs, Chris enjoys paddleboarding in the bay during summer and attending high school football games in the fall. The year 2020 was particularly challenging for Chris, both professionally and personally. Amidst the chaos of changing policies, political unrest, and family pressures, he recognized the need for help. With the support of a spiritual counselor, Chris reconnected with his church community, enhancing his communication at home and understanding of his children's needs. Journaling became a vital outlet for processing emotions. In April 2021, Chris published *The Double-Edged Sword*, a compelling reflection on his career, urging EMS providers to support each other and recognize signs of personal struggle. As an advocate for mental health, Chris has been raising awareness about the challenges EMS professionals face, sharing his message nationwide and internationally. Join us as we explore Chris's path to resilience and his mission to promote mental health in the EMS community. For more, visit  www.christopherturnbull.com Or follow Chris on Instagram at @christurnbull07042021 Please make sure to go to https://www.youtube.com/@Paraornormalguyz and subscribe to get ALL the latest shows and upcoming events! You can find all your favorite Sportcat shows, The Para OR Normal Guyz, Sportcats MISFIT'S, and The Grin & Guardian Gang live on YERGZ Radio: www.yergzradio.com You can also find Sportcat’s Para OR Normal Guyz and Misfit’s on WDJY 99.1 on your FM dial in Metro Atlanta and stream online Friday at 9:00 p.m., Saturday night, and Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Eastern.  In Nashville, Tennessee, you can find The Para OR Normal Guyz overnight Friday from 12:00 - 2:00  on WRFN 107.1 on your FM radio. Also just outside Washington, D.C., we're on Fairfax Radio, Radio Fairfax Channel 37 (Cox, Verizon, and Comcast Cable Companies) for your morning breakfast on Wednesdays at 8 a.m., and streaming on Radio Fairfax for your morning commute in the Nation's Capital. The Para OR Normal guys are featured on Denver Open Media FM 89.9/92.9 Breckenridge and Vail, Colorado. Pacific Coast TV Pacifica and Half Moon Bay, California, Ch 26/27, as well as Comcast Channel 6 Los Alamos, New Mexico. You can find Sportcat playing classic rock on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. and doing “Flashback Fridays” from 6:00 to midnight Eastern on The Thin Line Rock Radio Station: https://www.thethinlinerockstation.com Please send us a voicemail. https://www.speakpipe.com/ParaORNormalGuyz⁠⁠ https://www.speakpipe.com/Sportcat⁠⁠ To tip the show:  www.streamlabs.com/sportcat/tip https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sportcat ⁠Show Merchandise: ⁠⁠⁠www.streamlabs.com/sportcat/merch⁠⁠⁠ https://www.bonfire.com/para-or-normal-neon-bigfoot/⁠ https://the-sportcat-show.printify.me/products Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests on our shows are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official position of our shows, Nite-Lite Studio, or its affiliates. #Resilience #EMS #MentalHealth #FirstResponders #FirefighterLife #Paramedic #SupportEachOther #CommunitySupport #EmergencyServices  #ChrisTurnbull #TheDoubleEdgedSword #JournalYourJourney #FamilyAndFaith #EMSAdvocate #MentalHealthAwareness