How to Love and Support a First Responder – Erin Nugent

First responders care for people on the worst days of their lives, but they can carry those experiences with them long after the call is over. As both the spouse of a firefighter and a former police detective, Erin Nugent has experienced the realities of first responder life from two sides. She shares about the time she got the late-night text every first responder's spouse fears, why more first responders die by suicide than in the line of duty, and how loved ones can best support them. ABOUT GUEST Erin Nugent is a former Australian police detective and certified life and wellness coach who helps first responders and their families navigate trauma, resilience, and mental health. She is the host of the podcast “I Will Hold Space for Your Darkness” and the radio show “Holding Space” on the Thin Line Rock Station (https://www.erinjanecoaching.com/). CHAPTERs (0:00) Introduction (0:51) Meet Erin Nugent (1:33) The Text (5:31) What Others Miss (7:49) Trauma and Coping (10:42) Three Ps Practices (12:06) Supporting at Home (15:04) Why She Served (16:56) Conclusion