EPISODE · Apr 8, 2021 · 29 MIN
Humor Keeps Us Healthy Developing a sense of humor about The challenges EMs Face
from EM Weekly Podcast · host The Readiness Lab
It’s a common phrase, that laughter is the best medicine, and first responders and emergency managers are well known for making it integral to our workspace. In the right context, laughter does provide evidence-based health benefits. Long-term physical and mental health gains for people working in high-stress jobs are critical. With a focus on its more immediate, short-term benefits, it comes as no surprise that we are heavily reliant on humor within the disaster response environment.Fire Dept. Coffee is a veteran-owned business and certified by the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA). Inspired by the vital role that coffee plays in helping firefighters stay alert and energized through long shifts, Fire Dept. Coffee was founded in 2016. Founder and CEO Luke Schneider is a full-time firefighter/paramedic and a U.S. Navy veteran who teamed up with firefighter/paramedic Jason Patton who is also a full-time firefighter and VP for Fire Department Coffee.Fire Dept. Coffee Web - https://www.firedeptcoffee.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/firedeptcoffeeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/firedeptcoffee/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-patton-b94450164/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFF1n89vVu7YorSV3uj_bgTodd De VoeWebsite - https://toddtdevoe.com/Website- www.crisis-cafe.comSpeak N Spark-https://bit.ly/3sTVUfrLinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3sVHL1gEM WeeklyWebsite - https://bit.ly/3jj5ItlTwitter - https://bit.ly/31z8MeXFacebook - https://bit.ly/3dMlbRPLinkedIn - https://bit.ly/34mXyfzYouTube - https://bit.ly/2FQDhWdSister ShowsEM Student Web - https://bit.ly/2Hw0sFxTwitter - https://bit.ly/31z8MeXFacebook - https://bit.ly/3dMlbRPLinkedIn - https://bit.ly/34mXyfzYouTube - https://bit.ly/2FQDhWdThe Business Continuity ShowTwitter - https://bit.ly/3ojEIO2Facebook - https://bit.ly/2Tjqv5HLinkedIn - https://bit.ly/34mXyfzYouTube - https://bit.ly/3mePJyGSponsors Outer Limit Supply https://bit.ly/2FR26Bp Coupon Code “EMWEEKLY” Power Up- https://www.powerupconnect.com/If you would like to become a sponsor or advertiser Call Sitch Radio (714) 643-2500 X 1
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It’s a common phrase, that laughter is the best medicine, and first responders and emergency managers are well known for making it integral to our workspace. In the right context, laughter does provide evidence-based health benefits. Long-term physical and mental health gains for people working in high-stress jobs are critical. With a focus on its more immediate, short-term benefits, it comes as no surprise that we are heavily reliant on humor within the disaster response environment.Fire Dept. Coffee is a veteran-owned business and certified by the National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA). Inspired by the vital role that coffee plays in helping firefighters stay alert and energized through long shifts, Fire Dept. Coffee was founded in 2016. Founder and CEO Luke Schneider is a full-time firefighter/paramedic and a U.S. Navy veteran who teamed up with firefighter/paramedic Jason Patton who is also a full-time firefighter and VP for Fire Department Coffee.Fire Dept. Coffee Web - https://www.firedeptcoffee.com/Twitter - https://twitter.com/firedeptcoffeeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/firedeptcoffee/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-patton-b94450164/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoFF1n89vVu7YorSV3uj_bgTodd De VoeWebsite - https://toddtdevoe.com/Website- www.crisis-cafe.comSpeak N Spark-https://bit.ly/3sTVUfrLinkedIn - https://bit.ly/3sVHL1gEM WeeklyWebsite - https://bit.ly/3jj5ItlTwitter - https://bit.ly/31z8MeXFacebook - https://bit.ly/3dMlbRPLinkedIn - https://bit.ly/34mXyfzYouTube - https://bit.ly/2FQDhWdSister ShowsEM Student Web - https://bit.ly/2Hw0sFxTwitter - https://bit.ly/31z8MeXFacebook - https://bit.ly/3dMlbRPLinkedIn - https://bit.ly/34mXyfzYouTube - https://bit.ly/2FQDhWdThe Business Continuity ShowTwitter - https://bit.ly/3ojEIO2Facebook - https://bit.ly/2Tjqv5HLinkedIn - https://bit.ly/34mXyfzYouTube - https://bit.ly/3mePJyGSponsors Outer Limit Supply https://bit.ly/2FR26Bp Coupon Code “EMWEEKLY” Power Up- https://www.powerupconnect.com/If you would like to become a sponsor or advertiser Call Sitch Radio (714) 643-2500 X 1
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