Lifeguard Maxi Speaks On Life As A First Responder

Our guest today is Trent Maxwell, better known as Lifeguard Maxi from the TV show, Bondi Rescue. As the youngest ever professional lifeguard to work at Australia’s world famous Bondi Beach, Maxi began his career as a trainee lifeguard at age 15 and at age 24 he turned his childhood dream of becoming a firefighter into reality. Maxi joins us to discuss life as a first responder, how he deals with the traumatic events he witnesses day after day, his own self care strategies and how he stays positive and tirelessly committed to his work. Maxi talks about the importance of his supportive peer group, keeping a healthy body, healthy mind and taking advantage of the counseling services provided to him.Please rate and review the podcast if you enjoyed it. Much Love, SW.For the full show notes and to learn more, head to www.livin.org@livinorg @lifeguardmaxi #itaintweaktospeak.Like this show? Please leave us a review here - All comments and reviews help us break the stigma of mental health so that we can save more lives. Post a screenshot of you listening on Instagram & tag @livinorg @samwebb so we can thank you personally.Join us at our FaceBook Group to continue the conversation and to connect with our community to share stories, access mental health tools and strategies, and to learn more about positive mental health because #itaintweaktospeak.Follow LIVIN on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter LinkedIn to find out more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.