Resilience: Why it matters. How to develop it. Episode 7 - Forged by the Fire

Mark gives his presentation created for firefighters on developing resilience. Mark O'Conner - firefighter from Rotorua, active and passionate about peer support and an all round great guyJoe Sullivan - Olympic gold medallist for rowing, two time America's cup winner, Joe is an elite sportsman, firefighter and rowing coach.#mentalhealth #frontline #firefighter #resilience #bbq...............Forged by the Fire is a podcast built around honest conversations that happen best around a BBQ. It’s where real people sit down, share food, and talk openly about resilience, mental health, identity, and purpose—without filters or fluff.Hosted by a firefighter studying psychology, the show brings together frontline workers, leaders, athletes, and everyday people who’ve been tested by life. Each episode blends lived experience with practical psychological insight, turning chaos into clarity and struggle into understanding.Pull up a seat. The BBQ is on.