The Power of One Decision: CPR, Resilience & The Ripple Effect | Brad & Kiera Newbury

What happens when an ordinary person becomes the first responder during a life-threatening emergency?In this episode of the ACT ASAP Podcast, Daniel Kilburn sits down with father-daughter team Brad Newbury and Kiera Newbury to discuss CPR preparedness, emergency response, the bystander effect, and the extraordinary ripple effects that can occur when a life is saved.Drawing upon decades of experience in fire service, EMS, emergency medicine, and education, Brad and Kiera share the inspiration behind their upcoming book, The Saved Effect: How Ordinary People Create Extraordinary Outcomes.During this conversation, we discuss:• Why most cardiac arrests occur at home• The importance of CPR preparedness for families• Situational awareness during emergencies• The psychology of the bystander effect• Why confidence comes from training and practice• How ordinary people can make extraordinary differences when seconds matterOne of the most powerful lessons from this discussion is that preparedness is not reserved for first responders. The person who saves a life is often a spouse, parent, friend, neighbor, or bystander who chose to prepare before the emergency occurred.If you have ever wondered whether you could make a difference during a crisis, this episode is for you.Preparedness Is Leadership.Additional Resources📘 The Saved Effect🔗Brad Newbury 🔗Kiera Newbury 🔗 National MedicalEducation & Training Center 🔗Featured Blog Article