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As you were

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A podcast exploring the mental health impacts of Canada’s first responders: Corrections, police, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, nurses, doctors, firefighters, sheriffs, and more.

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Episodes

  1. Correctional Service Canada Full Statement

    Listen to CSCs full statement re: Blaine Phibbs and Ashley Smith. For a full breakdown of the statement, listen to Blaine Phibbs part 4.

  2. Part 4: Blaine Phibbs and the case of Ashley Smith

    Join us as we break down some of the things Blaine spoke about in his interview, including suicide watch, behaviour watch, the difference between mens and women institutions and PTSI/C-PTSI. Listen to what other staff members from GVI had to say about Blaine's interview, and as we break down the...

  3. Part 3: Blaine Phibbs & The Case of Ashley Smith

    We continue our discussion with Blaine as he tells us about his experience during the Coroner's Inquest, how the death of Ashley Smith has affected his life, and how he has been able to move forward since. All information in this episode that was not provided by Blaine was found via online…

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  4. Part 2: Blaine Phibbs & The Case Of Ashley Smith

    This week we talk to Blaine and he tells us what it was like to work at GVI and work with Ashley while she was incarcerated there. He tells us about the staffing conditions, the management, Ashley's behaviour, his arrest, charges, and preliminary trial. All information in this episode that was…

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  5. Part 1: Blaine Phibbs & The Case of Ashley Smith

    Join us as we take you through the winding case into the Death of Ashley Smith, and the Correctional Officers who were charged in connection with her death in this four part series. In part 1, we set the stage for you, and provide an overview of Ashley's time inside correctional facilities, her...

  6. Justin Law: Early Retirement as Firefighter/ Paramedic with PTSI (Part 2)

    We continue our discussion with Justin Law, retired firefighter/ paramedic, through his exposure therapy, the impact PTSI has had on his family, his return to work plan and lack of support from the Fire Department, as well as his retirement and new job!

  7. Justin Law: Early Retirement as Firefighter/ Paramedic with PTSI (Part 1)

    Justin Law gives us an incredible retelling of his story--from the call that ended his career, through his many different PTSI treatment modalities, the impact PTSI has had on his relationships, his eventual brief return to work, and finally his retirement and new job! Welcome Justin!

  8. BOLO: PTSI

    Kelsey and Beckah talk about PTSD vs PSTI, societal perceptions of PTSI, signs and symptoms to watch for in yourself and your colleagues, criteria for PTSD diagnosis based on the DSM-5, and of course end with some crazy statistics and helpful interventions.

  9. PTSI with RCMP Sargeant Joe Taplin

    We discuss Joe's journey with PTSD and the strategies he has used to continue his career in law enforcement, even after his diagnosis.

  10. Post Night Shift Accident with a Critical Care Nurse

    A critical care nurse had a motor vehicle accident after a night shift when she fell asleep behind the wheel. Welcome to her story!

  11. BOLO: Sleep

    Today, we explore the relationship between shift work and sleep! We discuss the adrenaline-fatigue stress response, negative and positive aspects of shift work sleep, and touch on some strategies for sleep optimization. Enjoy! Please note that Beckah is not a licensed therapist, counsellor or...

  12. Correctional Officer Interview

    Today we are talking to a Corrections Officer about the culture within the correctional center. She talks about the importance of a team mentality amongst officers and a ‘keeping the peace’ mindset between officers and inmates. We touch on families, burnout, and the importance of a positive...

  13. BOLO: Shift Work

    Welcome to the as you were podcast, today we are exploring the mental health impacts of shift work as it relates to most First Responder professions. We will discuss shift patterns, gender differences, positive factors, and negative implications. Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/asyouwerepc...

  14. Nurse Death Investigator Interview

    Welcome to our first full-length episode! Today we are exploring the mental health impacts of a Nurse Death Investigator. TRIGGER WARNING: An additional trigger warning - this episode includes the mention of violence against children, and while no details are discussed, please take care when...

  15. Introduction: Kelsey & Beckah

    An introduction to the As you were podcast, including introductions from both Kelsey and Beckah, and how the podcast came to be! Support: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/asyouwerepc www.asyouwere.ca Music by AleXZavesa from PixaBay - “My Lonely Journey” Artwork by Emily Bromley (Owner of Wishbone…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast exploring the mental health impacts of Canada’s first responders: Corrections, police, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, nurses, doctors, firefighters, sheriffs, and more.

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A podcast exploring the mental health impacts of Canada’s first responders: Corrections, police, paramedics, 911 dispatchers, nurses, doctors, firefighters, sheriffs, and more.

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