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Hero's Heart

by Dr. Daniel Middlebrooks

As a First Responder, the best way to protect the hearts of others is to protect your own! Here is a way to start it!

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Episodes

  1. SAF Talk: Agreement

    Do you and your spouse, family, and friends have the same vocabulary? We often think that our words and their definitions are universal yet in marriage, especially during time of stress and trauma, all words have meaning but may have different definitions. Learn how to develop a special…

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  2. SAF- Simplicity

    Life is complicated so it is important to keep things simple, especially our communication. As a First Responder, when talking with your family, using simple words to express your thoughts, concerns, and emotions will create a basic bridge over which each of you can walk. Here are some tips to…

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  3. SAF Talk

    What happens when you have a traumatic day as a First Responder and your family wants you to talk about it? How can you share what has happened without traumatizing them? When your communication becomes SAF, you are then able to share freely. Today is the introduction of a 6 part series that will...

  4. Fireside Chat

    There is something about a bonfire that brings people together. What are the lessons you learned in life that help you now face the "fires" of life? Listen to some lessons from DR. Dan Middlebrooks about keeping the fire in you that helps to light you way through a dark night.

  5. Slippery Slope

    Are you a First Responder that likes to live "on the edge"? There are steps you have to consider to ensure that the edge of life does not become a slippery slope of compromise. Think on these words of encouragement from Dr. Dan Middlebrooks.

  6. Purpose or Pinball?

    In a life that "bats" you around, how can we choose to live a life "On Purpose"? Consider these thoughts from DR. Dan Middlebrooks on how the blows of life can make you move farther and faster toward success.

  7. The Air of Emotions

    When you open a bag of chips, how much of it is chips and how much of it is air? When you pack away traumas in life in your heart's storage room, how much of the box is the event and how much of it is the "air of emotion"? Consider these thoughts to help let the air out and keep the big boxes of...

  8. The Power of the Pause

    In a time when it seem like the treadmill of life keeps speeding up, how can you "stop and smell the roses"? The power of the pause is not just a way to slow down, it is also a way to learn how to run fast after you have refreshed your heart.

  9. Beware of Stink-n-Thinking

    As a Frist Responder, you have to deal with a lot of garbage type situations. How do you keep the smell from the outside trash from seeping deep into your heart and, as a result, comes out of your mouth? Here are some thoughts to keep you attitude clear and your heart clean.

  10. Hero's Heart Intro

    When we get to the heart of the problem, it is usually the heart that is the problem. This is especially true when you are a First responder. During an average year for our Law Enforcement, Fire Rescue, Military, EMS/medical, and Security, they will see more trauma than others will see in a life...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

As a First Responder, the best way to protect the hearts of others is to protect your own! Here is a way to start it!

HOSTED BY

Dr. Daniel Middlebrooks

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How many episodes does Hero's Heart have?

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As a First Responder, the best way to protect the hearts of others is to protect your own! Here is a way to start it!

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Hero's Heart has 10 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Hero's Heart is created and hosted by Dr. Daniel Middlebrooks.
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