Find My Footing

*Disclosure* Listen at your own discretion. Some of our episodes do have content that might be disturbing to listeners. The content we release is not mental health advice, our content is intended for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Our final episode for season 1 is here and we are so excited to share this one with you. Joining us is Sean Robinson, he has experience working as a firefighter and understands the unique challenges that come with tackling stigma and building new habits. He is also the author of Going Dry: My Path to Overcoming Habitual Drinking. Thank you all for joining us for Season 1. We are so excited to bring you Season 2! We can't wait to share the details of season 2 with everyone and are so grateful for all the love and support.

*Disclosure* Listen at your own discretion. Some of our episodes do have content that might be disturbing to listeners. The content we release is not mental health advice, our content is intended for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. This week's episode covers a wide range of topics from balancing work and life, grounding yourself when times are tough, and finding ways to reintegrate into civilian life after putting your first responder life on the shelf. We speak with guest Terry Tucker who worked as a police officer, is a cancer warrior, and author of the book Sustainable Excellence: Ten Principles To Leading Your Uncommon And Extraordinary Life. Thank you again for listening and don't forget to like and subscribe for more!

*Disclosure* Listen at your own discretion. Some of our episodes do have content that might be disturbing to listeners. The content we release is not mental health advice, our content is intended for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. All first responders wear many different hats and knowing how to navigate these varying areas is crucial. In this episode, you hear from Rick, a 10-year LEO who discusses how he navigates interactions with the public, what it means to turn your switch on and off, and how he developed some of these skills before his time in law enforcement and during. Thanks for listening and don't forget to like and subscribe for more!

*Disclosure* Listen at your own discretion. Some of our episodes do have content that might be disturbing to listeners. The content we release is not mental health advice, our content is intended for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. In this episode we will dig apart some of the benefits of failure and what this can and does mean to you throughout your first responder career. We will also discuss some things that you can do about failure and why it is such a key player throughout your life. Thanks for listening!

*Disclosure* Listen at your own discretion. The content we release is not mental health advice, our content is intended for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. In this episode, you will hear from Paramedic Dalton. He will discuss some things related to boundaries, especially as they apply to your work partners and your relationship partners, and where that balance might meet for some of you. We further discuss how your morals and values influence these interactions. We also talk about some of the different ways that first responders find themselves coping. Book reference (no affiliations): Crucial Conversations Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, and Al Switzler Stand Up and Lead by Frank Viscuso Thank you for joining us for another episode! Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.

*Disclosure* Listen at your own discretion. The content we release is not mental health advice, our content is intended for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. "You Good?" "Yeah, I'm good" In this week's episode we discuss the impacts that callousness can have on a first responder's career and longevity, how this influences the outcome of those that first responders are serving, how to change important conversations and have more emotional intelligence in these dialogues, and some things that leadership can do to help mediate where personal trauma meets work trauma. Thanks again for listening. Like and share!

*Disclosure* Listen at your own discretion. The content we release is not mental health advice, our content is intended for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. In this episode, we will discuss the impacts of callousness and how this can not only drain you but also prevent you from being the fullest version of yourself. We will also discuss some things related to how we tend to hide the painful pieces of ourselves from others and how this mental health stigma influences these circumstances. As always, we thank you for listening and for your continued support.

*Disclosure* Listen at your own discretion. The content we release is not mental health advice, our content is intended for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. In this episode, we discuss some of the different components of a topic that does not often get brought up or discussed in depth. We will explore some definitions related to god complex, hero complex, and hero syndrome. Join us for this fun ride and let's all find our footing together.

*Disclosure* Listen at your own discretion. The content we release is not mental health advice, our content is intended for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. In this week's episode, you will hear from Paramedic Noah who dives into a few different topic areas. One that we felt was important to highlight is "hero syndrome", also known as "hero complex" which are terms that are not commonly used in the civilian world but are well-known to the first responder community. The various topics will help open your awareness of what is seen in the first responder environment and what to do with this insight. We hope you enjoy and please let us know what you think of this episode.

*Disclosure* Listen at your own discretion. The content we release is not mental health advice, our content is intended for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. This episode offers a different level of value as you get to know the team more personally. We hope that you can glean from our own experiences as we relate them to the interview with Matt from Season 1, Episode 4. You will also hear us discuss a variety of topics related to things like identity, EMDR, trauma, catastrophic thinking, and more. Thank you all for listening and we hope you enjoy!

*Disclosure* The content in this episode may be triggering or difficult for some listeners to hear. The content we release is not mental health advice, our content is intended for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. How do you separate your first responder identity from the other parts of yourself? Is your First Responder identity your whole existence? Listen here to learn more about managing your identity as a First Responder, as you hear from Matt, a former paramedic who talks about his experiences with his identity in the field. Thanks for listening!

*Disclosure* The content in this episode may be triggering or difficult for some listeners to hear. The content we release is not mental health advice, our content is intended for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. We are excited to introduce our very first round table episode. We hope you enjoy and gather great value from this week's release! In this episode, the Find My Footing team discusses some things that we were able to relate to from season 1 episode 2 (give it a listen for further context). We also dive further into our views and experiences that have shaped our first responder careers. Enjoy, and thanks for listening!

*Disclosure* The content in this episode may be triggering or difficult for some listeners to hear. The content we release is not mental health advice, our content is intended for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Have you struggled to advocate for yourself as a first responder? Give this a listen and share it with another first responder you know who might benefit. Also, share with first responder spouses or other support persons in their lives. We bring you this episode with a tremendous amount of thanks to our guest and take great pride in the information that she shares in the hopes of bringing each of our listeners information and support that can better set them up for success. Tune in to learn more about how to overcome stigma, develop your own coping skills, and unpack the weight you carry with you.   Check out the reference that is brought up in this episode for more information. https://www.warriorsheart.com/   Note: "Younger medic" was meant more as "new medic".

Are you a first responder who has struggled with ADHD and has been unsure of how to address these challenges? Do you know a first responder struggling with ADHD? Listen and share today. Our team is excited to bring you our first episode. We hope this will give you insights and awareness into addressing ADHD as a first responder and continue to help and serve your community effectively. The content we release is not mental health advice, our content is intended for general informational, educational, and entertainment purposes only.

As promised, our first episode is coming Summer 2024! Stay tuned!