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After the Tones Drop podcast gives a safe platform to explore, demystify, and destigmatize mental health and wellness for first responders.…
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After The Tones Drop

Embark on a journey that goes beyond sirens and flashing lights as we provide a safe haven to explore, demystify, and destigmatize mental health and wellness for first responders. 

In each episode, we unravel the stories and struggles behind the badges, showcasing the human side of heroism. Discover the strength in vulnerability and the power in sharing. It's more than a conversation; it's a revolution—a revolution in mental health care for our first responders.

       

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Nov. 20, 2024

Tactical Financial Moves: With Ryan Mink

In this episode of After the Tones Drop , we talk to Ryan Mink—former Army infantryman, law enforcement officer, and now a financial planner who actually gets it . This guy has seen it all, from the chaos of the battlefield …
Nov. 20, 2024

Tactical Financial Moves: With Ryan Mink

In this episode of After the Tones Drop, we talk to Ryan Mink—former Army infantryman, law enforcement officer, and now a financial planner who actually gets it. This guy has seen it all, from the chaos of the battlefield to…
Nov. 13, 2024

Ask Like You Mean It: A Guide to Meaningful Conversations

Erin unpacks something that may seem straightforward but packs a huge punch: asking better questions. Whether you’re a first responder, a partner, or just trying to keep the peace over family dinner, the way we ask questions…
Nov. 10, 2024

Bracing for Impact: The Strange Case of Foreboding Joy

In this episode, Cinnamon takes us through a concept that’s as frustrating as it is relatable: foreboding joy. Ever had a moment of real happiness, only to be hit with a gut-punch of worry about when it’s all going to come c…
Nov. 6, 2024

Burning From Within

In this episode of After the Tones Drop , we share the powerful story of Chris, a deputy chief with over 30 years in the fire service, and his wife Tara, an educator with a 25-year career. Their journey has been marked by th…
Nov. 4, 2024

The Brain's Coolest Superpower!

In this video, we’re breaking down the amazing concept of neuroplasticity—your brain’s ability to change and adapt no matter your age. If you’re a first responder dealing with high-stress situations or just someone looking f…

Recent Blog Posts

The “You” Within You: How Our “Nesting Dolls Concept” Unveil the Impact of Childhood Adversity

The Nesting Doll Concept: Exposing and Validating Every Self You may recall this 1973 clip from Sesame Street from when you were a child. The vintage clip portrayed Russian Nesting Dolls teaching us how to count to 10. One by one, the larger nestin…

A Journey Towards Mental Health: A First Responder's Story

Introduction: We want to share with you a powerful story about the challenges faced by first responders and the importance of having  mental health support in their lives. This blog is created through the lens of the first episode produced by …

About the Hosts

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Cinnamon

Co-Host / Trauma Therapist

Cinnamon began her career in trauma and mental health in 1998 when she worked as an Americorp volunteer resettling war refugees from Eastern Europe in their new home of Washington D.C. From there, her desire to understand and reduce the impact of traumatic events has only grown.

Cinnamon has chosen to specialize in providing behavioral health services to first responders. She serves those in the fire service, emergency medicine, law enforcement, military, and emergency communication departments across Ohio and the Tristate area. She has been trained by New York’s “bravest” in Psychological First-Aid, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation-endorsed intervention of TF-CBT, in both ART and EMDR therapies, is certified as a Clinical Trauma Professional and is a trained Reiki practitioner. She has been recognized for her service by the International Association of Fire Fighters. She also provides clinical support to numerous first responder peer teams.

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Erin

Co-Host / Integration Coach

Erin, the Co-Host of ATTD is also an Integration Coach and Chemical Dependency Counselor with Whole House Counseling. Whole House is a trauma therapy practice catering specifically to First Responders. Erin masterfully blends her “we get sh*t done” attitude with a full dose of maternal compassion.

Erin's personal life intertwined over the course of at least a decade with both Law Enforcement and Fire Service. In 2011, her life forever changed after her partner, a Firefighter, was found dead from what appeared to be the consequence of substance misuse. Little did Erin know, her life experiences would give her great insight on the deep and unspoken struggles consuming the lives of First Responder Mental Health.
She now supports clients who are navigating substance misuse, as well as coaching first responders in creating the fulfilling and inspired lives they desire.