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Mental Health Recovery Resource Episodes

Jan. 22, 2025

Rest Without the Risk: With Jon Vought

Let’s talk about the impossible balancing act of being a firefighter, running a business, and still managing to take care of yourself. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Jon Vought, is doing. Jon is a 15-year veteran firefigh...

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Jan. 8, 2025

Mountie Mentality: With Brad Savage

It’s not easy to admit you’re struggling, especially when you’re supposed to be the strong one. Brad Savage, a 15-year veteran of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, knows this better than most. From serving in Canada’s larges...

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July 3, 2024

Clash of Expectations: Understanding Emotional Reactions and Biologic…

Ever been in a situation where you expected someone to react a certain way, and when they didn’t, you found yourself ready to go into fight mode? Yeah, that’s biological rudeness for you. It’s your autonomic nervous system fl...

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June 19, 2024

Dispatcher Mind Dive: With Ryan Dedmon

Gear up for a stellar episode of After the Tones Drop where we're hanging out with Ryan Dedmon. Ryan isn't just any guy; he's a retired police dispatcher turned big-time educator at the 911 Training Institute. Back in 2012, h...

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April 3, 2024

Roaring Phoenix: With Guest Kenny Mitchell

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Kenny Mitchell, a battle-tested firefighter and the force behind Operation Yellow Tape , tackles the tough topic of mental health in the first responder community with a Denis Leary-like st...

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March 20, 2024

Emotional Forensics: Behind the Scenes of a Meltdown

Dive into our latest episode where we get into the nuts and bolts of Behavior Chain Analysis. Think of it as the ultimate detective work for figuring out how a simple event can send us spiraling into a whirlwind of emotions w...

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March 6, 2024

The Jailhouse "Rock": With Guest William Young

Get ready for a deep dive into the world of corrections with none other than William Young, a seasoned pro who's been navigating the complex corridors of correctional facilities since way back in 2005. Imagine working everywh...

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Feb. 28, 2024

A Warriors Return: With Larry Turner

Today's episode is a must-listen. We're talking with Larry Turner, a man whose life reads like an adventure novel. After serving in the U.S. Army and the Columbus Division of Police, Larry faced a turning point with the loss ...

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Sept. 27, 2023

Hotline Caller: Not Wrong, Just Different

Desensitization is an unconscious psychological process that occurs when individuals are repeatedly exposed to traumatic or distressing events. For first responders, who encounter death and traumatic incidents on a regular ba...

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Aug. 9, 2023

Fortitude & Excellence: With Molly Jones

Guest Molly Jones joins your ATTD hosts to share her insights, expertise and experience as the clinical outreach coordinator for Advanced Recovery Systems and the Center of Excellence. Molly is the IAFF 9th District Peer Supp...

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