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In the latest episode of "Beneath the Helmet," Retired Fire Chief Arjuna George sits down with Robert Avsec, a former Battalion Chief and an advocate for mental health in the fire service. This episode dives deep into the challenges and solutions su…

Exploring the Power of Post-Traumatic Growth: Insights from a Transformative Journey In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the profound concept of how art played a key role in post-traumatic growth, illustrating that it is possible to…

Josh Chase on "Beneath the Helmet" Podcast In episode 46 of "Beneath the Helmet," host Arjuna George sits down with Josh Chase, a firefighter, author, and podcaster with a remarkable story of resilience and transformation. This episode, titled "Lea…

Embracing Character-Based Leadership in Firefighting: Insights from Chief Dave Robertson In episode 45 of "Beneath the Helmet," host Arjuna George talks with Chief Dave Robertson about the critical importance of character-based leadership within th…

Exploring Firefighter Wellbeing with Wayne Jasper on "Beneath the Helmet" In a recent insightful episode of "Beneath the Helmet," host Arjuna George sits down with retired firefighter Wayne Jasper to discuss the crucial aspects of health and wellne…

Unveiling the Shadows - Mental Health Among First Responders In the knowledge-packed episode (42) of the Beneath the Helmet podcast, we journey into the often-overlooked mental health challenges first responders face. Our guest, Matt Johnston, a fi…

Elevating First Responder Wellness Through Yoga: A Game-Changer in Mental Health In the high-stakes world of first responders, where the demands of duty often stretch the limits of human resilience, mental health support is not just a necessity&mda…

Dive into the profound journey of transformation and growth with our latest podcast episode with Myke Cole. This episode highlights Myke Cole's inspiring transformation from a law enforcement officer and military drone operator to a volunteer firefi…

Building a Foundation of Trust and Ethics in the Fire Service: 5 Key Takeaways The fire service is not just about putting the wet stuff on the red stuff; it's about fostering a culture of trust, communication, and ethical leadership. In a recent de…

Mental Health Prioritization in First Responder Organizations The podcast features Christopher Moore, a second-generation first responder and mental health advocate, who shares his journey with PTSD. He emphasizes the importance of mental health su…