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Firefighter Wellness - Beneath The Helmet Show
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Firefighter Wellness - Beneath The Helmet Show

Beneath the Helmet, where you learn to master being an elite firefighter through mind, body, and spirit. – the ultimate podcast for elite firefighter well-being! Whether you're a seasoned firefighter or just starting your journey, this podcast helps you master resilience in mind, body, and spirit. Join retired Fire Chief Arjuna George as he dives deep into the world beneath the helmet, interviewing frontline heroes, fire service leaders, and health experts. Explore cutting-edge strategies for mental health, physical fitness, and spiritual strength, empowering you to thrive on and off duty.

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Moral Injury in First Responders, Understanding the Hidden Wound With Dr. Lorraine Smith McDonald
Dec. 11, 2025

Moral Injury in First Responders, Understanding the Hidden Wound

There is a quiet wound spreading through the fire service, EMS, policing, and every corner of public safety. It is not always visible, it rarely announces itself, and most people working on the front lines don’t have the language for it. Yet i…

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Dec. 10, 2025

Moral Injury in First Responders, Understanding the Hidden Wound With Dr. Lorraine Smith McDonald

Moral Injury in First Responders: Understanding the Hidden Wound. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Lorraine Smith McDonald joins host Arjuna George to break open one of the most misunderstood wounds in public safety, moral injury. Dr. McDonald is an Assistant Professor and Co-Chair in the Department of Psychotherapy and Spirituality at St. Stephen's College, University of Alberta. She has spent more than a decade researching moral injury across military, veteran, firefighter, paramedi…

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Dec. 10, 2025

Moral Injury in First Responders, Understanding the Hidden Wound With Dr. Lorraine Smith McDonald

Moral Injury in First Responders: Understanding the Hidden Wound. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Lorraine Smith McDonald joins host Arjuna George to break open one of the most misunderstood wounds in public safety, moral ...

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Nov. 27, 2025

Cognitive Resilience for Firefighters with Dr. Nolan Biese

A great conversation on brain health, burnout, and the future of resilience in the fire service
There’s a growing awareness in the fire service that physical fitness alone isn’t enough to keep us healthy and effective across a full care…

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Nov. 26, 2025

Cognitive Resilience for Firefighters with Dr. Beise

What if your brain could tell you how close you are to burnout long before you ever feel the symptoms? In this conversation, neuroscientist Dr. Nolan Beise shares how cognitive resilience technology is helping firefighters understand their brain health, prevent Operational Stress Injury, and build long-term resilience.

Dr. Beise is the co-founder of Circl, a neurotechnology company measuring real-time brain performance. Using EEG-based data, Circl reveals how well your brain is proce…

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Nov. 26, 2025

Cognitive Resilience for Firefighters with Dr. Beise

What if your brain could tell you how close you are to burnout long before you ever feel the symptoms? In this conversation, neuroscientist Dr. Nolan Beise shares how cognitive resilience technology is helping firefighters un...

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Recent Blog Posts

Dec. 11, 2025

Moral Injury in First Responders, Understanding the Hidden Wound

There is a quiet wound spreading through the fire service, EMS, policing, and every corner of public safety. It is not always visible, it rarely announces itself, and most people working on the front lines don’t have the language for it. Yet i…

Read the Blog Post
Nov. 27, 2025

Cognitive Resilience for Firefighters with Dr. Nolan Biese

A great conversation on brain health, burnout, and the future of resilience in the fire service There’s a growing awareness in the fire service that physical fitness alone isn’t enough to keep us healthy and effective across a full care…

Read the Blog Post
Nov. 13, 2025

Firefighter Recovery: The Truth About CBD and First Responder Wellness

Firefighter Recovery: The Truth About CBD and First Responder Wellness Episode 94 of Beneath the Helmet with Captain Jon Vought When pain, sleepless nights, and chronic stress start feeling like part of the job, something has gone wrong in our wel…

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Reviews

This podcast is amazing!

"With the wisdom of lived experience Arjuna is creating a space where we can learn from stories, expertise and encouragement"

A Resilience Project | March 11, 2024

"Harmonizing Mind, Body, and Soul”

"The *Beneath the Helmet* podcast thoughtfully explores the interconnectedness of mind, body, and soul through engaging dialogues with expert guests. Each episode provides deep insights and actionable…"

Steve | April 14, 2024

Fabulous!!

"I think this podcast provides needed information to not only chief officers but to anyone in the fire service and beyond. Excellent topics and discussion!"

Michael Seth | April 15, 2024

This is what Sister In A Brotherhood means.

"My conversation with Chief George brought me back to my time on the job, talking with a brother, comfortable, casual, and welcoming. There is a difference speaking with someone who was on the job, u…"

Cindie Schooner-Ball | July 5, 2024

You will Love, Enjoy and Learn from this Podcast!!

"The fire service is one of the greatest jobs on Earth. Every day, in countries, states, cities, and towns across the globe, firefighters make a real impact on people’s lives. We handle every emergenc…"

John Cuomo | Sept. 4, 2024