Mental Health Episodes
The George Family Beneath the Helmet: A Proud, Proud Look at Fire Ser…
The George Family Beneath the Helmet: A Proud, Proud Look at Fire Service Family Life Season 4 • Episode 100 This milestone episode of Beneath the Helmet is unlike any other. For the Season 4 opener and 100th episode, Arjuna ...
Season Three Reflections: Leadership, Resilience, and the Human Side …
Season Three Reflections: Leadership, Resilience, and the Human Side of the Fire Service Beneath the Helmet – Episode 99 Season Three comes to a close with a powerful reflection on leadership, resilience, wellness, and the hu...
Taking a Knee: A Fire Captain’s Journey Back to Self
In this powerful conversation, host Arjuna George talks with Fire Captain Michael Sears about the subtle weight years of service can place on one’s identity, body, and spirit. Michael opens up about the moment he realized the job was taking more than it was giving back and what it meant for him to …
Healing the Soul: Psychiatry, Trauma and Human Connection
In this deeply human conversation, host Arjuna George sits down with psychiatrist Dr. Hector Rodriguez to reframe how we think about trauma, stress, and healing. They explore how trauma patterns show up in the brain and nervous system, why emotional intelligence is grounded in neurobiology and can …
Moral Injury in First Responders, Understanding the Hidden Wound With…
In this honest and grounding conversation, host Arjuna George talks with researcher and therapist Dr. Lorraine Smith McDonald about moral injury—the subtle, hidden wound that erodes identity, meaning, and values in first responders. They unpack what moral injury really is, how it differs from Opera…
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...
Firefighter Recovery: The Truth About CBD and First Responder Wellness
Firefighter Recovery: The Truth About CBD and First Responder Wellness. What happens when a firefighter takes recovery into their own hands? The discussion covers the science behind CBD, its impact on sleep, inflammation, and...
Building Resilient First Responders: Dr. Stephanie Conn on Peer Suppo…
Building Resilient First Responders: Dr. Stephanie Conn on Peer Support, Hope, and Mental HealthFirst responders face unique challenges that test their minds, bodies, and relationships every single day. In this powerful episo...
From Police Work to Yoga: Vance Row on Recovery, Wellness, and Purpose
In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet , retired Fire Chief and coach Arjuna George sits down with Vance Row of Yoga Rescue , a former police officer who turned his life around through yoga, sobriety, and a deep commi...
From the Ashes: Justin Champion on Trauma, Recovery, and Mental Healt…
From the Ashes: Justin Champion on Trauma, Recovery, and Mental Health in the Fire Service Overcoming PTSD: A Firefighter's Journey - Beneath the Helmet Season 3 What happens when a firefighter who’s always been the one savin...
Harnessing AI: Revolutionizing Firefighter Wellness and Training
Harnessing AI: Revolutionizing FirefighterWellness and Training. Wellness & Burnout Prevention with guest Justin Brunner. In this episode of Beneath the Helmet , retired Fire Chief Arjuna George sits down with firefighter, pr...
Beat the Burnout: AK Dozanti on Nervous System Recovery, First Respon…
What happens when the Officer of the Year becomes the one in crisis? In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet , Arjuna George sits down with AK Dozanti, a former deputy sheriff turned burnout recovery coach and author o...
Fire to Light: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
Fire to Light: Transforming Challenges into Opportunities. From Brampton to Costa Rica: A Firefighter’s Journey to Healing and Purpose | Beneath the Helmet with Brandon Evans and Host Arjuna George What happens when a firefig...
What Is Character-Based Leadership? A New Era for the Fire Service.
What Is Character-Based Leadership? A New Era for the Fire Service. The Future of Fire Service Leadership Starts Here - Character-Based Leadership Roundtable. In this powerhouse episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chi...
Mental Visualization and High Performance: Psychological Tools for Fi…
Mental Visualization and High Performance: Psychological Tools for First Responders. In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief and resilience coach Arjuna George sits down with licensed psychologist D...
The Power of Vulnerability in Firefighter Leadership with Scott Booth
In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George sits down with Deputy Chief Scott Booth to explore how vulnerability transforms leadership. Scott shares his personal journey through trauma, resilience, and leadership evolution, highlighting why emotional courage bui…
The Public Safety Curator and Connector: Alec Wons
In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George speaks with Alec Wons—host of The Chief Exchange podcast, author of Resilience Beyond Duty, and a rising leader in public safety wellness. Alec shares his journey from college athlete to first responder advocate, detailing how …
First Responders' Wellness: A Deep Dive into TRE with Robert Cefoli
Unlocking Resilience: TRE for First Responders with Rob Cefoli As a certified TRE provider myself, this topic is deeply personal and central to the work I do with first responders, high performers, and anyone navigating stres...
Unpacking Firefighter Wellness: Why Are We Afraid?
Episode 74: Courageous Conversations with Keith Hanks – Healing, Resilience & Advocacy 🎙️🔥 In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, I sit down with Keith Hanks, a former firefighter turned mental health advocate, to have a raw and honest conversation about trauma, healing, and resilience in…
Unpacking Firefighter Wellness with Aaron Zamzow.
Unpacking Firefighter Wellness with Aaron Zamzow. In this exciting episode of Beneath the Helmet, host Jah George sits down with Aaron Zamzow, a prominent figure in firefighter wellness. Aaron, head of the First Responder Cen...
Frank Leeb on Courage, Leadership, and Wellness in the Fire Service
Firefighter Leadership & Wellness with Retired FDNY Chief Frank Leeb | Beneath the Helmet Welcome to the first episode of Season 3 of Beneath the Helmet! Hosted by retired fire chief Arjuna George, this episode features a cap...
FDNY Stories: A Life of Service, Survival, and Cuisine With Joseph Bo…
FDNY Stories: A Life of Service, Survival, and Cuisine With Joseph Bonanno In the final episode of Season 2 of 'Beneath the Helmet,' host Arjuna sits down with Joseph Bonanno, a retired FDNY firefighter, author of 'American F...
Unlocking Firefighter Mental Fitness with NLP
Unlocking Firefighter Mental Fitness with NLP Join host Retired Fire Chief Arjuna George on another riveting episode of 'Beneath the Helmet,' where we dive deep into firefighter health and wellness. In this episode, Arjuna ch...
Team Building SECRETS for Fire Service Success
Team Building SECRETS for Fire Service Success with Dr. Johnny Torgerson In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, host Arjuna George chats with Assistant Chief Dr. Johnny Torgerson about his book, 'Forging Your Team.' They delv...