Mind Episodes
Firefighter Burnout and Recovery: Brad Robinson on Healing, Nervous S…
In this episode of Beneath the Helmet , host Arjuna George sits down with Brad Robinson , a former Team Canada baseball player, retired fire service lieutenant, and founder of The Complete Athlete . Brad shares his deeply per...
Unlocking the Vagus Nerve: Engineering Self-Healing for Trauma and St…
Unlocking the Vagus Nerve: Engineering Self-Healing for Trauma and Stress In Episode 103 of Beneath the Helmet , Arjuna sits down with Chris Duquemin — mechanical engineer turned bodyworker, founder of New Vision Therapy (NVT...
Psychedelics and First Responder Mental Health: A Fire Chief’s Journey
In Episode 102 of Beneath the Helmet, retired Battalion Chief Matt Thierfelder shares his 30-year fire service journey and what happened when burnout, hypervigilance, and sleep deprivation finally caught up with him at retirement. We talk openly about identity loss after the badge, operator syndrom…
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 …
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...
From Great to Magnus: Dr. Terry Anderson on Unlocking Competency-Base…
From Great to Magnus: Dr. Terry Anderson on Unlocking Competency-Based Leadership for First Responders What does it take to move from being a good leader to becoming a truly Magnus leader, one who inspires lasting change? In ...
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...
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…
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...
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...
Firefighter Fitness with Dr. Jason Won: Strength, Wellness, and Holis…
Episode 68: Firefighter Fitness with Dr. Jason WonIn this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George chats with Dr. Jason Won, a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist and holistic health expert. Dr. Won shares actionable strategies for firefighters to opti…
Reuniting: The Epic Season 1 Reunion Of Voices From Beneath The Helme…
The Epic Season 1 Reunion Of Voices From Beneath The Helmet. In this special reunion episode of 'Beneath the Helmet,' host Arjuna George celebrates the podcast's second season finale and his third anniversary of retiring fro...
Solo Reflections on World Mental Health Day
Solo Reflections on World Mental Health Day- Unlocking Your Full Potential on World Mental Health Day Join Arjuna George in a solo episode of Beneath the Helmet as he explores the importance of mental health, particularly on ...
Igniting Wellness: The Story of Kory Pearn and CRACKYL Magazine
Behind the Pages of CRACKYL Magazine with Kory Pearn In this episode of 'Beneath the Helmet,' host Retired Fire Chief Arjuna George has an insightful conversation with Kory Pearn, a veteran firefighter and editor-in-chief of ...
How to Make Future-Ready Fire Officers: The Key Leadership Skill
How to Make Future-Ready Fire Officers: the key leadership skill. The Modern Fire Officer. Join our conversation with Jared as we discuss how to prepare our fire officers and emerging leaders for the future. All things leade...