Episodes

Episode Number: 19 (SPECIAL EDITION) Publish Date: September 11, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Glenn Usdin and Bobby Senn Brief Description In this emotionally charged episode of Beneath the Helmet podcast, we delve deep into the personal experiences and stories of heroes who lived through the tragic events of September 11th. Join us as photographers Glenn Usdin and Bobby Senn share their incredible journey of documenting the bravery, sacrifice, and resilience of the FDNY firefighters. This...

Episode Number: 18 Publish Date: September 10, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Nick Higgins Brief Description In this episode of Beneath the Helmet Show, we dive into the world of leadership, self-development, and the power of self-care with special guest, Nick Higgins. Nick brings over two decades of firefighting experience and a passion for personal growth to the forefront, offering profound insights that transcend the realm of firefighting and resonate with anyone seeking to lead a more fulf...

Episode Number: 17 Publish Date: August 28, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Rob Leathen Brief Description Join us for a compelling and insightful video featuring Rob Leathan, a retired fire chief with over 24 years of service, as he shares his journey of overcoming PTSD and promoting mental health awareness among first responders. In this video, Rob candidly discusses his battle with PTSD and depression, shedding light on the mental health challenges faced by those in his profession. His story...

Episode Number: 16 Publish Date: August 28, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Allan Dignard Brief Description: 🌟 In this video, you'll gain expert wisdom on nutrition, mental health, resilience, and self-care. From the impact of proper nutrition on overall well-being to prioritizing mental health within high-stress professions, Allan Dignard offers a holistic perspective that empowers you to live your best life. 🥗 Learn the secrets of nourishing your body from the inside out and unlocking the tr...

Brief Description 📚 Fire Chief Steve Serbic shares his powerful story and provides hope to all First Responders, reminding them that it's okay not to feel okay. 📚 Steve Serbic shares his experience of losing friends, including his brother, to suicide, highlighting the importance of raising awareness and having open conversations about mental health. 💬 Chief Serbic is not afraid to address sensitive topics such as organizational stress, dark thoughts, and addiction in the fire service, sparking...

Brief Description: The Impact of Coaching on First Responders and their Spouses 🔥 Coaching has the power to positively impact the lives of first responders and their spouses, as Jennifer Anderson's own experience demonstrates. 💪 Coaching is a valuable modality of preventative care for first responders' mental health and wellness, offering a different approach than counselling. 💡 Finding a coach who provided tangible and concrete lessons and strategies through a formalized curriculum helped the s...

Brief Description: Episode Description coming... Episode Number: 13 Publish Date: August 1, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Fire Chief Freddie Fernandez Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: 🔗Fire Assessment Center Prep 🔗Fire Assessment Center 360 Book Recommendations: 📖 Book - Burnt Around the Edges – A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving Burnout - Arjuna George (Available on Amazon, Apple and Google Books) 📖 Step up and Lead - Chief Frank Viscuso 📖 Leadership books from John M...

Episode Number: 12 Publish Date: July 25, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Keith Hanks Brief Description: Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode: 🔗Keith Hanks (Coming Soon) 🔗Article: The Proactively Fit Firefighter 🔗Article: Leadership from the Bottom 🔗Scars to Stars Vol. 3" (to be released September 22, 2023) 🔗First Responders in Crisis Documentary (to be released October 1, 2023) 📺Preview now Recommendations: 📖 Book - Burnt Around the Edges – A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving B...

Welcome to episode #11 with special guest Bradley Davidson Brad is a semi-retired firefighter/fire investigator and currently serves as an advisor for the Canadian Association of Fire Investigators. And also is a technical committee member for the NFPA and the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs. Title: 40 years of stories from Flames of the Fire With Brad Davidson Episode Number: 11 Publish Date: July 19, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Bradley Davidson The speaker expresses gratitude fo...

Episode 10 🔥Mike Cameron is a 2x Tedx Speaker, author and executive coach specializing in men's health and emotional fitness for men. In 2015 Mike's wife was murdered, and since then, Mike has been on a path of inner peace, resilience building and sharing his wisdom with the world. As a sales and leadership authority, Mike has studied the impact that emotion has on human behaviour for over 2 decades. After tragedy struck in 2015, Mike sold his award-winning, multi-million dollar business and ...

Episode Number: 009 Publish Date: June 20, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Captain Steve Farina Brief Description: 🔥In this episode, Captain Farina shares his views on the state of mental health for first responders, sleep, fatigue, and stoicism in the fire service. He shares many amazing resources, including the new BC Firefighter Resiliency Program and the CSA Standard for First Responder Fatigue Risk Management System. Steve is known across North America as a Mental health leader and an ...

🔥 Fire Chief (ret) Tom DeSorcy shares his life and long fire service career as his hometown's first Fire Chief and his transition into his retirement phase of life. Episode Number: 008 Publish Date: June 06, 2023 Host: Arjuna George Guest: Tom DeSorcy Recommendations: 📖 Book - Burnt Around the Edges – A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving Burnout, Arjuna George 🎧Firefighting in Canada Podcast with host Tom DeSorcy https://www.firefightingincanada.com/category/podcasts/ 🎧 Episode with Host T...

🎙️Episode #007 with Ali Rothrock- author, TEDx Speaker, Firefighter and Mental Health Advocate. 🔥Ali is a firefighter from Pennsylvania who grew up in a safe and secure environment with her family. Growing up, She had many aspirations, ranging from being a figure skater to a marine biologist. However, everything changed when she stumbled upon firefighting during her junior year in high school. Ali felt an instant connection to the firefighting profession and became convinced that it was her cal...

🎙️Episode #6 with Fire Chief Les Karpluk - author, consultant, and leadership Keynote speaker. 🔥 In This episode, Chief Karpluk shares some very challenging times in his life going through organizational burnout. He shares his story and what he did to recover from burnout. Chief is a leadership expert and shares some of his wisdom with us on the show, including his number 1 nugget for leaders to hear. Starting his career in the Prince Albert Fire Department in 1982 and retiring in 2014, Les he...

🎙️Episode 5. Show host Arjuna talks with Capt Jim Moss of the Metro West Fire Protection District (MO). Jim is a best-selling author (of Firefighter Functional Fitness and Firefighter Success). 🔥This episode comes out during the start of FDIC 2023, and in honour of Bobby Halton, this episode with Captain Jim Moss is dedicated in the memory of a great fire service leader and ambassador. Thank you for your service. This episode explores good leadership of self and others and how firefighters can...

🎙️Episode 4 In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, we welcome special guest Andi Clark to share her story of burnout and the journey she took to overcome it. This episode contains valuable information and advice for anyone struggling with burnout or looking to avoid it. Join us as we learn from Andi's inspiring journey and discuss the importance of mental health in the workplace. Show Resources 🔗Sleep deprivation and microsleeps Video - https://youtu.be/haTApXretfg 🔗 Podcast 213: A Sleep Scient...

Episode #3. This video is an episode of "Beneath the Helmet" hosted by Arjuna George, who owns Silver Arrow Coaching Consulting and the author of "Burnt around the Edges." In this solo episode, Arjuna talks about his personal experience with mental health challenges and burnout during his 24-year career as a fire chief. He discusses his decision to retire early and launch his own business, Silver Arrow coaching and Consulting, which focuses on supporting first responders and preventing burnout. ...

Episode #2. In this episode, Arjuna George talks with a Retired Firefighter Jeff Dill who is the Behavioral Health administrator for the Las Vegas Fire Rescue and the founder of the Behavioral Health Alliance. They discuss the topic of moral injury in firefighters, suicide in the fire service culture, and the work of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) in tracking and validating fire and suicide cases. They also discuss the importance of language and the power of words when discuss...

Episode #1🎙️In the first episode, Arjuna George has an interview with James Rychard, a firefighter with 21 years of experience, discussing topics related to burnout, self-care, and leadership in the fire service. The interviewer, Arjuna George, hosts a podcast focused on firefighters' health and wellness. Rychard talks about the importance of recognizing workplace stress. He also explains the concept of burnout, the Holmes and Rahe stress scale, and the sandwich effect. Richard believes that fir...

Pilot Episode Trailer Welcome to Beneath the Helmet, the podcast that delves into the well-being of firefighters and everything beneath their helmets. Hosted by Retired Fire Chief Arjuna George, this podcast provides a holistic approach to supporting firefighters' physical, mental, and spiritual health. In each episode, Arjuna will be joined by experts, leaders, and firefighters to share their experiences, insights, and advice. They will discuss topics such as self-care, the job's physical dema...