Season 3

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...

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 …

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 …

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…

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. What happens when a firefighter takes recovery into their own hands? The discussion covers the science behind CBD, its impact on sleep, inflammation, and...

What if everything you’ve been told about trauma is missing the most critical piece, the body? In this episode of Beneath the Helmet , retired Fire Chief and Executive Coach Arjuna George sits down with Doug Allen , a combat ...

Leadership doesn’t start with a badge; it starts with self-awareness. In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet , retired Fire Chief and coach Arjuna George sits down with Marc Hill —a teacher turned firefighter, chief, ...

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...

Unseen Battles: Firefighter Tommy Bolin on Trauma, Recovery & Resilience. Join host Arjuna George as he sits down with firefighter and author Tommy Bolin in this powerful episode of 'Beneath the Helmet.' Tommy shares his 30-y...

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 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 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...

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 ...

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...

When firefighter Ricky Nuttall walked into the Grenfell Tower blaze, he had no idea it would mark the beginning of a new life — one forged through trauma, guilt, poetry, and purpose. In this unforgettable episode of Beneath t...

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. 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 First Responders. In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief and resilience coach Arjuna George sits down with licensed psychologist D...

A Lifelong Journey Through Fire and Leadership with Rick Davis. Leading with Integrity: Fireground Wisdom and Life Lessons.What’s missing in today’s fire service leadership? Battalion Chief Rick Davis has a powerful answer — ...

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…

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 …

Firefighters' Health & Wellness: Nutrition Tips with Megan Lautz - Applesauce to Protein Bars: A Guide For First Responder Nutrition on Beneath the Helmet S3Ep77 Welcome back to Season 3 of 'Beneath the Helmet'! In this episode, host Retired Fire Chief Arjuna George dives into the essential topi…

The Tactical Athlete: Achieving Health and Wellness as a Firefighter In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, host Retired Fire Chief Arjuna George welcomes Battalion Chief Ryan Provencher of Bellingham Fire Rescue and founder ...