Episodes

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 stress, burnout, and resilience. Having experienced firsthand the profound impact of TRE on the nervous system, I’ve made it a core part of my coaching and wellness approach. I believe every firefighter, paramedic, and frontline worker deserves access to tools that help them not ...

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 the fire service. Keith opens up about his personal struggles with PTSD, multiple suicide attempts, and the journey to reclaiming his life. We discuss the importance of speaking openly about mental health in the fire service, the impact of his new book Allen, and how we can shift the culture to better support our firefighters. 🚨 Key Takeaways: ✅ The dangers of silence around firefighter mental health ✅ The power of suicide prevention awareness and peer support ✅ How Keith’s book Allen sheds light on the hidden struggles behind the uniform ✅ Why self-leadership and self-care are crucial for longevity in the fire service This episode is a must-listen for firefighters, first respo…

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 Center of Excellence and founder of FireRescue Fitness, shares his wealth of knowledge from working with NFL, NBA teams, and more. They dive into Aaron’s innovative '5 for 50' challenge, promoting healthy habits like low sugar intake and daily meditation. Tune in to uncover ...

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 captivating conversation with fire service legend and former FDNY Chief Frank Leeb. Frank, now the First Responder Center for Excellence Director, shares his extensive knowledge on various topics, including firefighter mental health, leadership, diversity, inclusion, and pro...