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July 24, 2025

From Great to Magnus: Dr. Terry Anderson on Unlocking Competency-Based Leadership for First Respo...

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 this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired criminologist, author, and leadership coach…

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July 9, 2025

Beat the Burnout: AK Dozanti on Nervous System Recovery, First Responder Trauma, and Self-Leaders...

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 of Beat the Burnout. AK opens up about her personal spiral into…

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June 27, 2025

From Grenfell to Healing: Ricky Nuttall’s Story of Survival and Redemption

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 the Helmet, Ricky shares his raw and deeply personal account of responding…

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June 5, 2025

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 firefighter walks away from the job “too early”? In this raw and revealing episode of Beneath…

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June 5, 2025

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 firefighter walks away from the job “too early”? In this raw and revealing episode of Beneath…

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May 28, 2025

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 Chief and fire services coach Arjuna George brings together an all-star panel to ignite a new conversation…

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May 28, 2025

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 Chief and fire services coach Arjuna George brings together an all-star panel to ignite a new conversation…

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May 12, 2025

Mental Visualization and High Performance: Psychological Tools for First Responders

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 Dr. Brendan Guarino, Director of Guardians for Guardians at Baker Street Behavioral Health. Together, they explore the cutting-edge mental…

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May 12, 2025

Mental Visualization and High Performance: Psychological Tools for First Responders

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 Dr. Brendan Guarino, Director of Guardians for Guardians at Baker Street Behavioral Health. Together, they explore the cutting-edge mental…

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May 4, 2025

A Lifelong Journey Through Fire and Leadership with Rick Davis

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 — and it’s not another checklist or tactics course. It’s about integrity, moral courage, and the real work…

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May 4, 2025

A Lifelong Journey Through Fire and Leadership with Rick Davis

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 — and it’s not another checklist or tactics course. It’s about integrity, moral courage, and the real…

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April 25, 2025

The Power of Vulnerability in Firefighter Leadership with Scott Booth

Vulnerability Is a Leadership Superpower: Lessons from Deputy Chief Scott Booth What if the strongest thing a fire service leader could do... was be vulnerable? In this rich and powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George sits down with Deputy Chief Scott Booth to explore the…

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April 25, 2025

The Power of Vulnerability in Firefighter Leadership

Vulnerability Is a Leadership Superpower: Lessons from Deputy Chief Scott Booth What if the strongest thing a fire service leader could do... was be vulnerable? In this rich and powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George sits down with Deputy Chief Scott Booth to explore the…

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April 9, 2025

Resilience Beyond Duty: Alec Wons on Leadership, Longevity, and Lessons from 70 Fire Chiefs

Resilience Beyond Duty: Alec Wons on Firefighter Leadership, First Responder Wellness, and Lessons from 70 Public Safety Chiefs What can 70 fire and police chiefs teach us about leadership, wellness, and resilience? In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George sits down with Alec Wons—host of…

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March 26, 2025

Applesauce to Protein Bars: A Guide For First Responder Nutrition

Firefighters' Health & Wellness: Nutrition Tips with Megan Lautz - Applesauce to Protein Bars: A Guide For First Responder Nutrition on Beneath the Helmet Episode 77 Welcome back to Season 3 of 'Beneath the Helmet'! In this episode, host Retired Fire Chief Arjuna George dives into the essential topic of…

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March 26, 2025

Applesauce to Protein Bars: A Guide For First Responder Nutrition

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 topic of firefighter…

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March 12, 2025

The Tactical Athlete: Achieving Health and Wellness as a Firefighter

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 of Firefighter Peak Performance. They delve into the crucial aspects of firefighter fitness and wellness, discussing…

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March 12, 2025

The Tactical Athlete: Achieving Health and Wellness as a Firefighter

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 of Firefighter Peak Performance. They delve into the crucial aspects of firefighter fitness and wellness, discussing…

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Feb. 26, 2025

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 stress, burnout, and resilience. Having experienced firsthand the profound impact of TRE on the nervous…

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Feb. 26, 2025

Unlocking Resilience: TRE for First Responders with Rob 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 stress, burnout, and resilience. Having experienced firsthand the profound impact of TRE on the nervous…

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Feb. 13, 2025

Unpacking Firefighter Wellness: Why Are We Afraid?

Unpacking Firefighter Wellness. Why Are Firefighters Afraid to Talk About Mental Health? Keith Hanks' Journey from Firefighter to Mental Health Advocate. In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, host Arjuna George sits down with Keith Hanks, a former firefighter turned passionate mental health advocate. Keith shares his powerful journey through…

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Feb. 13, 2025

Unpacking Firefighter Wellness: Why Are We Afraid?

Unpacking Firefighter Wellness. Why Are Firefighters Afraid to Talk About Mental Health? Keith Hanks' Journey from Firefighter to Mental Health Advocate. In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, host Arjuna George sits down with Keith Hanks, a former firefighter turned passionate mental health advocate. Keith shares his powerful journey through…

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Feb. 4, 2025

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 Center of Excellence and founder of FireRescue Fitness, shares his wealth of knowledge from working with…

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Jan. 29, 2025

Unpacking Firefighter Wellness with Aaron Zamzow.

Unpacking Firefighter Wellness with Aaron Zamzow. In this exciting episode of Beneath the Helmet, host Arjuna 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…

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