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 commitment to wellness. Vance opens up about his journey from law enforcement…
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 saving others finds himself in need of rescue? In this compelling episode of Beneath…
Harnessing AI: Revolutionizing Firefighter Wellness 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, professor, and tech innovator Justin Brunner to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the fire service. Discover how…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…