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Mindfulness Episodes

May 8, 2024

ATTD Features The Mindfulness Medic Podcast with Jason Warn

While Erin and Cinnamon are taking a break trying to train their pet goldfish to sing the national anthem, they've put together a special bonus episode on After the Tones Drop, featuring Episode 18 : SPREAD HOPE NOT DARKNESS ...

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March 27, 2024

The Zen Enforcer: With Vance Row

Imagine swapping handcuffs for yoga mats—that's exactly what Vance Rowe did. From tackling law enforcement's high-pressure cooker to embracing the zen of yoga, Vance's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He gets real with ...

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March 13, 2024

Punchlines in Dark Times: Using Gallows Humor as a Coping Mechanism

In our latest episode of Erin and Cinnamon kick things off with a real-life snippet of gallows humor so perfectly timed, it could only come from a place of deep understanding and shared experience. But don't worry, the detail...

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Jan. 31, 2024

Setting The Line: The Crucial Role of Boundaries in Emotional Well Be…

Get ready for a real talk in this episode as hosts Cinnamon and Erin dive into the world of boundaries—a topic that you all can't seem to get enough of! From figuring out what the heck our boundaries are to actually telling p...

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Dec. 20, 2023

Strings Attached: Investigating the Web and Illusion of Control

In an unprecedented move, the hosts break new ground by incorporating recorded phone conversations with four different individuals. These raw and unfiltered discussions revolve around the central theme: "Do we have control of...

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Dec. 6, 2023

The Mindfulness Medic: With Jason Warn

You are about to embark on an uplifting journey with our extraordinary podcast guest, Jason Warn. Jason is a Firefighter Paramedic with 11 years of invaluable experience in the realm of Fire/EMS. Hailing from the distinguishe...

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Nov. 29, 2023

Hotline Caller: The Newspaper Clipping

Note: This episode is in memory and honor of Captain Brian Durbin, EOW 11/19/2023. In this intriguing episode, a caller reaches out around, grappling with the mystery of why they've held onto a newspaper article about the rec...

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Nov. 22, 2023

Fowl Play & Gratitude Grit: A Reality Check Into the Value of Gratitu…

In this episode, our hosts delve into the societal pressures surrounding the holidays, particularly the expectation to conform to a picture-perfect celebration. One of our hosts shares their experience of feeling immense pres...

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Nov. 15, 2023

You're Fine, Huh? When our Brain and Body Aren't on the Same Page

We're often in this zone of anxiety, thinking it's just the norm. But guess what? It's possible that we're actually super hypersensitive and on high alert most of the time and aren't even aware of how it's affecting us. Cinna...

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Oct. 25, 2023

What the Eff Now: ACES Part 3

Over the course of these two episodes, we hope we've done a sufficient job in helping our listeners understand what Adverse Childhood Experiences are, how they impact our developing brain and how our childhood experiences aff...

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Oct. 18, 2023

The Nesting Doll Concept: ACES Part 2

Today we're diving deep into the twisted maze of our past, like we're untangling a bunch of Russian nesting dolls. You know, those dolls that hide one inside the other, like a secret within a secret. It's a metaphor that's so...

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Oct. 11, 2023

Show Me Your ACES: ACES Part 1

In this episode, we embark on a journey to unravel the intricate web of childhood trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Delving into the long-reaching effects on first responders' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors,...

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Oct. 4, 2023

Ultimate Surrender: With Monica Braun

"I don't want any other first responders to feel that they have to be stuck in that darkness and that there is hope that you can get out of that and get help." Grappled with a range of challenges, including addiction, mental ...

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Sept. 27, 2023

Hotline Caller: Not Wrong, Just Different

Desensitization is an unconscious psychological process that occurs when individuals are repeatedly exposed to traumatic or distressing events. For first responders, who encounter death and traumatic incidents on a regular ba...

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Sept. 6, 2023

Unwavering Courage: With Michael Sugrue

In the realm of first responders, bravery is valuable, and fortitude is required. As we embark on the compelling journey of his victory over post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI), one resounding message reverberates: the ghost ...

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Aug. 16, 2023

Balanced Decisions: A Tool to Help Make Informed and Thought Out Deci…

Imagine you're in a high-pressure situation, making split-second decisions. Wouldn't it be nice to hone a tool that encourages you to recognize any negative thoughts that might be clouding your judgment? These could be though...

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July 26, 2023

Simple Ways to Get Present: Tips and Tricks to get Grounded and Slow …

On this episode of ATTD your host, Erin, delivers various tools and emphasizes the importance of practicing being present. We all know that first responders have incredibly demanding jobs. You face high-stress situations day ...

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