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June 7, 2023

At the Core of 44-Part 1: With Tim Sears

"Tall" Tim, a 44 year veteran in the fire service, started as a volunteer in Toppenish on the Yakima Indian Nation Reservation at the age of 16. 40 years from the start if his career in 2018, he began waking with horrible nig...

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May 31, 2023

Hotline Caller: Workplace Survivors Guilt

When you know your mental health is taking a hit because of your work environment it can be a hard choice to leave without some residual aftermath taking place. In the competitive and ever-changing landscape of the first resp...

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May 24, 2023

Understanding Nightmares, Memories & Flashbacks

An all too common thing for a First Responder to experience are nightmares, intrusive memories and at times, flashbacks. These intrusive symptoms can be highly distressing, as they intrude upon the individual's daily life, di...

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May 17, 2023

Conferences Uncovered: Advantages of the Conference Circuit

Cinnamon and Erin are coming off the heels of attending 1st Responder Conferences in South Bend, Indiana. Fired up and motivated, your hosts share why conferences are so important and what's available by attending. Attending ...

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May 10, 2023

Honest, Open & Willing: With Brian Gillespie

Sometimes, asking for help can be one of the hardest things a person will do. It requires a certain level of vulnerability, surrender and trust. However, that’s just what Marine Corps veteran and retired law enforcement offic...

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May 3, 2023

Hotline Caller: Red Flags of Suicide

Suicide is a deeply distressing and complex issue that demands our utmost attention and empathy. Understanding and recognizing the red flags associated with suicide can be crucial in identifying those who may be at risk and o...

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May 3, 2023

Direct Exposure: Understanding the Events That Can't be Unseen

Join us as we shed light on this crucial aspect of PTSD. The direct exposure a traumatic event may have on a person and why it happens. The ATTD hosts will meticulously unpack the details of what Criterion A entails, its impo...

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May 3, 2023

Mythbusters-Therapy Edition: Debunking the Myths that Keep Folks Stuck

Mental health challenges affect millions of first responders around the world. Unfortunately, misconceptions about therapy often discourage people from seeking help. They also contribute to the stigma surrounding mental healt...

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May 3, 2023

Strength In Numbers: With Jason Callihan

It's hard to pretend you're ok, when your world is "burning down" around you. After a tragic line of duty death in his department, our first guest quite literally pulled himself up by his bootstraps. His journey and what he h...

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