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Responder Resilience

Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.), Dr. Stacy Raymond, Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW/EMT

Step into the world of real-life rescuers with RESPONDER RESILIENCE, an insightful podcast that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of firefighters, EMTs, police, 911 professionals and clinicians. Hear firsthand accounts from our community"s finest as they discuss critical issues on the job and share their experiences with hosts Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.), Bonnie Rumilly LCSW/EMT and Dr. Stacy Raymond. You’ll hear powerful discussions on leadership and wellness brought to life by top experts

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51:02

S2 E32 Addiction Crisis: Truth, Justice And The Road...

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2022/08/10

Retired L.E.O. and FBI agent Michael Van Meter is a well respected Law Enforcement Leader and an Addiction Recovery Expert. In this episode, he talks about the devastating effects of addiction on the public, himself, and his profession. Pulling from personal and professional experience, Michael shares thoughts on this complex, controversial subject. Michael puts it all out on the table, provides expert insight and shares many of his own experiences. He debunks the widespread notion that you h...

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S2 E31 Paramedics Don't Sleep....They Wait with Guest...

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2022/08/03

Award-winning paramedic and educator Nick Paproski talks with David about a vital and elusive commodity: SLEEP. EMS workers, like all first responders and shift workers, are at risk for sleep deprivation and fatigue. When you are sleep deprived, your immune system may become compromised, your mood can be affected, and you are more prone to errors and accidents. There are many factors that contribute to sleep deprivation for EMS workers, so we discuss those in detail in this video. We also dis...

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S2 E30 Peer Support Network — Opening The Doors To...

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2022/07/27

Peer support is an essential element of any emergency response team. This episode features an interview with Doug O'Rourke, a Lieutenant with the Hamden Fire Department, who also serves as the Director of the Connecticut Firefighter Peer Support Network. In this video, Doug talks about the organization and its mission. He discusses the importance of peer support in the fire service, and how an effective peer support program can help prevent issues like PTSD and depression. Peer support and cr...

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S2 E29 Resiliency In Action, A Leader’s Journey with...

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2022/07/20

Pete Elste is a Danbury Police Officer who has become a leader in peer support and crisis intervention. In this episode Pete shares his story of addiction, restructuring his path to recovery, and staying grounded. Pete is a resilient leader who has proven that you can achieve anything you put your mind to, and is an inspiration for his peers and anyone struggling with addiction may be looking for a resilient role model. Pete offers real-world tips on how to be proactive and how to "check up" ...

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S2 E28 Firefighters—Get Fit, Stay Fit! with Guest...

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2022/07/13

In this episode, Bonnie and David interview Sara Beckert, National Fire Academy Instructor and founder of First Response Health and Wellness. Firefighters and other responders are constantly at risk for long term injury, and they suffer a higher rate of workplace injury than most US workers. First Response Health and Wellness offers a range of health and wellness programs suited for all first responders with a specific focus on firefighters. We will discuss: ➠How Sara prepares programming for...

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S2 E27 How EMDR Works: What You Should Know with Dr....

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2022/07/06

Ever had recurring stressful memories, nightmares, or emergency calls that re-activated a traumatic event? First Responder therapists Dr. Stacy Raymond and Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW will be talking about EMDR, a powerfully effective way to take the charge out of stressful memories and reprocess them. First responders are often placed in situations where they come into contact with traumatic situations that can cause emotional reactions and reactions to trauma. Because of this, many first respo...

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S2 E26 Relentless Courage: Winning The Battle Against...

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2022/06/29

Sergeant Michael Sugrue has been on the front lines of the battle against duty induced trauma since he responded to a fatal officer involved shooting that instantly changed his whole world. The after effects of this traumatic incident began a journey where Michael experienced administrative betrayal and descended into a downward spiral affecting his work, his marriage, his integrity, and his health. He also had to constantly relive the details of this traumatic incident during 4 years of depo...

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S2 E25 FrontlineCT: Breaking The Mental Health Stigma...

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2022/06/22

We’ll be speaking with Steven Wilcox Director of Education for FrontlineCT about their first responder peer support program and the stigma around first responder mental health. Mental health issues are still infrequently discussed in the first responder community. The paramedic profession has a high rate of suicide and mental health-related issues. However, responders are slowly opening up about their own personal struggles with their peers and mental health professionals. It’s very important...

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S2 E24 Post-Traumatic Transformation: Using Negative...

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2022/06/15

Norm Wielsch was a police officer for 26 years, during which time he saw a lot, made some bad decisions, suffered and overcame opioid addiction and spent time in prison. In this episode Norm talks about how he emerged stronger from his suffering and became a positive force to help in the lives of others. For a law enforcement officer, traumatic emotional wounds and scars are not always visible to the public but they are there. This episode is about strength and compassion. It is about...

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S2 E23 “Living Blue”-Writing The LEO’s Guide To...

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2022/06/08

In this episode, we discuss police wellness, resilience, and the soon-to-be-released book Living Blue by Barbara Rubel and Jason M. Palamara. Law enforcement officers face high rates of burnout, secondary trauma, and compassion fatigue, which can significantly impact their well-being. Living Blue provides practical tools for officers, their families, and communities to combat occupational stress and vicarious trauma. Through Jason’s real-life experiences as an NYPD Cold Case detective and Bar...

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S2 E22 Never Forget: Lessons Learned At NY Telephone...

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2022/06/01

On February 27, 1975, a five-alarm fire erupted in the basement of the New York Telephone Company building in lower Manhattan. The toxic blaze exposed 699 FDNY firefighters to hazardous chemicals, leading to long-term health issues, including cancer. Retired firefighter Dan Noonan, first due on 3 Truck, has spent decades advocating for awareness of occupational cancer and toxic exposure in the fire service. Deputy Assistant Chief Frank Leeb, Acting Chief of Training for the FDNY, has sp...

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S2 E21 Energy Healing: Alternative Stress Relief For...

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2022/05/25

What is Reiki and Shamanic Healing, and how can it benefit first responders? This episode features an interview with energy practitioners Akilah Barr and Deana Pacqua speaking about Reiki, Shamanic Healing and other Alternative Healing Modalities for First Responders. We discuss how energy work is becoming a more common practice for first responders and how their work can be enhanced by energy healing. We go into detail about the specific energy healing modality of Reiki and how it is b...

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S2 E 20 Functional Medicine: A Natural Path For...

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2022/05/18

This episode features an interview with first responder Dr Ken Hoffman, a functional medicine doctor in practice for 20 years. He is Medical Director of SOPHIA Natural Health Center in Brookfield CT which delivers the most comprehensive scientific, holistic evaluation and treatment that is designed to find, and treat, the root cause of health problems. Ken is a US Army veteran, an active EMT in his town, an Avid Adventure motorcyclist and naturalist. Ken has spent much of his medical career c...

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S2 E19 CISD: Helping Responders Cope With Traumatic...

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2022/05/11

On this episode, Stacy, Bonnie and David speak with Deputy Chief Bernie Meehan, a veteran of over 400 first responder critical incident debriefings. Our topic: Critical Incident Stress Management and Debriefings, and how a CISD/CISM debrief can kick start the healing process. The Critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) process is a tool to help people who are involved in an incident that could have traumatic mental health consequences. CISD is designed to help responders process the event ...

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S2 E18 Bulletproof Spirit—Protecting And Healing Mind...

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2022/05/04

We speak with Dan Willis, a retired police Captain who is an expert on the proven benefits of serving with your heart and acting with compassion in the face of job-related trauma and stress. Dan is a highly regarded expert on the subject of emotional survival and improving spiritual wellness for law enforcement and first responders. HIs award-winning book "Bulletproof Spirit: The First Responders Essential Resource for Protecting and Healing Mind and Heart," is required reading at the FBI Nat...

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S2 E17 Yoga For Responders: Powerful Tools For Stress...

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2022/04/27

In this episode, we speak with yoga instructors Wendy Boscia and Steve Zagami. Wendy comes from a family of responders, including her dad and brothers, and Steve is a retired U.S.M.C. Sgt., and FDNY Firefighter. Wendy and Steve will explain the benefits of Yoga for First Responders, who are exposed to emotional and physical stressors and injuries. Yoga, meditation and breath work offer benefits that can reduce these stressors and help maintain the resilience required to help others in their t...

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S2 E16 First Responder Addiction Treatment: New...

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2022/04/20

On this episode, Bonnie and David speak with Michele Giorgianni, First Responder Liaison at Aware Recovery Care @awarerecoverycare, and Jason Palamara, Director of Veteran & First Responder Engagement at Forge VFR @forgehealth Our topic: Substance Abuse Disorder treatments for First Responders. AWARE offers home-based recovery care including in-home withdrawal management, and Forge offers evidence-based, trauma-informed outpatient treatment programs and Telehealth services. Bo...

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S2 E15 The Spiritual Side Of First Responders And...

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2022/04/13

In this mini-documentary episode hosted by Dr. Stacy Raymond, we will take a closer look at spirituality. Everyone has their own concept of what it means and that's what makes this topic so interesting. Spirituality is a foundation which allows us to continue living through tough times, it is a source that guides our decisions and helps us get through the day. For many First Responders and members of the military, spirituality can be a lifeline when one feels alone in an unfair world that som...

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S2 E14 2NDGO: Creating Community And Purpose For...

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2022/04/06

On this episode, we’ll be speaking with Nick Nunnally, USCG (ret), City of Danbury Firefighter and Plank Owner of 2NDGO.org Nick will be talking about transitioning from one purpose to another and creating a community that lasts after your career is over. 2NDGO, a veteran owned and operated company, is teaching military veterans and first responders how to be more resilient in their everyday lives. 2NDGO helps first responders and veterans who are in the process of reintegrating into the work...

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S2 E13 Building Morale Through Positive, Proactive...

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2022/03/30

On this episode, we’ll be speaking with John Lynch, Town of Wilton, CT Chief of Police & Emergency Management Director, and Nick Paproski, Director Of ALS Operations at Vintech Management Services, about what you can do to become an engaged, proactive leader. Chief Lynch and Nick explain the importance of being a leader who maintains an awareness of their member’s physical and mental well-being. John Lynch has been a Police officer since 1985. He is a volunteer fireman, EMT, chief of poli...

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