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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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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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S2 E12 Responder Relationships: Challenges and Solutions

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2022/03/23

On this episode, we’ll be speaking about resilience for first responder relationships. Caryn Czarnecki has been married to a career firefighter for twenty years, and will share the many unique challenges that come with being a spouse of a first responder. We’ll review some of the real life issues faced by first responder spouses, along with some solutions. Linda Rost, LCSW also speaks about the challenges that come along with being a spouse to a first responder, and what you can do to maintai...

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S2 E11 COPLine: The 24/7 Helpline For Police And...

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2022/03/16

Cops understand Cops. COPLine is a confidential, 24 hour, toll free helpline for law enforcement professionals and their families that is answered by retired police officers. For the past 20 years COPLine has served as a resource to help law enforcement cope with the stresses of the job. The organization's goal is to answer calls from law enforcement officers and their families who are facing a variety of issues, including stress, depression, marital problems, alcoholism and suicide. Stephani...

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S2 E10 K9 First Responders: Connecting In Crisis with...

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2022/03/10

K9 First Responders: Connecting in Crisis In this episode, we speak with Bradford Cole, Executive Director of K9 First Responders about Connecting in Crisis: Lessons from the halls of Sandy Hook to the halls of Congress. This video aims to raise awareness of the incredible work performed by K9 First Responders. K9 First Responders provides K9 teams trained to assist victims of disaster, catastrophe, crisis or violence, and serve communities and individuals as well as Police, Fire, EMS and oth...

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S2 E9 Real Stories: Healing PTSD with EMDR

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2022/03/03

On this episode of Responder Resilience we hear from the rank and file, firefighters, paramedics, police officers and dispatch who have used EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to overcome traumatic stress. They received therapy and the support of a responder-savvy, compassionate counselor who provided them a safe space to process their emotions. This is an up close and personal look at EMDR and how it changed the lives of several responders- who courageously stepped up...

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S2 E8 Grace Under Fire - Spirituality In The Trenches...

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2022/02/24

In this episode, David and Stacy speak with Matt Domyancic, The Tactical Chaplain, about how to enjoy a career that provides deeper meaning to your spiritual life. Matt will share some strategies for transitioning from a responder career while staying highly connected with the job and the mission. We’ll also learn what a Patrol Chaplain is. Matt is a medically retired police officer who volunteers as a chaplain and peer support for police agencies in Los Angeles. Matt believes all first...

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S2 E7 Family Matters: First Responding To Your...

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2022/02/17

In this episode, Bonnie and David speak with columnist/author Anne Gagliano and her husband, retired Seattle Fire Captain Mike Gagliano. They discuss how firefighters and their spouses can build and sustain a strong, intimate, and lasting marriage. The conversation explores the mission of the firefighter versus that of the spouse—“the hero behind the hero”—who helps their responder thrive on the job. Mike and Anne share how to keep your “first family” first and why the spouse is vital to the ...

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S2 E6 Finding The Right Therapist, When Your Comfort...

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2022/02/10

Involved in fire and EMS for over 45 years, Deputy Chief Bernie Meehan, whose comfort zone is chaos, has participated in over 400 critical incident debriefings. He was one of the paramedics responding to the Sandy Hook shooting. In an effort to cope with the effects of this tragic incident, Bernie was referred to some counselors who were not used to working with responders and not a good fit. After networking with other responders, he was able to find a responder-savvy trauma-informed t...

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S2 E5 About Animal Control Officers: Welcome To The...

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2022/02/03

On this episode, Stacy and David speak with Ray Connors, Retired Chief, State of Connecticut Animal Control Unit about what Animal Control Officers actually do, how they are genuinely first responders, some looks behind the scenes at real cases of animal abuse, animal attacks, traumatic calls, and the incredible connection between animal abuse and serial killers. Ray explains how he got into this specialized profession, what his background was, and what got him interested in animal control. W...

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