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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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43:13

S6 E16 Building Wellness From The Inside Out with...

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2026/04/22

Most psychologists who work with law enforcement do it from a safe distance. They consult. They advise. They hand over a report and drive home. Dr. Cherylynn Lee doesn't do that. She works inside the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office. Full-time. Every day. She's not observing the culture — she's inside it, earning trust in a world built, brick by brick, to never ask for help. She responds to active crises in the field. Sits on the crisis negotiation team. Has debriefed more than forty critical i...

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48:48

S6 E15 When The Mission Is Impossible with Guest...

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2026/04/15

Kevin Hazzard spent a decade running calls in the worst sections of Atlanta — and what he learned there is at the core of everything he's written since. Three books. One relentless refusal to let the people who run toward the worst of it go unwitnessed. He brought to light the buried legacy of Freedom House EMS — the Black men who invented modern paramedicine, set the gold standard for emergency medicine worldwide, and were then discarded from the story they authored. And then he took us 40,0...

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60:24

S6 E14 The Leadership Shift Law Enforcement Can’t...

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2026/04/08

Law enforcement leadership is evolving, yet many organizations still operate under outdated assumptions about strength, resilience, and performance. In this episode, David Dachinger and guest co-host Dr. Tracy Hejmanowski sit down with retired Chief Deputy Rosanne Richeal, Trauma-informed Executive Coach, and founder of The Richeal Group, to understand the conditions impacting leadership, performance, and culture in public safety. Drawing on nearly four decades in law enforcement and emer...

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46:31

S6 E13 Deep Brain Reorienting: The Next Frontier with...

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2026/04/01

Your nervous system doesn't know the call is over. That's the reality for first responders — and the problem most conventional therapy wasn't built to solve. Dr. Joanna Rosen, psychologist and founder of Between Two Ears Trauma Consultancy, goes deeper than the story, deeper than the memory — all the way down to where trauma actually lives. In this installment of our Clinician's Guide Masterclass series, Dr. Rosen breaks down Deep Brain Reorienting — DBR — a cutting-edge modality that's chan...

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S6 E12 Dump The Bucket: Healing Trauma In Police With...

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2026/03/25

Cops don't break on the job. They break slowly, quietly, in the space between calls — carrying everything they've ever seen, heard, and survived until the bucket finally overflows. Dr. Stacy Raymond knows what's in that bucket. She's sat across from officers who've held it together for decades — on the street, in the squad room, at home — until they couldn't anymore. Her book, Dump the Bucket: Healing Trauma in Police with EMDR, doesn't deal in platitudes. It deals in truth: that the trauma d...

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S6 E11 Turning Pain Into Promotion with Guest Jim Van...

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2026/03/18

Jimmy Van Wattum knows what it’s like to carry the weight of the job long after the shift ends. In this episode, we get inside Jimmy’s story—the pain he couldn’t shake, the breaking point that sent him searching for help, and how he turned raw trauma into a hard-fought promotion. Jimmy doesn’t pull punches. He talks straight about the moment he realized therapy wasn’t a last resort, but a lifeline, and how EMDR became the tool that helped him process what the job throws at you. This is post-t...

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S6 E10 Sirens, Scars, And The Road To Recovery with...

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2026/03/11

There’s no playbook for what happens after the sirens fade. In this episode, retired FDNY EMT Carmine Fiore lays it all bare—addiction, painkillers, the battle to hold it together at home, and the brutal truth of what first responders carry long after the shift ends. No sugarcoating, no clichés—just raw honesty, grit, and the kind of redemption story that cuts through the noise. This is what it means to fight for your own life after spending years saving everyone else’s. Carmine takes us insi...

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S6 E9 Healing The Human Behind The Shield with Guest...

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2026/03/05

In this episode, Lynette Shaw Butler—retired LEO with a psychology degree, advocate, and educator—pulls back the curtain on the unseen toll of growing up in the shadow of childhood trauma and responding on some of America’s toughest streets. On the job, the trauma she’d buried for so long erupted, and suddenly survival meant facing herself as much as any threat outside. Lynette’s story is one of grit, vulnerability, and the fierce drive to transform pain into power. In this raw, unflinch...

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S6 E8 Grit And Growth: How To Thrive In Law...

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2026/02/26

In this episode, we sit down with Commander Eric Tung, the visionary behind Blue Grit, who’s on a mission to elevate the lives and careers of Law Enforcement Officers. Get ready to delve into the art of resilience—how can we not only strengthen ourselves but also inspire those around us? We’ll explore the nuances of communication across generational lines, drawing on Eric's two decades of experience in the field. With a sharp focus on vulnerability and self-awareness, he unpacks the con...

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S6 E7 Unlocking The Data On Behavioral Health Risks...

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2026/02/19

Imagine a system that tracks not just the nature of the calls we do, but the hidden costs of cumulative trauma, organizational stressors, and behavioral health risk. This is a high-stakes conversation about resilience in a field where the emotional toll can be as devastating as the physical one. This episode plunges into the raw, unfiltered world of firefighters and their mental health, inspired by Christopher Velasquez’s groundbreaking work, “Firefighter Mental Health Exposure Program.” ...

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S6 E6 Visionary Leaders Masterclass with Guest...

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2026/02/12

In this episode of "Visionary Leaders Masterclass," we sit down with Sheriff Robert Jonsen of Santa Clara County, a true pioneer in law enforcement leadership. With four decades of experience, including transformative roles as Chief of Police and a certified Compassion Cultivation instructor, Sheriff Jonsen represents a new wave of leaders redefining what it means to serve and protect. We discuss Sheriff Jonsen's insights on the most pressing stressors facing public safety professionals today...

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S6 E5 Visionary Leaders Masterclass with Guest Chief...

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2026/02/05

In this episode of Responder Resilience's Visionary Leaders Masterclass, Fire Chief Nick Marsan from Westport, CT, shares his mantra: “Mission First, People Always.” This phrase isn’t just a slogan; it’s a guiding principle that can reshape leadership in the fire service. We explore the critical intersection of leadership and mental health, discussing how to make mental wellness a core operational value. What daily actions must command staff take to foster this mindset? How can we create a cu...

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S6 E4 Healing The Wounded Blue with Guest Randy Sutton

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2026/01/29

In this episode, we speak with retired Lt. Randy Sutton, a man whose own life is a testament to the trials faced by those in blue. Founder of The Wounded Blue, Randy sheds light on the stark reality of physical and emotional injuries sustained on the job, illuminating the journeys of the more than 17,000 officers he has helped. A catalyst for change in Law Enforcement, Randy discusses the impactful services provided by The Wounded Blue and unpacks the powerful motto, "Never forgotten, n...

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S6 E3 Chaplain’s Quest: A Light In The Darkness with...

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2026/01/22

Join us as we confront the critical issue of first responder mental health and explore the vital role of chaplaincy in emergency services. We learn about the GY6 Initiative a powerful movement led by Chaplain John Revell, born from heart-wrenching loss yet driven by an unyielding mission: to save lives. What drives rescuers to the brink, and how can we change this tragic narrative? From debriefs to vital resources, we're unraveling the complexities of mental wellness in high-stakes envi...

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S6 E2 Hiding In Plain Sight with Guest Doug White

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2026/01/15

In this raw episode, we speak with Doug White, a veteran and retired law enforcement officer. Doug pulls no punches as he confronts the reality of post-traumatic stress in first responders. Doug reveals how over-identifying with the uniform can unravel lives, and shares the brutal toll decades of service take on personal identity and relationships, turning the spotlight on the often painful process of transition. From the wreckage of broken connections to the struggle for resilien...

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S6 E1 Breaking Barriers: The Journey Of A Trailblazer...

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2026/01/08

In this encore presentation of Responder Resilience, we revisit the compelling journey of retired FDNY EMS Chief Lillian Bonsignore, who recently took on the role of Commissioner of the New York City Fire Department. A trailblazer with a remarkable 31-year career, she became the first female to achieve a 4-star rank in FDNY history. In this informative episode, Commissioner Bonsignore shares intimate reflections on her challenges, triumphs, and the lessons learned throughout her extraor...

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S5 E53 A Lifeline For NYC’s EMS with Guest Danielle...

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2026/01/01

In this episode of *Responder Resilience*, we sit down with Danielle Gustafson, the passionate Executive Director of the EMS FDNY Help Fund, a beacon of hope for New York City's Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. These first responders confront an array of obstacles—from the relentless pressures of their job to the barriers in accessing the care they desperately need. Danielle reveals the unseen struggles these rescue warriors face, shedding light on how the Help Fund steps i...

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S5 E52 The Spiritual Side Of Responders And Military...

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2025/12/25

In this encore of our mini-documentary, Responder Resilience takes you on a profound journey into the heart of spirituality—a complex tapestry woven from the experiences of those who stand on the front lines of life and death: our First Responders and military personnel. They exist in a realm where courage meets chaos, and their harrowing encounters shape unique philosophies of resilience and meaning. Through their poignant stories, we witness the raw truth of trauma and the undeniable ...

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S5 E51 We Eat Our Own: Navigating Betrayal And...

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2025/12/18

In this gripping episode, we dive deep into the heart and soul of Autumn Schmidt, a former police officer whose journey from the front lines of law enforcement to the forefront of women's empowerment is nothing short of remarkable. Autumn’s story is rich with the kind of raw vulnerability that reveals the gritty reality of betrayal and adversity in a profession that often demands unwavering strength. She candidly shares her battles—both physical and emotional—that shaped her path, inclu...

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S5 E50 Beyond Cultural Competence: Real Talk From The...

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2025/12/11

We sit down with Lt. Andrew Masters of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, a man who has stared into the abyss. His raw, unfiltered journey takes us deep into the struggles of mental health within the first responder community, where the weight of despair nearly pushed him over the edge. Andrew opens up about his darkest moments, including his near-suicide experience, and the transformative power of resilience and support. As a passionate advocate for mental wellness, Lt. Masters discusses the criti...

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