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When The Call Hits Home

Dr. Ashlee Gethner, DSW, LCSW & Jennifer Woosley, LPCC S

When The Call Hits Home: A Podcast for First Responders" Children "When The Call Hits Home" is a podcast created for the unique experiences of children raised in first responder families. Hosted by a pair of fellow first responder"s children, the show delves into the emotional realities of navigating adolescence and adulthood while carrying the weight of a parent"s demanding and often dangerous career. Through open conversations and personal anecdotes, the podcast explores practical tools and

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Dark Nights of the Soul: From Tragedy to...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2026/01/28

Hosts:Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police OfficerJennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police OfficerGuests:AJ DeAndrea - Retired Police OfficerMadalena DeAndrea - Senior Manager of Strategic Projects, Recovery, and Resiliency for Jeffco Public Schools, Child of a Police OfficerEpisode OverviewIn this powerful episode, hosts Ashlee and Jennifer welcome father-daughter duo AJ DeAndrea and Madalena DeAndrea for a conversation that weaves together generational lessons on resiliency,

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30:17

Post-Traumatic Stress & Growth: Healing, Resiliency,...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2026/01/14

Hosts:Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer Episode Overview It's the kickoff to 2026 for "When The Call Hits Home"! Jennifer and Ashlee reunite after the holidays each with a few survival stories to share about sick kids, hospital visits, and football games. This episode takes a deep dive into mental health in the world of first responders, focusing on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

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00:30:17

Post-Traumatic Stress & Growth: Healing, Resiliency,...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2026/01/14

Hosts:Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police OfficerJennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police OfficerEpisode OverviewIt's the kickoff to 2026 for "When The Call Hits Home"! Jennifer and Ashlee reunite after the holidays each with a few survival stories to share about sick kids, hospital visits, and football games. This episode takes a deep dive into mental health in the world of first responders, focusing on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the concept of Post Traumatic

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00:25:54

Coping with Holiday Stress: Real Stories & Tips for...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/12/17

Jennifer [00:00:00]:There is so much pressure on us to get so much done and so many more demands. And sometimes it's just saying no. That ability to say, like, hey, I can't go to the 12 Christmas parties. Welcome back to the podcast. Ashlee [00:00:16]: This is Jennifer and I'm Ashlee. It's us again. Jennifer [00:00:19]: It is us again. Jennifer [00:00:21]: Holiday season. Jennifer [00:00:23]: It is. It's a busy holiday season, but as usual, I'm glad it's just us. And

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Coping with Holiday Stress: Real Stories & Tips for...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/12/17

Hosts:Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer With the holiday season in full swing, your hosts dive deep into what this time of year really means for first responders and their families. Balancing the unique demands, the heightened emotions, and the challenge of staying present, this conversation acknowledges both the joys and difficulties of navigating the holidays when the call hits home, literally. In This

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Understanding EMDR: A Therapy Approach for First...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/12/03

Hosts:Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer In this episode, Jennifer and Ashlee break down the basics of EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy and why it’s a powerful tool, particularly for first responders. Key Topics & Highlights Myth-Busting Therapy: Ashlee and Jennifer tackle common misconceptions about therapy, especially among first responders, who may expect only

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00:22:14

Understanding EMDR: A Therapy Approach for First...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/12/03

Jennifer [00:00:00]: First responders will say, I was just in the parking lot at Walmart and I needed to go in and I'm having this large physical reaction. That's because that amygdala talk about not being online, that amygdala has this kind of memory and this connection immediately with their body. And so EMDR does this great job and I say speaking amane, speaking to our amygdala through, through our physical body. You know, with emdr, you're doing a lot of check ins of notice what you

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00:32:58

How Practicing Gratitude Builds Resilience for First...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/11/19

Jennifer [00:00:00]: The purpose of gratitude is to help that other part of this, which is literally our mindset. Right. Our cognitive distortions and. And trying to change those to feel better. Jennifer [00:00:10]: Yeah, And I agree with that. And I think, you know, I do want to hold space. When you are seeing humanity at its worst or responding to a horrible accident or just seeing those things, it is going to leave an impression on your mindset. And I think that's why that work to kind of

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How Practicing Gratitude Builds Resilience for First...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/11/19

Hosts:Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer In this heartfelt and timely Thanksgiving episode, Ashlee and Jennifer dive deep into the role of gratitude and positive mindset amid the demanding lives of first responders and their families. They share personal stories, practical strategies for resilience, and how gratitude can shift perspectives even when everyday life is challenging and unpredictable. Key

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Behind the Headset: 911 Dispatchers, PTSD, and Mental...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/11/05

Hosts:Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer Guest: Larry Fraser, CMCP - 911 Director River County 911, 35 years experience as a First Responder: 911, as a jailer, EMT and Deputy Sheriff, currently serving as 2nd VP for KY APC In this powerful episode, Ashlee and Jennifer are joined by Larry Fraser, an experienced 911 Director from Kentucky, as he shares his remarkable journey through decades of first

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00:37:51

Behind the Headset: 911 Dispatchers, PTSD, and Mental...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/11/05

Ashlee [00:00:00]: Law enforcement is huge on this podcast, but we're trying to hit everyone. And here you are saying, like, this was my life as a dispatcher and I do think there is a disconnect sometimes. And I think that's something that I have learned from working in this field. I do think dispatchers don't get recognized enough for these incidences, for the stuff that they hear, that they go through. And look at this. You're saying this was personal to me too. Like this was my

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00:41:17

Inside EMS: How First Responders Cope with Trauma,...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/10/22

Mike Mudd [00:00:00]: When we would have a critical incident, I didn't have any mechanisms. I wanted to help people. I'd bring them in and talk with them, but that's all we really had. It was get them back out on the street, get them back on the next run. But that wasn't the best thing. You know, a lot of stuff stuck with people. A lot of people leave the field or really become just bitter, angry people. And I'm like, you need to leave. Mike Mudd [00:00:21]: Like, you need to go

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Inside EMS: How First Responders Cope with Trauma,...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/10/22

Hosts:Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer Guest: Mike Mudd - USAF Veteran, Retired Paramedic Captain, & Realtor® In this powerful and candid episode, Ashlee and Jennifer are joined by Mike Mudd, a Louisville-based realtor, former paramedic, and USAF veteran. Mike reveals his journey through 25 years in EMS, the emotional toll of responding to critical incidents, and the struggles first responders

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00:34:07

Thriving as a First Responder Family: Nurse Coaching,...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/10/08

Kristin Greathouse [00:00:00]: Things that I see a lot is that they apologize for their feelings and that they don't take care of themselves. And so I always hope that I get that across when I'm meeting with any of them, that they are important and they are special and they are valued. And, you know, I hope as. As we work together that they feel that and they start to believe that themselves. Sometimes you need somebody to believe it for you first, just to keep supporting you in that, and

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Thriving as a First Responder Family: Nurse Coaching,...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/10/08

Hosts:Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer Guest: Kristin Greathouse, BSN, RN, NC-BC - Wife & Child of a First Responder In this insightful episode, hosts Jennifer and Ashlee welcome the extraordinary Kristin Greathouse - nurse, board-certified nurse coach, first responder spouse and daughter to unpack the unique challenges and strengths of families serving on the front lines. They delve into

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00:27:35

Breaking the Stigma: Substance Abuse, Hope, and...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/09/24

Ashlee [00:00:00]: I do know a lot of first responders who struggle with substances and maybe they do get put in a situation where their job is on the line or they have lost their job and then they feel their identity is now completely gone. And I feel like her story of just like resilience and getting help, honestly. Right. Being so vulnerable to open up and get the help. She got all that back. And that's hope that I think sometimes someone just needs to hear. Jennifer [00:00:26]: Welcome back

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27:35

Breaking the Stigma: Substance Abuse, Hope, and...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/09/24

Hosts:Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer In this heartfelt follow-up to their interview with Marian Crossgrove, Jennifer and Ashlee dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of substance abuse in the first responder community. With no guest this week, the hosts reflect on Marian’s story of resilience, recovery, and hope. They use her journey as a springboard for a candid discussion about why substance

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00:46:45

Facing Substance Abuse in First Responder...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/09/10

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Facing Substance Abuse in First Responder...

When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/09/10

Hosts:Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer Guest: Marian Cosgrove - Army Veteran and Law Enforcement Officer Episode Overview: In this deeply honest and powerful episode, hosts Jennifer and Ashlee sit down with Marian Cosgrove, an Army veteran, long-serving law enforcement officer, and survivor, to talk about substance abuse among first responders. Marian shares her personal journey from childhood trauma,

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When The Call Hits Home ·

2025/08/27

Hosts:Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer Guest: Dr. Charles Baker - Retired Police Officer Episode Overview: In this enlightening episode, Jennifer and Ashlee sit down with Dr. Charles Baker, whose career path has come full circle: from Louisville Police Department officer, to high school teacher, to director of security, to criminal justice professor. Dr. Baker shares thoughtful reflections on how his

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