Stacy, Bonnie and David speak with Deputy Chief Bernie Meehan, about Critical Incident Stress Management and Debriefings, and how a CISD/CISM debrief can kickstart the healing process.

Guest, Dan Willis, Retired Police Captain and Author of Award Winning Book—Bulletproof Spirit

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 explain the benefits of Yoga for First Responders, who are exposed to emotional and physical stressors and injuries. Yoga, meditation and breathwork offer benefits that can reduce these stressors and help maintain the resilience required to help others in their time of need. The practice of Yoga and Meditation can reduce stress, improve flexibility, muscle strength, respiration, energy and vitality.

Topic: Substance Abuse Disorder treatments for First Responders. Bonnie and David speak with Michele Giorgianni, First Responder Liaison at Aware Recovery Care and Jason Palamara, Director of Veteran & First Responder Engagement at Forge VFR.

The Spiritual Side of First Responders and Military. In this mini-documentary episode hosted by Dr. Stacy Raymond, we will take a closer look at first responder spirituality.

2NDGO: Creating Community and Purpose for Veterans and Responders.Guest Nick Nunnally, USCG (ret), Firefighter and Owner of 2NDGO.org 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.

Building Morale Through Positive, Proactive Leadership in Emergency Services. Guests John Lynch, Wilton, CT Chief of Police and Nick Paproski, Director Of ALS Operations at Vintech Management Services, about what you can do to become an engaged, proactive leader.

Responder Relationships: Challenges and Solutions. Guests: Firefighter's spouse Caryn Czarnecki and therapist Linda Rost, LCSW

COPLine: The 24/7 Helpline for Police and Their Families. Stephanie Samuels, Director of COPLine, speaks about the stressors in law enforcement and the barriers to seeking help.

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.