On this episode of APS Radio, host Jim Burneka welcomes Stephanie Ryall, founder and clinical director of Right Mind Wellness Center (rightmindwellnesscenter.org). This episode focuses on how our first-responder occupations can change our brains, and not always for the better. Ryall explains how she was able to reduce Burneka’s hypervigilance and anger. She teaches him how to relax using neurofeedback. ... Read More

In this episode, hosts Jim Burneka and Nick Magoteaux welcome Chad DePew, cofounder of Heroic Deeds, to discuss the pivotal role of faith-based wellness for first responders. With rising challenges like burnout and mental health struggles, DePew shares the origins and transformative journey of Heroic Deeds, which focuses on restoring hope through spiritual connection and community support. The discussion highlights ... Read More

Episode 4 of the Nick & Jim show features Dr. Caroline Smith from Appalachian State University. Dr. Smith describes her upcoming study that focuses on dermal exposure to chemicals/carcinogens for firefighters. This episode serves as a preview of what’s to come later this year. More information regarding Dr. Smith can be found at: https://phes.appstate.edu/faculty-staff/caroline-smith

Episode 47 of APS Radio on Firefighter Nation features Dr. Kerry Ramella and focuses on behavioral health evidence-based treatment options above and beyond the traditional talk therapy. During the course of the episode Dr. Ramella touches on: • EMDR • Brainspotting • Motivational Interviewing • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) • Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) • Alpha Stim Therapy • Braintap ... Read More

Episode 3 of the Nick & Jim show features Canadian’s finest….Jadie Miller! Jadie discusses her struggles that led her to finding Dr. Chris Freuh and “Operator’s Syndrome”. After further discussions, with Dr. Freuh, it became clear that many of the characteristics involved in Operator’s Syndrome was relevant to what firefighters also deal with. During this episode Jadie discusses the 19 ... Read More

Episode two features retired Sergeant Michael Sugrue. On this episode we discuss Michael’s law enforcement career, the scene in which he saved a couple who being attacked by a man welding a knife, PTSD, childhood trauma, Save A Warrior, Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB), and his book “Relentless Courage: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma” with Doc Springer. Save A Warrior: ... Read More

On the inaugural episode of “We Can’t Believe They Gave Us a Show! With your Hosts Nick & Jim”, Nick & Jim welcome the Managing Editor of Firefighter Nation, Stephanie White. Stephanie discusses the history of Firefighter Nation and what the product refresh is going to include. Stephanie also discusses how Firefighter Nation is going to evolve at FDIC. More ... Read More

APS Radio 46 Brittany Hollerbach info Episode 46 of APS Radio features Dr. Brittany Hollerbach. Dr. Brittany Hollerbach is an associate scientist and deputy director at the Center for Fire, Rescue & EMS Health Research, part of NDRI-USA. She is speaking on behalf of the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE). Dr. Hollerbach has extensive experience working with the fire ... Read More

APS Radio episode 45 features a sneak preview of the upcoming 7th Annual Firefighter Health & Wellness Conference taking place in “Exotic” Beavercreek Ohio October 16th – 18th. More information regarding the conference can be found at: www.ExoticBeavercreek.com

Episode 44 of APS Radio features our good friend Frank Leeb. Frank discusses his new career as the Managing Director for the First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE), his new book with Chief Billy Goldfeder “30 Fires You Must Know”, and his upcoming talk at the Brothers Helping Brothers FF Health & Wellness Conference in “Exotic Beavercreek” Ohio! More information ... Read More