Raw Thoughts Podcast

08/12/2024

Exited to be speaking at Saint Alphonsus Ski and Mountain Trauma Conference this year. This is an annual conference for first responders that combines expert lectures with opportunities for hands-on simulation sessions - all in beautiful Sun Valley, ID.

If you are an EMT, paramedic, ski patrol or just love wilderness medicine and rescue – this conference is sure to give you and your team the latest education and techniques to handle any situation in the remote wilderness. The conference includes:
-Hands-on medical simulation courses
-Workshops and lectures conducted by medical and wilderness experts
-13 contact hours of training and education available

Personally I will be holding 2 workshops on Breaking Free: Unleashing the Power of Mental Reframing and a general lecture on Empowering Resilience: Mastering the Boundaries for First Responders.

Register today for top pick of your classes, trainings fill fast.
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07/26/2024

If you are looking for ways to support our home town heroes in fighting the fires in our backyard, please review this list and details in doing so. This is the #1 fire in the US currently. It is impacting our local ranchers, cattleman, families, friends and people of our community. Giving back, sending good vibes and praying for safety and protection is much needed right now. MaKenzie Tiegs

07/23/2024

🌟 Honored and Grateful 🌟

Reflecting on the incredible journey from that podcast interview with to receiving the Community Leadership award for first responders – it fills me with immense gratitude today.

Amidst doubts and struggles, I found my purpose in serving our community, be it first responders, the Treasure Valley, Idaho, or our country.

Transitioning to a proactive approach hasn't been easy, but those moments when my work touches lives, reminding me why I keep pushing forward.

Receiving calls from individuals helped by the tools I share, it reaffirms my commitment to mental health advocacy for our heroes in uniform.

This award, a nod from the man upstairs, strengthens my mission to empower and educate on mental health for first responders.

The path hasn't always been clear, but being a trailblazer means embracing the uncertainty and trusting the journey.

To every soul who has been part of this ride, from podcast guests to supporters, decision-makers, and my dear family and friends – my heart is full of gratitude. 🙏✨

07/22/2024

Last night during my daddy-daughter catch-up, the focus was on partnership.
"dad it's really hard to find a man because I know what true partnership is like from being a medic." With him replying, "I know exactly what you mean."

Working as a medic has shown me the true meaning of being a partner. It's about looking at someone and confidently saying "we got this" to part ways and get the job done.

Partnership in EMS can be challenging, with conflicts in personalities, ways of doing things, and gender biases. These experiences have shown me that being a woman in this field requires strength. Trust and forgiveness are crucial in a partnership, even in the face of disagreements and misunderstandings.

I am grateful for every partner in my career who has helped shape me into a person who values qualities like laughter, discipline, compassion, kindness, respect, and integrity in a partnership. Building together is key, and that's why I haven't settled for a poor partnership with a mate. I understand the essence of true partnership.

Reflecting on this, I wonder, how is your partnership with your spouse, partner, children, family, and friends?

07/02/2024

Learning to take care of yourself in a healthy way instead of suppressing your emotions, feelings and needs is one of the wildest things I've ever done.

One thing that has helped me truly is seeing how far I have come. My responses now versus one year ago are incredibly different. Showing myself the growth from putting in the work.

It's exhausting let me tell you. I feel like I am a child learning life again. That is where I find myself though. What is it that I want to do?

See, with my childhood trauma mixed with a high demand career my needs were never put first. I spoke in a way as a child to not get in trouble. To be the high achiever so I would try and get seen.
As a medic, it was my literal job to save people. Which meant if it was 104 degrees outside, we had a patient in shock our heaters were blasting and I just suffered because it wasn't about me in that moment. It was about my patient.

Whhewww that made toxic lies for my brain to believe that I wasn't worth anything. I first had to provide for others.

Well these past several months I've been learning how to put myself first. Take care of some of my basic needs in a new way. Slowing life down and cherishing what I do have. What I've worked hard to build.

If you are a recovering people pleaser, I hear, see and value you. I'm in this struggle with you. But I'm also walking the path to recovery. To restoring myself, my wounds and healing.

That also means change. You cannot heal without change.

Change is inevitable.

So as I heal, I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for people's messages, concerns and love throughout this process.

I am human and struggle too. Having my supporters, community, aspirations and movement is what has helped me rebuild the strength to recover from my own mental health challenges.

With that, I love you all.

06/28/2024

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05/24/2024

05/10/2024

Got to see podcast guest Cameo share her story with 911 dispatchers at the NW APCO Conference here in Boise.

Doing the good work of talking about mental health as first responders. Check out episode 72 to listen to her full story.

05/02/2024

Check out the top 5 podcasts to date! Tune in to Raw Thoughts Podcast for personal stories, expert insights, educational content, and valuable tools to enhance your mental wealth toolkit.

With 71% of our listeners falling in the 25-54 age range and predominantly male, we're globally ranked in the top 10% of podcasts. Share your own raw thoughts on the insights you've gained from navigating life's challenges.

04/21/2024

The war on police officers in America is a disgrace to our country. Prayers to and the family, friends and colleagues of Deputy Tobin Bolter who was fatally shot last night where I live.

Over 100 police officers have been shot and killed on our own soil so far this year. The ones who dedicate their lives to the communities to protect and serve others are not being protected and underserved.

America, it's time to wake up. One officer is shot every 22 hours. Over 100 officers have been shot so far this year.

I stand with the men and woman that bravely and courageously wake up every day and go to work with knowing their is a target on them.

I stand with all first responders who literally put their lives on the line. Having been a former Paramedic, my love goes out to the EMS crews who had to work on one of their own brothers.

Our leaders are failing us. Our leaders need to step up, gain a back bone and do what is right for the good of people not just themselves.

Congress, this is in your hands currently to help. To pass the Protect and Serve Act. Be part of the solution, not the problem.

RIP Deputy Tobin Bolter ❤️🚨🚔

03/12/2024

Meet Hailey from her podcast just released and filling you in on what their services are, how the machines work and how to biohack your health.

Check her podcast out on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube, and all other major platforms. DM EP110 to get the episode sent to your inbox!

02/18/2024

Was at .realestate event held at when this sweet gal Nikki came and introduced herself.

Recognizing me from my sister and as "the podcast girl!"

We instantly went deep into conversations, the struggles each of us were having, how we could help each other and planned a coffee date after.

Real raw conversations are what people are after. Cut the small talk, get to the deep stuff, that is where building connections and finding support is found.

I was able to talk with her about a few speaking opportunities and excited where this will go.

Connections are made in the deep conversations.

Here are a few examples to get started:
-what is the biggest struggle you are facing currently?
-what has been your biggest win recently?
-what goals are you working on?
-how can I support you?

Business if about building relationships, make sure your building genuine ones.

Hop onto my monthly coaching calls for FREE to learn tangible tools, skills and techniques to RAW conversations.

Link in bio!!!

02/11/2024

Being obsessed with your goals and aspirations means sacrificing. Today while the majority of people are eating crappy food, sitting on the couch drinking and watching football, I'm reading, refining my speech and working on more podcast releases.

Could I go to a Super Bowl Party and have a great time and not consume bad food or alcohol yes.

Or I could take that time and invest in my podcast to keep being at the top 1%.

Doing the work takes 3 things:
1) being consistent
2) having intentionality
3) practicing repetition

No matter what other people are doing. Also, who is even playing in the Super Bowl? 🤣

02/10/2024

What an incredible review from who was on the podcast talking about transitioning out of being a MLB and what was next?

Check out his full episode #85 on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcast and more.

To be thought of like is an incredible compliment.

02/08/2024

Meet Megan from , I had the pleasure of getting to hear her story from getting out of an abusive relationship and finding her power and confidence for herself.

To anyone in an abusive relationship, 3 things that can help:
1) You deserve the world
2) Give yourself grace in not knowing but hold faith in your future
3) Lean on your support system around you, don't have one, build on

What is some advice you would give to someone that is regaining their confidence?

Check her episode out on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcast and more. Link in bio. Make sure to follow!

12/13/2023

Night 1 in Denver:

Met new followers and potential guests.

People seem to ask me how I get my guests. So here's an example. Being RAW, everywhere I go. I happened to over hear much of their conversation. Talking about leadership, real life problems, and expectations. I couldn't help but write some notes down. See next slide.

Then starting a podcast got brought up, real estate and the sub-conscious mind. 3 spot on things I know about. So yeah it intrigued me.

Needless to say. I'm happy that I can make friends at conferences because that makes my heart happy.

So cheers to meeting new friends, getting new podcast guests and teaching him about investing in homes!

Love you all.