Part B of our 100th Episode Celebration is LIVE! đ
In this powerful continuation, we hear from Tim Sears, Jason Warn, Monica Braun, Michael Sugrue, and Vance Row as they share their stories of resilience, vulnerability, and the slow but steady journey toward real change in the first responder community.
đĽ From Timâs decision to prioritize his wellness to Jasonâs raw honesty about hitting rock bottom and rising again, this episode is full of heart and hard truths. We dive deep into why healing isnât a destinationâitâs a lifelong process, and every step forward counts.
In this episode, we explore how:
Vulnerability is a strength
Compartmentalizing our trauma only hurts us
The cultural shift in first responder wellness is happening, but itâs slow
If youâve ever struggled with mental health, healing, or navigating the challenges of being in a high-stress job, this oneâs for you. Weâre in this together.
đ§ Listen now and join the conversation!
https://www.afterthetonesdrop.com/advocates-for-change-100-episodes-of-healing-and-hope-part-b/
#AfterTheTonesDrop #100EpisodesStrong #FirstResponderWellness #VulnerabilityIsStrength #HealingJourney #MentalHealthMatters #CounterCultureInWellness
In this heartfelt moment from our 100th episode, Brian Gillespie shares a profound realization that changed his lifeâvulnerability.
Brian reflects on how opening up to himself was the turning point in his journey, and how that vulnerability has been the catalyst for the incredible work he's doing today. đŞ
đŹ âIt all started here... I got vulnerable, and that changed everything for me.â
Brian also reminds us about the power of small acts of kindness: "Hope is help one person every day." Never underestimate the impact you have on others' lives. đą
Watch the clip and hear how vulnerability can be the key to breaking through and creating change. This is just a glimpse of the powerful conversations happening in our 100th episode!
đĽ Tune in to the full episode and get inspired to take your own healing journey to the next level.
https://www.afterthetonesdrop.com/rising-together-100th-episode-celebration-part-a/
#AfterTheTonesDrop #VulnerabilityIsStrength #HopeAndHealing #FirstResponderWellness #MentalHealthMatters #Impact #100episodes
In this powerful moment from our 100th episode, AK Dozanti drops some wisdom we all need to hear.
When we're feeling overwhelmed, it's easy to get caught up in doing, fixing, and trying to control everything around us. But AK reminds us that to be extraordinary, we must first master the ordinaryâand that starts with initiating stillness. đŞď¸đ
Sometimes, itâs not about moving faster or pushing harder, itâs about pausing to reconnect with our humanity. đ§ââď¸â¨
"Never forget your humanness."
Watch the clip and hear how this simple yet profound reminder can make all the difference, especially for those in high-stress roles like first responders.
đĽ Check out the full episode now â this is just a taste of the inspiration!
https://www.afterthetonesdrop.com/rising-together-100th-episode-celebration-part-a/
#AfterTheTonesDrop #FirstResponderWellness #MentalHealthMatters #VulnerabilityIsStrength #InitiateStillness #BurnoutRecovery #ExtraordinaryBeginsWithTheOrdinary
đď¸ Celebrating 100 Episodes of After the Tones Drop! đ
Weâre kicking off our 100th episode celebration with a powerful conversation about vulnerability, healing, and growth. In Part A, weâre joined by incredible guests whoâve shown us the strength it takes to heal from the toughest challengesâAK Dozanti, Brian Gillespie, Larry Turner, Kenny Mitchell, and Tommy Bolin.
This episode is packed with insights on overcoming personal struggles and showing up for others. đŞ
This is just the beginningâstay tuned for Parts B & C of our 100th episode celebration! đ
đ§ Listen Now and celebrate with us!
https://www.afterthetonesdrop.com/rising-together-100th-episode-celebration-part-a/
#AfterTheTonesDrop #MentalHealthMatters #FirstResponderWellness #VulnerabilityIsStrength #BurnoutRecovery #100Episodes
đđ¨ Throwback Thursday: The Lost Files â Your Emotional Check Engine Light
Ever get that tightness in your chest? That clenching in your jaw? That pit in your stomach? Yeah, your bodyâs trying to tell you something.
In this lost file clip, we talk about how physical sensations are often the first warning signs that your emotional check engine light is on. Ignoring it? Thatâs like driving around with a flashing dashboard warningâeventually, somethingâs gonna break down.
Your body knows before your mind catches up. Listen to the signals, check in with yourself, and donât wait until youâre running on empty to take action.
đ§ Catch this throwback and give yourself the tune-up you need.
#ThrowbackThursday #LostFiles #EmotionalCheckEngineLight #ListenToYourBody #SelfAwareness #MentalHealthMatters #FirstResponderWellness #MindBodyConnection #CheckInWithYourself
đ¨ NEW EPISODE ALERT đ¨
đ§ Itâs Not You, Itâs Neurology đ§
Ever wonder why he zones out while you're mid-sentence? Or why you can juggle five conversations at once while he can barely focus on one? Well, guess what? ITâS SCIENCE. đ§ đĽ
In this episode, Erin is flying solo to break down the real, biological reasons why men and women process the world so differently. Weâre talking:
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Why men have a Nothing Box and women⌠definitely donât
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Why women pick up on every emotional shift in a room while men need a flashing neon sign
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Why he wants to fix things and you just want to vent
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How stress and trauma impact the brainâs wiring (on top of these natural differences)
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And how understanding these brain quirks can save relationships, friendships, and your sanity
đ¨ THE TAKEAWAY: The moment you stop trying to âfixâ each other and just listen, relationships get a whole lot easier.
đĄ This episode will have you laughing, nodding along, and probably sending it to your partner with a big olâ SEE?!
đ˛ https://www.afterthetonesdrop.com/Brain-Wars-Decoding-the-Male-and-Female-Mind/
#ItsNotYouItsNeurology #MaleBrainFemaleBrain #NothingBoxIsReal #Neuroscience #Relationships #Communication #PodcastDrop #AfterTheTonesDrop #FirstResponderLife #MentalHealthMatters #BrainDifferences #UnderstandingEachOther #PodcastLife #MenVsWomen #FixOrListen
đ¨ WATCH WITH CARE: This Might Hit Close to Home đ¨
Look, a critical incident isnât just a call. Itâs not just a âthing that happened.â Itâs an objectâa whole, solid thing that exists in your head. But inside that object? Thatâs where the real pain is.
Itâs not the structure fireâitâs the second you locked eyes with the kid trapped inside.
Itâs not the suicide callâitâs the sound of the motherâs scream when she realized her baby was gone.
Itâs not the shootingâitâs the feeling in your gut when you saw your partner on the ground.
The incident is just the context. What actually tears you up inside is what we call subjective criticalityâthe part that hit you the hardest. And thatâs what sticks. Thatâs what wakes you up in the middle of the night. Thatâs what makes you replay it over and over.
The good news? Youâre not crazy. Youâre not broken. You CAN heal! Youâre carrying moments that changed you, and thatâs human.
#FirstResponderWellness #TheStoryMatters #CriticalIncident #TraumaAwareness #WeSeeYou #MentalHealthForHeroes #AfterTheTonesDrop #ProcessingPain #HoldTheLine
đ¨ NEW EPISODE ALERT! đ¨
đĽ THE CALLS KEEP COMINGâCOPE HELPS YOU STAY IN CONTROL. đĽ
The job doesnât stop. The stress doesnât stop. But what if you had a simple, real-time tool to help you manage the weight of it allâbefore, during, and after an incident?
In Part 2 of our conversation with Sean McCallum, weâre breaking down the COPE Stress Management Modelâaka CPR for Stressâand why first responders need a strategy for handling trauma as it happens, not just years down the line.
đ đ đ This episode is all about giving you tools that actually workâbecause stress is inevitable, but burnout doesnât have to be.
đ Listen now: https://www.afterthetonesdrop.com/mind-over-madness-part-2-with-sean-mccallum/
Tag a first responder who needs to hear this. đ #FirstResponderMentalHealth #AfterTheTonesDrop #COPEModel #FirefighterWellness #CrisisIntervention #PTSDRecovery
đĽ NEW EPISODE ALERT! đĽ
đ¨ WHEN THE JOB TAKES OVERâHOW DO YOU TAKE YOURSELF BACK? đ¨
First responders wear their job titles like armorâfirefighter, medic, cop. But what happens when that armor becomes your identity? In Part 1 of our powerful conversation with Sean McCallum, we dig into the mental toll of the job, why trauma isnât always about the incident itself, and the struggle to shift from work mode to home life without losing yourself in the process.
đhttps://www.afterthetonesdrop.com/mind-over-madness-part-1-with-sean-mccallum/
đ§ LISTEN NOW to hear:
đĽ How your job can quietly consume who you are
đĽ Why trauma is more about unfulfilled intention than the event itself
đĽ The battle between work identity & personal identity
đĽ Insights from Seanâs children's book The Joy Thiefâand how it teaches kids (and adults) to understand emotions
đĽ The real first responder mental health conversation you didnât get in training
đ đ đ This one hits deepâDONâT MISS IT.
Tag your crew & letâs talkâdo you struggle to âswitch offâ when you leave work? Drop your thoughts below! đ
#FirstResponderMentalHealth #PTSD #FirefighterLife #AfterTheTonesDrop #TheJoyThief #CrisisIntervention #IdentityCrisis #MentalResilience
đ¨đ MARCH MADNESS EARLY BIRD SALE! đđ¨
FIRST RESPONDERSâYou train hard, you show up, and now it's your turn to take the shot. đŻ
đĽ From NOW until March 15th, score your spot at the 2025 Tactical Tools for Thriving Symposium for ONLY $50! đĽ
đĄ 12 powerhouse speakers
đŞ Real-world mental health tools
đ A room full of people who GET IT
This is the ultimate huddle for first responders looking to thrive, not just survive. Donât waitâwhen the buzzer sounds, the price goes up! âł
đ Register NOW: https://evenium.events/tactical-tools
Tag your crew & make sure they donât miss out! Letâs do this! đđđĽ #TacticalTools2025 #FirstResponderStrong #MarchMadnessDeal
đ¨ New Episode Alert: Cool Story, Bro! How to Lose a Goal in 10 Excuses & the Power of YET
đ§ Listen now: https://www.afterthetonesdrop.com/cool-story-bro-how-to-lose-a-goal-in-10-excuses-the-power-of-yet/
Alright folks, letâs talk about that sneaky little gremlin in your brainâself-sabotage. You know, the one that whispers "Why even try?" or "You're just gonna fail anyway." Well, news flash: that voice is full of crap.
đŻ What Youâll Learn:
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Why self-sabotage happens & how to spot it
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How fear keeps us stuck (and how to fight back)
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The Power of Yetâreframing failure into growth
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Why celebrating small wins matters (seriously, it does)
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Practical steps to ditch self-doubt and move forward
đĽ Challenge of the Week: Catch yourself in a self-doubt spiral? Add "yet" to the end of the sentence. "I'm not good at this⌠yet." "I haven't figured this out⌠yet." See how that one word shifts your mindset and let us know how it goes!
#SelfSabotage #OvercomingFear #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #BreakingHabits #MentalResilience #Procrastination #Perfectionism #SelfDoubt #InnerCritic #Motivation #SuccessMindset #EmotionalIntelligence #GoalSetting #GrowthMindset #MentalHealthAwareness
đ¨ 2025 Tactical Tools for Thriving Symposium Speaker Spotlight! đ¨
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May 5, 2025 | Erlanger, KY | St. Elizabeth Training Centerđ Register now: https://evenium.events/tactical-tools
Meet William Young, a powerhouse in the world of corrections advocacy, mental health, and leadership! With three books under his belt, a mission to reshape how we support correctional staff, and the platform Just Corrections, William is a true champion for those behind the wallsâon both sides of the bars.
đĽ What to Expect:
At this yearâs Tactical Tools for Thriving Symposium, William will bring his no-nonsense approach, real-life experience, and powerful insights to the stage, offering game-changing strategies for resilience, mental wellness, and survival in the high-stakes world of corrections and beyond.
đ Why You Need to Be There:
Whether you're in corrections, law enforcement, fire, EMS, or supporting first responders in any capacity, William's message is raw, real, and absolutely necessary. The challenges of this job are heavy, but you donât have to carry them alone.
Check out this video to hear why William is fired up to join us! đĽ
#TacticalTools2025 #CorrectionsMatter #JustCorrections #FirstResponderMentalHealth #firstresponders #StrongerTogether #MentalHealthMatters #leadership
