The Fire Inside Podcast

21/11/2023

Check out the latest episode with Lindsay Judah. We talk about communication in the fire service.

Check out the latest episode with Lindsay Judah. We have a great conversation about communication both up and down through the ranks.   Lindsay Judah Contact Email: [email protected] Webpage: https://linktr.ee/chiefjudah Resources Article: Gap-Set-Force: Labor and Management Relationships SPFR....

01/11/2023

Check out the latest podcast with Colleen Worley! We talk about the upcoming conference and resilience.

In this episode I talk to Clooeen Worley. Colleen will be a speaker at our upcoming conference in Peoria IL., January 10th. Colleen and I talk about resilience in first respinders.  Colleen Worley [email protected] Tom Howard [email protected] Raising Resilience Conference   

15/10/2023

Check out the latest episode. I have a very real conversation with Chris Moore

Check out the latest podcast with Chris Moore and learn about his journey to health! As Chris says, "He will listen."  757-563-3373 [email protected]

25/09/2023

In this episode, I talk to filmmaker Jacob Whitley about his newest documentary covering both physical and mental injuries to firefighters.

In this episode I talk to film maker Jacob Whitley about his latest documentry film. This film is very thought provolking as well as a great conversation starter at the firehouse.  I have included links to Jacob's website as well as a past episode from his earlier film. http://behindsmoke.com/....

25/09/2023

In this episode, I talk to filmmaker Jacob Whitley about his newest documentary covering both physical and mental injuries to firefighters.

In this episode I talk to film maker Jacob Whitley about his latest documentry film. This film is very thought provolking as well as a great conversation starter at the firehouse.  I have included links to Jacob's website as well as a past episode from his earlier film. http://behindsmoke.com/....

11/08/2023

In this episode, I talk to Liz Bartholomew about her experience when her husband Joe went off the job with PTSD and how they started First Responders Retreat. We also talk about their upcoming retreat and how you can register.
https://www.firstrespondersretreat.org/

In this episode I talk to Liz Bartholomew about an upcoming retreat in the Wisonsin North Woods. Liz shares her and her husbands story and how their experiance propted them to start their organization.    http://www.firstrespondersretreat.org/ [email protected]

16/07/2023

Check out the latest episode. Jeff and I talk about post-traumatic growth.

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This episode I take with Jeff Orrange about Post-Traumatic Growth. What is it and how do we do it! [email protected]

20/06/2023

Just a reminder. Monday the 26th I will be presenting a webinar with The 2nd Alarm Project.
Hope to see you there!!

13/06/2023

Check out the latest episode. I talk to Kellie O'Dare from the 2nd Alarm Project. Listen in and find out what the 2nd Alarm Project is up to!
Also available on Spotify and iTunes

In this episode, I talk to Kellie O'Dare about the 2nd Alarm Project. Find out what they are up to, and how you can help. [email protected] https://2ndalarmproject.org/app/  

15/05/2023

Check out the latest podcast with Laura Kloosterman, Executive Director, Badge of Life Canada. We had a great conversation about her career as a police officer and how she transitioned into leading Badge of Life Canada.

This episode I talk to Laura Kloosterman, Executive Director of Badge of Life Canada. Find out what she is up to, as well as the resources available to you in Canada.   https://badgeoflifecanada.org/ [email protected]

09/04/2023

Check out the latest podcast featuring Al and Kristen Wade. Very real and very relatable!

In this episode I talk with Kriston and Al Wade about addiction recovery. Al openly talks about how he got to a point that his life was unmanagable, while Kristen shares her experiance as his wife living through the experiance of addiction and recovery.  Theirs is a great story of overcoming th...

21/03/2023

Check out this episode with my guest Dr. Erika Steinbrenner. We talk about the use of Ketamine in the treatment of depression, anxiety, and PTSD.

In this episode, I talk to Dr. Erika Steinbrenner about the use of Ketamine to treat first responders for depression and anxiety.  Dr. Steinbrenner also shared her contact info as well as some helpful links. Erika Steinbrenner MD [email protected] https://www.imaginehealthcare...

06/03/2023

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Training now available on your phone!   FIRST RESPONDER PEER INITIATIVE   Peer Support Training Available by Video I am excited to announce that I have partnered with Addiction Training Center (ATC) a

03/03/2023

Check out this episode featuring Jeff Orrange and Kristen Wade. We talk about how we respond to members in need.

In this episode, I am joined by Jeff Orrange and Kristen Wade. We talk about how we need to payattention to each other, how we start the process of help and how we and our departments respond to a memeber in need of help.    https://youtu.be/-4EDhdAHrOg [email protected]...

10/02/2023

This episode I talk to Jeff Orrange and Kristen Wade about PTSD. Are you reactive of proactive?

Check out the latest episode. Myself, Jeff Orrange, and Kristen Wade talk about PTSD.    [email protected] [email protected]

16/01/2023

Check out the latest round table podcast. In this episode, we discuss a research paper about organizational stress.

Check out this weeks podcast where the group discusses a research paper about organizational stress. Featuring Dr. Kristy McKeniss, Molly Jones, Jeff Orrange, and Kristen Wade.  Please see the link below to review the reseach paper.   Emergency First Responders and Professional Wellbeing:....

30/12/2022

Check out this episode with Jeff Orrange and Kristen Wade as we do a bit of a year end wrap-up.

Check out this episode with Jeff Orrange and Kristen Wade. We talk about the past year and what we are planning for the new year.   Books mentioned in this episode, The Power of Now: A guide to Spiritual Enlightenment by Eckhart Tolle A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose by Elckhart To...

15/12/2022

Check out the latest podcast featuring Carla Marquez Ripley! We talk about resiliency and families.

This episode I talk to Carla Marquez Ripley about first responder resiliency. [email protected] https://yourstoryinc.com/  https://www.therapyforfirstresponders.com/  First responder specific counceling Other helpful links: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/resi...

15/12/2022

08/12/2022

Check out the latest release! I talk to Kristen Wade, Jeff Orrange, and Molly Jones about getting through the holidays as a first responder.

This episode I talk with Jeff Orrange, Kristen Wade, and Molly Jones about how we manage the holidays.     [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] http://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/ http://www.arsuniversity....

04/11/2022

Check out the first ever round table podcast! This week I team up with Jeff Orrange and Kristen Wade and we talk about the evolution of mental health awareness and peer support.

Join me this week as I roll out the first ever round table podcast! Join Kristen Wade, Jeff Orrange and me as we talk about the evolution of mental health awareness and peer support in the fire service. If you want to contact either Jeff or Kristen, their emails are below.  Jorrange@floridafire...

23/10/2022

Check out this weeks podcast with Kristen Wade!

Check out this weeks podcast with Kristen Wade. We announce something new from The Fire Inside Podcast! If you want to reach Kristen, [email protected] You can check out her coaching bussness at https://www.mudslingersec.com/ and [email protected]

13/10/2022

Check out this weeks podcast with Dan and Tammy Roach. Had a great conversation about retirement and their latest project. a retreat center.
Check out the show notes for links to their website.

Join me this week as I talk to Dan and Tammy Roach about life after being on the job. We also talk about their retreat project that they are working on.  Check out their links below. [email protected] [email protected] https://cornerstoneretreatcenter.com/  

02/10/2022

Check out this weeks podcast with Danielle Brengel from the 100 Club of Illinois. Danielle and I talk about the upcoming Frontline Convention.

Check out this weeks podacst with Danielle Brengel from the 100 Club. We talk about the upcoming Frontline Convention. We talk about why it's important and what to expect.  Please check out the webpage for more information.    https://www.100clubil.org/?page_id=7871&preview=true d...

22/09/2022

Check out this weeks podcast. I catch up with Keith Hanks and we talk about resiliency and life after the firehouse.

Join me this week as I catch up with Keith Hanks. We talk about resiliancy and life after the firehouse.  If you have questions, don't hesitate to reach out to keith. Of course, I am always available as well.    [email protected]  

15/09/2022

Had a good conversation with Alec Stevens. Check out his road to recovery!
Also available on Spotify, Apple and others.

This week I talk to Alec Sevens. Listen to his story about how he fell into alcoholism and how he worked his recovery.  Feel free to reachout to Alec or myself if you are looking for help! Alec Stevens [email protected] Tom Howard [email protected]  

13/09/2022

Check this out!

I am excited to announce that I have partnered with the 100 Club of Illinois for a first responder convention!
We will be bringing together different voices in the arena of first responder mental wellness to share and learn. Mark your colanders and don't miss this!!!

If you would like to be a presenter at this event, please go the the 100 Club website and fill out an application today.

01/09/2022

Had a great conversation with Ryan Ballard. A man of many talents.

This week I talk to Ryan Ballard. Ryan has multiple things going on. We talk about work life ballance as well as following your calling outside of the fire service.    https://www.hitedigital.com/chicago https://www.projectfirebuddies.org https://www.firstdueentrepreneurs.com https://www.r...

21/08/2022

Good read!

Shedding the Golden Handcuffs on your own terms

18/08/2022

***Trigger Warning*** Some discussion in this weeks podcast is graphic.

Check out this weeks podcast with Tom Priddle. Hear his story of PTS and his recovery.

*** Trigger Warning***     Some material in this podcast is graphic! This week I talk to Tom Priddle. Tom shares his experiance with PTSD that was triggered from a call. Tom also shares his experiance with treament at the Center of Excellence.  If you have any questions for Tom,....