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Resilience Nearly Killed Me (Part 2)
A conversation that begins with grief and unexpected loss unfolds into something deeper: how we recognize when we’re slipping, and what it takes to reach for support before it’s too late. This episode gently explores...
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The Slow Accumulation (Part One): Burnout, Trauma, And The Breaking Point
What happens when resilience becomes survival, and survival quietly becomes self-erasure? In this raw, unfiltered season finale, a first responder’s story reveals how burnout, trauma, and unspoken suffering...
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Bleeding Through the Turnouts: Women, Firefighting, and the 28-Day Reality
What if the most dangerous thing women in shift work face isn’t the fire—but ignoring their biology to survive the job? This episode rips the curtain back on periods, power, and the quiet cost of “just pushing...
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Slow Down or Burn Out: Productivity As A Trauma Response
Slowing down sounds simple—until your nervous system refuses to cooperate. In this episode, we explore why stillness feels unsafe, how “go mode” becomes an identity, and what actually helps us unwind without forcing...
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Wake Up We're Dying: Rebuilding Your Sleep in 30 Days
Firefighters are quietly drowning in sleep debt, and it’s killing their clarity, resilience, and long-term health. This episode breaks down the tools, truths, and rituals that help first responders reclaim the rest...
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Wake Up We're Dying: Sleep-Debt is Killing Firefighters
Firefighters save lives every day—but who's saving theirs? In this raw and revealing conversation, two first responders unpack how chronic sleep deprivation, hypervigilance, and culture collide to create an invisible...
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The Cost of Pushing Through: What Happens When Strength Turns Against You
A firefighter’s story of pushing through injury until her body—and life—finally demanded she listen. This episode uncovers how physical pain can become the voice of deeper emotional wounds, and how healing begins when...
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Coming Home: Rebuilding the Relationship with Your Body
This episode dives into the powerful journey of coming home to your body—learning to trust, listen, and rebuild connection after years of disconnection or self-protection. Through raw personal stories, we explore how...
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How Trauma Lives in the Body | Healing the Nervous System & Emotional Wounds
Your body remembers what your mind forgets. Trauma isn’t just a story—it’s stored in your body, shaping how you feel, react, and heal. In this episode, we dive deep into how trauma is stored in the body and how it...
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Building Your Womens Shift work Playbook
n this candid conversation, we explore the overlooked realities of women in the fire service—from exhausting shifts and mismatched gear to the physical and emotional toll of chronic stress. Through personal stories...
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The Hidden Cost of Burnout: Natalie’s Journey to Recovery
From exhaustion to empowerment—Natalie’s story is proof that healing starts with honesty. In this powerful episode, Natalie shares her journey of navigating burnout, stress, and the pressures of always “having to be...
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Breaking the Silence: Women in First Response Pt 1
💤 Sleep deprivation is killing firefighters faster than the job itself—here’s what no one is talking about. In this episode, Christina and Natalie share a raw and inspiring conversation about life on the front lines....
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