Ben Strahan is a veteran wildland Hotshot, human performance coach and athlete. Learn about his journey into the fire service, the physical demands of wildland firefighting, the inmate crew program, staffing, and mental health.
Nick Brown shares his lived experience as a veteran, paramedic, firefighter and peer support specialist. He gives voice to the impact of unhealed PTSD on his personal life, and the many techniques he’s tried to heal over the last couple of years. He also notes what’s been most helpful. You won’t want to miss this real and vulnerable conversation.
The human brain is the most resilient organ in the body. Yet, even it is susceptible to harm, not only from outside physical sources but from internal mechanisms as well. Due to the nature of the work we do, wildland firefighters can be exposed to traumatic events. These incidents may have an impact on our mental and behavioral health.
Within this episode, Amanda shares with us how self-care is a critical tool she uses to deal with life’s challenges.