
Firefighter mental health, burnout, PTSD recovery, and leadership -- this is where those conversations live. Beneath the Helmet is hosted by retired Fire Chief Arjuna George -- certified executive coach, TRE practitioner, and author of Burnt Around the Edges -- with 24 years inside the fire service. Every episode goes deep on what it actually costs to do this job, and what it takes to heal, lead, ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 121 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||

Yoga can feel out of reach when your pager is on, your shift has run long, or you think you need to get flexible first. Hannah Flahr, founder of Regulate the Responder, joins Arjuna George to talk about bringing yoga into fire halls and meeting firef... more
What happens when the uniform stops being something you wear and starts becoming your entire identity?
RCMP Sergeant and mindset coach Kerry Campbell joins Arjuna George to explore identity fusion, identity erosion and the slow changes that can foll... more
The fireground demands preparation, practice and clear command. Inside the station, leaders are often expected to manage complex human behaviour with far less training.
In Episode 117 of Beneath the Helmet, Arjuna sits down with retired Fire Chief, ... more
Shelley Hegedus thought she understood the demands of the fire service. Then she began noticing subtle changes in her husband, Ron.
More vigilance. More irritability. Less sleep. Less desire to leave home. Small changes that were easy to explain ind... more
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The show centers on firefighter mental health, burnout, PTSD recovery, leadership, and the human side of public safety. Episodes repeatedly explore practical strategies for prevention, recovery, and resilience—from nervous-system health and trauma processing to peer support, family dynamics, and authentic leadership at the kitchen table. Notable throughlines include reducing stigma around vulnerability, translating research into actionable wellness routines, and elevating the fire service culture through compassionate, people-first leadership. The format often blends personal stories from first responders with expert insight, offering listeners concrete tools for well-being, team culture, and sustainable career longevity. A unique angle is ... more
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Recent guests on Beneath The Helmet include:
1. Hannah Flahr
2. Kerry Campbell
3. Jerry Streich
4. Shelley Hegedus
5. Iris Waichler
6. Matthew Cooper
7. Frank Viscuso
8. Flip Griffin
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