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Beneath The Helmet Show - Firefighter Wellness | Mental Health

Arjuna George - Silver Arrow Coaching
Burnout
Leadership
Fire Service
PTSD
Firefighter Wellness
Moral Injury
First Responders
Two In 2 Out Idaho
Healthcare Leadership
Resilience
Sleep
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
EMS
Mental Health
Harrisburg, United States
Philadelphia, United States
First Responder
Marriage Counseling
Dear Hollow
Rock Creek Fire District

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

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Latest Episodes

Behind the Mask: Firefighter Mental Health With Dr. Marc Wysocki | Beneath the Helmet Podcast Ep. 111

What can the fire service learn from sports medicine, athletic recovery, and leadership psychology?

In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, host Ar... more

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There is a moment in this episode that stops you cold.

Chris Johnson is describing March 20th, 2024 -- the morning his deputy chief drove to an outlying station, sat beside him, and said four words: "We're worried about you." And the floodgates open... more

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Adaptive Resilience: Leading Through Crisis, Recovery, and Uncertainty - Beneath the Helmet | Episode 109 with Savio Clemente

What does it truly take to lead through crisis… and then recover from it?

In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, ... more

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In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, Arjuna sits down with Fire Captain and author Jared Vermeulen to explore what modern leadership truly looks like in today’s fire service.

This is a real conversation about burnout, culture, emotional intelligen... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Johnson
Firefighter mental health advocate and founder of Two In and Two Out Idaho
Two In 2 Out Idaho
Episode: Building a Firefighter Recovery Room: One Station's Story of Healing From the Inside Out
Savio Clemente
TEDx speaker, author, wellness coach, leadership strategist, founder of The Human Resolve
The Human Resolve
Episode: Adaptive Resilience: Leading Through Crisis, Recovery, and Uncertainty
Jared Vermeulen
Captain, author of The Modern Fire Officer books
Fire service (Florida, USA)
Episode: Humanizing Leadership in the Fire Service: Burnout, Culture, and Connection
Christie Dion
Psychologist specializing in sex and couple therapy
Ignited Community
Episode: Talk About Talking: Connection Matters Stronger Relationships in High-Stress Careers
Patrick Penetsia
Writer of Code 3, former EMS member turned filmmaker
Code 3 film project / Hollywood writer
Episode: “I’m Burnt Out”: The Realities of EMS and the Story Behind Code 3 | Patrick Pianezza
Dennis Cairden
Licensed mental health professional specializing in trauma for first responders; co-founder of Trauma Survivors Foundation; author
Trauma Survivors Foundation
Episode: The Rescuer Mentality: Why First Responders Stay Always On and How It Impacts Their Lives
Brad Robinson
Former Team Canada baseball player, retired lieutenant, mental performance coach
The Complete Athlete
Episode: Firefighter Burnout and Recovery: Brad Robinson on Healing, Nervous System Regulation, and Life After the Fire Service
Chris Duquemin
Founder of New Vision Therapy; author of The Body Engineer
New Vision Therapy
Episode: Unlocking the Vagus Nerve: Engineering Self-Healing for Trauma and Stress
Matt Thierfelder
Retired Battalion Chief, psilocybin facilitator and psychedelic advocate
Private practice as facilitator; firefighter wellness advocate
Episode: Psychedelics and First Responder Mental Health: A Fire Chief’s Journey

Host

Arjuna George
Host of Beneath The Helmet Show - Firefighter Wellness | Mental Health

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • This podcast is amazing!

    With the wisdom of lived experience Arjuna is creating a space where we can learn from stories, expertise and encouragement

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Resilience Project
    Canada2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's use of lived experience to create a space for learning from stories, expertise and encouragement.
Audience appreciates credible, practical guidance on firefighter wellness and leadership from diverse guests.
Fans value how conversations normalize vulnerability and provide actionable steps for mental health and family well-being.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Humanizing Leadership in the Fire Service: Burnout, Culture, and Connection
Q: What do officers want from their chiefs?
Officers want clear culture, transparent communication, and tools to succeed; they need leadership that supports them rather than just enforcing rules, and honest dialogue about why certain checklists exist.
From Fireground to Research: Annette Zapp on Translating Science into Firefighter Wellness
Q: How do you approach coaching and avoid an all-or-nothing mindset in wellness?
She advocates meeting people where they are, using curiosity and motivational interviewing, and promoting sustainable, daily practices rather than extreme, unsustainable regimes.
From Fireground to Research: Annette Zapp on Translating Science into Firefighter Wellness
Q: What are the four pillars of health you emphasize for firefighters, and which one is most upstream?
She outlines sleep, nutrition, physical fitness, and mental health, with sleep identified as the most upstream intervention that positively influences all other health behaviors.
From Fireground to Research: Annette Zapp on Translating Science into Firefighter Wellness
Q: Tell us a little about who you are and what brought you to translate research for firefighters?
Annette describes her firefighting background, her move into PhD studies, and a deliberate mission to translate research into practical guidance for end users in the fire service.
The George Family Beneath the Helmet: A Proud, Proud Look at Fire Service Family Life
Q: Were you surprised when I took a stress leave and retired early?
Yes, there was initial shock, but with time the family understood the broader context of burnout and the need for a new path to health and effectiveness.

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2. Savio Clemente
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