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Mental Health
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Burnout
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First Responders
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Yoga
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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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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

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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

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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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Hannah Flahr
Founder of Regulate the Responder, yoga program for firefighters
Regulate the Responder
Episode: Yoga for Firefighters That Fits the Shift With Hannah Flahr
Kerry Campbell
Police officer in Canada; mindset and identity coach
RCMP (Prince Edward Island drug and organized crime unit)
Episode: When the Uniform Becomes Your Identity: Kerry Campbell on First Responder Identity Erosion
Jerry Streich
Fire Chief, Capstone Public Sector Solutions founder, author and speaker
Capstone Public Sector Solutions
Episode: The Fires Inside the Station with Jerry Streich
Shelley Hegedus
Former elementary school teacher; widow of Ron Hegedus; writer
Independent
Episode: When the Job Comes Home: A Firefighter Widow’s Story of Love, Loss, and Finding Herself Again
Iris Waichler
Clinical social worker, author of Burnt Out
Author of Burnt Out; clinical social worker with 40+ years experience
Episode: The Invisible Injuries of First Responders: Burnout, Trauma & Moral Injury
Matthew Cooper
Firefighter, Windsor Severance Fire Rescue; dive rescue team member; peer fitness program lead; union president; former high school PE teacher and USA weightlifting national coach
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Episode: Self-Leadership, Fatherhood, and Finding Purpose Beyond the Fire Service | Matt Cooper
Frank Viscuso
Retired Deputy Fire Chief, owner of Step Up and Lead
Step Up and Lead
Episode: Step Up and Lead: Frank Viscuso on Fire Service Leadership, Team Culture, and Courageous Conversations
Flip Griffin
Former Navy Command Master Chief, podcaster, author, founder of Firehouse Freedom
Firehouse Freedom
Episode: Kitchen Table Leadership: Preventing Firefighter Burnout Through Connection | Flip Griffin | Beneath the Helmet Podcast
Dr. Marc Wasaki
Healthcare professional, longtime educator, volunteer firefighter, 2025 Darley SA Competition winner
Episode: Behind the Mask: Firefighter Mental Health With Dr. Marc Wysocki

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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

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    A Resilience Project
    Canada3 years ago

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Strong focus on leadership, culture, and peer support for firefighters
Practical, actionable wellness tips grounded in real stories
Credible guests delivering insights on burnout and resilience
Lived-experience host builds trust with guests and listeners

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Yoga for Firefighters That Fits the Shift With Hannah Flahr
Q: How do you tailor the poses to firefighting needs without inventing new moves?
I study common firefighting injuries and movement patterns, then select established poses that strengthen the knees, shoulders, and back while aligning with those specific tasks, ensuring the sequence is scalable and evidence-based.
Yoga for Firefighters That Fits the Shift With Hannah Flahr
Q: What would you tell a hesitant firefighter about the benefits of yoga without naming it as yoga?
Frame it as injury prevention and mobility first, then highlight mental health benefits and the opportunity for quiet time and breath control, meeting each individual where they are so they don't feel pushed away by a label.
Kitchen Table Leadership: Preventing Firefighter Burnout Through Connection | Flip Griffin | Beneath the Helmet Podcast
Q: So share with our listener a little bit of who Flip is and your journey through the Navy and then how that introduced you to the fire service and why leadership is so important to you.
Flip Griffin describes a Navy career that led him to firefighting and rescue, highlighting how leadership and mentorship from within military culture shaped his belief that everyday, human-centered interactions at the kitchen table are where true leadership happens and where burnout can be prevented.
Building Resilient First Responders: Dr. Stephanie Conn on Peer Support, Hope, and Mental Health
Q: How do you address the challenge of administrators and leaders needing peer support themselves?
Conn highlights that leadership peer support is often missing, with admins and chiefs sometimes lacking access; solutions include executive-focused programs and state/national associations to broaden access.
Building Resilient First Responders: Dr. Stephanie Conn on Peer Support, Hope, and Mental Health
Q: What are the core elements of building a successful peer support program?
Key elements include robust onboarding, ongoing training, careful screening for competency and self-care, support for return-to-work, and a structured off-boarding process when needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beneath The Helmet

What is Beneath The Helmet about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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