
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 | 118 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Mental HealthHealth & Fitness | |||

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
Nobody signs up for this job expecting to carry it home. Clinical social worker Iris Waichler has spent over 40 years sitting with people in the worst moments of their lives, first on a hospital burn unit, and later interviewing hundreds of firefight... more
What if becoming a better firefighter starts with becoming a better human being?
In Episode 114 of Beneath the Helmet, Arjuna George sits down with firefighter, author, husband, and father Matt Cooper for a deeply honest conversation about self-lead... more
Frank Viscuso has spent a career learning what makes people follow a leader instead of just working for one, and in this episode he lays out the difference between a boss you fear and a boss you'd run into a fire for. He and host Arjuna George get in... 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. Iris Waichler
2. Matthew Cooper
3. Frank Viscuso
4. Flip Griffin
5. Dr. Marc Wasaki
6. Chris Johnson
7. Savio Clemente
8. Jared Vermeulen
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