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Artwork for Responder Resilience
Mental Health
First Responders
Law Enforcement
Leadership
First Responder Mental Health
Public Safety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
New York City
Wellness
Moral Injury
Trauma
Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office
Burnout
Wellness Programs
PTSD
US EMS Compact
Artificial Intelligence In EMS
Firefighter Mental Health Exposure Program
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
FDNY

Step into the world of real-life rescuers with RESPONDER RESILIENCE, an insightful podcast that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of firefighters, EMTs, police, 911 professionals and clinicians. Hear firsthand accounts from our community's finest as they discuss critical issues on the job and share their experiences with hosts Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.), Bonnie Rumilly LCSW/EMT and Dr. St... more

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Most psychologists who work with first responders come from the outside — and spend years earning trust. Dr. Carla Sutton Moore built her career from the inside out.

Twenty-five years in mental health. Over twenty devoted exclusively to law enforcem... more

Daniel Sundahl ran calls for twenty years. As a career firefighter and advanced care paramedic in Alberta, Canada, he saw what the job builds in you — and what it quietly destroys. He didn't leave the profession when it got hard. He went deeper into ... more

Most fitness products make you a promise. And most of the time, six weeks later, they're collecting dust in a corner.

Khalil Zahar built something different.

He was finishing his master's degree in Toronto when he walked into a boxing gym and fell ... more

They respond to the worst moments of people's lives — every single shift. Then they clear the call, restock the rig, and do it again. Nobody asks if they're okay. The system just keeps moving.

In this episode of Responder Resilience, we sit down wit... more

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Recent Guests

Whitney Wilkerson
Board-certified chaplain, trauma-informed wellness coach
Pups and Cups (with Lucas Isola)
Episode: S6 E21 Pups, Cups & The Quiet EMS Crisis
Lucas Isola
EMS chief, founder of Pups and Cups
Irvington Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Episode: S6 E21 Pups, Cups & The Quiet EMS Crisis
Rosie Cordero-Stutz
Sheriff of Miami-Dade County, first elected in decades
Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office
Episode: S6 E20 She Made History. Then She Got To work. Visionary Leaders with Guest Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz
Christopher Littrell
Retired police sergeant, Air Force veteran, leadership consultant, author of Echoes from the Street
Echoes from the Street / Gravity Podcast
Episode: S6 E18 Trauma, Loss, and What It Takes to Heal with Guest Christopher Littrell
Donnie Woodyard, Jr.
Executive Director of the United States EMS Compact
US EMS Compact
Episode: S6 E17 Charting The Future Of EMS with Guest Donnie Woodyard, Jr.
Cherylynn Lee
Public safety psychologist embedded in an agency; Chief Psychologist for POST; Crisis Negotiation Team member
Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office; Counseling Team International
Episode: S6 E16 Building Wellness From The Inside Out with Guest Dr. Cherylynn Lee
Kevin Hazzard
Journalist, TV writer and former paramedic
Author of No One's Coming, American Sirens, A Thousand Naked Strangers
Episode: S6 E15 When The Mission Is Impossible with Guest Kevin Hazzard
Rosanne Richeal
Retired chief deputy with trauma-informed therapy background
Richeal Group; National Command and Staff College
Episode: S6 E14 The Leadership Shift Law Enforcement Can’t Ignore with Guest Rosanne Richeal
Joanna Rosen
Licensed Clinical Psychologist; founder of Between Two Ears trauma consultancy
Between Two Ears
Episode: S6 E13 Deep Brain Reorienting: The Next Frontier with Guest Dr. Joanna Rosen

Hosts

David Dachinger
Host of Responder Resilience and podcast embodiment of frontline experience as a retired lieutenant.
Bonnie Rumilly
Co-host and clinician, LCSW/EMT, focused on wellness and therapy integration in public safety.
Stacy Raymond
Clinical psychologist and EMDR consultant, co-host with emphasis on trauma therapy for first responders.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Awesome!

    Fantastic joining you on this platform. Thank you and keep up this worthy, helpful work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blue Grit Radio
    United States4 months ago
  • Inspirational Hope

    I met host Dave Dachinger years ago at a First Responder Conference we both attended. His knowledge of what is needed as per resources in the Responder community combined with his compassion for giving back to his fellow Brotherhood is what makes him one of my most trusted colleagues in this space. Who better to take advice from than someone who’s walked the walk! Thank you Dave!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trusted Resource
    United States2 years ago
  • Vital info for first responders and therapists

    Grabs you from the first word, pulls you into the world of first responders, and doesn't let go. This show does more than just talk; it educates, advocates, and leads the charge for mental health in the high-stakes lives of our emergency workers. If you care about the well-being of emergency services professionals, this is your essential listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    enginetw2
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise practical, evidence-based guidance for responder wellness.
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Guest diversity and clinical depth are repeatedly highlighted as strengths.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S5 E48 Condition Critical: The Crisis Within EMS with Guest Anthony Almojera
Q: What is driving the current retention crisis in EMS in NYC?
Pay disparity, underfunding, and a fire-dominated organizational structure push workers to leave; overcrowded facilities and poor equipment compound burnout and safety concerns.
S6 E6 Visionary Leaders Masterclass with Guest Sheriff Robert Jonsen
Q: How did you roll out the wellness program in your agency and how was the buy-in from rank-and-file officers?
It started with a top-down directive and a two-tier approach: create a dedicated wellness coordinator role, then gradually introduce the concepts, first to executives, then managers and sergeants, and finally the entire workforce. There was initial resistance, but through ongoing education, peer support, and showing value, staff increasingly engaged, with results in better access to resources and a shift in culture.
S6 E2 Hiding In Plain Sight with Guest Doug White
Q: How do you approach post-traumatic growth now?
Growth comes from recognizing the struggle as a pathway, embracing support systems like Boulder Crest's Struggle Well, and sharing the story to help others. It's about turning adversity into a guiding force and helping others find their own way.
S6 E2 Hiding In Plain Sight with Guest Doug White
Q: What was the turning point in your healing journey?
The turning point came when my wife gently invited me to marriage counseling, and I recognized I needed to choose redemption over continuing to live with the pain. This moment, followed by journaling and seeking professional help, set me on a path of vulnerability and growth.
S6 E2 Hiding In Plain Sight with Guest Doug White
Q: What are a few things you wish someone had told you before you started in law enforcement?
I wish someone had told me this is a calling as much as a job, and that the transition out of the career would be as important as the career itself. Mentorship, managing over-identification with the role, and planning for a civilian life are crucial, because otherwise the transition can be darker than the career itself.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Responder Resilience

What is Responder Resilience about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on resilience, wellness, and leadership within first responder communities, featuring clinicians, public safety leaders, and peers who share practical strategies for preventing burnout, reducing stigma around help-seeking, and building healthier organizational cultures. Episodes highlight innovative programs (like therapy dog–assisted support, embedded clinicians, and data-driven wellness), cross-agency collaboration, and technology-driven future shifts in EMS and public safety. Noteworthy is the consistent blend of clinical insight with real-world, frontline stories, plus a strong emphasis on leadership, family involvement, and peer support as core pathways to sustainable well-being. Listeners who want actionable tools, cr... more

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1. Whitney Wilkerson
2. Lucas Isola
3. Rosie Cordero-Stutz
4. Christopher Littrell
5. Donnie Woodyard, Jr.
6. Cherylynn Lee
7. Kevin Hazzard
8. Rosanne Richeal

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