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Artwork for Responder Resilience
Mental Health
First Responders
Law Enforcement
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
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FDNY
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First Responder Mental Health
Resilience
Public Safety
PTSD
New York City
EMDR
EMDR Therapy
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First Responder Project
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Moral Injury
Post-Traumatic Growth

The job doesn't stop when the call ends. Neither does this podcast.

RESPONDER RESILIENCE: real conversations with firefighters, police, EMS, dispatch, and the clinicians who serve them. Trauma. Leadership. Culture. Retirement. Our Clinician's Guide series and the book Helping the Helpers, built from over 200 of these conversations, go further: real insight for first responders and the clinicians w... more

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Nobody radios in "I'm not okay." You just push through the next call, and the one after that.

Gary Roberts has pushed through calls for more than twenty years, as an active firefighter and paramedic in Fort Lauderdale. He's also built an AI company ... more

Assistant Chief Manny Almaguer draws a distinction most fire departments have never heard: cultural competency and cultural empathy are not the same thing. One checks a box. The other earns trust. In this conversation, he breaks down what that differ... more

Twenty-five years after 9/11, more than 600 FDNY members have died from Ground Zero-related illness, nearly double the number lost in the collapse itself. Retired FDNY Deputy Chief Richard Alles arrived 20 minutes after the second tower fell and spen... more

Dr. Johnny Torgeson opened a top-grossing fitness franchise at 25, served as an Army sergeant, and now commands operations at a federal fire department. Along the way he identified a gap most fire officers never get taught: how to actually build a te... more

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Recent Guests

Gary Roberts
Firefighter paramedic, founder of Neurovus
Neurovus
Episode: S6 E38 Firefighter AI Spots the Drift Before You Do with Guest Gary Roberts
Manny Almaguer
Assistant Chief, Denver Fire Department
Denver Fire Department
Episode: S6 E37 Cultural Empathy vs. Competency: How Chief Manny Almaguer Actually Earns Trust
Johnny Torgeson
Assistant Chief of Operations at a Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow Fire and Emergency Services; author of Forging Your Team
Fire Department; Fire Dog Consulting; Forging Your Team AI
Episode: S6 E35 AI Leadership Coaching For Fire Officers: Dr. Johnny Torgeson
Cary A. Friedman
Chaplain, Associate Director of the Law Enforcement Survival Institute, police trainer
Law Enforcement Survival Institute
Episode: S6 E25 Spiritual Survival for Law Enforcement — Chaplain Cary Friedman, FBI Behavioral Science Consultant
Carla Sutton Moore
A dually licensed psychologist and professional counselor with extensive experience in public safety mental health
City of Atlanta, More to Life Counseling and Consulting
Episode: S6 E24 The First Responder Wellness Program Other Agencies Are Adopting — Dr. Carla Moore
Daniel Sundahl
Trauma therapist, former paramedic and firefighter
Speaker and author of UnStuck
Episode: S6 E23 UnStuck: A Retired Firefighter's Framework for Breaking Reactive Patterns — Daniel Sundahl
Khalil Zahar
CEO and co-founder of FightCamp
FightCamp
Episode: S6 E22 Training First Responders to Perform Under Pressure — Khalil Zahar, FightCamp
Whitney Wilkerson
Board-certified chaplain, trauma-informed wellness coach
Pups and Cups (with Lucas Isola)
Episode: S6 E21 Community, Connection, and Burnout in EMS
Lucas Isola
EMS chief, founder of Pups and Cups
Irvington Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Episode: S6 E21 Community, Connection, and Burnout in EMS

Hosts

David Dachinger
Host with extensive background in responder resilience and public-safety wellness; retired lieutenant
Stacy Raymond
Co-host, clinical psychologist and EMS clinician; EMDR and trauma expert
Bonnie Rumilly
Co-host, LCSW, EMT; wellness advocate and responder trainer

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Great conversation!

    I had a wonderful experience being interviewed on the Responder Resilience podcast with David Dachinger and Lynette Shaw. They were insightful, warm, and incredibly well-prepared, guiding the conversation with thoughtful questions that respected my experience/expertise while inviting practical, actionable takeaways. The overall tone was collaborative and encouraging, making it easy to share candid reflections and real-world insights. I’m grateful for their professionalism and for the thoughtful ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shauntell5
    United States2 months ago
  • Awesome!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blue Grit Radio
    United States7 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

Listeners Say

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Guests and hosts create a collaborative, respectful environment that enhances value for both guests and audience.
Great conversations with insightful questions and practical takeaways for listeners.
The show is praised for authentic stories, actionable resilience strategies, and focus on firefighter/EMS mental health and leadership.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S5 E30 Battling Burnout With Brainspotting And Sleep Strategies With Guest Dr. Leah Kaylor
Q: Can you explain brain spotting and how it differs from EMDR?
Brain spotting uses slowed EMDR-inspired eye movements with bilateral sound to access deep memory networks, helping the client drop into the brain's memory spots and process trauma more fluidly than traditional EMDR for some individuals.
S5 E29 Nervous System Recalibration©: Finding Focus Under Pressure with Guest Doug Allen
Q: Where can listeners find your book and learn more about your work?
listeners can find An Operator's Guide to the Nervous System through agttc.org where they can purchase the book, or via major retailers like Amazon and Chapters; the site also offers information about training and webinars.
S5 E29 Nervous System Recalibration©: Finding Focus Under Pressure with Guest Doug Allen
Q: Can you give a quick, tangible example of using Bresk with a client?
A practical demonstration involves guiding a client to observe their breathing first, then noticing chest vs. diaphragmatic breathing, followed by a coordinated shift in posture and environment awareness through paced movement and social engagement cues, so they can restore a flexible nervous system in real time.
S5 E29 Nervous System Recalibration©: Finding Focus Under Pressure with Guest Doug Allen
Q: Doug, how helpful is it to recount the trauma story, and what physiological changes happen when first responders talk about it?
Recounting the trauma can be helpful when guided properly, but it's more effective to observe body responses and shift toward somatic processing. The physiological changes include shifts in breathing, heart rate, and muscle tension; the goal is to move from a narrative focus to a body-informed recalibration that allows safe processing and maintains cognitive functioning.
S5 E37 Lessons From The Leaders Of FDNY with Various Guests
Q: How has the CSU adapted post-9/11 to address ongoing behavioral health and wellness for FDNY members and their families?
CSU expanded to multiple locations, built a peer-support network, educated department members, and relied on culturally competent clinical resources to reduce stigma and improve access to care.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Responder Resilience

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

Responder resilience coverage centers on mental health, wellness, leadership, and culture within first responder communities. Episodes frequently explore trauma, stigma, peer support, and institutional changes that enable healthier, more sustainable careers for police, fire, EMS, and dispatch professionals, often featuring clinicians, leaders, and researchers who have hands-on public-safety experience. Notable distinctions include embedded wellness programs, cross-agency collaboration, and practical tools or programs (e.g., co-response, therapy dog initiatives, and tech-enabled training) that listeners can consider adopting in their own organizations. The show tends to pair candid personal stories with actionable strategies, making it usefu... more

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Recent guests on Responder Resilience include:

1. Gary Roberts
2. Manny Almaguer
3. Johnny Torgeson
4. Cary A. Friedman
5. Carla Sutton Moore
6. Daniel Sundahl
7. Khalil Zahar
8. Whitney Wilkerson

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