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Shift Happens

NSW Ambulance
NSW Ambulance
Mental Health
Well-Being In Emergency Services
Exercise
Post Traumatic Growth
New South Wales Ambulance
Lifestyle Psychiatry
Nutrition
Sleep
Movement
ADHD
Grenfell Tower Fire
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

When your work involves high stakes, long shifts, and constant care for others, your own wellbeing matters more than ever.

Shift Happens is brought to you by the Staff Health team at NSW Ambulance and hosted by paramedics Katie Horky and Timothy Graham. Shift Happens is dedicated to supporting emergency service staff through expert guidance, practical tools, and real stories from the frontline. more

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What if some of life's hardest experiences could become catalysts for growth?

In this episode of Shift Happens, Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) Director of Strategic Wellbeing (paramedic and psychotherapist0, Todd Wehr, explores the science of P... more

Nick and Chloe share their raw and deeply personal journey through trauma, PTSD, and ADHD and the hope that can exist on the other side.

In this honest conversation, they open up about the impact trauma had on their lives, relationships, and mental... more

When it comes to longevity in emergency services, it’s not just about getting through the job, it’s about staying well for the long haul.

In this episode, Christian shares practical insights on building a sustainable career, from developing an iden... more

What if one of the most powerful tools for your mental health wasn’t another app, strategy, or course… but something as simple as moving your body?

In this episode, we sit down with Steph Gill our very own Injury Prevention Specialist to explore th... more

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Recent Guests

Todd Wehr
Director of Wellbeing for Queensland Ambulance Service; former Director of Priority One
Queensland Ambulance Service
Episode: What If Trauma Wasn't the End of the Story? With Todd Wehr
Christian Mortensen
Paramedic with almost 28 years of service; former outdoor guide and ECP educator
NSW Ambulance
Episode: Can You Do This Job for 25+ Years? Longevity with Christian Mortensen
Stephanie Gill
Accredited Exercise Physiologist with a passion for mental health
NSW Ambulance Staff Health/Exercise Physiology Practice
Episode: Move your mind: How exercise supports mental health with Steph Gill
Jo Brigden-Jones
Paramedic with NSW Ambulance, ICP and Station Manager at Narrabin; dual Olympian sprint kayaker; entrepreneur
NSW Ambulance; Elite Cake Co.; Beyond the Finish Line
Episode: High Performance Mindset with Jo Brigden-Jones
Dave Ipsen
Critical Care Paramedic and team leader at the Sydney Helicopter Base
NSW Ambulance
Episode: How to Be Less Self-Critical - featuring Critical Care Paramedic Dave Ipsen
Zoe Wooldridge
Psychologist at NSW Ambulance with expertise in Applied Positive Psychology
NSW Ambulance
Episode: How to Be Less Self-Critical - featuring Critical Care Paramedic Dave Ipsen

Hosts

Timothy Graham
Co-host of Shift Happens; frontline paramedic and leader focused on staff wellbeing
Katie Horky
Host of Shift Happens; on-road paramedic and wellbeing advocate

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • Excellent start!

    Well done team: informative, interesting, great length. Speakers being vulnerable, experts being fabulous. What’s not to love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah Woodbury 6
    Australia5 months ago
  • An excellent podcast

    Episode 1 is excellent. I found the guest’s discussion of self-criticism and the level at which it is useful really helpful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guy Morrow
    Australia5 months ago

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High-quality guests and grounded, actionable advice that translates to real-world shifts.
Guests are relatable and willing to share practical, vulnerable insights.
Content is useful for frontline teams and managers seeking implementable wellbeing tools.

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What If Trauma Wasn't the End of the Story? With Todd Wehr
Q: And so for our listeners in simple terms, what is post-traumatic growth?
PTG is the process of thriving after trauma, where individuals reflect on their experiences, reassess their values, and ultimately integrate changes that lead to growth beyond their pre-trauma baseline.
The Comeback Story: PTSD, ADHD & Hope with Nick and Chloe
Q: Nick, when you made that call to Chloe at the time, was that a really difficult call for you to make?
Nick explains it was incredibly hard because he didn't want to burden Chloe or others, but he valued her immediate support and relief at having someone who understood the frontline pressures.
The Comeback Story: PTSD, ADHD & Hope with Nick and Chloe
Q: So Chloe, we'll start with you. Tell us about what you remember when you received that phone call from Nick when he realised that he needed some help.
Chloe recalls the surprise realization that Nick was coming home from work and could no longer cope, underscoring the moment when their relationship and Nick's career trajectory began to change as he sought help.
How to Be Less Self-Critical - featuring Critical Care Paramedic Dave Ipsen
Q: Can you share a time after a job where you were really hard on yourself?
Dave describes a call in which a young man who had fallen from a height was unlikely to survive; initially he hoped for a rescue, but ultimately accepts that the outcome was unsurvivable, which catalyzed a long period of processing and learning to separate personal self-judgment from the clinical outcome.
Can You Do This Job for 25+ Years? Longevity with Christian Mortensen
Q: What do you think has contributed to your longevity in the job?
A sense of adventure, comfort with uncertainty, and developing oneself beyond the uniform, including leadership on scene and balance with life outside work.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shift Happens

What is Shift Happens about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Shift Happens centers on frontline wellbeing for emergency services personnel, weaving practical tools, frontline stories, and expert insights to support sustainable mental and physical health during long, high-stakes shifts. Episodes frequently explore longevity in high-stress roles, exercise as mental health support, resilient leadership, self-compassion, mindfulness, and behavior changes like nutrition, sleep, and movement. A standout aspect is the blend of field experiences from NSW Ambulance staff with accessible, actionable strategies that listeners can apply in demanding schedules and environments. This mix of real-world anecdotes and science-backed guidance makes it helpful for practitioners, managers, and peers seeking tangible wel... more

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2. Christian Mortensen
3. Stephanie Gill
4. Jo Brigden-Jones
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6. Zoe Wooldridge

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