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Top Grossing First Responder Movies: Did Yours Make the Cut?
Who doesn’t like going to the movies? What’s even better is seeing a movie you can relate to. Do you…
10+ Unhealthy Habits of a First Responder
When we feel out of control, we need to grasp something physical. It’s good to know the physically unhealthy habits…
7 Secrets to Smashing Excuses (& Reach Your Goals Today)
You need to start smashing excuses to reach your goals. Otherwise, they’ll always be in the future, unattainable.
God Bless America: It Starts with You
We sing God Bless America in these fifty states, but is it more than hot dogs and parades? Can we…
The Timebomb: PTSD Untreated
When you leave PTSD untreated, you hurt more than yourself. You hurt the very people you love and are trying…
Spotlight: Justin Hesse, The Cops’ Coach
You can live a thriving, fulfilling life with your health, fitness, and family life. Gain support and be around people…
Overcoming the Fear of Failure
If you want to overcome the fear of failure, it helps to redefine failure itself. When you redefine failure, you…
5 Top Benefits of Life Coaching
The benefits of life coaching are numerous. Once you unlock this door, you will find coaching has so much more…
Spotlight: Moriah Meyer, EMT, FRC Coach
It’s more than that’s-what-they-signed-up-for. I don’t think anybody signs up for what first responders truly encounter and are exposed to.
I’m Fine: The Silent Battle
A silent battle is still a battle. The wounds eventually start to show on the outside no matter how hard…
Anxiety Triggers: Did You Know This Affects You?
Anxiety affects everyone, add to that a first responder lifestyle and you’ve got a recipe for multiple anxiety triggers.
Can We Change How We Do Things?
It’s a clash of cultures, but how we do things is changing. The question is, where will it lead and…
It’s Time to DO Something
We continue to spread awareness and education, but it’s time to do something to prevent suicide and increase resiliency for…
Spotlight: Jim Lydon, Fire Chief (ret.), Leadership Director, Life Coach
We don't spend time developing the ability to have difficult conversations. Those are the fires that are still burning in…
Do You Pause? (Acknowledging Patient Death)
While rushing to the next job, we need to pause and process patient death, if only for a short time.
Two Proven Ways to a New Perspective
A simple perspective change can be all you need to spark the light to a new perspective and a happier…
How to Start Fresh
Our goals come from an inner desire to find happiness. If you’ve been trying to reach them without success, it’s…
Spotlight: Susan Deyo, Firefighter/EMT ret., FRC Coach
Susan suffered silently from PTSD, before seeking help. We talk about getting support and finding healing.
Stuck: How to Move Forward
If you feel stuck and want to move forward, start asking yourself the right questions.
14 Morning Motivations to Get You Moving
This is your pep talk, your morning motivations to get you moving again.