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Finding Your Way Through Therapy

E.207 Breaking the Silence: First Responders and Mental Health

Finding Your Way Through Therapy

Steve Bisson

Religion & Spirituality, Self-improvement, Education, Psychology, Counseling, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Honest, Substance Use, Social Sciences, Science

51.1K Ratings

🗓️ 4 June 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Send us a text What happens when the strongest among us need support? In this powerful conversation, Elizabeth Ecklund takes us on an extraordinary journey from fighting fires in Antarctica to fighting stigma in mental health. As someone with 15 years of experience spanning firefighting, emergency medical services, and nursing, Elizabeth brings a rare perspective to the critical conversation about first responder mental health. The stigma surrounding mental health in emergency services creat...

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0:00.0

Welcome to Resilience Development and Action, where strength meets strategy and courage to help you move forward.

0:07.8

Each week, your host, Steve Bisson, a therapist with over two decades of experience in the first responder community,

0:13.9

brings you powerful conversations about resilience, growth, and healing through trauma and grief.

0:19.0

Whether you're navigating the complex journey of grief,

0:22.3

processing trauma, or seeking to build resilience in high-stress environments, this podcast is your

0:28.1

trusted companion, from first responders facing daily challenges, to emergency personnel managing

0:33.7

critical situations, to leaders carrying the weight of difficult decisions. We're here to

0:39.1

support your journey. Through authentic interviews, expert discussions, and real-world experiences,

0:45.0

we dive deep into the heart of human resilience. We explore crucial topics like trauma recovery,

0:51.2

grief processing, stress management, and emotional well-being.

0:55.3

Our conversations bridge the gap between professional insight and practical application,

1:00.2

offering you tools and strategies that work in the real world.

1:03.7

Join us as we create a space where healing is possible, where grief finds understanding,

1:08.6

and where resilience becomes your foundation for growth.

1:11.8

This is resilience development and action with Steve Bisson.

1:18.0

So which of the intros do you guys like best?

1:20.8

The shorter one, the longer one.

1:22.0

Let me know in the comments.

1:23.4

Go to send me a text in the notes, but welcome to episode 207.

1:28.1

If you have a lesson to episode 206, Cindy Doyle was on,

1:30.9

code for couples and code for couples if you get the drift of that.

1:35.9

And if you don't listen to the episode, you'll get it, but she was a great interview.

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