#mentalhealthawareness

  • The Mind Of A First Responder

    Have you found the perfect career for you? Your calling?  The place where you feel totally alive?  Has the same thing that made you feel totally alive caused you harm emotionally, psychologically, or physically? In today’s episode, Autumn is bringing on her dear friend and first responder, who experienced just that. First responders never know what a day on the job is going to look like. Also, many are not prepared for what years of service will ultimately cost them. While they often deal with dangerous and life-threatening situations, the trauma and emotional stress that comes with their day-to-day life can take a toll on their mental health.  While they are taught how to learn how to use tools to save other’s lives, they rarely are given the tools on how to cope with the stress of the job or save their own life when faced with thoughts on not wanting to live anymore.  In this episode, Luis Martinez demonstrates courage, not by putting on a uniform and fighting fires, but by stepping into this space to share how he had to ask for help to learn to live his life alive again. He shares how hard it is for first responders to cope with the events that take place, techniques that help him cope, and why asking for help can be so hard. Luis is a retired Denver FireFighter Technician, with over 28 years in the fire service and 33 years in EMS. He recently completed his Master of Science in Organizational Leadership at Regis University. He is also teaching fire safety in Denver and moving forward in his career in fire safety with other departments. Tune in to better understand the mind of a first responder and techniques that may help you, a friend, or a loved one live on the other side of suffering. 

    Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:

    • A deeper understanding into the life of a first responder
    • How changing the narrative can change how you live 
    • Healthy coping mechanisms that can help anyone deal with traumatic experiences
    • Different ways to ask for help when you need it

  • Spreading The Love

    Have you noticed all of the help wanted signs posted in your neighborhood? Businesses are struggling to stay open as the pandemic looms over us. The ripple effect can be seen in all areas of our life.  As we hear more and more about Covid, new variants and more mandates it seems endless. What makes it worse is the little understanding people seem to have for one another. In this episode, Autumn Shields speaks out about spreading more love and light to the people around us. When we start building each other up, rather than being divisive, we can build a better society. Autumn Shields is a speaker, author, podcaster and entrepreneur. She was a police victim advocate in Colorado and during her career she was able to assist thousands of crime victims. While she was working in this field and helping raise four children, Autumn started building a business in social marketing with a health and wellness company.  Within a few years she was promoted to the top 2% in her company. She now lives a life by design and helps others do the same.  If you have been struggling with how much negativity is in the world right now, tune in to see how you can help contribute more kindness to the world. 

    Here’s what we discussed in today’s episode:

    • Understanding how everyone struggles differently
    • What you can do to start spreading kindness and creating a change
    • Tools to help you create a different environment & experience for yourself 

    Connect with Autumn Shields:

    Website:  http://www.AutumnShields.com

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    Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/livingyourlifealive/

    Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenudges/