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Feb. 13, 2024

Choosing Your Heart_ Balancing Fitness and Health in a Busy World

In the midst of chaos, we choose our hearts. 💖 As first responders, every call requires bravery, compassion, and dedication. What motivates you to choose your heart every day? Share your thoughts! Listen to the latest episode now! Link in bio! @enduringthebadgepodcast @jerryfireandfuel @completefirstresponder @warrior.with.grace #firstresponderlife #chooseyourheart #braveryandcompassion #firstresponders #firefigthers…

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Feb. 13, 2024

Unmasking the Protector: Ashley Jones on Vulnerability and Personal Growth in Law Enforcement

Send us a Text Message. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1761892/open_sms) Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the tough exterior of a law enforcement officer? Join me, Jerry Dean Lund, as I sit down with Ashley Jones, an experienced officer and a mental and physical growth expert, for a candid discussion about the personal…

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Feb. 12, 2024

Why I Left My Job and Won't Be Going Back

🚑 Lights out on the ambulance, but the legacy lives on! 💙 Leaving the job, not the impact. First responders, what's your most cherished memory or lesson learned that stays with you even after the last call? 🚑 Listen to the latest episode now! Link in bio! @enduringthebadgepodcast @jerryfireandfuel @completefirstresponder…

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Feb. 11, 2024

Unlocking Financial Success_ The Key to Planning for First Responders

🚓 From the frontlines to financial fitness! 💰 What lessons have you learned on the journey to financial success, fellow first responders? Share your wins and pitfalls to inspire others on their financial path! 🚀 Listen to the latest episode now! Link in bio! @enduringthebadgepodcast @jerryfireandfuel @completefirstresponder @brianlivingston #firstresponderwealth #financialjourney…

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Feb. 11, 2024

Unmasking the Protector: Ashley Jones on Vulnerability and Personal Growth in Law Enforcement

Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the tough exterior of a law enforcement officer? Join me, Jerry Dean Lund, as I sit down with Ashley Jones, an experienced officer and a mental and physical growth expert, for a candid discussion about the personal battles faced by those who protect…

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Feb. 10, 2024

The Hidden Emotional Toll of Being a First Responder

🚑 Responding to emergencies takes a toll. 😓 Let's break the stigma and talk about mental health openly. First responders, how can we better support each other's mental well-being within our community? 💬 Listen to the latest episode now! Link in bio! @enduringthebadgepodcast @jerryfireandfuel @completefirstresponder @brianlivingston #breakthestigma #firstrespondertalks #supporteachother #firstresponders…

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Feb. 9, 2024

The Fatal Cost of Ignoring Retention_ Importance of Experience

🚒 The cost of neglecting our own. 💙 Retention isn't just a statistic; it's a lifeline. First responders, how do you believe we can actively address and overcome the challenges affecting retention in our community? 🤔 Listen to the latest episode now! Link in bio! @enduringthebadgepodcast @jerryfireandfuel @completefirstresponder @brianlivingston #retainourheroes…

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Feb. 8, 2024

Secure Your Retirement_ Why Planning Ahead is Crucial

🚓 The siren may fade, but the legacy remains! 🌟 Ready to embrace the retired life. What's the one thing you wished you knew before retiring, fellow first responders? Let's share our wisdom! 📚 Listen to the latest episode now! Link in bio! @enduringthebadgepodcast @jerryfireandfuel @completefirstresponder @brianlivingston #retirementwisdom #firstresponderlegacy #lifeafterservice…

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Feb. 7, 2024

Escape the Rat Race Why Planning for Retirement Early is Crucial

🚑 Escaping the daily grind and embracing the freedom! 🌟 Ready to swap sirens for serene moments. First responders, how do you unwind and recharge outside the fast-paced world of emergencies? 🤔 Listen to the latest episode now! Link in bio! @enduringthebadgepodcast @jerryfireandfuel @completefirstresponder @brianlivingston #escapetheratrace #firstresponderfreedom #selfcareshift #firstresponders #firefigthers…

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Feb. 6, 2024

Don't Get Stuck Why Retiring in Place Can Kill Your Passion

👨‍🚒 Beyond the badge: Hanging up the gear after a lifetime of service! 🚒 Retirement feels surreal, but the memories are 🔥. What's your go-to retirement advice for a fellow first responder? 🤔 Listen to the latest episode now! Link in bio! @enduringthebadgepodcast @jerryfireandfuel @completefirstresponder @brianlivingston #retirementlife #firstresponderjourney #newbeginnings #firstresponders…

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Feb. 6, 2024

A New Chapter for Heroes Brian Livingston on Life After Service

Send us a Text Message. (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1761892/open_sms) When the uniform comes off, and the badge is set aside, what's next for our first responders? Brian Livingston joins me in unraveling this question, sharing his evolution from police officer to retiree. Our conversation uncovers the seldom-spoken challenges encountered when transitioning from a…

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Feb. 5, 2024

Underworld of a Fentanyl Dealer

🔴🔵Former Police Officer Discusses the Underworld of a Fentanyl Dealer and Building Rapport 🔵🔴 #underworld #policeofficer #buildingrapport #police #dealer #discuss #firefighter #policelife #policeofficers

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Feb. 4, 2024

The Secret to Being a Successful First Responder

🤐The Secret to Being a Successful First Responder and Balancing Life🔏 #firstresponder #balancinglife #secret #balancing #life #yourmentalhealthmatters #inspirationmindset #supportlawenforcement #militarysupport #goodmentalhealth #mentalhealthbreak #knowthesigns s #911dispatcher #firefighterpride #mindsetshifts #firefightermotivation #podcastshow #policeofficer #firstresponders #paramedic

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Feb. 3, 2024

Uncovering Personal Attacks

👊Uncovering Personal Attacks👊 💪Are You Strengthening Your Coping Skills for Workplace Challenges💪 #personalattacks #personal #workplace #challenges #strengthen #firefighterlife #mentalhealthtips #emotionalwellbeing #lookafteryourself #mentalhealthisimportant #mentalstrength #traumahealing #mindsetiskey #traumarecovery #mentalhealthwarrior

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Feb. 2, 2024

Crushed and Traumatized At Work

Emotionally devastated and deeply affected, when Eddie seeks assistance within the workplace and has a profoundly distressing encounter. #assistance #workplace #firefighting #firefighter #fireservice #firstrespondersstrong #mentalhealthsupportgroup #lifeaftertrauma #paralife #911dispatchers #emtsofinstagram #mentalgamestrong #policeofficerlife #livelifeonyourownterms

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Feb. 1, 2024

Who can you turn to for a rational perspective?

Who can you turn to for a rational perspective when you're feeling overwhelmed and require someone to bounce ideas off of? #feelingoverwhelmed #feeloverwhelmed #perspective #turn #feel #ideas #taketwo

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Jan. 31, 2024

What's the point of being sad and playing the victim?

What's the point of being sad and playing the victim? I believe it's okay to acknowledge and experience your emotions. However, it's important to then shift your focus towards finding a solution to resolve the issue at hand. #firefighters #lawenforcement #EMT #firstresponder #besad #beokay #shiftfocus #point #victim #emotion #focus #solution…

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Jan. 30, 2024

Tell Those You How Much You Value Them

From my experience as a leader in an organization, I have learned that it doesn't require significant effort to demonstrate to someone how much you value them and express your desire for them to remain within the organization. #dispatchers #lawenforcemnt #firefighters #military #EMS #paramedic #EMT #firstresponders #ems #emt #experience #leader…

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Jan. 29, 2024

First Responder to have a Balanced and Compassion

🔋Empowering the Next Generation of First Responder to have a Balanced and Compassionate Career🔌 There is life outside our careers and we should a high value on enjoying our time off. #firstresponders #firefigthers #EMT #paramedic #lawenforemnt #military #firstresponder #highvalue #emt #enjoyingtime #empoweringthenextgeneration #career #life #careers #value #paramedic #empower #enjoy

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Jan. 28, 2024

Exposing the Everyday Chauvinism Women Face

🚺Breaking the Glass Ceiling & Exposing the Everyday Chauvinism Women Face🌎 #firefighters #lawenforcement #military #firstresponders #breakingtheglass #breaktheglass #glass #glassy #breaking #exposing #women

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Jan. 28, 2024

A New Chapter for Heroes Brian Livingston on Life After Service

When the uniform comes off, and the badge is set aside, what's next for our first responders? Brian Livingston joins me in unraveling this question, sharing his evolution from police officer to retiree. Our conversation uncovers the seldom-spoken challenges encountered when transitioning from a life of service to the civilian…

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Jan. 27, 2024

Men Let's Break the Code Silence

🔴🔵Men Let's Break the Code Silence🔵🔴Show Empathy and Compassion For Each Other🚒🚓 If we really care about each other as much as we say we do. Then nobody should feel like the are ALONE. #firefighter #firestresponders #lawenforcement #military #compassion #arealone #silence #feel #men #codesilence #breakthecode #empathy

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Jan. 26, 2024

Embrace Your True Self!

☣️The Toxic Lie of Conforming☣️ 🤗Embrace Your True Self!🤳 Your profession doesn't make you a certain way but your choices do and certainly the way you treat people different than you. #firefighter #paramedic #EMT #lawenforcement #trueself #treatpeople #self #profession #choices

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Jan. 25, 2024

Minneapolis Police Dept. Failure Sparks Need for Change

🔵🔴Transforming Police Response🔴🔵 Minneapolis' PD Failure Sparks Urgent Need for Change👀 Is there anything being done to help law enforcement understand mental illness? #needforchange #police #law #enforcement #illness #understand #mentalhealth #training #failure

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