This episode shares the story of Dr. Pruden, an Emergency Medicine Physician and Director of Emergency Preparedness at St Joseph's Hospital in Paterson, NJ. Following his COVID diagnosis and a month-long hospital stay, Dr. Pruden was featured

Peer Support and Team Cohesion

Oct 27th, 2020 24m 38s

This episode focuses on team cohesion during a crisis and the importance of peer support to get through difficult workplace experiences. Featuring 30 year NJ fire veterans, Jim Boyle, Battalion Chief, Millburn Fire Department, and Bruce Pollac

The Concept of 'Residue'

Oct 20th, 2020 20m 1s

This episode focuses on the concept of 'Residue', which builds up in individuals who have had extreme experiences in their line of work, and has the potential to either bring people down or motivate and strengthen them if processed properly. F

Hero Fatigue

Oct 13th, 2020 18m 20s

This episode focuses on the concept of 'Hero Fatigue', or the exhaustion that often arises from societal views as a hero, and the unintended negative consequences, such as forgetting self-care and the need to always "do more". Returning are 30

Getting to Know Stress & Anxiety

Oct 6th, 2020 31m 10s

This episode focuses on defining anxiety and stress. Tips and tools are shared to assist with building resilience to help manage situations involving anxiety and stress. This podcast features Dave Cooper, Founder of Verge Coaching/Consulting Co

Power of Social Connections

Sep 29th, 2020 20m 54s

This episode focuses on the importance of social connections. This podcast features Dr. Nicholas Epley, the John Templeton Keller Professor of Behavior Science and Director of the Center for Decision Research at the University of Chicago's Boo

9/11- a story of Post Traumatic Growth

Sep 24th, 2020 21m 48s

Hurricane Katrina: Crisis Decision Making Under Stress

Sep 15th, 2020 39m 32s

This episode focuses on Hurricane Katrina and the lessons learned from the emergency management response to the disaster. This podcast features the President of LPP Consulting, Phil Parr. Mr. Parr served as a Battalion Chief in the FDNY and as

Adjusting to the New Normal: An Interview with Staff From Holy Name Medical Center

Sep 8th, 2020 16m 8s

This episode focuses on adjusting to the new normal. This podcast features Holy Name Medical Center's Vice President of Nursing and Director of Education, Cedar Wang, as well as Ben Mazza, who is the Manager of Holy Name's Emergency Preparednes

Weathering the Storm: A First-Hand Account of Superstorm Sandy Emergency Management Response

Sep 1st, 2020 31m 5s

This episode focuses on Superstorm Sandy with first-hand accounts from first responders who held leadership positions during reponse to the event. This podcast features the Director of the Jersey City Office of Emergency Management & Homeland S

Transitioning from Work to Home

Jul 7th, 2020 18m 45s

This episode focuses on the first responders' transition from work to home, the importance of setting boundaries, developing rituals and coping mechanisms to separate work from life. Featuring Sherry Campanelli, Manager of the mother/baby dep

Managing Stress Before and During Work

Jul 7th, 2020 20m 1s

This episode focuses on easy to use coping mechanisms that first responders can employ at work and in their free time to manage stress. Featuring Sherry Campanelli, Manager of the mother/baby department at the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood NJ,

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