Hosts Ashlee & Jennifer talk with Josh, son of a retired paramedic firefighter and navy veteran.

Key Topics:
- Josh’s Background: Grew up with a firefighter father and experienced the challenges and fears associated with his father's dangerous job.
- Family Life: The impact of his dad’s 24-hour shifts on family life, sporadic dinners, and basketball as a bonding activity.
- Influence on Career: Josh’s transition to the navy influenced by his father’s values of hard work, safety consciousness, and organizational skills.
- Firehouse Memories: Fond recollections of time spent at the fire station, grilling out, telling jokes, and feeling a sense of family.
- Building Resilience in Kids: Discussion on the importance of connecting with children through their interests (e.g., sports, music, nature) and fostering resilience.
- Shared Experiences: Stories from Jennifer and Josh about family involvement in first responder roles and the lessons learned.

Highlights:
- Josh’s fears and anxieties growing up.
- How sports helped build resilience and connect with his dad.
- The role of safety and organizational habits in shaping Josh’s character.
- Humorous and memorable firehouse stories.
- Parallels between firefighting and military service.
- Strategies for preparing children for adulthood.

Tune in for more insightful stories and practical advice on building strong, resilient families.

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