How is it going? More importantly, how are YOU doing? This month Matt and Chris talk about how self-critical first responders can be and how we can be better to ourselves; we hope everyone is taking time for some self-care and if you need help- reach out. Find us on Facebook or at behindtlinepodcast@gmail.com
How is it going? More importantly, how are YOU doing? This month we are joined by Nicole Junkerman, a former police officer who is now a Death Doula with Positive Passing, LLC; we hope everyone is taking time for some self-care and if you need help- reach out. Find us on Facebook or at behindtlinepodcast@gmail.com and to contact Nicole you can email her at nicole.positivepassing@gmail.com or call Positive Passing at 443-944-7452
How is it going? More importantly, how are YOU doing? This month Matt and Chris talk about how Behindthe Line, Inc got started and the upcoming 1stResponder Conference; we hope everyone is taking time for some self-careand if you need help- reach out. Find us on Facebook or at behindtlinepodcast@gmail.com
How is it going? More importantly, how are YOU doing? This month Matt and Chris talk about the tendency for first responders to self-isolate at times; we hope everyone is taking time for some self-care and if you need help- reach out. Find us on Facebook or at behindtlinepodcast@gmail.com
How is it going? More importantly, how are YOU doing? This month we talk about a tough topic- Suicide, Heather joins Matt and Chris to talk about things to look out for, how to talk to someone with compassion, and how to cope; we hope everyone is taking time for some self-care and if you need help- reach out and call 9-8-8. Find us on Facebook or at behindtlinepodcast@gmail.com
How is it going? More importantly, how are YOU doing? This month we dive into the Salisbury Fire Department’s new Cancer Reduction policies and testing; we hope everyone is taking time for some self-care and if you need help- reach out. Find us on Facebook or at behindtlinepodcast@gmail.com
How is it going? More importantly, how are YOU doing? This month we talk about how easy it can be to go from venting to a friend into a complaint session; we hope everyone is taking time for some self-care and if you need help- reach out. Find us on Facebook or at behindtlinepodcast@gmail.com
How is it going? More importantly, how are YOU doing? This month we are joined by Chris O’Barsky who sits down to tell us his story and struggles; Warning- this can be a bit intense for some folks. We hope everyone is taking time for some self-care and if you need help- reach out. Find us on Facebook or at behindtlinepodcast@gmail.com
How is it going? More importantly, how are YOU doing? Last time we heard some of Chris’ story, this time Matt takes us down part of his journey; we hope everyone is taking time for some self-care and if you need help- reach out. Find us on Facebook or at behindtlinepodcast@gmail.com
How is it going? More importantly, how are YOU doing? This week Matt and Chris try something a bit different- we start talking about our stories… starting with Chris; we hope everyone is taking time for some self-care and if you need help- reach out. Find us on Facebook or email us behindtlinepodcast@gmail.com
How is it going? More importantly, how are YOU doing? This week Matt and Chris talk about interacting with the family or bystanders on the scene of an emergency and how it impacts first responders; we hope everyone is taking time for some self-care and if you need help- reach out. Find us on Facebook
How is it going? More importantly, how are YOU doing? This week Matt and Chris talk about sleep and why we all need it; we hope everyone is taking time for some self-care and if you need help- reach out. Find us on Facebook
How is it going? More importantly, how are YOU doing? This week Matt and Chris are joined by Heather Brown, PhD spouse of Matt and cofounder of the Behind the Line group, to talk about the more clinical side of mental health in first responders; we hope everyone is taking time for some self-care and if you need help- reach out. Find us on Facebook
How is it going? More importantly, how are YOU doing? This week Matt and Chris are joined by Chris Hardy of US Kennels, Inc in Salisbury, Maryland. The group talk about how US Kennels got started with service dogs and training for veterans, and how they are now branching into dogs for first responders. For more information on US Kennels you can find them on the web at www.uskennelsinc.org or call Chris Hardy at 410-251-3714. We hope everyone is taking time for some self-care and if you need help- reach out.
How's it going, and more importantly, How are YOU doing? This time around Matt and Chris sit down to discuss one of the tougher parts of the job- the quiet time after a call or just after a shift. We hope everyone is having a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Take care of yourselves and one another.
How is it going? More importantly, how are you doing? This time around Matt and Chris talk about when the job used to be fun (or at least parts) but something changes and it isn't anymore; how can we work to make our lives happier when that happens?
How's it going, and more importantly, how are YOU doing? This month, with kids headed back to the classroom, Matt and Chris sit down to talk about how school time brings another level of stress to parents- and even more to most first responders. We hope everyone has a great start to their school year and please take some time to take care of yourself.
How's it going? This month, Matt and Chris sit down to talk about having friends and relationships outside of the job. Friends, family, acquaintances, whatever the case it's important. We hope you are doing well and taking care of yourself each and every day. Stay safe out there!
How's it going, and how are YOU doing? This week, Matt and Chris talk about the stigma that still surrounds mental health and wellness as well as the barriers that can pop up with various agencies. Stay safe and healthy out there folks! Remember that it is ok to not be ok, we all need some help sometimes.
Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Line Podcast from Salisbury, MD. Matt and Chris build off of last month's episode (how the job affects our families) and talk more about how first responders tend to build walls around our feelings. We hope you get something out of this, and if you do please leave a review, subscribe to the feed, and share us with your coworkers. You can reach us at behindtlinepodcast@gmail.com Stay safe and healthy folks