StandFast Alliance: Empowering Our First Responders On this episode, Dr. Stacy Raymond and David speak with Eve Bucca, Executive Director of Stand Fast Alliance about how they empower first responders, military and their families with the tools, training and resources they need to face the unique challenges of their service, with strength and resilience.

Eve’s grandfather, father, and husband were all proud members of the FDNY, and military veterans. She holds the rank of Honorary Battalion Chief within the New York City Fire Department.

Dispatch: First On Scene, The Forgotten Responders

⚑ On this episode, David speaks with 911 Emergency Dispatcher Craig Tinneny and 31 year veteran Senior Operator Catharine D'Vileskis about how dispatchers are often left out of conversations involving First Responders. We discuss:

➤ What are some of the sensory challenges of being a dispatcher?

➤ How do you remain calm when the caller is overwhelmed and can’t communicate clearly?

➤ After the call, what do you do to re-stabilize your own emotional equilibrium?

Support From Superiors - Do They Have Your Back? With Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW, EMT, Dr. Stacy Raymond and Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.)

In this episode, Dr. Stacy Raymond, Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW/EMT and Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.) talk about Institutional Abandonment in emergency services:

➤ Why are so many responders feeling abandoned by their institutions and by their superiors?

➤ What are the benefits of after action reviews and proper mental health debriefings after difficult calls?

➤ What steps can command staff take to stay connected with their crews?

Story of a Trauma Response Team

Responder Resilience with David Dachinger, Bonnie C Rumilly and Dr Stacy Raymond

Guests, Dawn Roy LCSW and Captain Jacques Roy, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, EMDR Therapist, Fire Captain, Firefighter Peer Support Network

Every Day Peace with Dr Dravon James

How to Stop Binge Eating with James Greenblatt, M.D.

The Spark with Stephanie James LCSW

David George Brooke – “That Gratitude Guy”

David George Brooke - That Gratitude Guy, has been a speaker, coach, and best-selling author for over 25 years.  He is a former Nordstrom store manager and has managed in the corporate world for over 30 years. 

His published works include “That Gratitude Guy’s Daily Gratitude Journal”, “Monday Morning Minutes: 100 Messages of Gratitude”, “Six-Word Lessons to Embrace Gratitude” and a number of other books on gratitude. 

Voices of Courage with Ken D Foster

The Courage to Rebuild, Realign, and Feel Good

Noah hit rock bottom -- and then it got worse when his Dad was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. What he did next changed everything! Wait till you hear this courageous, miraculous story as Ken D Foster interviews Noah Hammond Tyrrell

The Courage to Empower Yourself

Breaking The Silence with Dr. Gregory Williams

Guest, Dr David Stevens, Associate Professor / Director: M.Ed. in Neuroscience and Trauma