Episodes

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May 15, 2024

How Can I Make a Difference as a First Responder?

Are you wondering if you’re still making a difference as a first responder or other frontline professional? Join me as I sit down with Mike Baldwin, a 20+ year veteran first responder as he shares how to know you’re making a difference.
Guest: Mike Baldwin
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May 15, 2024

How to Build a Bullet-Proof Mind with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman

In this episode of Surviving Your Shift, Lt. Col. Dave Grossman, a pioneer of the "bulletproof mind," talks about mental resilience and self-control for first responders. Join us as he shares insights from his extensive experience in law enforcement training, focusing on how to thrive both on duty and beyond.
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May 15, 2024

5 Steps to Reignite Your Passion for the Career You Used to Love

Rediscover the joy and passion in your career with today's episode of Surviving Your Shift. Dive deep into practical strategies for overcoming burnout and rekindling that initial spark that drew you to your job.
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May 15, 2024

7 First Responder Burnout Danger Signs

Does every workday feel like you're just going through the motions, drained of the passion that once fueled you? In this episode, you’ll discover 3 powerful strategies to rekindle your drive and reignite the fire within - renewing your sense of purpose and enthusiasm for the career you've chosen.
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May 15, 2024

Is There Life After Medical Retirement?

If you’ve ever worried about life after retirement, today’s guest can help. After 21 years in the Coast Guard, Kenneth Macgregor was medically retired, and he’s here to share his journey of adapting to this major life transition and how he found a new purpose.
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May 15, 2024

Stop Letting Rotating Shifts Rob You of Sleep

Sleep impacts every aspect of our lives, but many struggle to get quality rest, especially shift workers. Today’s guide, Dr. Phillip Conner, discusses common sleep issues, provides practical tips for better sleep hygiene, and explains how insufficient sleep can dangerously impair performance.
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May 14, 2024

Is There Someone Who Understands Me? Find Out with Cherie Castellano

If you’ve ever wondered whether there are other people who truly understand the challenges of your career and life, this is the episode for you. Today’s guest, Cherie Castellano, shares how to harness the power of connection through shared experiences and peer support.
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May 14, 2024

Snapping at Your Family After Shift? Try This

For many people, it can be challenging to leave work stress at the office and fully embrace your downtime. But this episode of Surviving Your Shift tackles that very challenge and shares a powerful Transition Ritual to help you flip the switch from your professional to your personal life.
April 15, 2024

The Surviving Your Shift Podcast Trailer

Do you feel like your high-stress career as a first responder or frontline professional is sucking the life out of your life? Join host Bart Leger on "Surviving Your Shift," where he unveils upcoming practical strategies and personal stories to help you thrive in your high-demand career and finish strong.Liked this episode? Share it and tag me @bartleger Love the show? Leave a review and let me know!This podcast is sponsored by The Stress Care Doc.