The Last Call: A Paramedic’s Story of Love, Loss, and Letting GoI stood above him like a silent sentinel. There was nothing else I could do. I tried to block out the piercing wails of the grieving woman…Jan 26Jan 26
Living with PTSD: How a Paramedic Finds Gratitude in the Chaos04:30 in the morning; I can hear her screaming. It’s loud. It’s piercing and it’s violent. Sometimes I think the screams are the worst…Jan 15Jan 15
Coping with Wildfire Evacuations: Mental Health Tips from a PTSD SurvivorWildfires. The mere mention of them can evoke images of smoke-filled skies, roaring flames, and the chaos of evacuation. For those who have…Jan 13Jan 13
The Paramedic’s Dilemma: Is It Worth the Risk of PTSD and Burnout?When people think of paramedics, they often envision heroes arriving just in time to save lives. What they don’t see, however, is the toll…Oct 23, 2024Oct 23, 2024
Big City NightBig city night. That’s what he called it; with that famous smile and surfer voice of his. Chris was one of those guys who could inject…Oct 2, 2024Oct 2, 2024
Veterans and PTSD: Why Service Beyond Combat Matters🚨 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️Sep 26, 2024Sep 26, 2024
Confronting PTSD: Overcoming Morning Nightmares and Trauma TriggersLiving with PTSD means that some mornings are going to suck. This morning fell deeply into that category. At around zero-dark-stupid hours…Aug 2, 2024Aug 2, 2024
A Day in the Life: The Weight of a Paramedic’s ShiftFourteen years ago… wow! I remember this shift; it was a chilly winter morning that would start off with a motor vehicle collision in the…Jul 22, 2024Jul 22, 2024
How My First Summer Job Changed My Life: Lessons from Mowing Lawns and an Unexpected MentorDo you remember your first summer job? I do. Although, between then and now, far too many years have somehow accumulated. Too many to feel…Jul 17, 2024Jul 17, 2024
