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Firefighter Wellness - Beneath The Helmet Show
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Firefighter Wellness - Beneath The Helmet Show

Beneath the Helmet, where you learn to master being an elite firefighter through mind, body, and spirit. – the ultimate podcast for elite firefighter well-being! Whether you're a seasoned firefighter or just starting your journey, this podcast helps you master resilience in mind, body, and spirit. Join retired Fire Chief Arjuna George as he dives deep into the world beneath the helmet, interviewing frontline heroes, fire service leaders, and health experts. Explore cutting-edge strategies for mental health, physical fitness, and spiritual strength, empowering you to thrive on and off duty.

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Beat the Burnout: AK Dozanti on Nervous System Recovery, First Responder Trauma, and Self-Leadership.
July 10, 2025

Beat the Burnout: Lessons from AK Dozanti on Nervous System Recovery

Beat the Burnout: Lessons from AK Dozanti on Nervous System Recovery, First Responder Trauma, and Self-Leadership.  As someone who has experienced career-ending burnout and is now in recovery mode, this episode resonates deeply with me.  B…

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July 9, 2025

Beat the Burnout: AK Dozanti on Nervous System Recovery, First Responder Trauma, and Self-Leaders...

What happens when the Officer of the Year becomes the one in crisis?
In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet, Arjuna George sits down with AK Dozanti, a former deputy sheriff turned burnout recovery coach and author of Beat the Burnout. AK opens up about her personal spiral into depression, Operational Stress Injury, adrenal fatigue, and how the pressure to perform led to a complete system collapse.
They explore why burnout is more than just exhaustion; it’s a whole-body experie…

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July 9, 2025

Beat the Burnout: AK Dozanti on Nervous System Recovery, First Responder Trauma, and Self-Leadership.

What happens when the Officer of the Year becomes the one in crisis? In this powerful episode of Beneath the Helmet , Arjuna George sits down with AK Dozanti, a former deputy sheriff turned burnout recovery coach and author o...

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July 2, 2025

From Grenfell to Healing: The Power of Story, Survival, and Self-Leadership

Firefighter Ricky Nuttall's raw account of the Grenfell Tower fire teaches us more about resilience, trauma, and human strength than any textbook ever could.
As a retired Fire Chief and a coach who walks beside first responders on their healing jou…

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June 27, 2025

From Grenfell to Healing: Ricky Nuttall’s Story of Survival and Redemption

When firefighter Ricky Nuttall walked into the Grenfell Tower blaze, he had no idea it would mark the beginning of a new life — one forged through trauma, guilt, poetry, and purpose.

In this unforgettable episode of Beneath the Helmet, Ricky shares his raw and deeply personal account of responding to one of the UK’s most catastrophic fires. But what unfolds is more than a fireground story — it’s a journey into the aftermath: operational stress injury, moral injury, and the haunting d…

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June 27, 2025

From Grenfell to Healing: Ricky Nuttall’s Story of Survival and Redemption

When firefighter Ricky Nuttall walked into the Grenfell Tower blaze, he had no idea it would mark the beginning of a new life — one forged through trauma, guilt, poetry, and purpose. In this unforgettable episode of Beneath t...

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Recent Blog Posts

July 10, 2025

Beat the Burnout: Lessons from AK Dozanti on Nervous System Recovery

Beat the Burnout: Lessons from AK Dozanti on Nervous System Recovery, First Responder Trauma, and Self-Leadership.  As someone who has experienced career-ending burnout and is now in recovery mode, this episode resonates deeply with me.  B…

Read the Blog Post
July 2, 2025

From Grenfell to Healing: The Power of Story, Survival, and Self-Lead…

Firefighter Ricky Nuttall's raw account of the Grenfell Tower fire teaches us more about resilience, trauma, and human strength than any textbook ever could. As a retired Fire Chief and a coach who walks beside first responders on their healing jou…

Read the Blog Post
June 8, 2025

Mental Visualization & High Performance: Tools Every First Responder …

In the latest episode of Beneath the Helmet, I had the honour of sitting down with Dr. Brendan Guarino, a licensed psychologist, professor, and the director of Guardians for Guardians at Baker Street Behavioural Health. Our conversati…

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Reviews

This podcast is amazing!

"With the wisdom of lived experience Arjuna is creating a space where we can learn from stories, expertise and encouragement"

A Resilience Project | March 11, 2024

"Harmonizing Mind, Body, and Soul”

"The *Beneath the Helmet* podcast thoughtfully explores the interconnectedness of mind, body, and soul through engaging dialogues with expert guests. Each episode provides deep insights and actionable…"

Steve | April 14, 2024

Fabulous!!

"I think this podcast provides needed information to not only chief officers but to anyone in the fire service and beyond. Excellent topics and discussion!"

Michael Seth | April 15, 2024

This is what Sister In A Brotherhood means.

"My conversation with Chief George brought me back to my time on the job, talking with a brother, comfortable, casual, and welcoming. There is a difference speaking with someone who was on the job, u…"

Cindie Schooner-Ball | July 5, 2024

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John Cuomo | Sept. 4, 2024