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.
Alec Wons on Purpose, Passion, and Public Safety: Lessons from a Connector and Curator
What happens when a former college athlete with zero background in public safety becomes one of its most powerful advocates?
You get Alec Wons, podcaster, author, wellness systems thinker, and fierce supporter of those who serve.
In this inspiring…
Resilience Beyond Duty: Alec Wons on Leadership, Longevity, and Lessons from 70 Fire Chiefs
Resilience Beyond Duty: Alec Wons on Firefighter Leadership, First Responder Wellness, and Lessons from 70 Public Safety Chiefs
What can 70 fire and police chiefs teach us about leadership, wellness, and resilience? In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George sits down with Alec Wons—host of The Chief Exchange podcast, author of Resilience Beyond Duty, and founder of a fast-growing network for public safety professionals.
Alec shares his transition…
The Public Safety Curator and Connector: Alec Wons
In this episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George speaks with Alec Wons—host of The Chief Exchange podcast, author of Resilience Beyond Duty, and a rising leader in public safety wellness. Alec shares his journey from college athlete to first responder advocate, detailing how his work with Ready Rebound is reshaping injury recovery by treating first responders like professional athletes. Together, they explore leadership lessons from over 70 fire and police chiefs, high…
From Applesauce to Performance: A First Responder's Guide to Nutrition with Megan Lautz
“You’re tactical, you’re athletic—but you’re also human. Your fuel matters.” — Megan Lautz, Registered Dietitian and Founder of RescueRD
Welcome to another empowering episode of Beneath the Helmet, where we…
Applesauce to Protein Bars: A Guide For First Responder Nutrition
Firefighters' Health & Wellness: Nutrition Tips with Megan Lautz - Applesauce to Protein Bars: A Guide For First Responder Nutrition on Beneath the Helmet Episode 77
Welcome back to Season 3 of 'Beneath the Helmet'! In this episode, host Retired Fire Chief Arjuna George dives into the essential topic of firefighter health and wellness with Megan Lautz, the owner of Rescue RD and a renowned dietitian for Fairfax County Fire and Police. Megan discusses the intricaci…
Applesauce to Protein Bars: A Guide For First Responder Nutrition
Firefighters' Health & Wellness: Nutrition Tips with Megan Lautz - Applesauce to Protein Bars: A Guide For First Responder Nutrition on Beneath the Helmet S3Ep77
Welcome back to Season 3 of 'Beneath the Helmet'! In this episode, host Retired Fire Chief Arjuna George dives into the essential topic of firefighter health and wellness with Megan Lautz, the owner of Rescue RD and a renowned dietitian for Fairfax County Fire and Police. Megan discusses the intricacies of…
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Alec Wons on Purpose, Passion, and Public Safety: Lessons from a Conn…
What happens when a former college athlete with zero background in public safety becomes one of its most powerful advocates? You get Alec Wons, podcaster, author, wellness systems thinker, and fierce supporter of those who serve. In this inspiring…
From Applesauce to Performance: A First Responder's Guide to Nutritio…
“You’re tactical, you’re athletic—but you’re also human. Your fuel matters.” — Megan Lautz, Registered Dietitian and Founder of RescueRD Welcome to another empowering episode of Beneath the Helmet, where we…
The Tactical Athlete: Achieving Health and Wellness as a Firefighter …
Why Firefighters Must Train Like Tactical Athletes Firefighting is more than a job—it’s a physically and mentally demanding profession that requires strength, endurance, resilience, and recovery. Every call to action is unpredictable, r…