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On this special episode of Beneath the Helmet, in honor of World Mental Health Day, I had the opportunity to speak straight from the heart—no guests, just me and a microphone. Mental health is a journey we all navigate, sometimes in smooth wat…

In the latest episode of "Beneath the Helmet," I spoke with former firefighter and author Jim Burneka, along with his co-author and sister, Hilary Hawkins. Their book, Overcoming Tuesday, tells a gripping and heartfelt story of resilience, vulnerabi…

In the latest episode of "Beneath the Helmet," Episode #60, I am so stoked to have reached it!  Thank you all for subscribing and listening to these fantastic conversations with leaders worldwide. In this 60th episode, I had the pleasure of si…

Unlocking Mental Health Support for Firefighters – Insights from Andrew Douglas Introduction: In a recent episode of "Beneath the Helmet," I had the privilege of speaking with Andrew Douglas, a former firefighter turned tech entrepreneur. An…

5 Lessons from Brandy Maslowski: Healing Through Creativity and Support   In a recent episode of Beneath the Helmet, I had the privilege of sitting down with Brandy Maslowski, a former firefighter lieutenant turned quilter and mental heal…

Exploring Moral Injury with Dr. Rita Brock In this insightful episode of Beneath the Helmet, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George sits down with Dr. Rita Brock, the Director of the Shea Moral Injury Institute at Volunteers of America. Together, they de…

In this insightful episode of Beneath the Helmet, Arjuna George sits down with Jared Vermeulen, a Florida firefighter and author of The Modern Fire Officer, to explore the complexities of leadership, personal growth, and mental health within the fir…

Enhancing Firefighter Performance: The Power of Systems with Ryan Rodriguez In the latest episode of Beneath the Helmet, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ryan Rodriguez, an experienced firefighter, author, and coach. With 19 years in the fir…

Welcome back to another enlightening episode of "Beneath the Helmet"! In this episode, retired Fire Chief Arjuna George sits down with Jason Sautel, a retired Oakland firefighter, author, and podcaster. Jason shares his deeply personal journey throu…

In the latest episode of Beneath the Helmet, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jenn Grigg, a former firefighter turned coach and hypnotherapist. Jenn's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of self-discovery, making this episode a…