The player is loading ...
Nov. 19, 2024
Reuniting: The Epic Season 1 Reunion Of Voices From Beneath The Helmet.
The Epic Season 1 Reunion Of Voices From Beneath The Helmet. In this special reunion episode of 'Beneath the Helmet,' host Arjuna George celebrates the podcast's second season finale and his third anniversary of retiring from the fire service. Each guest shares updates on their personal and professional journeys, from writing books and launching coaching businesses to profound advice for new and retiring firefighters. The episode also delves into wellness strategies, mindset shifts, and recommended resources aimed at helping first responders navigate their careers more effectively.
00:00 Introduction
03:09 Guest Introductions and Highlights
22:41 Advice for New Firefighters
26:34 When to Hang Up the Helmet
35:46 Wellness Tips for Struggling Firefighters
41:08 The Wellness Recipe
42:32 Mindset Shifts and Habits
48:08 Describing the Year as a Movie
58:10 Final Thoughts and Resources
01:15:07 Conclusion and Farewell
Resources:
🌐The BC Firefighter Resiliency Program - https://sites.google.com/view/bcfrrp/home
🌐Blueprint - https://www.blueprint.ngo/
🌐The BC Fire Fighter Occupational Awareness Training- https://www.firstresponderhealth.org/bcffoat
🌐First Responder Health Clinician Directory - https://www.firstresponderhealth.org/first-responders
🌐Wirth Foundation (up to eight free therapy sessions with a registered therapist) - https://wirthhats.com/pages/apply-for-therapy
🌐First Responder Health Clinician/Healthcare Occupational Awareness Training - https://education.firstresponderhealth.org/collections
🌐Wounded Warriors Canada - https://woundedwarriors.ca/
🌐Boots on the Ground – A peer support network for first responders in Ontario and Alberta. https://www.bootsontheground.ca/
🌐The Power of Our Story – Online support groups for first responders, military personnel, and their families. https://www.thepowerofourstory.com/
🌐First Responder Center for Excellence (FRCE) – Resources for cancer, behavioral health, and cardiac health specific to first responders. https://firstrespondercenter.org/
📚Books
- They Saved New York – Glenn Usdin
- Learned Excellence – Eric Potterat
- Good Business – Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
- Burnt Around the Edges - Arjuna George
- 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think – Brianna Wiest
- Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement – Dr. Kevin Gilmartin
- As a Man Thinketh – James Allen
- Grit – Angela Duckworth
- Conversations with God – Neale Donald Walsch
- The Five Roles of a Master Herder – Linda Kohanov
- Slay the Toxic Dragon – Sid Gravel and Brad McKay
- Any Book by Brené Brown (e.g., Daring Greatly, The Gifts of Imperfection)
▶Season 1 https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/episodes/season/1/
🎙Guest James R. https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/james-rychard-talks-about-burnout-and-human-performance/
🎙Guest Les Karpluk https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/fire-chief-les-karpluk-shares-his-personal-story-of-burnout-and-some-great-leadership-nuggets-for-f/
🎙Guest Steve Farina https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/captain-steve-farina-an-ambassador-for-mental-health-shares-his-view-on-metal-health-education-for/
🎙Guest Mike Cameron https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/guest-mike-cameron-shares-his-knowledge-on-resilience-and-how-to-tap-into-your-inner-emotions/
🎙Guest Rob Leathen https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/overcoming-ptsd-and-promoting-mental-health-a-first-responders-journey-to-resilience/
🎙Guest Glenn U https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/september-11th-special-episode-with-glenn-usdin-and-bobby-senn-new-book-they-saved-new-york/
🎙Guest Tom DeScorcy https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/a-story-of-connection-team-red/
🎙Guest Julianna B https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/the-healing-power-of-equine-therapy-a-conversation-with-juliana/
🎙Guest David W https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/beneath-the-helmet-navigating-mental-wellness-and-leadership-in-firefighting-with-david-wiklanski/
🎙Guest Deborah Green https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/unheard-voices-the-extraordinary-life-of-a-dispatcher/
🎙Guest Cindy T https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/overcoming-burnout-a-fire-chiefs-road-to-resilience-by-cindy-thompson-a-resilience-project/
🎙Guest Steve Greene https://www.beneaththehelmet.ca/the-undying-flame-a-firefighters-path-through-injury-retirement-and-beyond/
Arjuna George - Fire Chief (ret)
🚨Stay Connected on Social🚨
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/beneaththehelmetshow/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beneaththehelmetshow/
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beneaththehelmet?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunageorge/
Twitter https://twitter.com/AJGeorgefire
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@beneaththehelmetshow
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@beneaththehelmetshorts
📨Linkedin Podcast Newsletter https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7026972684089528321
📝Join the BTH Newsletter at https://colossal-trailblazer-6113.ck.page/c0e1b81fbe
📺Watch or Listen to all the episodes at www.beneaththehelmet.ca
📩 Email Host: arjuna@silverarrowco.com
Connect with the Host:
Arjuna George – Fire Chief (ret) Owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Beneath the Helmet Show, and Burnt Around the Edges author.
www.silverarrowco.com
www.burntaroundtheedges.com
www.beneaththehelmet.ca
James Rychard S1Ep1
Firefighter
James Rychard is a firefighter/instructor/and speaker from Burlington Ontario. With over 21 years of service from two departments he understands the innerworkings of career and combination fire services. James has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and writes regularly for Canadian Firefighter magazine on topics that challenge the status quo of thinking. Writing on Team Dynamics and Relationships, Organizational and Human Behaviour, as well as Mental and Behavioural Health. In his spare time James spends quality time in nature hiking, biking and training his Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Luna.
Arjuna George
Podcast Host, Author, Fire Chief Ret, Coach
Arjuna George, Retired Fire Chief, Burnout and Resilience Coach, Author, Podcast Host
Arjuna George is a retired fire chief with over 24 years of dedicated service. Now the owner of Silver Arrow Coaching and Consulting, Arjuna specializes in Burnout and Resilience Coaching for high performers, including first responders, doctors, nurses, parents, and teachers. His holistic approach integrates body, mind, and spirit, providing a comprehensive framework for health and resilience.
As a former fire chief, Arjuna brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges and stresses faced by those in high-pressure professions. His passion for leadership, mental health, and organizational behavior, coupled with his wealth of knowledge and experience, makes him an invaluable resource for listeners seeking practical advice and inspiration. A certified TRE (Tension Releasing Exercises) provider, he aligns this powerful tool with his coaching to help individuals effectively release stress and tension from their bodies.
In recognition of his exceptional contributions to the fire service, Arjuna has been awarded Honourary Life Membership to the Fire Chiefs' Association of BC, a testament to his outstanding leadership and commitment to the firefighting community.
Arjuna is also the author of Burnt Around the Edges—A Guide to Mastering Stress and Surviving Burnout, which offers practical tools and insights for regaining control over one's nervous system and finding joy in life. He aims to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills to thrive, … Read More
Listen On
