Unlocking Firefighter Mental Fitness with NLP

Unlocking Firefighter Mental Fitness with NLP Join host Retired Fire Chief Arjuna George on another riveting episode of 'Beneath the Helmet,' where we dive deep into firefighter health and wellness. In this episode, Arjuna chats with Jess Ward, CEO of Ithinka and former firefighter/EMT, about her passion for mental fitness and her journey with Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP). Jess discusses her background in the fire service, her unique experience in Antarctica, and how NLP played a crucial role in improving her mental health. Learn what mental fitness entails, the importance of mental mapping, and how firefighters can benefit from incorporating NLP into their wellness routines. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that could change the way you approach mental fitness and resilience. 00:00 Introduction to Beneath the Helmet 00:48 Meet Jess Ward: CEO of Ithinka 02:42 Jess Ward's Journey to Antarctica 04:54 Early Firefighting Days 07:57 Struggles and Identity Crisis 10:55 Discovering NLP and Mental Fitness 21:11 NLP: Neuro Linguistic Programming Explained 24:36 NLP in Practice: Helping Firefighters 27:10 Taming the Voice in Your Head 27:42 The Power of Word Choice 28:52 Introduction to Mind Mapping 30:28 Mental Mapping and Emotions 32:01 Navigating Mental States 33:38 Talking Emotions with Firefighters 36:28 Self-Care Practices 37:47 The Benefits of Keto 42:02 The Importance of Mental Maps 46:58 NLP for Self-Rescue 49:26 Jess's Personal Journey 51:52 Final Thoughts and Resources Arjuna George - Fire Chief (ret)

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