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)
🚨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
