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Strategies to Battle Stress, Conquer Cortisol, and Maximize Detox with Guest Dr. Angela Mazza
Oct. 16, 2025

Strategies to Battle Stress, Conquer Cortisol, and Maximize Detox wit…

David Dachinger sits down with Dr. Angela Mazza from the Metabolic Center for Wellness to discuss the endocrine challenges firefighters face both on and off the job. I

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Ditch the Drama and Fight Fire with Focus with Guest Greg Kruger
Sept. 19, 2025

Ditch the Drama and Fight Fire with Focus with Guest Greg Kruger

David speaks with guest Greg Kruger, founder and leadership coach at Forgotten Truth Coaching, who specializes in the connection between neurology and physiology.

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Shrinks Unwrapped with Guest Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW, EMT
Feb. 13, 2025

Shrinks Unwrapped with Guest Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW, EMT

EMDR trauma therapist Bonnie Rumilly pulls back the curtain on the often-misunderstood world of therapysharing her personal insights on EMDR and different therapeutic approaches, breaking down barriers to mental health support.

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Brain Optimization for High Performance with Guest Dr. Pamela Seraphine
Dec. 19, 2024

Brain Optimization for High Performance with Guest Dr. Pamela Seraphi…

In this episode of "Igniting the Shift Within," David sits down with Dr. Pamela Seraphine, a renowned neuroscientist and author, to discuss brain optimization for firefighters.

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Stress to Strength: The Power of Retreats with Guest Dr. Tracy Hejmanowski
Nov. 21, 2024

Stress to Strength: The Power of Retreats with Guest Dr. Tracy Hejman…

In this episode, Dr. Tracy Hejmanowski discusses the essential practice of resetting and recalibrating for firefighters. She highlights the risk of losing compassion and judgment without periodic self-care, which can lead to numbness or reckless behavior. Tracy's First Responder Project runs restor…

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