Ems Episodes | Responder Resilience

Jan. 7, 2026

Breaking Barriers: The Journey Of A Trailblazer Guest Lillian Bonsignore | S6 E1

In this encore presentation of Responder Resilience, we revisit the compelling journey of retired FDNY EMS Chief Lillian Bonsignore, who recently took on the role of Commissioner of the New York City Fire Department.

Guest: Lillian Bonsignore

Dec. 31, 2025

A Lifeline For NYC’s EMS with Guest Danielle Gustafson | S5 E53

We sit down with Danielle Gustafson, the passionate Executive Director of the EMS FDNY Help Fund, a beacon of hope for New York City's Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. These first responders confront an array of obstacles—from the relentless pressures of their job to the barriers in ac…

Guest: Danielle Gustafson

Nov. 26, 2025

Condition Critical: The Crisis Within EMS with Guest Anthony Almojera | S5 E48

Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Anthony Almojera, a 20-year veteran Lieutenant and passionate advocate for EMS, as he sheds light on the harsh realities of a profession that battles for recognition alongside firefighters and police, exploring the mental health toll and alarming turnove…

Guest: Anthony Almojera

May 14, 2025

Untold Story: How Freedom House Transformed EMS with Guest John Moon | S5 E20

Tune in as John Moon, retired Assistant Chief of Pittsburgh E.M.S. and a former Freedom House Ambulance Service paramedic, shares the powerful story of Freedom House, the first Black-led EMS organization in the U.S.

Guest: John Moon

Jan. 22, 2025

EMDR for EMS: Healing Off-Duty Trauma | S5 E4

In this impactful episode, we address the vital mental health challenges faced by EMS and first responders, including post-traumatic stress and the effects of "buffing" calls—responding to emergencies off-duty.

Guest: Frank Glowski

Oct. 2, 2024

Post-Traumatic Growth: A Journey with Guest Daniel Sundahl | S4 E40

Daniel Sundahl, acclaimed artist and retired paramedic/firefighter, presents "Post-Traumatic Growth—Finding Benefits Within Challenges." He will take us on a visual narrative of resilience and transformation as we view and listen to his personal story of post-traumatic growth. Through a powerful n…

Guest: Daniel Sundahl

Sept. 12, 2024

Lillian Bonsignore—Redefining EMS Leadership in New York | S4 E37

Join us for an enlightening conversation with retired Chief Lillian Bonsignore, a trailblazing 31-year veteran of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) who served as the FDNY Chief of EMS Operations from 2019-2022, a period that encompassed the harrowing COVID-19 pandemic. As the highest-ranking O…

Guest: Lillian Bonsignore

July 17, 2024

Clinician's Guide to Working with EMS and 911 Personnel | S4 E29

On this special edition of Responder Resilience, we invite you to join an enlightening masterclass tailored for clinicians, featuring trauma therapists Dr. Nicole Navega, PhD, LCSW, and Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW, EMT. With their extensive backgrounds in providing therapy to EMS and 911 emergency profess…

Guest: Nicole Navega

May 1, 2024

Voices from the Frontline of EMS | S4 E18

This exclusive episode highlights powerful stories and innovations from emergency medical services (EMS) professionals. It includes insights from Daniel Sundahl, Jason Patton, Bryony Gilbey, Eric Chase, Derek O. Hanley, Dr. Peter Antevy and MaKenzie Tiegs emphasizing teamwork, mental health support…

Guests: Peter Antevy, MD , Eric Chase , Daniel Sundahl , MaKenzie Tiegs , Bryony Gilbey , Derek O. Hanley , Jason Patton

Jan. 31, 2024

Derek O. Hanley— Focusing the Lens on EMS in Crisis | S4 E5

In this episode, we delve into the powerful stories behind "Photos From the Front Lines" with photographer, paramedic and disabled veteran combat medic, Derek O. Hanley.

Guest: Derek O. Hanley

Nov. 22, 2023

Bryony Gilbey—”Honorable but Broken: EMS in Crisis” | S3 E47

🎧 In this episode of Responder Resilience podcast, we have the incredible Bryony Gilbey, director and producer of the documentary film 'Honorable but Broken: EMS in Crisis'.

Guest: Bryony Gilbey

Nov. 8, 2023

MaKenzie Tiegs— RAW Conversations | S3 E45

Join us on Responder Resilience Podcast as we dive deep into the challenging experiences of first responders. Our guest, MaKenzie Tiegs of Raw Thoughts Podcast fearlessly explores what being RAW means, and shares her genuine willingness to delve into raw and sensitive topics.

Guest: MaKenzie Tiegs

July 26, 2023

Preserving the Protectors: Injury Prevention in Emergency Care | S3 E30

Join us on Responder Resilience podcast for an insightful conversation with Rick Binder, CEO of PHASE International. Discover how chronic pain impacts responder resilience and learn effective prevention strategies.

Guest: Rick Binder

June 14, 2023

Portraits of an Emergency—Healing Trauma Through Art | S3 E24

Check out this inspiring episode of Responder Resilience where we dive deep into the power of art therapy with Daniel Sundahl, a paramedic and talented photo artist. Throughout his more than two decades of service as a firefighter and paramedic, Daniel has experienced countless traumatic calls that…

Guest: Daniel Sundahl

May 18, 2023

Improv: The New Mindfulness—Whose Mind Is It Anyway? | S3 E20

Join Speaker-Educator-Podcaster Eric Chase of EMSIMPROV on Responder Resilience as he shares how improv can help first responders stay present, improve concentration, and sharpen focus. With his experience in Military, Law Enforcement, Fire Fighting, and EMS, Eric will guide you through the powerfu…

Guest: Eric Chase

May 10, 2023

The Resilient 911 Professional—Can Dispatchers Survive & Thrive? | S3 E19

Join us in this episode of Responder Resilience, as we hear from Jim Marshall, CEO and Cofounder of the 911 Training Institute. Jim specializes in providing science-driven training, tools, and resources that foster the optimal well-being of 9-1-1 professionals. With his expertise, 9-1-1 Professiona…

Guest: Jim Marshall

April 4, 2023

Revolutionary Medicine: Reinventing the Emergency Medical Response | S3 E14

In this episode, Bonnie and David speak with Dr. Peter M. Antevy about managing mental health challenges at critical incidents, the story behind creating the Handtevy App, and how it saves lives and significantly reduces medication errors.

Guest: Peter Antevy, MD

Aug. 3, 2022

Paramedics Don't Sleep....They Wait | S2 E31

Award-winning paramedic and educator Nick Paproski talks with David about a vital and elusive commodity: SLEEP.

Guest: Nick Paproski, LP, EMS-I, DICO-C

June 24, 2022

FrontlineCT: Breaking the Mental Health Stigma | S2 E25

We speak with Steven Wilcox Director of Education for FrontlineCT about their first responder peer support program and the stigma around first responder mental health.

Guest: Steven Wilcox

March 30, 2022

Building Morale Through Positive, Proactive Leadership

On this episode, we’ll be speaking with John Lynch, Town of Wilton, CT Chief of Police & Emergency Management Director, and Nick Paproski, Director Of ALS Operations at Vintech Management Services, about what you can do to become an engaged, proactive leader.

Guests: Nick Paproski, LP, EMS-I, DICO-C , John Lynch