#17. The 24/72 Shift & the Golden Handcuff Model With James Geering of Behind the Shield Podcast
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6d ago
In this episode we cover: Have you wondered if there is a better shift schedule? One that potentially doesn’t jeopardize your health or wellbeing? Or maybe you’re frustrated by the “golden handcuff” narrative? This week’s Firefighter Craftsmanship podcast features James Geering from Behind the Shield Podcast and he brings the HEAT about emergency responder health, shift schedules, not believing our own lies and speaks about his journey transitioning out of the fire service to pursue other options. It’s a fantastic thought provoking convo. Check it out here.​ In this episode we cover: Reframi ..read more
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#16. Reframing Performance, Neuro Nidra, and Connection for Success With Emily Hightower of SH//FT- Part 2
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by ffcraftsman
6d ago
In this episode we cover: Are you tired of performing well in one area of your life and completely struggling in another area? Do you have trouble falling asleep, turning your brain off, or falling back asleep after a wake-up or running a 911 call? This week’s Firefighter Craftsmanship podcast features part 2 of our conversation with Emily Hightower from Shift and she gives you some great tools to sleep better, connect with yourself and those around you, and perform at an elite level in all areas of your life. Check it out here.​ In this episode we cover: Reframing performance and health and ..read more
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#15. Get Tougher & Reintegrate With Some Simple Tools With Emily Hightower of SHIFT-Part 1
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by ffcraftsman
6d ago
In this episode we cover: Have you ever had a hard time turning your brain off when you got off duty? Have your relationships ever been strained as you tried to reintegrate into daily life off shift? This week’s Firefighter Craftsmanship podcast features Emily Hightower from Shift/Adapt and she gives you some great tools to be successful both at work and at home while playing the long game . Check it out here.​ In this episode we cover: What is down regulation and how do you do it successfully? How can you practice more compassion for ourselves and for those who truly care for us? How you ca ..read more
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#14 Anxious? Is it a Trait or a State?!
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by ffcraftsman
6d ago
In this episode we cover: On an emergency scene have you ever wondered why sometimes you didn’t perform like you did hundreds of times in training? How about why you have a little more anxiety when you’re in one situation vs another? Or even why you have an underlying anxiety when you’re at work vs when you’re not? This week’s Firefighter Craftsmanship podcast dives into anxiety and the differences of Trait Anxiety vs State Anxiety. Check it out here.​ In this episode we cover: What are the differences of Trait & State Anxiety? How do cultures in the training and organization impact anxi ..read more
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#13 Challenge the Narrative Featuring Capt. Sean Gray
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by ffcraftsman
1M ago
On this weeks Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast we talk with Captain Sean Gray from Cobb County Fire Department. Check it out here!​ In this episode we cover: How to be an agent of positive change in yourself & your fire department How a lifetime of fitness commitment transfers to our jobs as firefighters What the key is to play the long game in the emergency services Ways to increase your mental toughness and build a culture you want to be a member of You can listen here on Apple Podcast or Spotify! Links mentioned in this episode: Episode 12 of the Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast Gu ..read more
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#12 Do you have Expectations Of Yourself and How do You Communicate them?!
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by ffcraftsman
1M ago
Episode 12 of the Firefighter Craftsmanship podcast continues to expand upon the concepts of mindset and expectations. We explore how to set positive expectations of ourselves and explore the concept of talking to ourselves vs listening to ourselves. Ultimately it is up to you! Check it out here.​ In this episode we cover: What are your expectations of yourself and how do you define them? Are these expectations building you up or holding you back? How does Self Determination Theory play into our individual expectations? Another free resource that will help you develop your Guiding Principles ..read more
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#11 Setting Expectations at the Crew Level and Beyond
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by ffcraftsman
1M ago
This week’s Firefighter Craftsmanship podcast is up and we talk about how to set expectations at the crew level to be clear, concise, and build a cohesive team. Check it out here!​ In this episode we cover: What are expectations and how do we define them? Who do the expectations actually belong to and how to get all members of the crew involved How do we build resilient cohesive teams through clearly defined and communicated expectations You can listen here on Apple Podcast or Spotify! ​On the FFC Podcast we coach you to deal with the stressors of the job as a first resp ..read more
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#10 Mindset and How to Win The Day
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by ffcraftsman
1M ago
This week’s Firefighter Craftsmanship podcast dives into Mindset and how we ultimately get to choose it. This choice can hinder us or it can propel us. Check it out here!​ In this episode we cover: What are the types of Mindset? How do we develop a helpful Mindset? What myelin is and how it might be the actual superpower towards success 4 strategies to train mindset to be successful in all areas of your life You can listen here on Apple Podcast or Spotify! ​On the FFC Podcast we coach you to deal with the stressors of the job as a first responder and how to thrive off-du ..read more
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#09 Psychological Detachment From Work
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by ffcraftsman
1M ago
In this episode we talk about Psychological Detachment from Work and give you actionable tools to help bridge the gap between work life and off-work life In this episode we cover: What is Psychological Detachment? The research that supports this concept and its impact Ways to recognize where you are and what needs to happen to help keep you happy, healthy and strong as an emergency responder Strategies around psychological detachment and tools that you can implement for zero cost Boundary management and how to value yourself and communicate effectively which leads to higher performance Reso ..read more
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#08 Cancer Prevention & Action-Featuring Capt. Chris Van Luen
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by ffcraftsman
1M ago
This week on the Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast we talk with Capt. Chris Van Luen about how to own your own health and steps you can take to proactively stay in the game. Since January is Cancer Awareness Month for Firefighters we dive into Chris’ personal journey with cancer and get into some ways you can strengthen your ability to deal with some of the exposure issues we deal with as firefighters. ​ In this episode we cover: How do we take charge of our own health as firefighters? How do we bring the latest technology to ourselves and our departments? Actionable ways to proactively crea ..read more
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