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Undisclosed Agents Firefighter Podcast

Undisclosed Agents Podcast #17 Steve Nicholas - Warrior Servants

Dec 23, 2023
Dr. Steven Nicholas, a licensed marriage and family therapist, discusses his book Warrior Servants, which explores mental health and trauma in demanding professions. They discuss the importance of proactive conversations about mental health in firefighting and the military, normalizing emotions in the firefighting world, building support networks, the significance of peer support in addressing PTSD, the impact of support after witnessing accidents, the burden of being called a hero, the role of an embedded clinician, transitioning and preparing for retirement in firefighting, and prioritizing mental health in the fire service.
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  • Normalize pain and prioritize physical and mental health in warrior servant professions.
  • Create a supportive culture that acknowledges the emotional impact of first responder jobs.

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The Importance of Embracing Pain and Darkness

In this podcast episode, Dr. Steven Nicholas discusses the importance of embracing pain and darkness in order to find light and growth. He shares his personal journey of experiencing loss and how it led him to focus on trauma and mental health in his work. Dr. Nicholas emphasizes the need to normalize pain and create a culture that acknowledges and supports the emotional challenges faced by first responders and other professionals. He highlights the significance of peer support and training in helping individuals navigate the difficult experiences they encounter on the job.

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