Send a textWisdom from Dr. Genie Bishop, a 1981 Oklahoma vet grad. Veterinary school admissions were quite different in the late 1970’s, especially for women. You may be shocked to hear Dr. Bishop talk about her experience being a female veterinarian over time. (I was, so you can watch my Read More
Sergeant Michael Sugrue has been on the front lines of the battle against duty induced trauma since he responded to a fatal officer involved shooting that instantly changed his whole world. The after effects of this traumatic incident began a journey where Michael experienced administrative betrayal and descended into a Read More
Each of our aging parents is unique. Some people age so well that they need little help until they are well into their eighties, while others need hands-on care as early as their fifties or sixties. Adult children are often faced with the task of caring for both parents and Read More
We’ll be speaking with Steven Wilcox Director of Education for FrontlineCT about their first responder peer support program and the stigma around first responder mental health. Mental health issues are still infrequently discussed in the first responder community. The paramedic profession has a high rate of suicide and mental health-related Read More
When Mom or Dad or another older relative needs help, the whole family is affected. Flexibility, availability, and putting egos and family dynamics aside as much as possible are keys to successful caregiving – the kind that helps the individual who needs care – minimizes negative feelings, and often rebuilds or Read More
Norm Wielsch was a police officer for 26 years, during which time he saw a lot, made some bad decisions, suffered and overcame opioid addiction and spent time in prison. In this episode Norm talks about how he emerged stronger from his suffering and became a positive force to help Read More
Sometimes when taking care of a loved one, especially family there seems to be a lack of transparency on what is really going on. In this episode, we are back again with Dr. Herbert as we highlight the importance of being transparent.We talk about;Importance of full disclosure between the caregiver and Read More
Send us a textThe history of veterinarians and breeders is an interesting story. The man who was at the forefront of making an impact in this space is Dr. Rick Kesler, DVM, our guest today. He excelled in building trusting relationships with cat and dog breeders. Working with breeders and Read More
In this episode, we discuss police wellness, resilience, and the soon-to-be-released book Living Blue by Barbara Rubel and Jason M. Palamara. Law enforcement officers face high rates of burnout, secondary trauma, and compassion fatigue, which can significantly impact their well-being.Living Blue provides practical tools for officers, their families, and communities Read More
We all know caregiving is hard. It is physically, mentally, and emotionally draining. As caregivers, we are constantly being told we need to find time to take care of ourselves. We know that taking care of ourselves is essential for being a good caregiver. But most of us have a difficult Read More
On February 27, 1975, a five-alarm fire erupted in the basement of the New York Telephone Company building in lower Manhattan. The toxic blaze exposed 699 FDNY firefighters to hazardous chemicals, leading to long-term health issues, including cancer. Retired firefighter Dan Noonan, first due on 3 Truck, has spent decades Read More
How can we maximize our time and get more done as a caregiver? In this episode, I share six quick ways that you can get more done. Time is an important aspect and as a caregiver making the most of it is important. CONNECT WITH ROZ JONESYoutube: Jacksonville's Best CaregiversLinkedIn: Read More
Missy is a entrepreneur local to Jacksonville, Florida. In this episode she shares how her passion for people and her dedication to making a difference has been the cornerstone of her success in real estate and beyond.Website: https://www.grit.org/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNYFCl9ZQw6opYuNsm48euwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gritdotorg/?igshid=NzNkNDdiOGI%3DTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grit.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gritdotorg/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grit-org
What is Reiki and Shamanic Healing, and how can it benefit first responders? This episode features an interview with energy practitioners Akilah Barr and Deana Pacqua speaking about Reiki, Shamanic Healing and other Alternative Healing Modalities for First Responders. We discuss how energy work is becoming a more common practice Read More
What is Reiki and Shamanic Healing, and how can it benefit first responders? This episode features an interview with energy practitioners Akilah Barr and Deana Pacqua speaking about Reiki, Shamanic Healing and other Alternative Healing Modalities for First Responders. We discuss how energy work is becoming a more common practice Read More
Studies have shown that caregivers tend to be at an elevated risk of developing mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and grief-related illnesses.As a caregiver, your mental health is important because it allows you to offer better support to them. In this episode, I share 5 ways you can Read More
This episode features an interview with first responder Dr Ken Hoffman, a functional medicine doctor in practice for 20 years. He is Medical Director of SOPHIA Natural Health Center in Brookfield CT which delivers the most comprehensive scientific, holistic evaluation and treatment that is designed to find, and treat, the Read More
It can be stressful when someone you love is discharged from the hospital. How much care will be needed? Will medications change? Is special equipment necessary? How and who will provide care at home?In this episode, we talk about what you should consider after hospital discharge. These are; Patient Restrictions and Read More
On this episode, Stacy, Bonnie and David speak with Deputy Chief Bernie Meehan, a veteran of over 400 first responder critical incident debriefings. Our topic: Critical Incident Stress Management and Debriefings, and how a CISD/CISM debrief can kick start the healing process.The Critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) process is a Read More
