https://simplecast.com Code 3 Counseling Podcast The Code 3 Counseling Podcast exists to provide mental health and personal support for first responders and their families. Hosted by our co-founders, Shawn and Alisha, a father-daughter duo living in first responder families. In each episode, we discuss different topics, strategies and resources to help you thrive in the first responder life. en Tue, 9 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 9 May 2023 11:00:11 +0000 https://code3counseling.com/podcast Code 3 Counseling Podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/8c96e83c-e6dd-4121-9824-c2f60b922677/25b54d7b-1e43-4453-a1fd-2d1f03a791b5/3000x3000/copy-of-podcast-logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://code3counseling.com/podcast episodic The Code 3 Counseling Podcast exists to provide mental health and personal support for first responders and their families. Hosted by our co-founders, Shawn and Alisha, a father-daughter duo living in first responder families. In each episode, we discuss different topics, strategies and resources to help you thrive in the first responder life. Code 3 Counseling no https://feeds.simplecast.com/62A_ZpUZ relationships, emt, emergency medical services, mental health, 911, couples, law enforcement, dispatcher, ems, fire services, police, firefighter, marriage, first responder, first responder wellness, paramedic Code 3 Counseling alisha@code3counseling.com 045532c7-4593-4cb0-b08c-d245779b75ae Boundaries: A Chat with Liz Durfee Boundaries. A word we hear often, but it can be confusing. Today, Liz helps us understand the different kinds of boundaries we can have, with our selves, our partners, friends, coworkers, families, everyone. She helps us understand how we can shift boundaries when we need them, and how boundaries can be loving and caring.

Liz Durfee is an Associate Clinical Social Worker. She is one of our fantastic therapists at Code 3 Counseling.

Liz is an Army veteran with over five years of active-duty experience as an officer having served with the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, KY and the 11th Signal Brigade at Fort Bliss, TX. After her active-duty service, Liz earned her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a concentration in evidence-based interpersonal practice.

She not only has experience working with law enforcement and military families, but she also comes from a first responder and military family. Liz truly has a heart for supporting those who are called to these fields.

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

 

]]> Tue, 9 May 2023 11:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin, Liz Durfee) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode20 Boundaries. A word we hear often, but it can be confusing. Today, Liz helps us understand the different kinds of boundaries we can have, with our selves, our partners, friends, coworkers, families, everyone. She helps us understand how we can shift boundaries when we need them, and how boundaries can be loving and caring.

Liz Durfee is an Associate Clinical Social Worker. She is one of our fantastic therapists at Code 3 Counseling.

Liz is an Army veteran with over five years of active-duty experience as an officer having served with the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, KY and the 11th Signal Brigade at Fort Bliss, TX. After her active-duty service, Liz earned her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a concentration in evidence-based interpersonal practice.

She not only has experience working with law enforcement and military families, but she also comes from a first responder and military family. Liz truly has a heart for supporting those who are called to these fields.

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

 

]]> Boundaries: A Chat with Liz Durfee Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin, Liz Durfee 01:05:23 Boundaries. A word we hear often, but it can be confusing. Today, Liz helps us understand the different kinds of boundaries we can have, with our selves, our partners, friends, coworkers, families, everyone. She helps us understand how we can shift boundaries when we need them, and how boundaries can be loving and caring. Boundaries. A word we hear often, but it can be confusing. Today, Liz helps us understand the different kinds of boundaries we can have, with our selves, our partners, friends, coworkers, families, everyone. She helps us understand how we can shift boundaries when we need them, and how boundaries can be loving and caring. counseling, boundaries, police, first responder, firefighter, mental health no full 20 831a1ce1-9d1c-456b-9e59-c19933cebf02 Trust in Relationships: A Chat with Liz Durfee Trust is essential for relationships to thrive! Today, we chat with Liz Durfee who helps us understand what trust is, how we can grow it, and what to do when it is broken.

Liz Durfee is an Associate Clinical Social Worker. She is one of our fantastic therapists at Code 3 Counseling.

Liz is an Army veteran with over five years of active-duty experience as an officer having served with the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, KY and the 11th Signal Brigade at Fort Bliss, TX. After her active-duty service, Liz earned her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a concentration in evidence-based interpersonal practice.

She not only has experience working with law enforcement and military families, but she also comes from a first responder and military family. Liz truly has a heart for supporting those who are called to these fields.

 

Learn about Liz and her professional work here: https://code3counseling.com/about/liz

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin, Liz Durfee) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode19 Trust is essential for relationships to thrive! Today, we chat with Liz Durfee who helps us understand what trust is, how we can grow it, and what to do when it is broken.

Liz Durfee is an Associate Clinical Social Worker. She is one of our fantastic therapists at Code 3 Counseling.

Liz is an Army veteran with over five years of active-duty experience as an officer having served with the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, KY and the 11th Signal Brigade at Fort Bliss, TX. After her active-duty service, Liz earned her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a concentration in evidence-based interpersonal practice.

She not only has experience working with law enforcement and military families, but she also comes from a first responder and military family. Liz truly has a heart for supporting those who are called to these fields.

 

Learn about Liz and her professional work here: https://code3counseling.com/about/liz

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

]]> Trust in Relationships: A Chat with Liz Durfee Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin, Liz Durfee 00:34:19 Trust is essential for relationships to thrive! Today, we chat with Liz Durfee who helps us understand what trust is, how we can grow it, and what to do when it is broken. Trust is essential for relationships to thrive! Today, we chat with Liz Durfee who helps us understand what trust is, how we can grow it, and what to do when it is broken. trust in relationships, counseling, healing broken trust, first responder, mental health no full 19 093858bd-41b7-4b59-97a2-68d8735a419c How We Talk To Ourselves: A Chat with Liz Durfee Our inner dialogue, or how we talk to ourselves, can significantly impact the way we respond to life's challenges and roadblocks. Today, Liz Durfee, a mental health professional who specializes in military and first responder mental health, joins us to discuss how we can take back control from those inner negative thoughts. 

Liz Durfee is an Associate Clinical Social Worker. She is one of our fantastic therapists at Code 3 Counseling.

Liz is an Army veteran with over five years of active-duty experience as an officer having served with the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, KY and the 11th Signal Brigade at Fort Bliss, TX. After her active-duty service, Liz earned her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a concentration in evidence-based interpersonal practice.

She not only has experience working with law enforcement and military families, but she also comes from a first responder and military family. Liz truly has a heart for supporting those who are called to these fields.

 

Learn about Liz and her professional work here: https://code3counseling.com/about/liz

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Liz Durfee, Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode18 Our inner dialogue, or how we talk to ourselves, can significantly impact the way we respond to life's challenges and roadblocks. Today, Liz Durfee, a mental health professional who specializes in military and first responder mental health, joins us to discuss how we can take back control from those inner negative thoughts. 

Liz Durfee is an Associate Clinical Social Worker. She is one of our fantastic therapists at Code 3 Counseling.

Liz is an Army veteran with over five years of active-duty experience as an officer having served with the 101st Airborne at Fort Campbell, KY and the 11th Signal Brigade at Fort Bliss, TX. After her active-duty service, Liz earned her Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with a concentration in evidence-based interpersonal practice.

She not only has experience working with law enforcement and military families, but she also comes from a first responder and military family. Liz truly has a heart for supporting those who are called to these fields.

 

Learn about Liz and her professional work here: https://code3counseling.com/about/liz

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

]]> How We Talk To Ourselves: A Chat with Liz Durfee Liz Durfee, Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin 00:45:29 Our inner dialogue, or how we talk to ourselves, can significantly impact the way we respond to life's challenges and roadblocks. Today, Liz Durfee, a mental health professional who specializes in military and first responder mental health, joins us to discuss how we can take back control from those inner negative thoughts. Our inner dialogue, or how we talk to ourselves, can significantly impact the way we respond to life's challenges and roadblocks. Today, Liz Durfee, a mental health professional who specializes in military and first responder mental health, joins us to discuss how we can take back control from those inner negative thoughts. changing thoughts, negative self-talk, counseling, first responder, mental health no full 18 b975380d-6923-4a82-b164-090bc2674dc2 Understanding Part 2: A Chat with Ellen Kirschman Ellen Kirschman, PhD. is an award winning public safety psychologist and author of I Love a Cop: What Police Families Need to Know, I Love a Firefighter: What the Family Needs to Know, co-author of Counseling Cops: What Clinicians Need to Know and three mysteries, Burying Ben, The Right Wrong Thing and The Fifth Reflection, all told from the perspective of police psychologist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff. She blogs with Psychology Today. She maintains a website where you can sign up for her occasional newsletter.

 

Dr. Kirschman's website: https://ellenkirschman.com

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

]]> Tue, 1 Mar 2022 04:47:45 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin, Ellen Kirschman) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode16 Ellen Kirschman, PhD. is an award winning public safety psychologist and author of I Love a Cop: What Police Families Need to Know, I Love a Firefighter: What the Family Needs to Know, co-author of Counseling Cops: What Clinicians Need to Know and three mysteries, Burying Ben, The Right Wrong Thing and The Fifth Reflection, all told from the perspective of police psychologist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff. She blogs with Psychology Today. She maintains a website where you can sign up for her occasional newsletter.

 

Dr. Kirschman's website: https://ellenkirschman.com

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

]]> Understanding Part 2: A Chat with Ellen Kirschman Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin, Ellen Kirschman 00:18:05 Today we chat with Dr. Ellen Kirschman, also known as the Cop Doc. This is the second half of our chat. Today we chat with Dr. Ellen Kirschman, also known as the Cop Doc. This is the second half of our chat. paramedic, first responder couples, police, dispatch, first responder, firefighter, the cop doc, mental health no full 17 72bc6ca4-b0bf-4919-83fb-60deb4a49705 Understanding: A Chat with Dr. Ellen Kirschman Part 1 Ellen Kirschman, PhD. is an award winning public safety psychologist and author of I Love a Cop: What Police Families Need to Know, I Love a Firefighter: What the Family Needs to Know, co-author of Counseling Cops: What Clinicians Need to Know and three mysteries, Burying Ben, The Right Wrong Thing and The Fifth Reflection, all told from the perspective of police psychologist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff. She blogs with Psychology Today. She maintains a website where you can sign up for her occasional newsletter.

 

Dr. Kirschman's website: https://ellenkirschman.com

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

 

]]> Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:22:48 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin, Dr. Ellen Kirschman) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode16 Ellen Kirschman, PhD. is an award winning public safety psychologist and author of I Love a Cop: What Police Families Need to Know, I Love a Firefighter: What the Family Needs to Know, co-author of Counseling Cops: What Clinicians Need to Know and three mysteries, Burying Ben, The Right Wrong Thing and The Fifth Reflection, all told from the perspective of police psychologist Dr. Dot Meyerhoff. She blogs with Psychology Today. She maintains a website where you can sign up for her occasional newsletter.

 

Dr. Kirschman's website: https://ellenkirschman.com

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

 

]]> Understanding: A Chat with Dr. Ellen Kirschman Part 1 Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin, Dr. Ellen Kirschman 00:29:49 Today we chat with Dr. Ellen Kirschman, also known as the Cop Doc. This is the first half of our chat. Today we chat with Dr. Ellen Kirschman, also known as the Cop Doc. This is the first half of our chat. law enforcement, first responder marriage, ems, dispatcher, met, paramedic, police, first responder, firefighter, mental health no full 16 ccdb743d-a3b6-4c8c-bcd3-48547f8e9825 Mindset Matters: A Chat with Marc & Teresa Hildebrand Part 2 LEO Family Fitness: https://www.leofamilyfitness.com

Organized Chaos Podcast: https://www.organizedchaospodcast.com
 

Marc Hildebrand is a certified PUSH + LIFE Coach, and current Law Enforcement Officer from LAPD who struggled through self sabotage for decades. After discovering what was truly holding him back, he was able to navigate a 100 pound weight loss journey, create an EPIC connection with his family, and show up as a better LEADER in all areas of his life. He now coaches other LEADERS how to LEVEL UP their mindset and actions, so they too can reach their full potential in every area of their life!


 

Teresa Hildebrand is a mom of two, first responder wife, podcaster, life coach, entrepreneur, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach. She is the host of the Organized Chaos podcast where she helps busy moms develop habits to live with intentionality and generate the confidence they need to make themselves a priority.


 

As a working mom with a chaotic schedule, she found herself struggling to make time for self-care. Her and her husband Marc began a transformation that led them to improve their physical, mental and emotional health and ultimately elevate their lives and family connection through personal development. She now helps other busy moms speed up their transformation by helping them organize the chaos.

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

 

]]> Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Marc Hildebrand, Teresa Hildebrand, Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode14 LEO Family Fitness: https://www.leofamilyfitness.com

Organized Chaos Podcast: https://www.organizedchaospodcast.com
 

Marc Hildebrand is a certified PUSH + LIFE Coach, and current Law Enforcement Officer from LAPD who struggled through self sabotage for decades. After discovering what was truly holding him back, he was able to navigate a 100 pound weight loss journey, create an EPIC connection with his family, and show up as a better LEADER in all areas of his life. He now coaches other LEADERS how to LEVEL UP their mindset and actions, so they too can reach their full potential in every area of their life!


 

Teresa Hildebrand is a mom of two, first responder wife, podcaster, life coach, entrepreneur, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach. She is the host of the Organized Chaos podcast where she helps busy moms develop habits to live with intentionality and generate the confidence they need to make themselves a priority.


 

As a working mom with a chaotic schedule, she found herself struggling to make time for self-care. Her and her husband Marc began a transformation that led them to improve their physical, mental and emotional health and ultimately elevate their lives and family connection through personal development. She now helps other busy moms speed up their transformation by helping them organize the chaos.

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

 

]]> Mindset Matters: A Chat with Marc & Teresa Hildebrand Part 2 Marc Hildebrand, Teresa Hildebrand, Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin 00:40:40 Today we are talking with Marc & Teresa Hildebrand. We talk about how your mindset can impact your ability to achieve your goals and thrive as a first responder family. Today we are talking with Marc & Teresa Hildebrand. We talk about how your mindset can impact your ability to achieve your goals and thrive as a first responder family. leo wife, first responder marriage, code 3 counseling, first responder mental health, first responder counselor, mindset no full 15 1e22209a-7340-4358-9e1b-2bb9baeef0cf Mindset Matters: A Chat with Marc & Teresa Hildebrand Part 1 Today we are talking with Marc & Teresa Hildebrand. We talk about how your mindset can impact your ability to achieve your goals and thrive as a first responder family.

 

Marc Hildebrand is a certified PUSH + LIFE Coach, and current Law Enforcement Officer from LAPD who struggled through self sabotage for decades.   After discovering what was truly holding him back, he was able to navigate a 100 pound weight loss journey, create an EPIC connection with his family, and show up as a better LEADER in all areas of his life.   He now coaches other LEADERS how to LEVEL UP their mindset and actions, so they too can reach their full potential in every area of their life!

 

Teresa Hildebrand is a mom of two, first responder wife, podcaster, life coach, entrepreneur, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach. She is the host of the Organized Chaos podcast where she helps busy moms develop habits to live with intentionality and generate the confidence they need to make themselves a priority.


As a working mom with a chaotic schedule, she found herself struggling to make time for self-care. Her and her husband Marc began a transformation that led them to improve their physical, mental and emotional health and ultimately elevate their lives and family connection through personal development. She now helps other busy moms speed up their transformation by helping them organize the chaos.

 

LEO Family Fitness with Marc Hildebrand: https://www.leofamilyfitness.com

Organized Chaos Podcast with Teresa Hildebrand: https://www.organizedchaospodcast.com

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin, Marc Hildebrand, Teresa Hildebrand) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode14 Today we are talking with Marc & Teresa Hildebrand. We talk about how your mindset can impact your ability to achieve your goals and thrive as a first responder family.

 

Marc Hildebrand is a certified PUSH + LIFE Coach, and current Law Enforcement Officer from LAPD who struggled through self sabotage for decades.   After discovering what was truly holding him back, he was able to navigate a 100 pound weight loss journey, create an EPIC connection with his family, and show up as a better LEADER in all areas of his life.   He now coaches other LEADERS how to LEVEL UP their mindset and actions, so they too can reach their full potential in every area of their life!

 

Teresa Hildebrand is a mom of two, first responder wife, podcaster, life coach, entrepreneur, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach. She is the host of the Organized Chaos podcast where she helps busy moms develop habits to live with intentionality and generate the confidence they need to make themselves a priority.


As a working mom with a chaotic schedule, she found herself struggling to make time for self-care. Her and her husband Marc began a transformation that led them to improve their physical, mental and emotional health and ultimately elevate their lives and family connection through personal development. She now helps other busy moms speed up their transformation by helping them organize the chaos.

 

LEO Family Fitness with Marc Hildebrand: https://www.leofamilyfitness.com

Organized Chaos Podcast with Teresa Hildebrand: https://www.organizedchaospodcast.com

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

]]> Mindset Matters: A Chat with Marc & Teresa Hildebrand Part 1 Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin, Marc Hildebrand, Teresa Hildebrand 00:26:15 Today we are talking with Marc & Teresa Hildebrand. We talk about how your mindset can impact your ability to achieve your goals and thrive as a first responder family. Today we are talking with Marc & Teresa Hildebrand. We talk about how your mindset can impact your ability to achieve your goals and thrive as a first responder family. law enforcement officer, leo wife, first responder marriage, fitness, ems, dispatcher, growth, police wife, first responder, fire wife, mindset, firefighter, mental health, motivation no full 14 9a5da5e5-f33c-43b6-b4d0-c62bd6ea6798 Sharing Your Story: A Chat with Christy Warren *TRIGGER WARNING*

In today's episode, we talk with retired firefighter Christy Warren. Christy shares her story and her journey with PTSD. From the struggles with the calls to her healing process at the West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat, Christy's story is one filled with hope and purpose.


 

Due to the nature of this topic, please note that some parts may trigger intense reactions from folks who currently struggle with PTSD or thoughts of self-harm.


 

Christy Warren is a retired Fire Captain from the Berkeley Fire Department. She has twenty-five years of service as a professional paramedic, with seventeen years as a professional firefighter. She was diagnosed with PTSD in 2014 and spent several years recovering. Since retiring from the fire service, she has completed a triathlon, the Escape From Alcatraz swim, and a bachelor’s degree in business from Washington State University. She is a volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat. She lives in Pleasant Hill, California with her wife Lisa and her dog Harriet.


 

You can also check out Christy's podcast, Fire Fighter Deconstructed - The Human Inside the Uniform

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

 

]]> Tue, 5 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Alisha Sweyd, Christy Warren) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode13 *TRIGGER WARNING*

In today's episode, we talk with retired firefighter Christy Warren. Christy shares her story and her journey with PTSD. From the struggles with the calls to her healing process at the West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat, Christy's story is one filled with hope and purpose.


 

Due to the nature of this topic, please note that some parts may trigger intense reactions from folks who currently struggle with PTSD or thoughts of self-harm.


 

Christy Warren is a retired Fire Captain from the Berkeley Fire Department. She has twenty-five years of service as a professional paramedic, with seventeen years as a professional firefighter. She was diagnosed with PTSD in 2014 and spent several years recovering. Since retiring from the fire service, she has completed a triathlon, the Escape From Alcatraz swim, and a bachelor’s degree in business from Washington State University. She is a volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat. She lives in Pleasant Hill, California with her wife Lisa and her dog Harriet.


 

You can also check out Christy's podcast, Fire Fighter Deconstructed - The Human Inside the Uniform

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

 

]]> Sharing Your Story: A Chat with Christy Warren Alisha Sweyd, Christy Warren 00:32:51 *TRIGGER WARNING* In today's episode, we talk with retired firefighter Christy Warren. Christy shares her story and her journey with PTSD. From the struggles with the calls to her healing process at the West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat, Christy's story is one filled with hope and purpose. Due to the nature of this topic, please note that some parts may trigger intense reactions from folks who currently struggle with PTSD or thoughts of self-harm. Christy Warren is a retired Fire Captain from the Berkeley Fire Department. She has twenty-five years of service as a professional paramedic, with seventeen years as a professional firefighter. She was diagnosed with PTSD in 2014 and spent several years recovering. Since retiring from the fire service, she has completed a triathlon, the Escape From Alcatraz swim, and a bachelor’s degree in business from Washington State University. She is a volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat. She lives in Pleasant Hill, California with her wife Lisa and her dog Harriet. You can also check out Christy's podcast, Fire Fighter Deconstructed - The Human Inside the Uniform *TRIGGER WARNING* In today's episode, we talk with retired firefighter Christy Warren. Christy shares her story and her journey with PTSD. From the struggles with the calls to her healing process at the West Coast Post-Trauma Retreat, Christy's story is one filled with hope and purpose. Due to the nature of this topic, please note that some parts may trigger intense reactions from folks who currently struggle with PTSD or thoughts of self-harm. Christy Warren is a retired Fire Captain from the Berkeley Fire Department. She has twenty-five years of service as a professional paramedic, with seventeen years as a professional firefighter. She was diagnosed with PTSD in 2014 and spent several years recovering. Since retiring from the fire service, she has completed a triathlon, the Escape From Alcatraz swim, and a bachelor’s degree in business from Washington State University. She is a volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat. She lives in Pleasant Hill, California with her wife Lisa and her dog Harriet. You can also check out Christy's podcast, Fire Fighter Deconstructed - The Human Inside the Uniform recovery, resilience, counseling, trauma, fire fighter, first responder, mental health yes full 13 25309265-1fce-4922-8900-a3ac7fc7c559 Parenting as a First Responder Part 2: A Chat with Rachelle Zemlock Learn more about Rachelle and First Responder Family Psychology at her website: https://www.firstresponderfamilypsychology.com

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

If you are looking for a counselor and you live in California, schedule a free consultation here: https://code3counseling.com/contact

 

]]> Tue, 7 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd, Rachelle Zemlock) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode11 Learn more about Rachelle and First Responder Family Psychology at her website: https://www.firstresponderfamilypsychology.com

 

Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

Sign up for our monthly Wellness Newsletter here: https://code3counseling.com/monthly-newsletter

 

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]]> Parenting as a First Responder Part 2: A Chat with Rachelle Zemlock Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd, Rachelle Zemlock 00:21:49 We continue our chat with Rachelle Zemlock of First Responder Family Psychology. We talk about common parenting struggles for first responders, as well as some co-parenting issues that can arise. We continue our chat with Rachelle Zemlock of First Responder Family Psychology. We talk about common parenting struggles for first responders, as well as some co-parenting issues that can arise. leo wife, counseling, police wife, first responder, leow, fire wife, mental health no full 12 5fa020a9-9649-48a8-8419-d94198056db5 Parenting as a First Responder Part 1: A Chat with Rachelle Zemlock To learn more about Rachelle and First Responder Family Psychology, visit her website: https://www.firstresponderfamilypsychology.com

 

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]]> Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd, Rachelle Zemlock) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode11 To learn more about Rachelle and First Responder Family Psychology, visit her website: https://www.firstresponderfamilypsychology.com

 

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]]> Parenting as a First Responder Part 1: A Chat with Rachelle Zemlock Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd, Rachelle Zemlock 00:24:06 Today we are chatting with Rachelle Zemlock of First Responder Family Psychology. We talk about the challenges many first responders face when it comes to parenting children. Rachelle shares her wisdom and expertise as a child psychologist and fire wife. Today we are chatting with Rachelle Zemlock of First Responder Family Psychology. We talk about the challenges many first responders face when it comes to parenting children. Rachelle shares her wisdom and expertise as a child psychologist and fire wife. leo wife, law enforcement, police, police wife, first responder, leow, fire wife, firefighter, mental health no full 11 fd7b1113-84ec-416e-84c3-63caded90c10 Enjoying the Work You Do: A Chat with Bridget Truxillo Bridget Truxillo on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-truxillo-j-d-cfe-13787b8/

 

Protective Wellness Website: https://www.myprotectivewellness.com

 

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]]> Tue, 10 Aug 2021 07:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Bridget Truxillo, Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode10 Bridget Truxillo on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bridget-truxillo-j-d-cfe-13787b8/

 

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]]> Enjoying the Work You Do: A Chat with Bridget Truxillo Bridget Truxillo, Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin 00:38:34 In today's episode, Shawn and Alisha have a chat with Bridget Truxillo. Bridget shares about her time in law enforcement, how she created a program giving legal consultation for law enforcement, and how you can do small things every day to take care of yourself. In today's episode, Shawn and Alisha have a chat with Bridget Truxillo. Bridget shares about her time in law enforcement, how she created a program giving legal consultation for law enforcement, and how you can do small things every day to take care of yourself. first responder, mental health no full 10 a735c616-25dc-4f0b-ad92-3da0a02a88e5 Getting the Right Help: A Chat with Amy Morgan Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

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Today on the Code 3 Counseling Podcast, Shawn & Alisha have a fun discussion with Amy Morgan, founder and CEO of Academy Hour. Amy specializes in working with first responders on managing their mental health.

 

Through Academy Hour, Amy and her team provide free mental health training and resources for first responders. Amy also runs the Certified First Responder Counselor program where professionals go through a rigorous training curriculum to better understand how to help first responders well.

 

Academy Hour Website: https://www.academyhour.com

 

Certified First Responder Counselor Directory: https://www.firstrespondercounselor.com/cfrc-directory

 

Certified Peer Support Trainings: https://www.certpeersupport.com

]]> Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd, Amy Morgan) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode9 Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

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Today on the Code 3 Counseling Podcast, Shawn & Alisha have a fun discussion with Amy Morgan, founder and CEO of Academy Hour. Amy specializes in working with first responders on managing their mental health.

 

Through Academy Hour, Amy and her team provide free mental health training and resources for first responders. Amy also runs the Certified First Responder Counselor program where professionals go through a rigorous training curriculum to better understand how to help first responders well.

 

Academy Hour Website: https://www.academyhour.com

 

Certified First Responder Counselor Directory: https://www.firstrespondercounselor.com/cfrc-directory

 

Certified Peer Support Trainings: https://www.certpeersupport.com

]]> Getting the Right Help: A Chat with Amy Morgan Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd, Amy Morgan 00:43:58 Today on the Code 3 Counseling Podcast, Shawn & Alisha have a fun discussion with Amy Morgan, founder and CEO of Academy Hour. Amy specializes in working with first responders on managing their mental health. Today on the Code 3 Counseling Podcast, Shawn & Alisha have a fun discussion with Amy Morgan, founder and CEO of Academy Hour. Amy specializes in working with first responders on managing their mental health. corrections, first responder marriage, ems, paramedic, police, dispatch, first responder, emt, firefighter, mental health no full 9 d0ee9761-91a1-4d71-a087-ef35d5a85dc9 The Importance of Time Off: A Chat with Off Duty Destinations Learn more about Off Duty Destinations with Matthew and Leslie Howard!

Website: https://www.offdutydestinations.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/off.duty.destinations/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/offdutydestinations

 

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]]> Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Leslie Howard, Alisha Sweyd, Matthew Howard) https://code3counseling.com/podcast Learn more about Off Duty Destinations with Matthew and Leslie Howard!

Website: https://www.offdutydestinations.com

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]]> The Importance of Time Off: A Chat with Off Duty Destinations Leslie Howard, Alisha Sweyd, Matthew Howard 00:32:54 First responders need to take time off from the chaotic schedules and crazy demands of the job. Even the science shows just how important it is to check out from work for more than just the eight to twelve hours in between shifts. Today, Alisha talks with Matthew and Leslie Howard from Off Duty Destinations, a vacation planning company that focuses on helping first responders enjoy their time off. Not only do they help with finding and booking a trip, but they also help out with the craziness that can come up (like having to change a flight, or deal with issues at a hotel)! Listen in to learn more about how you can enjoy your vacation as a first responder! First responders need to take time off from the chaotic schedules and crazy demands of the job. Even the science shows just how important it is to check out from work for more than just the eight to twelve hours in between shifts. Today, Alisha talks with Matthew and Leslie Howard from Off Duty Destinations, a vacation planning company that focuses on helping first responders enjoy their time off. Not only do they help with finding and booking a trip, but they also help out with the craziness that can come up (like having to change a flight, or deal with issues at a hotel)! Listen in to learn more about how you can enjoy your vacation as a first responder! back the blue, corrections, law enforcement, firewife, counseling, vacation time, 911, off duty destinations, ems, time off, off duty, paramedic, police, dispatch, first responder, leow, emt, firefighter, mental health, military no full 8 58ca470c-5dc4-4f9c-bebd-1fa96d63c6f4 Keep Your Head On Straight: Coping Skills for First Responders Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

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]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd) https://code3counseling.com/podcast Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

 

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]]> Keep Your Head On Straight: Coping Skills for First Responders Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd 00:32:28 Not all coping skills are effective for first responders. In this episode, Shawn & Alisha talk about the different coping skills you can practice as a first responder to keep your head on straight. Add a few new helpful tools to your toolbox and share them with others. Remember, it may be your battle, but you don't have to fight it alone. Not all coping skills are effective for first responders. In this episode, Shawn & Alisha talk about the different coping skills you can practice as a first responder to keep your head on straight. Add a few new helpful tools to your toolbox and share them with others. Remember, it may be your battle, but you don't have to fight it alone. corrections, law enforcement, counseling, 911, ems, first responder mental health, paramedic, dispatch, first responder, emt, firefighter, counselor no full 7 c088f391-134c-40bc-aa60-44297cfa1d35 First Responders and Trauma Previous episode on Trauma and the Brain: https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode3

 

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]]> Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd) https://code3counseling.com/podcast Previous episode on Trauma and the Brain: https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode3

 

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]]> First Responders and Trauma Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd 00:28:10 First Responders are exposed to trauma regularly in the work they do. In this episode, Shawn & Alisha talk about how you can take care of yourself and other when you do experience a trauma injury. First Responders are exposed to trauma regularly in the work they do. In this episode, Shawn & Alisha talk about how you can take care of yourself and other when you do experience a trauma injury. law enforcement, counseling, 911, ems, first responders, first responder mental health, paramedic, dispatch, emt, firefighter no full 6 5ae4068b-f0b3-4bb6-813f-18409a12b2ce Burnout and First Responders Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

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]]> Tue, 1 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode5 Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

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]]> Burnout and First Responders Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd 00:27:07 In this episode, we talk about burnout and first responders. We share what it looks like, how to prevent it, and how to respond if you are struggling with it. We also share ways you can help a friend or coworker who may have burnout. In this episode, we talk about burnout and first responders. We share what it looks like, how to prevent it, and how to respond if you are struggling with it. We also share ways you can help a friend or coworker who may have burnout. first responder, mental health no full 5 a6c8bbab-2323-45ce-ac08-e2cffa862088 Compassion Fatigue and First Responders Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

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]]> Tue, 18 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode4 Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

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]]> Compassion Fatigue and First Responders Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin 00:26:21 In this episode, we talk about compassion fatigue, what it looks like, what to do about it, and how to help someone you may know struggling with compassion fatigue. In this episode, we talk about compassion fatigue, what it looks like, what to do about it, and how to help someone you may know struggling with compassion fatigue. wellness, first responder, mental health no full 4 82cdf1f4-5e58-4eb3-8bd3-c0d955b78c31 Trauma and the Brain Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

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]]> Sun, 2 May 2021 17:05:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode3 Learn more about Code 3 Counseling through our website: https://code3counseling.com

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]]> Trauma and the Brain Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd 00:34:54 In todays episode, Shawn and Alisha talk about the ways trauma can impact first responders. We explore the different nervous systems and parts of the brain that are engaged when exposed to dangerous situations. Listen to hear about how your experiences as a responder can impact your physical and biological functioning. And what you can do about! In todays episode, Shawn and Alisha talk about the ways trauma can impact first responders. We explore the different nervous systems and parts of the brain that are engaged when exposed to dangerous situations. Listen to hear about how your experiences as a responder can impact your physical and biological functioning. And what you can do about! first responder, mental health no full 3 f616a012-8c56-42b3-b42c-fbab7330df76 Is counseling really confidential? While Shawn discusses the myths and questions around first responders seeking mental health counseling, Alisha provides insights and understanding from the perspective of a licensed therapist. 

Please note these insights are specific to the State of California. Talk to a professional or licensing board in your state if you live outside of California. 

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]]> Sun, 2 May 2021 16:05:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin) https://code3counseling.com/podcast While Shawn discusses the myths and questions around first responders seeking mental health counseling, Alisha provides insights and understanding from the perspective of a licensed therapist. 

Please note these insights are specific to the State of California. Talk to a professional or licensing board in your state if you live outside of California. 

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]]> Is counseling really confidential? Alisha Sweyd, Shawn Cavin 00:36:01 Today we are talking about confidentiality in counseling and the myths around it all. For many first responders, the worry about how counseling can impact their job can be a major roadblock for them being able to seek mental health support. Listen to learn more about the importance of confidentiality in counseling! Today we are talking about confidentiality in counseling and the myths around it all. For many first responders, the worry about how counseling can impact their job can be a major roadblock for them being able to seek mental health support. Listen to learn more about the importance of confidentiality in counseling! first responder, mental health no full 2 f02c7055-3236-4440-bbb7-9067d6a3efc8 Why a Code 3 Counseling Podcast? Shawn and Alisha are the co-founders of Code 3 Counseling, a mental health practice in California that provides counseling services to first responders and their families. 

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]]> Sun, 2 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000 alisha@code3counseling.com (Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd) https://code3counseling.com/podcast/episode1 Shawn and Alisha are the co-founders of Code 3 Counseling, a mental health practice in California that provides counseling services to first responders and their families. 

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]]> Why a Code 3 Counseling Podcast? Shawn Cavin, Alisha Sweyd 00:23:23 Welcome to the Code 3 Counseling Podcast! In this episode, we share a little about about ourselves and our lives in the first responder world. We also talk about the reasons why we decided to start this podcast. We are excited to help you get to know us a little bit more! Welcome to the Code 3 Counseling Podcast! In this episode, we share a little about about ourselves and our lives in the first responder world. We also talk about the reasons why we decided to start this podcast. We are excited to help you get to know us a little bit more! first responder, mental health no full 1