A wicked chat with Firefighter, Paramedic, and creator of DanSun Photo Art, Daniel Sundahl! Check us out on The Mental Health News Radio Network, or wherever you get your podcasts! Subscribe, Listen, and Share! #UpTalkSeason4 #OwnYourGrowth #InThisTogether
Michael Henderson is a former 9-1-1 dispatch supervisor, former paramedic and former US Army Sergeant. Michael was the on-duty dispatch supervisor for the Sonoma County Tubb’s fire, which at the time was the biggest fire in the history of California. As a result of his experience during the fire, Michael was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Struggling with the symptoms of PTSD (depression, anxiety and suicidal ideations), Michael chose not to let the experience of the fire define who he was and took charge of his own recovery. Through self-reflection and self-awareness, Michael has begun his journey of recovery.
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What is it like to struggle with anxiety and depression while being one of Hollywood’s most active and influential Actors? How do you navigate through a healthy relationship with someone who is also a celebrity, and who battles their own demons everyday? I talk about these issues and more with the enlightening and inspirational Kristen Bell!
This episode is dedicated to Brody Stevens. Brody was an Actor and Stand-up Comic in Los Angeles who died by suicide on February 22, 2019 at the age of 48.
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Melanie Mikeska is a retired Sheriff’s Deputy of 20 years. Like the vast majority of First Responders, Melanie experienced many critical incidents and learned that showing emotions is a sign of weakness. Over time, the stuffing down of emotions and feelings became overwhelming and she found herself alone in her bathroom with her service handgun.
Melanie describes the crippling effects of PTSI and living in fear because of shame, guilt and stigma. In 2013 Melanie reached out for help and was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress and has spent the last 5 years recovering from this injury.
Melanie is married to her beautiful wife of fifteen years and has three children and seven grandkids. She enjoys poker, hanging out with family in her backyard and pool, traveling and spending time at the beach. Melanie is on the show to stand up and speak about her life in recovery so others who are suffering in silence can see that they are not alone and there is a way out.
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Christy Warren is a retired Fire Captain from the Berkeley (California) Fire Department. She has twenty-five years of service as a paramedic, with seventeen years as a firefighter. In 2014, she was diagnosed with PTSD and spent several years recovering. Christy plays ice hockey, and since retiring from the fire service she completed a business degree, a triathlon and the Escape from Alcatraz swim. She lives in Pleasant Hill California with her wife and her dog Harriet.
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This episode is dedicated to the life and career of Chris Siddons, who died by suicide on Feb. 28th.
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Nick Turkovich is retired from the Antioch Police Department where he served for 25 years. He was one of four officers who started the first Peer Support program for the department and served his fellow officers as a Peer for 21 years. He has a certificate in Advanced Critical Incident Stress Management from the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and certificates from California POST in Officer Involved Shooting Critical Incident Intervention, Basic Peer Support, Suicidal Subjects Intervention, Crisis Intervention, and Advanced Peer Counseling. He has been dedicated to helping First Responders and military personnel since he was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder while he was serving in the U.S. military. Nick currently works as the Peer Director for West Coast Trauma Retreat. www.FRSN.org.
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Ben Vernon has proudly served the citizens of San Diego, Ca as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Fire Rescue Department for over a decade. He’s a member of the Hazardous Materials and Technical Rescue Teams, the FEMA California Task Force Eight Urban Search and Rescue Team and holds five specialist positions.
On June 24, 2015, Ben’s life changed forever. While responding to a “routine” medical assistance call, he was stabbed multiple times by a bystander. The incident led Ben to become a champion for First Responder PTSD recognition and treatment. He now travels the country to share his story to help others, while continuing to serve his community from Station 14 in San Diego.
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Picture it. You are a Paramedic. Your spouse is also a Paramedic, who is diagnosed with PTSD. Soon after their diagnosis, you experience a traumatic event at work and are also diagnosed with PTSD. Can you rely on your spouse for support when they themselves are going through the healing process? How much guilt do you feel because you are now in need of support yourself? How does that impact your relationship? Meet Chris Piva, and hear his inspirational story of resilience and growth from a unique perspective.
David White, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II- Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor has worked for four years at all five Levels of Care (Detox, Residential, Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and Outpatient) in the Treatment Field for Substance Use Disorder.
David has been recovered himself since October 31, 2007. In that time he has received an Associate in Art degree and an Associate in Science degree (emphasis in Alcohol and Other Drug Studies and Behavioral Science) from Palomar College, San Marcos CA. As a member of the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), David remains current in Evidenced Based Practices, as well as Multi-Cultural Competency, through yearly Continued Education Units and courses specific to Substance Use Disorder. Through Experience, Strength, and Hope, David’s Light shines through in the client care that he feels privileged to provide.
