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Forged by FIRE with Ryan Rodriquez Ryan Rodriquez
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Welcome to the Forged by FIRE Podcast!
As a firefighter, I've had to create a system that helps me live a life of balance and resilience. Being Forged by FIRE will drive our power, passion, purpose, and production.
By focusing on our FIRE, we can build happier and more productive lives;
FITNESS
INTELLECT
RELATIONSHIPS
ENERGY
*The thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of myself and my guests. Resilient FIRE with Ryan Rodriquez is written, produced, and hosted by Ryan Rodriquez. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forgedbyfirewithryan/support
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Episode 209 - Deal With It!
In the fire service, we are often heard telling each other to “suck it up” or “deal with it”. And while these phrases might seem harsh, there’s a lot of truth to them.
Many people hear these phrases and think it means that they just need to ignore their problems and keep going despite any pain or trauma they have endured, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. One of the ways that this is manifested on the fire ground is by establishing a “rehab sector” that allows crews to have a respite where we can rest, hydrate, and get new bottles for our air packs. This allows us to do a mini reset to return to fighting the fire.
In today’s episode, I will talk about how we can “deal with it” when it comes to the different types of trauma we endure, why we need to provide ourselves with ways to do a mini reset so we aren’t killing ourselves or exposing others to our collateral damage.
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Own It!: Build a Fire Service Culture of Trust and Integrity Through Accountability (Book)
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Episode 208 - Forged by FIRE!
The whole process of refinement is all about continual improvement. If you’ve been listening to the podcast for any amount of time, you’ll know that the way I started is a bit different than where I am now. And in my opinion, much better.
My goal is to focus on the FIRE framework that I’ve developed to help people from all over the world gain insight into what lights them up. I’m acting as your guide to get you to where you want to be in the most effective and efficient way possible.
In today’s episode, I will be launching the newest version of the podcast, now called, “Forged by FIRE with Ryan Rodriquez”, and I will be drilling down on what it means to be ‘forged’. I will also share with you the framework that is at the foundation of true success.
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Join The Forge! (Application)
Forged by FIRE Facebook Group
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Own It!: Build a Fire Service Culture of Trust and Integrity Through Accountability (Book)
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Episode 207 - Perform a Welfare Check!
As May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, it's crucial to emphasize the significance of prioritizing our mental well-being. Whether you're a first responder or not, neglecting mental health can have profound effects on our lives.
If your head isn’t right, nothing else will be either.
In today's episode, we'll delve into what mental health entails, offer a self-assessment through five key questions, and provide practical daily habits to nurture your mental well-being.
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SHOW NOTES/LINKS:
Join The Forge! (Application)
IGNITEd Podcast Facebook Group
Buy my book!
Own It!: Build a Fire Service Culture of Trust and Integrity Through Accountability (Book)
ARTICLES/TOOLS:
Your Mental Health Today (Test) - Psychology Today
VIDEOS:
We All Have Mental Health (YouTube)
How To Manage Your Mental Health | TEDx (YouTube)
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Episode 206 - Seek to Belong, Not Fit In!
As we go throughout our lives, we more often than not feel a sense of belonging at our places of work, within our families, and the people we choose to spend our time with.
But sometimes we just don’t “fit in”. That can make things awkward, it can stifle us and it can impact our mental health in some seriously negative ways. But what’s the difference between belonging and fitting in? And what can we do to remove the uncomfortable and limiting feelings we get when we don’t?
In today’s episode, I will distinguish the difference between what it means to belong vs “fit in”, how acting intentionally can work for us or against us, and how giving up the effort to “fit in” leaves more energy for things that truly matter.
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You Do Not Need to “Fit In” to Belong | Nila Conzen (Article)
Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brene Brown (Book)
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IGNITEd Podcast Facebook Group
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Own It!: Build a Fire Service Culture of Trust and Integrity Through Accountability (Book)
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Episode 205 - Embrace Resilience Proactively!
We hear the term “resilience” a lot lately; mental resilience, emotional resilience, and physical resilience. Sometimes we don’t know what that means. I’ve heard people describe resilience as a person’s ability to “take a punch and get back up”.
But what about being able to see the punch before it happens and dodge it?
Today I’m going to talk about how we can embrace resilience proactively and give you strategies for things you can do BEFORE the stuff hits the fan so when it DOES, you can take minimal damage.
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Join The Forge! (Application)
IGNITEd Podcast Facebook Group
Buy my book!
Own It!: Build a Fire Service Culture of Trust and Integrity Through Accountability (Book)
ARTICLES/TOOLS:
Proactive Resilience versus Reactive Resilience (Article)
The Importance of “Proactive” Resilience (Article)
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Episode 204 - 7 Steps to Gamify Your Goals!
Sometimes it can be difficult to stay on track when it comes to achieving your goals. Discipline is the name of the game; doing a repeated behavior day in and day out until you achieve your desired outcome. This process can be monotonous which can lead to you falling off your desired path.
One of the ways that I stay on track is by gamifying my goals. What this does is help me stay mentally engaged so I don’t get bored with my desired pursuit.
In today’s episode, I will share with you what it means to gamify your goals and I will share with you the 7 steps that I take to accomplish great things.
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SHOW NOTES/LINKS:
Join The Forge! (Application)
IGNITEd Podcast Facebook Group
Buy my book!
Own It!: Build a Fire Service Culture of Trust and Integrity Through Accountability (Book)
ARTICLES/TOOLS:
3 Ways to Gamify Your Life (Article)
Gamify Your Life and Become Massively Successful (Article)
The Secret Psychology of Why We Love Completing To-Do Lists (Article)
Forest Tracking (App)
STREAKS Tracking (App)
Habitica - Gamify Your Goals! (App)
VIDEOS:
5 Great Apps to Gamify Your Life (YouTube)
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