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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 first half of our chat.

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.

*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

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.