48 episodes
Rescue 1 Podcast Jon Vought
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- Health & Fitness
We're challenging the status quo of health and safety in the US Fire Service. Listen in as we interview guests from the fields of mental health, fitness, sports medicine, chiropractic and of course, the Fire Service.We're interested in leaving the Fire Service better than we found it by letting firefighters have a more common-sense based standard for physical and mental wellness. There's a better way to do it and we're getting the message out! Thanks for listening brothers and sisters!
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Brandon Evans - Fire to Light
In this episode of the Rescue 1 Podcast we talk about Fire to Light. An organization started by Brandon Evans to reduce the amount of PTSD in the fire service by providing training to departments. Brandon's journey is one of courage and conviction. Not many people would go all-in on one thing so intensely, and this guy does it. We talk about his time in the Canadian Fire Service, the mental health crisis he underwent to start this whole thing, and where he's at now...
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Delta 8 THC - Everything firefighters need to know
Delta 8 has been popping up everywhere. Why is it in gas stations, quick-stops but it's also in vape shops and marijuana dispensaries? Can firefighters pass a drug test using it? Is it legal? I wanted to talk briefly about some of the FAQs and address other points that firefighters and first responders should know. Listen in to learn how it's made, where it comes from and why the popularity just spiked all of a sudden. Then I answer the above questions in this roughly 9 minute ...
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Rob Sweetman: Founder of Sleep Genius & 62romeo
In this episode I sat down with Rob Sweetman – former Navy SEAL, sleep scientist, private practice sleep coach, sleep science speaker, and founder of Sleep Genius and 62romeo. We talked about the difficulties of being in the military, what got Rob interested in sleep, sleep supplementation, sleep hacks, and a bunch more. It was great getting Rob’s insight into the world of sleep!Where to find Rob:For veterans and first responders: www.62romeo.orgwww.62romeo.comInstagram: @62romeo_sleep_univer...
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Leadership Lessons From Mike - Tip Of The Spear
Leadership in the fire service is crucial for our day-to-day operations to run smoothly and safely. But, leadership is also important for the culture of the firehouse and can make or break a crew. New ideas, health and wellness, motivating lazy members, etc. These are all things that have to be set by the officer in the house.This episode I talk with Mike Nasti a veteran of the DC-Area fire service and host of the Tip Of The Spear podcast and IG page. We cover a range of topics that have...
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Sleep Is A Skill: Mollie Eastman's Thoughts on First Responders & Sleep
I sat down with Mollie Eastman, creator of Sleep Is A Skill, to get her thoughts on the struggle of getting optimal sleep as a first responder. Mollie did the hard work of correcting her sleep herself so that she wouldn't have to depend on sleep medications, and she now works to train others in the skill of sleeping well. She shared some great insights and resources for first responders to check out! Take a look below:Be sure to head over to www.sleepisaskill.com, take their free sleep assess...
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Featuring Extract Consultants: What Are Terpenes and How Do They Benefit You?
If you've bought our Mint, Lemon, or Out of Service formulas, you've had terpenes! What exactly is a terpene? Simply put, it's the compound that gives plants their smell. But terpenes can also have great effects on the human body, which is why we went to Extract Consultants for terpenes to flavor our CBD and to increase sleep benefits in our Out of Service Formula.We wanted to introduce Extract Consultants, the fantastic small business where we source our terpenes from, so you can learn more ...