Beyond the 1st Response
Beyond the 1st Response brings first responders, families, and mindset together for serious and humorous conversations on mental health. #BT1R
Episodes
80 episodes
EP 80: Keep Your Head Above Your Feet - Dr. Cherylynn Lee
In this episode of Beyond the 1st Response, Christy talks with Dr. Cheylynn Lee, a police Psychologist specializing in operations and officer wellness.The StartWhen Cherylynn first started as...
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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54:58
EP 79: Stepping into a relationship with Trauma
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara talked about moving forward after loss and trauma.Communicating TraumasChristy and Ciara talked about how talk...
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Season 2
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Episode 79
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33:20
EP 78: Beneath the Badge Family Style - Dave Dyke
In this episode of Beyond the 1st Response, Christy and Ciara talk with Dave Dyke, a form police officer from Minnesota, about life Beneath the Badge....
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55:45
EP 77: The Three C's
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara talked about moving forward after loss and trauma.The 3 C’sChristy and Ciara talked about how moving forward can be so hard, but hav...
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1:10:24
EP 76: Blue Grit Wellness- Eric Tung
Getting Blue Grit In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy had a profound discussion with Eric Tung, a highly respected police commander, department wellness coordinator, and peer support leader. T...
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1:04:12
EP 75: The Calling- Greg Podolak
In today’s Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara talked with Greg Podolak, a blended clinician for first responders at Halfwild Counseling. The Calling to He...
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1:00:04
EP 74: Is This The End? Elizabeth Fiorenza Part 2
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara talked with Elizabeth Fiorenza, Anaheim Firefighters Association. Is This The End? In this episode, Chri...
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Season 2
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Episode 74
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44:36
EP 73: Face to Face with the Past - Elizabeth Fiorenza
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara talked with Elizabeth Fiorenza, Anaheim Firefighters Association. The Past Comes Forward In this episode...
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Season 2
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Episode 0
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48:14
EP 72: In the Dark You Can Find Your Purpose - Matt Fiorenza
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara talked with Matthew Fiorenza retired City of Anaheim Firefighter.Struggles, Resilience, and Pur...
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Season 2
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Episode 72
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1:04:47
EP 71: Guardian Garage Not Just For Cars
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara spoke to Craig Lewis, former police officer and co-founder of Guardian GarageA Wake Up We had the pleasure of meeting Craig, former police offi...
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52:36
EP 70: In Honor of Brittany
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara spoke to Kelly Klaber, a First HELP family member. A Mother’s Pain To say we had the honor of speaking to Kelly is an understatement...
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48:12
EP 69: The Calling of the Chaplain
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara enjoyed talking to Chaplain Chaz Blackburn, a Nevada chaplain who advocates for First Responde...
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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49:51
EP 68: Stigma This
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara had a conversation about a quote from a police chief that they read and how that mindset does damage to first responders.Words Can Sting“Ou...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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25:37
EP 67: So You Want to Volunteer and Give Back
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara thought they would change it up to give listeners great ways to get involved in their community and beyond.Giving BackGiv...
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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25:14
EP 66: Amy's Story - Amy Row
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara had the pleasure to speak to Amy Row. The wife of former police officer Vance Row whom we had on the show previously. The Hard TalksWe got...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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50:44
EP: 65 Namaste Your Why- Vance Row
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara had the pleasure to speak to Vance Row, a retired police officer who is now a dispatcher and yoga instructor. Physical & Mental Injuries Van...
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58:09
EP 64: What is Your Financial Mindset?
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara speak about how your finances can affect your overall mental health. Finances and Mental HealthThe stressors of debt and the “control” ove...
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Season 1
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Episode 64
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50:18
EP 63: Are you stepping on your bar?
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara speak about how setting your “bar high” can help you be mentally and physically healthier. Are you stepping over your bar?
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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34:20
EP 62: I am a Recovering Karen
In this episode of Beyond the 1st Response, Christy and Ciara talk about the negative mindset and how to overcome Misanthropy. MisanthropeAccording to the
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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32:05
EP 61: Where the Thankfulness is!
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara speak about the challenges of the Holidays in First Responder familiesHealthy Family DynamicIn a healthy family dynamic i...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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30:23
EP 60: 911, I am Ready to Talk - Nancy Vallee
In this episode of Beyond the 1st Response, Christy talks with Nancy Vallee, a retired 911 dispatcher of 21 years. Nancy speaks frankly about transitioning from first responder life to retired, new career, and finding the new you!...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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37:43
You Have The Right To Go On Living - Dave Betz
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara speak with Captain Dave Betz of the Chelsea Police Department and coping with the loss of his son to suicide. Police Family<...
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49:24
EP 58: The Running Change - Sgt. Alonzo Montanya
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara discuss Sgt Alonzo Montanya's dedication to the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office to break the menta...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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44:33