54 Understanding shame and the burdens of a firefighter with Matty Fiorenza

Jason Cash has been a Long Beach firefighter for 17 years. Jason serves as a vice president for Long Beach Fire Department's Union (Local #372) and also serves as the behavioral health director. Jason's agency, Halos 4 Heroes, was created for First Responders with the intention of helping people who help others. Along the way, H4H has helped Jason repair himself by learning, practicing and teaching positive coping mechanisms. Jason is currently learning more about mental health for first responders and is a peer counselor for his department. The episode revolves around Jason's story and his ability to understand grief and his resilience to depression. Contact Jason Cash:halos4heroes.org

Matty Fiorenza is a retired firefighter of Anaheim Fire Department. Matty has a non profit behavioral health service for first responders, First Responder Peace & Refuge Foundation, and discuss his mission. The conversation is about how firefighters understand shame in a shame based culture. Matty has been in the field of assiting first responder mental health for over 10 years. Contact Matty Fiorenza: frprfoundation.com 

Lisa Mercier is a medium and master reiki practitioner who specializes in working with firefighters and first responders. Lisa returns to Grablives to talk about Jon's experience at the Palisades Fire, spiritual growth, and personal development. Lisa is also a part of Premier First Responder, assisting first responders in crisis around the Orange County and Los Angeles county areas. How to contact Lisa:https://linktr.ee/lisamercier?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabTgXU_FYS1eWFxtKgQu2jig2fNSNP4BxLjaIxDJfGjtvylku3ReN7lu9k_aem_FoMLxDyfizgZhbNGvFBwBw    

Dr. Brock joins Grablives in a discussion with Jon's back injury and how he recovered with functional neuropractic care. Neuropractic care is a unique blend of chiropractic care and functional neurology that aims to optimize the communication between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body. Dr. Brock Johnson, D.C., is pioneering a transformative approach to health that integrates chiropractic care with neurological principles—an approach known as Neuropractic care. This innovative method goes beyond traditional chiropractic adjustments, focusing on enhancing brain function to improve overall health, reduce pain, and slow down the effects of aging. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) chamber is also discussed in what Dr. Brock's facility offers and goes into detail on the science and treatment.    How to contact Dr. Brock: drbrockjonson.com

Amy Charlesworth is the host of the QNAMY Podcast and a 16-year military veteran serving in the US Army, Amy is extremely passionate about veterans and mental health. Amy is on the Board of Directors for Illuminating Heroes, a non-profit organization that facilitates healing plant medicine retreats in Austin, Texas. Amy joins Grablives to talk about her personal experience with plant medicine or formally known as a class of psychadelics in treatment of her own anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. Reaching Amy and interests in Illuminating Heroes: Donate today to send a veteran or first responder through treatment at no cost to them: give.classy.org/QNAMY

Julio Munoz is a firefighter at Alameda County Fire Department. Julio joins Grablives to talk about his journey about recovery while dealing with the reality of a stressful job as a firefighter. 

Nathan Nussbaum is the founder of the system called, Movmed which is a system that involves education on how you can repair and enhance your body awareness. Nate has an excellent approach towards neurological practices while guiding you through what parts of your body you should focus on building up to provide the most long lasting rewards. By using a comprehensive understanding of the neurological relationships within the body, we can change the way your body feels and functions for the better. This episode brings a revolutionary conversation on how the body functions in regards to the nervous system and stress. How to Connect with Nate:https://www.movmed.net/

Reed Wasser is the owner of Human Aeon wellness sanctuary in Long Beach, CA. The fascility offers instruction and access to guided breathing practices, meditation, movement, 
and contrast therapies inclusive of ice plunge, steam, infrared saunas, and hydrotherapy. Reed discusses in detail the power of the breath and cold therapy. Reed studied under Wim Hof directly and includes the Wim Hof technique in many of his services. This conversation offers many insights on what fundamentals are necessary for the human experience and influencing basic practices to use the body's network of intelligence for its own need for balance.  Contact for Reed and Human Aeon:https://www.humanaeon.org/Human Aeon offers a 20% off for first responders who look to book a session at Human Aeon wellness sanctuary

Paul Scrivano is a citizen of Los Angeles who owns multiple business and restaurants in the city and has been an advocate for cleaning up the streets of Los Angeles. This episode talks about Paul's story when he encountered a heart attack and was rescued by LAFD's paramedics. The topics include raw opinions on whos making the decisions that keep the city of Los Angeles in squalor as crime rates are higher than before, drug trafficking, drug use, and decay of the city streets. Paul is a passionate spokesperson who wants answers for the way the current state the city is in and gives a very particular viewpoint on what needs to get done in order for there to be results. 

John Knox is a firefighter/paramedic who was terminated for not being in compliance with LAFD's vaccination mandate. John talks about constitutional rights and humanitarian rights along with an understanding about cognitive dissonance. John Knox served the LAFD for over 20 years along with years of service prior to the LAFD. The conversation leads into John's healing journey prior and his own hurdles with mental health.    How to contact John and his team:https://firefightersforfreedom.org/partners-2/