After The Tones Drop
Embark on a journey that goes beyond sirens and flashing lights After The Tones Drop Podcast provides a safe haven to explore, demystify, and destigmatize mental health and wellness for first responders.
Join Cinnamon and her guests as they pull back the curtain, sharing powerful stories and expert insights that resonate with the heartbeat of those who run towards danger when others step back. It's more than just a podcast; it's a lifeline for the ones who dedicate their lives to saving others.
In each episode, stories get unraveled and struggles behind the badges are shared, showcasing the human side of heroism. Discover the strength in vulnerability and the power in sharing. It's more than a conversation; it's a revolution—a revolution in mental health care for our first responders.
So, tune in for candid conversations, practical strategies, and a sprinkle of humor—because healing begins with understanding, and understanding starts here.
Let's break down the barriers, one episode at a time. Because after the tones drop, the real conversation begins, and we're here to make sure it's heard loud and clear.
After The Tones Drop
What Saves First Responders: Dena Ali on Peer Support, Belonging, and the Culture That Keeps People Alive
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In this episode, I sit down with Dena Ali for a conversation that goes way beyond “one bad call.”
We talk about firefighter suicide, peer support, belonging, bullying, leadership, and the culture inside first responder organizations that either helps people heal or quietly pushes them further into shame and isolation. Dena shares how her own difficult season led her into this work, why peer support became such a critical part of the solution, and why she now believes the real goal is bigger than training a few designated people.
This episode is about what actually keeps first responders alive. Not just after the hard calls, but in the everyday culture of the job.
Listen now:
https://www.afterthetonesdrop.co/dena-ali
You can get Dena Ali's book Hope Out of Darkness: A Guide to First Responder Mental Wellness Here: https://a.co/d/00cKPzX4
Another book Dena recommends for Team Culture is The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle Here is the link to buy it: https://a.co/d/02eW1zws
DISCLAIMER:
After the Tones Drop has been presented and sponsored by Whole House Counseling. After the Tones Drop is for informational purposes only and does not constitute for medical or psychological advice. It is not a substitute for professional health care advice diagnosis or treatment. Please contact a local mental health professional in your area if you are in need of assistance. You can also visit our shows resources page for an abundance of helpful information.
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