First Due: Rooted in Resilience
First Due is a podcast about what happens after the shift. Hosted by a former Paramedic/Firefighter, its a place for real talk about trauma, resilience, growth, healing, lessons, humor, friends and finding your own way after service. These are stories from the backstep. Whether you have served on the front line- or whether you your rebuilding your own life- this show is for you.
First Due: Rooted in Resilience
Episode 3: The Armor
In this episode, we explore the hidden weight first responders often carry- the kind that does not show on call sheets or after-action reports. Through personal stories from early in the field, we reflect on what it means to hold it together, to show up, and to bear witness to pain- even when there's no medication interventions to fix.
We talk about naming emotions to tame them, catching yourself catching yourself, and honoring both your armor and your humanity.
This includes a quick Tool from the FBI National Academy Association, and a guided breathwork moment.