In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara talk about how setting your “bar high” can help you be mentally and physically healthier. Are you stepping over your bar? Christy and Ciara talked openly about how changing the “height” of your bar can...
In this episode of Beyond the 1st Response, Christy and Ciara talk about the negative mindset and how to overcome Misanthropy. Misanthrope According to the Webster’s Dictionary, Misanthrope is a person who hates people. We may have a lot of hostility going...
In this Beyond the 1st Response episode, Christy and Ciara speak about the challenges of the Holidays in First Responder families. Healthy Family Dynamic In a healthy family dynamic it is understood that the first responder will not be able to be home on the day,...
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! Retirement Nancy started a career as...
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 Dave, a Capitan at Chelsea Police Department has served as a police...
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 mental health stigma in his department and countrywide. Mental Health Advocate Alonzo has had his struggles....
