Whole House Counseling & Consultation

Whole House Counseling & Consultation Therapy and coaching for first responders. Mental health training for departments.

Therapy and Recovery for First Responders, Mental Health Training for Departments.

11/20/2025

Check on your people. Not the “you good?” drive-by. The sit-down, slow-down, look-them-in-the-eyes kind of check-in. The ones who look fine on the outside are often the ones drowning. 🎧 Episode 132: https://www.afterthetonesdrop.co/carrie-matthews

11/19/2025

New Episode… With Carrie Matthews.
Su***de doesn’t take the pain away. It hands it to the people left behind. Carrie speaks openly about being “the other side of su***de” and what it’s like to carry the weight no one sees.
This clip is heavy… and necessary.

🎧 Full episode: https://www.afterthetonesdrop.co/carrie-matthews

David Dachinger reminded me that healing isn’t about getting over what happened, it’s about transforming it into somethi...
11/17/2025

David Dachinger reminded me that healing isn’t about getting over what happened, it’s about transforming it into something sacred.

David’s story of surviving stage 4 cancer and finding peace through mindfulness, sound, and service is a powerful mirror for anyone walking through their own fire.

If you’ve ever wondered how to find meaning after trauma, this one’s for you. Let’s learn to breathe, feel, and rebuild together.

👉 Read the full blog post:
https://www.afterthetonesdrop.co/blog/reframing-the-fire-lessons-in-healing-mindfulness-and-post-traumatic-growth

11/16/2025

Meditation for First Responders Who Live in Constant Chaos

Most first responders believe meditation has to look a certain way. Quiet room. Perfect posture. Zero distractions. The truth is very different.

The method by Michelle Pascal, mentioned by David Dachinger in this clip from Episode 131 makes meditation possible anywhere. In a squad car. On a fire engine. In a hospital hallway. Even in the middle of Times Square on a Saturday night.

This approach was created for people who do not get to step away from the world in order to find peace. It uses simple nature based imagery like the horizon, a mountain, or even diving like a dolphin. These visuals calm the brain fast because they give your mind something steady to anchor to.

When your surroundings are loud, intense, or unpredictable, this style of meditation helps you drop into a quiet place within seconds. It does not remove the stress around you. It strengthens your ability to stay centered in the middle of it.

If you serve your community and carry the weight of what you see, this is a tool you can use today. No long sessions. No perfect setting. Just a moment of calm you can access anywhere.

Your nervous system deserves that kind of relief. Your work requires it. Your life benefits from it.

Listen to the full episode here> https://www.afterthetonesdrop.co/david-dachinger/

You don’t have to heal by sitting still. 🌊In this week’s blog, we dive into Stoke Therapy: the adventure-based approach ...
11/09/2025

You don’t have to heal by sitting still. 🌊

In this week’s blog, we dive into Stoke Therapy: the adventure-based approach firefighter and combat veteran Gage Hall created after realizing traditional therapy wasn’t enough.

Through water, wilderness, and community, he’s helping first responders and veterans reconnect with joy, purpose, and each other.

This one’s about finding healing where you least expect it, outside, moving, and surrounded by people who get it.

👉 Read the blog: https://www.afterthetonesdrop.co/blog/finding-stoke-how-adventure-becomes-therapy-for-first-responders/

11/05/2025

You don’t need to be “broken” to work on yourself. Stoke Therapy isn’t about fixing—it’s about growing, connecting, and finding joy again. Hear how Gage Hall is changing the way first responders and veterans think about mental health.
🎧 Episode 130: Out of the Warzone and Into the Water.
https://www.afterthetonesdrop.co/gage-hull/

11/05/2025

New Episode with Gage Hull of Stoke Therapy is Live.
Just 15 minutes in nature can relax your nervous system. A weekend with Stoke Therapy could change your life. Veteran and firefighter Gage Hall joins After the Tones Drop to share how he turned pain into purpose and built a movement helping others do the same.
🎧 Episode 130 is live. Find your joy again.

Sometimes the best way to get out of your own head… is to show up for someone else.Volunteering isn’t just service — it’...
11/04/2025

Sometimes the best way to get out of your own head… is to show up for someone else.

Volunteering isn’t just service — it’s medicine. It reconnects you to purpose, perspective, and the parts of this job that still feel good.

Rick Markley said it best on Episode 129: “Volunteering your time is really a great mental health reset and a grounding exercise.”

If you’ve been feeling stuck, maybe it’s time to serve — not because you have to, but because it heals.

🎧 Listen now: https://www.afterthetonesdrop.co/rick-markley/

You don’t need to clear your mind or sit cross-legged on a mountain. Meditation isn’t about perfection (it’s about pract...
11/02/2025

You don’t need to clear your mind or sit cross-legged on a mountain. Meditation isn’t about perfection (it’s about practice).

Fifteen minutes a day can change the way you handle stress, sleep, and even the job itself. If you’re not sure where to start, follow along on a guided app and let it do the heavy lifting. I use Insight Timer, it helps me stay focused.

Consistency beats complexity every time.

WHY MEDITATION MATTERS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
[1] IT'S NOT ABOUT SHUTTING OFF Meditation isn't about emptying your mind—it's about noticing your thoughts and giving yourself grace. Even Type-A personalities can make it work.

[2] 10 MINUTES CHANGES EVERYTHING You don't need an hour on a mountaintop. Even 10 minutes of intentional breathing can slow things down, reduce stress, and build real resilience.

[3] IT'S A SKILL, NOT MAGIC Like any other skill in the fire service, meditation takes practice. There's no "perfect" way to do it—just keep showing up for yourself.

[4] TOOLS MAKE IT EASIER Apps like Insight Timer give you guided options. Start small, use the resources available, and find what works for YOUR brain.

https://www.afterthetonesdrop.co/rick-markley/

In Episode 129, Rick Markley breaks down why the National Firefighter Registry isn't just for people with a diagnosis—it...
11/01/2025

In Episode 129, Rick Markley breaks down why the National Firefighter Registry isn't just for people with a diagnosis—it's for everyone who's ever worn the badge.

15 minutes of your time = decades of research that could save lives. Here's a stat that should wake you up: researchers need data from HEALTHY firefighters just as much as those diagnosed with cancer.

Kevin O'Leary would call this the best ROI you'll ever get. I call it non-negotiable. Listen now and then register at nfr.cdc.gov

Rick Markley Executive Editor of CRACKYL Media is asking all firefighters (retired and volunteer too) to register for th...
10/31/2025

Rick Markley Executive Editor of CRACKYL Media is asking all firefighters (retired and volunteer too) to register for the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, and literally help shape the future of firefighter health research.

Rick Markley explains exactly why this matters in this blog inspired by After the Tones Drop Episode 129 (and why waiting isn't an option) Listen. Register. Share.
Read this short blog and access the link to listen in on the full episode HERE:
https://www.afterthetonesdrop.co/blog/the-national-firefighter-registry-your-voice-matters-even-without-a-diagnosis

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Whole House Counseling & Consultation is a trauma recovery-focused behavioral health organization, specializing in first responders.

We provide a variety of behavioral health services; including training, individual counseling, both in-person and virtual, and offers mental health assessments, treatment planning, and connection to resources.

Read more about how we started here: http://bit.ly/2m2YfHy