Conscious_Movements

04/10/2025

As I look back on my 10+ years in the fire service, I do so with a full heart.

It wasn’t the 30-year career I once imagined—but service isn’t measured in time. It’s measured in impact.

I witnessed life begin and life slip away. And I had the honor of being there for people in their most vulnerable moments. That is a privilege I will carry with me forever.

But my time in the job has come to an end.

Not by choice. By circumstance.

And while my path led me out, I don’t believe it has to be this way for others. With the right support, real leadership, and access to proper care, more of our brothers and sisters can stay in this profession—and stay alive.

Right now, there are people in your department quietly suffering and too afraid to ask for help.

How many more have to die—by su***de or silence—before we say enough?

This is a call to do better. To lead with heart. To protect your people like they protect this community.

The culture must change. And that change starts now—with courage, with compassion, and with the will to fight for those still wearing the uniform.

Share this message. Stand up. Speak out. And never let another one fall through the cracks.

04/09/2025

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04/01/2025

03/28/2025

To my local/national first responders .haven_firefighters .2.0

I was denied for a second time for my medical retirement by South Walton Fire District

After nine years of service as a firefighter paramedic, I was diagnosed with PTSD.

I’ve been suicidal, I struggle with panic attacks and anxiety, and I still have trouble sleeping. I’ve been treating with pharmaceuticals, talk therapy, EMDR, and Neuro feedback since I reached out for help 4 years ago.

It’s been four long years since I left the career I so deeply loved. Service to our community and helping my fellow human, filled my heart and gave me a sense of purpose.

Although I can no longer return to duty as a fireman, I have found other ways to give back to our community and help our brothers and sisters who are struggling.

Currently as a first responder, you’re twice as likely to die by su***de then in the line of duty. We have a mental health crisis and departments like South Walton continue to put their heads in the sand.

I have kept my mouth shut for a long time, but that will no longer be the case.

By denying those who come forward and seek help we continue to perpetuate a culture of fear and insecurity around seeking help.

We need to do better for the brave men and women who sacrifice their lives to serve the community!

Please share this if any of these words resonate with you, or if you know of any first responder struggling with their mental health.

I will continue to fight as I know there are so many people suffering in silence. This case is not about me and my family, but about the way we treat our first responders.

We must do better!

03/25/2025

So thankful to James .2.0 for the great conversation!

The fire service and first responder cultures in general are in crisis. Sleep deprivation, burnout, cultural ignorance, su***de, alcoholism and many other issues plague our brave men and women.

What we’ve been doing isn’t working!

We need a culture change and new ways of healing!

Breath work, meditation, plant medicines & TRE (trauma release exercises) are a few non-conventional ways of healing the first responder community needs to embrace.

03/07/2025

The longest part of the spiritual journey is moving from your head to your heart

Love, Serve, Remember

12/17/2024

I’m thrilled to be joining the team and to help share this simple yet powerful technique with the first responder community.

About four years ago, I faced overwhelming anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia, and other PTSD symptoms. Traditional approaches like talk therapy and medication helped but wasn’t enough.

Discovering TRE was the turning point that truly saved my life!

Our mission is to empower first responders with this transformational tool, giving them an effective way to manage the stress and trauma that come with their vital work.

I’m excited to be part of this mission to bring healing and resilience to those who give so much to others.

08/28/2024

The is almost here! 🔥🚀

So excited to be a part of this awesome team! I look forward to connecting with new clients and helping them to live happier and healthier lives! 💯😎☀️

08/04/2024

Super excited to share my story with 🚒🧑🏼‍🚒🔥 as well as tools for navigating the stressful/traumatic life of a fire fighter.

Getting to bring the spouses in on this training is going to take it to another level 💯

No man is an island 🏝️

Providing education and support to those who support of first responders is absolutely necessary!

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05/12/2024

Happy Mother’s Day! 🎊🎉🎈

Being able to marry my best friend, and then watch her become the mother of my children is the greatest blessing of my life 💯❤️🥹

Thank you for all you do for our family!

All the late nights and early mornings, all the pick ups and drop offs, taking care of our children while also starting your own tutoring business! You’re a super mama and we all love you so much! 🐉🐜👶❤️