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Submitted by David Dachinger on 26 December 2021

Responder Resilience with Bonnie C Rumilly, David Dachinger & Dr Stacy Raymond

Responder Resilience with David Dachinger, Dr Stacy Raymond and Bonnie C Rumilly
David Dachinger, Dr Stacy Raymond and Bonnie C Rumilly
Step into the world of real-life heroes with RESPONDER RESILIENCE, an insightful podcast that sheds light on the challenges and triumphs of firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers, and law enforcement professionals. Hear firsthand accounts from our community's finest as they discuss critical issues on the job and share their experiences with hosts Lt. David Dachinger (ret.), Bonnie Rumilly LCSW/EMT and Dr. Stacy Raymond. Explore topics of mental and physical wellness with emergency services thought leaders, and get ready to be inspired and gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices and resilience of our responders.

TALK SHOW PROGRAM ARCHIVES

Responder Resilience, April 5, 2023 Revolutionary Medicine: Reinventing the Emergency Medical Response with Peter Antevy, MD
Responder Resilience, March 29, 2023 In the second part of this mini-documentary Responder Resilience continues the deep dive into first responder retirement
Responder Resilience, March 22, 2023 Panel of twenty one retired or active first responders and resilience experts, deep dive into retirement
Responder Resilience, March 15, 2023 Guest, Giovanni Rocco, Retired Law Enforcement Officer and Federal Covert Operative
Responder Resilience, March 8, 2023 Guest, Dr. Olivia Johnson, Founder of the Blue Wall Institute, wellness issues, suicide awareness and prevention
Responder Resilience, March 1, 2023 Guest, Donna Brown, Retired Police Sergeant, Award Winning Author Behind and Beyond the Badge book series
Responder Resilience, February 22, 2023 Guest, Rodger Ruge, Retired Police Officer, Master Law Enforcement Instructor, Resilience Coach and Published Author
Responder Resilience, February 15, 2023 Guest, John Vargo, Retired Firefighter and Account Executive at O2X Human Performance
Responder Resilience, February 8, 2023 Guest, Denise Beard, Certified Peer Support Facilitator
Responder Resilience, February 1, 2023 Guest, John Kelly, Law Enforcement Life Coach and Retired Sheriff's Dept Sergeant
Responder Resilience, January 25, 2023 Guest, Chief Albe Bassett, Fire Chief, New Canaan CT Fire Department
Responder Resilience, January 18, 2023 Guest, Chief Neil H. Gang, Chief of Police in Pinole California
Responder Resilience, January 11, 2023 Guest, Peter Benson, CEO and Creator of Tensor Ring Energy Pendants
Responder Resilience, January 4, 2023 Guest, Jonni Redick, Retired Assistant Chief California Highway Patrol
Responder Resilience, December 28, 2022 Guest, Dr Donnie Hutchinson, Professor of Work-Life Balance for First Responders
Responder Resilience, December 21, 2022 Guest, Captain Rommie Duckworth, Fire Captain and Paramedic and Author and Speaker and Educator
Responder Resilience, December 14, 2022 Guest, Bobby Halton, Fire Chief, Editor-in-chief of Fire Engineering, Education Director of FDIC
Responder Resilience, December 7, 2022 Guest, Scott Medlin, Marine Corps and Law Enforcement Veteran, Author, Speaker, and host of The 10 Code Mindset
Responder Resilience, November 30, 2022 Guest, Cristian Hinojosa, Battalion Chief, Dallas Fire Rescue
Responder Resilience, November 23, 2022 The Silent Epidemic in Police Officer Mental Health with Guest, Adam A. Meyers, Former Police Officer

SHOW HOSTS

Bonnie C. Rumilly, LCSW, EMT-B
Wilton
CTUS
Occupation:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), EMDR therapist, volunteer EMT
Biography:

Bonnie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and has a private practice in Wilton. She specializes in the treatment of Adults, Adolescents, Children and First Responders. Bonnie worked in Newtown at a comprehensive family service agency for 4.5 years directly after the Sandy Hook School Shootings treating Trauma. Bonnie has had extensive training in EMDR therapy, along with other trauma treatment modalities, and is a Board Member of the Fairfield County Trauma Response Team, Inc. Along with Dr. Raymond, she co-leads a weekly Peer Support Meeting. Bonnie is well versed in First Responder cultures as she has been a volunteer Emergency Medical Technician in CT for 21 years and is currently in a leadership role at her EMS agency.

David Dachinger
West Harrison
NYUS
Occupation:
Fire Lieutenant (Ret.), Stage IV Cancer survivor, author, music producer, wellness program creator
Biography:

David Dachinger is a retired Fire Lieutenant with over 21 years as a leader in emergency services. He has written department policies, instructed fire and rescue training and created firehouse wellness initiatives. As a fire officer, he often worked as Acting Captain/Shift Commander, and Incident Commander. David is also a Stage IV cancer survivor. As a music producer, he has extensive network television credits on CBS, FOX, ABC and HBO.  Combining expertise in multimedia, crisis leadership and major medical challenges, David (along with his wife, psychotherapist Tamara Green) creates calming programs that enhance the lives of first responders, cancer patients and professionals through their Loving Meditations App.

Dr. Stacy Raymond
Ridgefield
CTUS
Other Websites:
Occupation:
Clinical Psychologist, trauma specialist, EMDR consultant, founder of Responder Wellness, Inc.
Biography:

Dr. Stacy Raymond has been practicing as a Clinical Psychologist in Ridgefield, Connecticut for 22 years. She is a trauma specialist, helping clients overcome anxiety, panic and PTSD. Half of her practice is dedicated to First Responders and Military Veterans. Her father is a Marine and a retired police officer. She is an Approved Consultant in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), a highly effective form of psychotherapy that quickly helps people heal from and move past their worst memories. Stacy created Responder Wellness, Inc., a non-profit whose mission is to subsidize or provide free of charge safety equipment and wellness services to First Responders in Fairfield County, CT with plans to grow state-wide.

FEATURED GUESTS

FEATURED GUESTS

Guest, Dr. Olivia Johnson March 08, 2023
Guest, Donna Brown March 01, 2023
Guest, Rodger Ruge February 22, 2023
Guest, John Vargo February 15, 2023
Guest, Denise Beard February 08, 2023
Guest, John Kelly February 01, 2023
Guest, Chief Albe Bassett January 25, 2023
Guest, Chief Neil H. Gang January 18, 2023
Guest, Peter Benson January 11, 2023
Guest, Jonni Redick January 04, 2023
Guest, Dr Donnie Hutchinson December 28, 2022
Guest, Bobby Halton December 14, 2022
Guest, Scott Medlin December 07, 2022
Guest, Cristian Hinojosa November 30, 2022
Guest, Adam A. Meyers November 23, 2022
Guest, Patrick Fitzgibbons November 09, 2022
Guest, Conrad Weaver November 02, 2022
Guest, Terry Tucker October 19, 2022