Suicide and the Death of a Child: First Responder Perspectives
Child suicide is one of the hardest realities first responders face. This post looks at why suicide hides, why it feels so different when it’s a child, and how responders, families, and society can begin to talk about what has long been left unsaid.
Are First Responder Kids More Likely to Follow in Their Parents’ Footsteps?
Are first responder kids more likely to follow the job? Growing up around shifts, sirens, and stories leaves an imprint—and research shows it can influence whether they step into the same career.
Full Moons & First Responders: Fact vs. Fiction
Full moons have a reputation in first responder work — more calls, stranger calls, more chaos. But is it fact, or just folklore? We dug into the data, the stories, and the science to find out what’s really going on.
The Stress Loop That’s Wrecking Your Sleep, Patience, and Back
Understand the science behind the stress cycle, why it gets stuck in first responders, and how to break it using real nervous system tools from The Decompression Room.
How to Sleep When Your Brain Won’t Shut Up: Tools for High-Impact Lives
Sleep doesn’t come easy when your brain won’t let up. For people in high-impact roles—cops, crisis workers, medics, dispatch—it’s not about bad habits. It’s about a nervous system that never learned how to shut off. This post walks you through practical, no-fluff tools to interrupt the loop, reset your system, and finally get some damn sleep.
If It Can’t Be Solved With Sweat, Sarcasm, or Silence, It’s Probably Bullshit.
Why Most Mental Health Advice Doesn’t Work for First Responders