After the Tones Drop Podcast

First responders, it's time to raise the bar on wellness! ?????? Join us at the 4th Annual Tactical Tools for Thriving Symposium on May 5th at the St. Elizabeth Training Center in Erlanger, KY. This event is designed for you—packed with real, actionable strategies to keep your mind as strong as your body. Let’s roll into better mental health together! ???? ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gswSZXrP #TacticalToolsForThriving #FirstResponderWellness #LiftYourMentalHealth #AfterTheTonesDrop #PeerSupport #StrongerTogether

I remember I was once watching the Curious George cartoon with my son, and sure enough, there was the classic firefighter moment—rescuing a cat stuck in a tree. And while we all grew up seeing that scene play out in cartoons, firefighters are out here raising the stakes in real life. Case in point: this latest purr-fect rescue from Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue—where the cat wasn’t in a tree, but wedged inside a drain pipe. No ladder required, but probably just as much eye-rolling from the crew. Moral of the story? Firefighters don’t just save lives—they save nine of them. ?? ?? What’s the most ridiculous, silly or ironic call you (or someone you know) has ever responded to? Drop it in the comments! ?? #PurrfectRescue #FirefighterLife #NotAllHeroesWearCapes #SomeCarryLadders #AfterTheTonesDrop #CuriousGeorgeWouldBeProud https://lnkd.in/gpJff4jR

?? MIC DROP MOMENT FROM SEAN MCCALLUM ?? Read that again. ?? Too many first responders are carrying unprocessed trauma, wondering why they can’t just “get over it.” The truth? You can’t integrate something you refuse to acknowledge. And if you don’t understand why something hit you so hard, how can you possibly move past it? In our latest episode, Sean McCallum breaks down the real work behind mental resilience—understanding, accepting, and integrating the experiences that keep you stuck. ?????? ?? Listen now and take the first step toward getting out of your own way. ?? https://lnkd.in/gATTUvvX ?? Drop a ?? in the comments if this one hit you. #FirstResponderMentalHealth #TraumaIntegration #AfterTheTonesDrop #FirefighterWellness #MindsetMatters #CrisisIntervention

?? NEW EPISODE ALERT! ?? ?? WHEN THE JOB TAKES OVER—HOW DO YOU TAKE YOURSELF BACK? ?? First responders wear their job titles like armor—firefighter, medic, cop. But what happens when that armor becomes your identity? In Part 1 of our powerful conversation with Sean McCallum, we dig into the mental toll of the job, why trauma isn’t always about the incident itself, and the struggle to shift from work mode to home life without losing yourself in the process. ??https://lnkd.in/gATTUvvX ?? LISTEN NOW to hear: ?? How your job can quietly consume who you are ?? Why trauma is more about unfulfilled intention than the event itself ?? The battle between work identity & personal identity ?? Insights from Sean’s children's book The Joy Thief—and how it teaches kids (and adults) to understand emotions ?? The real first responder mental health conversation you didn’t get in training ?? ?? ?? This one hits deep—DON’T MISS IT. Tag your crew & let’s talk—do you struggle to “switch off” when you leave work? Drop your thoughts below! ?? #FirstResponderMentalHealth #PTSD #FirefighterLife #AfterTheTonesDrop #TheJoyThief #CrisisIntervention #IdentityCrisis #MentalResilience

Fresh off the Amazon Law Enforcement Hot New Release list, we got our copy of AK Dozanti’s latest book, and I couldn’t be more excited to dive in! ???? Huge congrats to AK on this incredible release! Who else is grabbing a copy? Let’s talk about it! #NewBookSmell #HotOffThePress #AKDozanti #BookNerd #EarlyBirthdayWin #lawenforcement #beattheburnout #mentalwellness #firstresponders

???? MARCH MADNESS EARLY BIRD SALE! ???? FIRST RESPONDERS—You train hard, you show up, and now it's your turn to take the shot. ?? ?? From NOW until March 15th, score your spot at the 2025 Tactical Tools for Thriving Symposium for ONLY $50! ?? ?? 12 powerhouse speakers ?? Real-world mental health tools ?? A room full of people who GET IT This is the ultimate huddle for first responders looking to thrive, not just survive. Don’t wait—when the buzzer sounds, the price goes up! ? ?? Register NOW: https://lnkd.in/gswSZXrP Tag your crew & make sure they don’t miss out! Let’s do this! ?????? #TacticalTools2025 #FirstResponderStrong #MarchMadnessDeal

?? New Episode Alert: Cool Story, Bro! How to Lose a Goal in 10 Excuses & the Power of YET ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gegv5Aau Alright folks, let’s talk about that sneaky little gremlin in your brain—self-sabotage. You know, the one that whispers "Why even try?" or "You're just gonna fail anyway." Well, news flash: that voice is full of crap. ?? What You’ll Learn: ? Why self-sabotage happens & how to spot it ? How fear keeps us stuck (and how to fight back) ? The Power of Yet—reframing failure into growth ? Why celebrating small wins matters (seriously, it does) ? Practical steps to ditch self-doubt and move forward ?? Challenge of the Week: Catch yourself in a self-doubt spiral? Add "yet" to the end of the sentence. "I'm not good at this… yet." "I haven't figured this out… yet." See how that one word shifts your mindset and let us know how it goes! #SelfSabotage #OvercomingFear #MindsetShift #PersonalGrowth #BreakingHabits #MentalResilience #Procrastination #Perfectionism #SelfDoubt #InnerCritic #Motivation #SuccessMindset #EmotionalIntelligence #GoalSetting #GrowthMindset #MentalHealthAwareness

?2025 Tactical Tools for Thriving Symposium Speaker Spotlight! ?May 5, 2025 | Erlanger, KY | St. Elizabeth Training Center ?Register now:? https://lnkd.in/gswSZXrP Meet?William Young (Just Corrections), a powerhouse in the world of corrections advocacy, mental health, and leadership! With?three books?under his belt, a mission to reshape how we support correctional staff, and the platform?Just Corrections, William is a true champion for those behind the walls—on both sides of the bars. What to Expect: At this year’s?Tactical Tools for Thriving Symposium, William will bring his no-nonsense approach, real-life experience, and powerful insights to the stage, offering?game-changing strategies for resilience, mental wellness, and survival in the high-stakes world of corrections and beyond. Why You Need to Be There: Whether you're in corrections, law enforcement, fire, EMS, or supporting first responders in any capacity, William's message is?raw, real, and absolutely necessary.?The challenges of this job are heavy, but you don’t have to carry them alone. Check out this video to hear why William is fired up to join us! #TacticalTools2025?#CorrectionsMatter?#JustCorrections?#FirstResponderMentalHealth?#firstresponders?#StrongerTogether?#MentalHealthMatters?#leadership

?? New Episode: It’s Not About You! ??? Taking things personally can wreak havoc on relationships—yet so many of us do it without even realizing it. This week on After the Tones Drop, we break down why we internalize others’ emotions and reactions—and how to stop. ?? Inspired by The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, we dig into: ? Why we feel the need to “fix” other people’s emotions ? How pushing for answers can backfire ? The power of giving people space instead of making it about us We get real—Erin puts herself on blast for learning this lesson in her own marriage, and Cinnamon confesses to rewriting the Laverne & Shirley theme song in her head. It’s raw, relatable, and packed with tough love and laughter. ?? Challenge of the Week: When someone’s upset but not ready to talk—don’t pry, don’t react, and don’t take it personally. Just listen when they’re ready. See what happens. ?? Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/gghh7sD5 #MentalHealth #FirstResponders #EmotionalResilience #TheFourAgreements #DontTakeItPersonally #CommunicationMatters #ToughLove #SelfGrowth #ListenMore #FixLess

??? New Episode: Brotherhood Betrayal with Captain Ed Monroe ?? In this powerful episode of After the Tones Drop, we sit down with Captain Ed Monroe, a 16-year veteran of the LA County Fire Department, whose life and leadership were forever changed by a tragic critical incident in 2021. Ed shares the unimaginable day when a colleague took the lives of two firefighters and himself—and the lasting ripple effects on the entire agency. From navigating grief and leadership under pressure to embracing vulnerability, Ed’s journey is a testament to resilience and growth. Once skeptical of mental health support, he’s now a strong advocate for therapy and peer support, helping break down stigmas in the fire service. ?? What You’ll Learn: ?? Leading through personal and organizational grief ?? The long-term impact of trauma in the fire service ?? The transformative power of therapy and peer support ?? Cultural shifts around mental health in first responder communities Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gYgr_2sY #MentalHealth #FirstResponders #OrganizationalResilience #PeerSupport #Grief #Leadership #CriticalIncident #EmotionalSupport #Community #Trauma #Therapy #Isolation #FamilySupport #Education #Vulnerability #Resilience