Always On Duty: Trauma, Stress, and Burnout in First Responders
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Always On Duty: Trauma, Stress, and Burnout in First Responders
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First responders and high-stress professionals are trained to stay calm, strong, and composed — even in moments most people never have to witness. But trauma doesn’t always arrive as one big event. More often, it builds quietly over time.
In this episode, we explore how trauma looks different in people who are conditioned to “power through.” We talk about cumulative stress versus single-incident trauma, the subtle signs your nervous system may be overwhelmed, and why functioning doesn’t always mean you’re okay.
This conversation is for first responders, healthcare workers, and anyone in a helping profession who feels emotionally exhausted but unsure why. The episode includes a short grounding meditation you can use before or after a shift to help your nervous system reset — without needing to shut down or push harder.
Strength and care can exist together. You don’t have to carry it alone.