You’re Not Alone | A First Responder’s Journey Through Trauma, Purpose, and Retreat | EP 03 скачать в хорошем качестве

You’re Not Alone | A First Responder’s Journey Through Trauma, Purpose, and Retreat | EP 03

Join host Aaron Burgin in Episode 3 of the MyOmnia Wholeness Podcast for a powerful conversation with retired Police Chief Mick Yinger - a 21-year law enforcement veteran turning personal tragedy into transformative healing for first responders nationwide. After losing fellow officers to line-of-duty deaths and suicide, Chief Yinger co-founded First Responders Bridge - a nonprofit offering intensive healing retreats that have literally saved lives. In this raw discussion, he reveals the hidden battles of complex trauma, moral injury, and the dangerous stigma keeping first responders from seeking help. Through stories of loss and redemption, Chief Yinger shares real testimonials of officers who arrived at retreats with suicide plans and left with renewed purpose. This is more than awareness - it's a call to action proving that seeking help isn't weakness, but the ultimate act of strength. ⏱ Timestamps: (0:00) Introduction (2:16) The funeral that changed everything (5:22) Why first responders face mental health crises (7:30) Moral injury: When doing right feels wrong (16:30) Breaking the stigma around mental health (20:56) Understanding trauma: The brain science behind PTSD (23:18) EMDR and ART: Therapies that resolve trauma (25:27) A message of hope: You're not alone (27:43) The role of faith in healing (29:10) Closing thoughts 💡 ABOUT OUR GUEST: Mick Yinger served over 21 years with Columbus Police Department before co-founding First Responders Bridge - providing free healing retreats for first responders struggling with trauma and PTSD. 📞 CRISIS RESOURCES: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 First Responder Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 💬 CONNECT WITH US: 📺 YouTube: @myomniawholeness 🌐 Website: https://www.myomnia.health/ 💼 LinkedIn: 103675511 📸 Instagram: @myomniawholeness 🎯 Subscribe to hear more unfiltered stories from the frontlines of healing and service. 💡 Remember: One honest conversation can save a life. You don't have to wear a uniform to be part of the mission.