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911 Dispatcher, Weight Loss, Living With Intention | Brian Anderson - Beyond the Horizon Episode 17

In this episode of Beyond the Horizon, we sit down with Bryan Anderson, a 15-year 911 dispatcher and manager with the San Diego Fire Department, to unpack the weight of life-or-death calls, leadership under pressure, and the human side of emergency response. Bryan shares powerful stories from behind the headset, what it takes to stay calm when others are panicking, and how compassion and adaptability save lives in moments of crisis. He also opens up about his personal journey—losing over 260 pounds naturally after reaching nearly 600 pounds—and reflects on identity, coping, and rebuilding a healthier relationship with life, food, and purpose. Read Brian's story here: https://people.com/man-loses-278-lbs-... 00:00 – Introduction & meeting Bryan Anderson 01:12 – Life as a 911 dispatcher and manager 02:22 – The reality of emergency calls vs. TV portrayals 03:17 – Calls that change you forever 06:13 – Staying calm in life-or-death situations 07:48 – Training, emotional intelligence, and adaptability 09:19 – How AI and technology affect emergency dispatch 12:00 – Career path into fire department dispatch 14:12 – Weighing 578 pounds and the wake-up call 15:26 – COVID as a turning point for change 16:22 – Food, fear, and using weight as a shield 18:01 – Why extreme diets failed long-term 19:32 – The moment he realized he was “the big kid” 21:16 – Identity, shame, and self-awareness 25:57 – High school, weight loss attempts, and setbacks 31:38 – Playing the character and coping mechanisms 36:58 – Alcohol, social life, and hidden calories