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Episode 001: What Is This Going To Be About?
by Jess Gannon In the world of yoga, there is a prevalent stereotype of spiritual bypassing and inauthenticity. However, Olivia Mead and...
Jessica Gannon
Jun 16, 20233 min read
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Necessity vs. Demand: Are You Bullshitting Yourself?
We often find ourselves chasing what is trendy rather than focusing on what is necessary for our personal growth and well-being.
Olivia Mead
Jun 4, 20233 min read
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Transform Your Mindset: The Secret Tool To Overcome Stress and Improve Performance
“I’m good enough, I’m strong enough, and doggone it, people like me.” This line goes down in history as one of Saturday Night Live’s most...
Olivia Mead
May 12, 20233 min read
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Is this Podcast Worth It? - 5 Ways to Know
I listen to podcasts while doing laundry. It’s frustrating when I spend more time trying to find a good podcast than I do enjoying it....
Olivia Mead
Apr 6, 20233 min read
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Searching for "Trauma-Informed Yoga Near Me?" YFFR is Here
If you’re searching for “trauma-informed yoga near me,” Yoga for First Responders is here for you and your department.
YFFR Team
May 31, 20223 min read
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Effective Yoga-Based Mindfulness Training for First Responders
If you are a firefighter, police officer, EMS worker, or military personnel, it's time to consider yoga-based mindfulness training.
YFFR Team
May 25, 20223 min read
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How to Combat Firefighter Depression With Yoga Training
If you're a firefighter suffering from depression, there are actions you can take to combat it. One of these actions is yoga training.
YFFR Team
May 16, 20223 min read
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Yoga: The Quintessential Dispatcher Stress Training Tool
Did you know that yoga is the quintessential dispatcher stress training tool? Keep reading to learn how to prevent long-term trauma.
YFFR Team
Mar 7, 20223 min read
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EMS Burnout Is Real: How First Responders Can Get Relief
Just in case you weren’t aware: yes, EMS burnout is real. Learn the most effective method to get some relief.
YFFR Team
Feb 18, 20223 min read
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Cyber Yoga: Welcome to Your Modern, Pandemic-Friendly Yoga Studio
Navigating group yoga classes during a pandemic can be quite tricky for our first responders. From social distancing to mask...
YFFR Team
Jan 28, 20223 min read
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Depression in Firefighters: How to Extinguish It Before It Develops
Keep reading to learn how depression in firefighters can develop how to extinguish it before it has a chance to take hold.
YFFR Team
Dec 26, 20213 min read
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Why First Responder Mental Health Is Important, Especially Today
Just in case you weren’t aware of how important first responders mental health is, we’re going to spell it out for you. Keep reading!
YFFR Team
Nov 24, 20213 min read
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Breath Training
Updated: October 29th, 2021 You just finished a call and are walking back to your vehicle. As you have done after every call, you begin...
media0897
Oct 29, 20215 min read
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Sheepdog Leadership Thought of the Month
Updated: October 22nd, 2021 This week I have been reflecting on "KINDNESS" I know it's been a while since I sent out the SHEEPDOG...
media0897
Oct 22, 20213 min read
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Resilience 101
Updated: October 15th, 2021 When I ask my students (first responders and military) what “resilience” means, I typically get answers that...
media0897
Oct 15, 20214 min read
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Are You Resilient?
Updated: October 8th, 2021 That was the question posed to a recent class I attended. I raised my hand along with about 7 other people in...
media0897
Oct 8, 20216 min read
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You Are Breathing Wrong! A Call to Action to Teach First Responders How to Breathe
Updated: October 1st, 2021 If you are reading this, chances are you may not know any breathing techniques other than your standard...
media0897
Oct 1, 20215 min read
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Yoga For the FIRST First Responder
Updated: September 24th, 2021 As a 911 dispatcher, I often feel like it’s the isolated profession of first responders. After all, we are...
media0897
Sep 24, 20216 min read
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Sheepdog Leadership Thought of the Month
Updated: September 17th, 2021 Happy Friday! I sent this out about a year ago, and some people have come and gone; but it felt like a...
media0897
Sep 17, 20213 min read
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Becoming Resilient
Updated: September 10th, 2021 Over the past year and a half, the word resilience has become a catchphrase to describe essential workers....
media0897
Sep 10, 20215 min read
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