My Story

Having faced my own battles with recurring depression, crippling social anxiety, and PTSD—culminating in a burnout that sidelined me for eight months in 2023—I’ve transformed my pain into purpose and become a registered hypnotherapist, certified coach, and workshop facilitator.

 

My journey is a powerful reminder of the innate strength we all possess to heal the mental, emotional, and physical trauma that comes not just from our work in the fire service, but from all the challenges life throws at us.

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In the fire service, we invest significant time mastering tools and techniques—the hard skills—that are essential for our effectiveness as first responders. Yet, we often overlook the crucial need to care for those who care for others. It’s my mission to support the helpers, ensuring they have the resources and wellness strategies to thrive.​

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This site originally began with my journey of exploring life "beyond bunker gear"  when I realized I'd become too attached to and embedded in life in the fire service and had lost myself along the way. 

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It now stands as a supportive framework for life beyond bunker gear on all levels; life outside the fire and inside the fire service and encompasses concepts of holistic wellness-mental, emotional, physical and spiritual.