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Everyone has a dream. But sometimes there’s a gap between where we are and where we want to be. True, there are some people who can bridge that gap easily, on their own, but all of us need a little help at some point. A little boost. An accountability partner. A Snooze Squad. In each episode, the Snooze Squad will strategize an action plan for people to face their fears. Guests will transform their own perception of their potential and walk away a few inches closer to who they want to become ...
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The hardest part isn’t the call. It’s what your body and mind carry after the sirens fade. We go straight at the myth that strength means silence, and trade it for a practical blueprint to complete the stress cycle, name emotions without fancy language, and rebuild trust through honest conversation.
Stephanie Simpson continues to share simple, fast tools first responders can use to process stress on and off scene. We break down why compartmentalizing is necessary in the moment but corrosive if it becomes a lifestyle, and how two-minute rituals—like shaking out the limbs, breath-led resets, or a quick run—help your nervous system return to baseline. When words are hard, we turn to creativity: playlists that mirror your mood, drawing the shape and color of tension, and short journaling bursts that expand emotional vocabulary over time. These practices aren’t woo; they are physiology and practicality for police, fire, EMS, dispatch, and anyone supporting them.
We also dig into the social side of resilience. Isolation plus workouts can numb; venting without boundaries can spiral. The solution is blending self-soothing with smart connection: candid debriefs, dark humor in safe rooms, and mentors who normalize not knowing. Stephanie explains how coaching pairs with therapy to create forward action, using energy leadership to help you lead your life with intention. For leaders and rookies alike, vulnerability becomes a performance advantage—fewer avoidable errors, tighter teams, and a lighter hidden load.
If you’re ready to replace “I’m fine” with tools that actually work, hit play. Then share this with your crew, subscribe for more conversations like this, and leave a review to help other first responders find these resources. Got a post-shift ritual that helps you reset? Tell us—we want to hear what works on your line.
You can reach Stephanie the following ways:
Website - www.stephanie-simpson.com
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniesimpsoncoaching/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephaniesimpsoncoaching/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StephanieSimpsonCoaching
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Chapters
1. Sponsor: Free.ai Note-Taking Offer (00:00:00)
2. Framing Part Two With Stephanie (00:01:55)
3. What Stress Really Is (00:02:20)
4. Compartmentalizing And Completing The Stress Cycle (00:04:10)
5. Shaking It Off And Grounding The Body (00:06:05)
6. Tend-And-Befriend Vs Isolation (00:08:00)
7. Naming Emotions When Words Fail (00:10:15)
8. Music And Creative Paths To Feelings (00:12:05)
9. Yoga, Journaling, And Shared Support (00:15:10)
10. Belonging, Dark Humor, And Normalizing (00:18:20)
11. Vulnerability Over All-Knowing Personas (00:20:25)
12. Debriefs, Trust, And Team Resilience (00:23:00)
13. Mentorship As A Missing Safety Net (00:25:15)
14. Coaching, Energy Leadership, And Action (00:27:10)
15. Newsletter, Authenticity, And Practice (00:29:05)
16. Closing And Listener Resources (00:31:20)
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