Rescue 1 Podcast

Jon Vought

We're challenging the status quo of health and safety in the US Fire Service. Listen in as we interview guests from the fields of mental health, fitness, sports medicine, chiropractic and of course, the Fire Service.We're interested in leaving the Fire Service better than we found it by letting firefighters have a more common-sense based standard for physical and mental wellness. There's a better way to do it and we're getting the message out! Thanks for listening brothers and sisters! read less
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Episodes

Rob Sweetman: Founder of Sleep Genius & 62romeo
Feb 1 2024
Rob Sweetman: Founder of Sleep Genius & 62romeo
In this episode I sat down with Rob Sweetman – former Navy SEAL, sleep scientist, private practice sleep coach, sleep science speaker, and founder of Sleep Genius and 62romeo. We talked about the difficulties of being in the military, what got Rob interested in sleep, sleep supplementation, sleep hacks, and a bunch more. It was great getting Rob’s insight into the world of sleep!Where to find Rob:For veterans and first responders: www.62romeo.orgwww.62romeo.comInstagram: @62romeo_sleep_universityTwitter: @SweetmanRobertFacebook: Sixty Two RomeoTikTok: @sleepgeni.us Some of the books and other resources we mentioned in the video:Neuroscientist Allison Brager (@docjockzz on Instagram)Matt Walker, PhD: www.sleepdiplomat.comBattalion Chief Dena Ali: (@dma1096 on Instagram)Mollie Eastman: www.sleepisaskill.com Breathe – James NesterDep Slepwear: www.depslepwear.com We're here to build confidence in this product and let the fire service know that CBD can be made safe for the job!So, if you have someone that needs to listen to this or want to share with someone around your firehouse, share this video with them or use any of these sharing options below!Visit our website: https://rescue1cbd.comGet a ton of content on our blog page about the research behind CBD, why it works well for firefighters and we answer FAQs.-View our lab tests-Contact us via live chat with any questions -Join our email list to get more in-depth on these videos and ask us any questions you’d like!Follow us on social Live interviews, Get in on our giveaways See what we do behind the scenes of Rescue 1 CBD! instagram.com/rescue_1_cbdfacebook.com/rescue1cbdtwitter.com/cbdrescue
Sleep Is A Skill: Mollie Eastman's Thoughts on First Responders & Sleep
Oct 23 2023
Sleep Is A Skill: Mollie Eastman's Thoughts on First Responders & Sleep
I sat down with Mollie Eastman, creator of Sleep Is A Skill, to get her thoughts on the struggle of getting optimal sleep as a first responder. Mollie did the hard work of correcting her sleep herself so that she wouldn't have to depend on sleep medications, and she now works to train others in the skill of sleeping well. She shared some great insights and resources for first responders to check out! Take a look below:Be sure to head over to www.sleepisaskill.com, take their free sleep assessment, subscribe to their sleep newsletter, and check out their weekly podcast!Resources:The Shift Work App - https://www.timeshifter.com/the-shift-work-appThe Sleep Fix - https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Fix-Practical-Surprising-Solutions/dp/0063040026Brain Energy - https://brainenergy.com/62romeo.org - Cognitive Behavioral Education for InsomniaTrackers:Oura Ring - https://ouraring.com/Whoop Band - https://www.whoop.com/us/en/We're here to build confidence in this product and let the fire service know that CBD can be made safe for the job!So, if you have someone that needs to listen to this or want to share with someone around your firehouse, share this video with them or use any of these sharing options below!Share this on twitter: https://ctt.ac/ru4mHVisit our website: https://rescue1cbd.comGet a ton of content on our blog page about the research behind CBD, why it works well for firefighters and we answer FAQs.-View our lab tests-Contact us via live chat with any questions -Join our email list to get more in-depth on these videos and ask us any questions you’d like!Follow us on social Live interviews, Get in on our giveaways See what we do behind the scenes of Rescue 1 CBD! instagram.com/rescue_1_cbdfacebook.com/rescue1cbdtwitter.com/cbdrescue
Featuring Extract Consultants: What Are Terpenes and How Do They Benefit You?
Sep 5 2023
Featuring Extract Consultants: What Are Terpenes and How Do They Benefit You?
If you've bought our Mint, Lemon, or Out of Service formulas, you've had terpenes! What exactly is a terpene? Simply put, it's the compound that gives plants their smell. But terpenes can also have great effects on the human body, which is why we went to Extract Consultants for terpenes to flavor our CBD and to increase sleep benefits in our Out of Service Formula.We wanted to introduce Extract Consultants, the fantastic small business where we source our terpenes from, so you can learn more about their history, what terpenes are, and how they can benefit the human body.If you're looking for naturally derived flavoring, we HIGHLY encourage you to check out www.extractconsultants.com.We're here to build confidence in this product and let the fire service know that CBD can be made safe for the job!So, if you have someone that needs to listen to this or want to share with someone around your firehouse, share this video with them or use any of these sharing options below!Share this on twitter: https://ctt.ac/UFH1QVisit our website: https://rescue1cbd.comGet a ton of content on our blog page about the research behind CBD, why it works well for firefighters and we answer FAQs.-View our lab tests-Contact us via live chat with any questions -Join our email list to get more in-depth on these videos and ask us any questions you’d like!Follow us on social Live interviews, Get in on our giveaways See what we do behind the scenes of Rescue 1 CBD! instagram.com/rescue_1_cbdfacebook.com/rescue1cbdtwitter.com/cbdrescue
Trauma, communication, & proactive mental health in the fire service, feat. Robert Arrieta, Skulls for Hope
Feb 21 2023
Trauma, communication, & proactive mental health in the fire service, feat. Robert Arrieta, Skulls for Hope
This week I had a really great talk with Robert Arrieta, founder of Skulls for Hope and Peer Support Director for Next Rung.Robert has a powerful story of healing from trauma that he shared with us in this episode. That journey led to the founding of Skulls for Hope and his work encouraging firefighters to talk about the things they go through.We talked about how to communicate with our family and loved ones, being proactive with our mental health BEFORE we encounter trauma, how the fire service is evolving with the next generation of firefighters, and the life-saving work that Next Rung performs every day.The biggest way you can support Skulls for Hope is to share their message: talk about your mental health and encourage your brothers and sisters to do the same. If you're inclined to purchase a Skulls for Hope bracelet, you can visit www.skullsforhope.com.You can also reach Skulls for hope via Facebook or Instagram.Facebook: Skulls for HopeInstagram: @skullsforhopeIf you're struggling with trauma and need to talk to someone who understands the nature of your work and what you go through, I encourage you to reach out to Next Rung's peer support team. Every one of them is a first responder. They're available 24/7, 365 days a year, and it's as simple as sending a text message.Peer Support Help Line(Text SUPPORT To 1.833.698.7864)Resources For Professional Counseling(Text COUNSELING To 1.833.698.7864)Resources for Professional Treatment Against Addiction(Text TREATMENT to 1.833.698.7864)If you have someone that needs to listen to this or want to share with someone around your firehouse, share this video with them or use any of these sharing options below!Share this on twitter: https://ctt.ac/2b0F8Visit our website: https://rescue1cbd.comGet a ton of content on our blog page about the research behind CBD, why it works well for firefighters and we answer FAQs.-View our lab tests-Contact us via live chat with any questions -Join our email list to get more in-depth on these videos and ask us any questions you’d like!Follow us on social Live interviews, Get in on our giveaways See what we do behind the scenes of Rescue 1 CBD! instagram.com/rescue_1_cbdfacebook.com/rescue1cbdtwitter.com/cbdrescue
Leadership, humility, & building emotional resilience feat. Battalion Chief Dena Ali
Feb 8 2023
Leadership, humility, & building emotional resilience feat. Battalion Chief Dena Ali
On this week's episode I sat down with Battalion Chief Dena Ali, who had a TON of knowledge and insight to share. She shared her leadership wisdom from her experience as a Batt. Chief and Captain and gave us her reading list for firefighters interested in becoming officers. She also taught us about heartrate variability and its link with emotional resilience. There are all sorts of ways to increase your heartrate variability, and a big one is play - any activity that you enjoy so much that you lose track of time. It's the key to avoiding burnout!The best way to contact Dena is via LinkedIn or on Instagram (@dma1096).Check out her reading list below, in no particular order:1. Step Up Your Teamwork, Frank Viscuso2. Flash Point: Ignite Your Team and Forge a Winning Culture, Frank Viscuso3. Five Alarm Leadership: From Firehouse to Fireground, Rick Lasky & John Salka4. Mastering the Fire Assessment Center, Anthony Kastros5. Most of Chief Vincent Dunn's books on building construction6. First In, Last Out: Leadership Lessons from the New York Fire Department, John Salka7. The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups, Daniel Coyle8. The 9L's: Key concepts for building A high performance culture, Corley More9. The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth, Amy Edmonson10. Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know, Adam Grant11. Play It Away: A Workaholic's Cure for Anxiety, Charlie Hoehn12. Play: How it Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul, Stuart Brown & Christopher Vaughan13. Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging, Sebastian JungerShare this on twitter: https://ctt.ac/qd02DVisit our website: https://rescue1cbd.comGet a ton of content on our blog page about the research behind CBD, why it works well for firefighters and we answer FAQs.-View our lab tests-Contact us via live chat with any questions -Join our email list to get more in-depth on these videos and ask us any questions you’d like!Follow us on social Live interviews, Get in on our giveaways See what we do behind the scenes of Rescue 1 CBD! instagram.com/rescue_1_cbdfacebook.com/rescue1cbdtwitter.com/cbdrescue
Firefighter training & the story of Eckert Fire Tactics feat. Bobby Eckert
Jan 24 2023
Firefighter training & the story of Eckert Fire Tactics feat. Bobby Eckert
In this week’s episode I sat down with Bobby Eckert, Captain in Camden, NJ, second-generation firefighter, and founder of Eckert Fire Tactics.Bobby gave the story of how he founded EFT, going from posting to Instagram from the hospital bed to creating a badass custom mobile training program.We also answered some of the questions you guys submitted:What does he think the biggest detriment to the fire service is today?What are his tips for firefighters with claustrophobia?Where does he find his instructors?When is the next Day of the Truck?Follow Eckert Fire Tactics on Instagram: @eckert_335Website: www.eckertfiretactics.comWant to hire EFT for a customizable training program? Email admin@eckertfiretactics.comWe're here to build confidence in this product and let the fire service know that CBD can be made safe for the job!So, if you have someone that needs to listen to this or want to share with someone around your firehouse, share this video with them or use any of these sharing options below!Share this on twitter: https://ctt.ac/Hq1PcVisit our website: https://rescue1cbd.comGet a ton of content on our blog page about the research behind CBD, why it works well for firefighters and we answer FAQs.-View our lab tests-Contact us via live chat with any questions -Join our email list to get more in-depth on these videos and ask us any questions you’d like!Follow us on social Live interviews, Get in on our giveaways See what we do behind the scenes of Rescue 1 CBD! instagram.com/rescue_1_cbdfacebook.com/rescue1cbdtwitter.com/cbdrescue
The link between fitness and mental health (feat: Chris Torres, IGY6Fitness)
Jan 17 2023
The link between fitness and mental health (feat: Chris Torres, IGY6Fitness)
This week I sat down with Chris Torres, a firefighter in New York and Founder of IGY6 Fitness. IGY6 is a strength and conditioning program aimed at helping first responders (Fire, Police, EMS, and Corrections) train for duty, whether they're trying to get into the academy or want to stay fit throughout their careers.Chris and I talked about creating disciplined habits, the role fitness can play in your mental health, the supportive culture of IGY6, and the amazing work Next Rung is doing to support first responders.Chris and IGY6 are also partnered with Next Rung, a nonprofit that provides resources to first responders to combat the mental health issues in the profession.IGY6 Info:www.igotyour6nyc.comInstagram: @nyc_igy6fitnessEmail: coach@igotyour6nyc.comIf you're struggling and need to talk to someone, whether it's job-related or not, PLEASE utilize Next Rung as a resource:www.nextrung.orgPeer Support Help Line: (Text SUPPORT To 1.833.698.7864)Resources For Professional Counseling: (Text COUNSELING To 1.833.698.7864)Resources for Professional Treatment Against Addiction: (Text TREATMENT to 1.833.698.7864)  We're here to build confidence in this product and let the fire service know that CBD can be made safe for the job! So, if you have someone that needs to listen to this or want to share with someone around your firehouse, share this video with them or use any of these sharing options below!Share this on twitter: https://ctt.ac/0C217Visit our website: https://rescue1cbd.comGet a ton of content on our blog page about the research behind CBD, why it works well for firefighters and we answer FAQs.-View our lab tests-Contact us via live chat with any questions -Join our email list to get more in-depth on these videos and ask us any questions you’d like!Follow us on social Live interviews, Get in on our giveaways See what we do behind the scenes of Rescue 1 CBD! instagram.com/rescue_1_cbdfacebook.com/rescue1cbdtwitter.com/cbdrescue
THC, psychedelics, sleep, & work culture: feat. Stack from The Objectionables
Jan 11 2023
THC, psychedelics, sleep, & work culture: feat. Stack from The Objectionables
On this episode of the Rescue 1 Podcast, we were joined by Stack from The Objectionables and The Things We All Carry. We talked about THC in the fire service, the therapeutic benefits of psychedelics, the 56-hour work week and its effect on firefighter wellbeing, and how we as firefighters can do better to take care of ourselves and change the culture for the next generation.We plan to have Stack back soon to dedicate time to talk mental health!Follow The Objectionables and The Things We All Carry on Instagram:@theobjectionables@thethingsweallcarrywww.thethingsweallcarry.comIf you want to share your story with The Things We All Carry, send an email to mystory@thethingsweallcarry.com  We're here to build confidence in this product and let the fire service know that CBD can be made safe for the job! So, if you have someone that needs to listen to this or want to share with someone around your firehouse, share this video with them or use any of these sharing options below!Share this on twitter: https://ctt.ac/1e5V1Visit our website: https://rescue1cbd.comGet a ton of content on our blog page about the research behind CBD, why it works well for firefighters and we answer FAQs.-View our lab tests-Contact us via live chat with any questions -Join our email list to get more in-depth on these videos and ask us any questions you’d like!Follow us on social Live interviews, Get in on our giveaways See what we do behind the scenes of Rescue 1 CBD! instagram.com/rescue_1_cbdfacebook.com/rescue1cbdtwitter.com/cbdrescue
Are "they" Coming for CBD? - The Future of CBD in The US Fire Service
Mar 15 2022
Are "they" Coming for CBD? - The Future of CBD in The US Fire Service
I've heard all the lines: "CBD is a fad""The government will out-regulate the product""No major organizations will adopt CBD policies"To dispel each of these: CBD research is hitting an all-time high.The last holdout states restricting hemp have all allowed hemp production and CBD salesMajor organizations that allow CBD use:National Hockey League (NHL)Major League Baseball (MLB)World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for Olympic AthletesThe World Health Organization states CBD is safe for use and has no risk of addiction or overdose. Missing from the list? The IAFF. We need to get the word out to other firefighters and let them know there's CBD out there that's safe for the job and beneficial for all of us!This stuff is here to stay. We're here to build confidence in this product and let the fire service know that CBD can be made safe for the job! So, if you have someone that needs to listen to this or want to share with someone around your firehouse, share this podcast with them or use any of these sharing options below!Share this on twitter: https://ctt.ac/cKT1iVisit our website: https://rescue1cbd.comGet a ton of content on our blog page about the research behind CBD, why it works well for firefighters and we answer FAQs.-View our lab tests-Contact us via live chat with any questions -Join our email list to get more in-depth on these videos and ask us any questions you’d like!Follow us on social Live interviews, Get in on our giveaways See what we do behind the scenes of Rescue 1 CBD! instagram.com/rescue_1_cbdfacebook.com/rescue1cbd
How much CBD should you take?
Mar 1 2022
How much CBD should you take?
How much CBD should you be taking at a time? Is there an overdose limit? Research is very clear on one thing: taking very high doses of CBD at once is very safe. No overdose limit has been found in humans.The reasons why you’re taking CBD matter when it comes to the dose you choose. Sleep, for example is only improved with doses more than 25mgWhile everyone needs to adjust CBD to their effective level, it’s a good idea to start of at 1 single serving (33mg) for #Rescue1CBD and then increase it as neededDisclaimer: We’re not doctors. Any time you’re considering taking CBD, please consult your physician. The dosages above are based on research published by PubMed and the National Institutes of Health (NIH)___________________________________________________  We're here to build confidence in this product and let the fire service know that CBD can be made safe for the job! So, if you have someone that needs to listen to this or want to share with someone around your firehouse, share this podcast with them or use any of these sharing options below!Share this on twitter: https://ctt.ac/39CiIVisit our website: https://rescue1cbd.comGet a ton of content on our blog page about the research behind CBD, why it works well for firefighters and we answer FAQs.-View our lab tests-Contact us via live chat with any questions -Join our email list to get more in-depth on these videos and ask us any questions you’d like!Follow us on social Live interviews, Get in on our giveaways See what we do behind the scenes of Rescue 1 CBD! instagram.com/rescue_1_cbdfacebook.com/rescue1cbd