Situation Screwed/Still Survivable (Audio)

About this episode

Captain James Owen discusses his journey through trauma and recovery, emphasizing the importance of mental health for first responders.

Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) Episode 142 Situation Screwed/Still Survivable HALT and Call for Backup (Video) https://youtu.be/kVKX3HhJbKE Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Summary Captain James Owen is a retired fire captain, author, speaker, and recovery advocate dedicated to helping people navigate trauma, resilience, and recovery.After nearly 30 years in emergency services, including more than two decades with the Long Beach Fire Department, James served as a firefighter, paramedic, fire captain, incident commander, and peer support team member. He responded to everything from medical emergencies and major fires to hazardous materials incidents, wildland deployments, maritime operations, and urban search and rescue missions in one of Southern California's busiest communities.But James's most important battle didn't happen on an emergency scene, it happened after years of carrying the weight of trauma, loss, addiction, and the emotional toll that often comes with serving others. His personal journey led him to write The Last Patient: A Memoir of Resilience and Recovery, a powerful story about confronting the wounds we hide, rebuilding trust, and finding a…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mike Koch, Jim McLintock

Guest: Captain James Owen

Topics covered

• trauma
• resilience
• recovery
• mental health
• first responders

Keywords

• trauma
• resilience
• recovery
• mental health
• first responders
• addiction
• post-traumatic growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Long Beach Fire Department, Camp Pivot

Books & works: The Last Patient: A Memoir of Resilience and Recovery

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