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Stoke and Vent is a First Responder health and wellness podcast centred on preventing illness and injury, self improvement and living a full life.
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Ep11 Freedom in The Fire with Mental Health Advocates Lee Ralph and Warren Shepherd (opens the original)
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In a heartfelt conversation, Lee Ralph and Warren Shepherd from Freedom in the Fire open up about their personal journeys and the impactful work they're doing in mental health advocacy. Ralphy brings a combination of his experience in the Fire and Rescue Service and his time in the Royal Marines, alongside his role as a family man. Warren also brings his experiences as a firefighter to the table, alongside his time as a boxer and a musician. He’s also in the process of publishing a book focused
Ep10 Embrace Change & Never Look Back - Yorkshire to Auckland with Matt Akers (opens the original)
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In this episode, I sit down with Matt Akers - a British born, New Zealand Firefighter, now based in Auckland. Matt and I discuss his early life and neurodivergence, bouncing from one job to another, relationships, separation, travel, mental and physical health and joining the fire service. Matt also shares his story of taking the brave decision to move from side of the world to the other, as we discuss the ways this has impacted his life. Matt is also, remarkably, still firefighting after being
Ep9 Andrew Fox-Hewitt for FBU President (opens the original)
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In the world of firefighting, the role of a union president is pivotal in advocating for the rights and welfare of firefighters. Andrew Fox-Hewitt, an experienced Fire Brigades Union (FBU) official and candidate for FBU President, shares his journey and vision for the future of the union. In this episode, we explore his perspectives on the challenges firefighters face, the significance of union representation, and his plans to enhance the FBU's impact. Andrew has dedicated over 24 years to the f
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