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Shields Down: Healing for First RespondersAuthor: Adam Henson
Welcome to "Shields Down: Healing for First Responders," the podcast dedicated to helping first responders navigate PTSD recovery, stress management, and emotional resilience. Hosted by Adam Henson, this series dives deep into the mental health challenges faced by police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and correctional officers, providing expert insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies for healing.Each episode may feature mental health professionals, trauma specialists, and first responders who have walked the path of PTSD recovery, sharing actionable tools for managing stress, anxiety, trauma, and burnout. From coping with critical incidents to building emotional strength and peer support, we cover what it takes to reclaim your mental well-being while continuing to serve. Topics We Cover: PTSD and trauma recovery in first responders Mental health strategies for police, firefighters, paramedics & COs Coping mechanisms for stress, anxiety, and burnout How to build resilience and emotional armor Navigating family life and relationships with PTSD The role of peer support and professional help Overcoming the stigma of mental health in first responder culture Work-life balance strategies for high-stress careers Mindfulness, self-care, and stress reduction techniques Real stories of hope, strength, and post-traumatic growth Plus more...Join us as we break the silence around PTSD and mental health in first responders. Whether you're struggling, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to strengthen your mental fitness, "Shields Down" is your safe space for guidance, connection, and healing. Subscribe now and take the first step toward recoverybecause lowering your shield is the first step to reclaiming your strength. Your well-being matters, and your journey isnt over. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Self-Trust: The Missing Ingredient in Confidence
Episode 3
Monday, 19 January, 2026
I would love to hear how this episode impacted you.Self-Trust: The Missing Ingredient in ConfidenceYou don’t lack confidence. You lack trust in yourself.In this episode, we get honest about the quiet reason confidence keeps falling apart—even when you care, even when you’re motivated, even when you “know better.”Confidence isn’t something you lose because you failed too many times. It erodes when you stop believing your own promises.Inside this conversation, we unpack:Why confidence is a result, not a personality trait or mindset trickHow broken self-promises train your nervous system to play it safeWhy overpromising is the fastest way to lose self-trustHow stability and predictability rebuild confidence faster than motivation ever willYou’ll also be guided through a simple weekly exercise called The One Promise Rule—a practical reset designed to rebuild credibility with yourself, one small follow-through at a time. No hype. No overhaul. No “new me” declarations that collapse by Thursday.This episode is for you if:You feel capable, but inconsistentYou start strong and disappear when things get uncomfortableYou’re tired of forcing confidence and want something that actually lastsWe also share details about this week’s Facebook Page Live (Thursday) and a companion YouTube video that goes deeper into retraining your system so you stop defaulting back to old patterns.You’re not broken. You’re not lazy. You’re not lost.You’re between versions—and this time, you’re rebuilding from trust instead of pressure.Support the showNew to Adam Henson Coaching? Start Here → https://youtu.be/HHLdVPMha10 🌱 Start with a Free System Reset Workbook → https://www.adamhensoncoaching.com/eliminate-your-limiting 👥 Join the Community → https://www.facebook.com/adam.henson.coaching.community 📸 Follow on Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/adam_henson_coaching/ 🌐 Visit the Website → https://www.adamhensoncoaching.com So, what is Adam Henson Coaching? Adam Henson Coaching is a systems-based personal growth platform for people who feel stuck between who they are and who they know they’re capable of being — especially under stress. This channel is for people who: Care deeply about change but can’t seem to sustain it Feel reactive, overwhelmed, or disconnected under pressure Are tired of restarting motivation-based plans Want stability, clarity, and consistency that actually holds
