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Shout!Podcast

Fire Fighters Charity

Shout!Podcast offers a unique insight into the health and wellbeing challenges facing those who live and work in the UK's fire services community. Through the stories of the men and women supported by Fire Fighters Charity, discover how the charity could help you to live healthier and happier. You can find out more and take part in the show at www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/shoutpodcast

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Shout!Podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Shout!Podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Shout!Podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Shout!Podcast - Podcast Plus - Guided Mindful Walk
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04/14/21 • 11 min

Kirsty Gladdis leads us on a guided walk through the wilderness (or wherever you maybe).
Take a set of headphones and head out for a walk from your front door with this 10 minute mindfulness exercise.

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Shout!Podcast - On-call pressures with Scottish FRS
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10/16/23 • 15 min

We hear from a group of on-call firefighters, based at Pitlochry Fire Station in Scotland, as they discuss the unique pressures on-call firefighters face and the toll they can have on their mental health, as well as the difficulties of juggling their work with family life.

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Shout!Podcast - Podcast Plus - Mental Wellness Top Tips
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05/13/21 • 10 min

AJ Whitaker shares her top tips on how to improve your mental wellness and resilience.

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We hope you enjoy episode 2 of our Shout!Podcast, where we reflect on the last year and look ahead at some of the exciting things we have planned in 2025 – both across our health and wellbeing support, and fundraising.

Rebecca, our Content Editor, chats with one of our 2025 London Marathon runners, Sam, a firefighter with London Fire Brigade, who shares how we supported him with both his physical and mental health.

She goes on to speak to the CEO of one of our recycling partners, Owen Ritchie, to find out exactly what happens to your clothes when they’re recycled – before looking ahead at our upcoming Bag it and Bank it campaign.

And finally, she chats with our Chief Executive, Sherine Wheeler, about some of the highlights from her time with our charity so far, as well as taking a deeper dive into the key health and wellbeing challenges facing out fire services community today.

If these interviews resonate with you, remember our Support Line is always available: 0800 3898820. Be sure to follow or subscribe to the Shout!Podcast to stay updated with our latest episodes.
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00:00 - Welcome to Episode 2

01:15 - Meet Sam, an LFB firefighter who received our support

02:56 - Sam shares his experience of our support

07:11 - Sam discusses importance of reaching out early

10:34 - Sam shares his plans to run the London Marathon

12:10 - Meet Owen Ritchie, CEO of Clyde Recycling

15:45 - What can be donated to Fire Fighters Charity's recycling banks?

17:44 - Support our 2025 Bag it and Bank it campaign

19:08 - Meet Sherine Wheeler, Chief Executive of Fire Fighters Charity

23:06 - Key health and wellbeing challenges in the fire service

24:08 - How fire services are changing and evolving

28:17 - Sherine's personal take on New Year's Resolutions

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Shout!Podcast - Carers

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06/09/21 • 21 min

Thousands of people become carers in the UK every day, often for a family member or someone close to them, and with very little warning. It’s these unsung heroes that we’re discussing and celebrating in the latest episode of Shout!Podcast.

We speak to the Charity’s Welfare Services Lead Carrie Pearce around what caring for someone actually means – as well as what the burdens of caring can be for different families.

We also chat to beneficiary Maureen Allen about how her own life changed practically overnight two years ago when her husband Clive, a retired firefighter, suffered a major stroke. She has been caring for him at home ever since and she says the support they’ve both received from the Charity, digitally and face-to-face, has been invaluable.

You can read their full story here.

Next we talk to the Charity’s Welfare Caseworker Sharon Dobson, clinical assistant Lucy Milton and nurse Janet Brown, in a round table discussion about some of the many types of carers they themselves have worked with – from young children to wives and husbands – as well as the different circumstances people may find themselves in.

Finally, Carrie explains how the Charity may be able to help you.

If you are caring for someone – or are facing the possibility that you might have to start – and would like support from The Fire Fighters Charity, get in touch today either online or by phoning 0800 3898820.

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Join us for the first in a new season of episodes of the Shout!Podcast, where we delve into the realities faced by men in the fire service during Men's Health Month.
Rebecca, our Content Editor, brings you candid conversations with three beneficiaries of Fire Fighters Charity, each sharing their personal journeys through mental health challenges and physical health battles.

First, we hear from Dean, a firefighter with London Fire Brigade, who opens up about his own mental health challenges and the stigma surrounding men's mental health in the emergency services. Dean shares how his experiences led to the creation of Walk and Talk 999, a support network aimed at encouraging open dialogue among male colleagues.

Next, Gee from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service recounts his mental health journey and how reaching out for support made a significant difference to his recovery. He emphasises the importance of recognising early signs and the value of proactive mental health education.

Finally, we chat with George from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service, who bravely shares his journey through a testicular cancer diagnosis and recovery. George highlights the need for men to be vigilant about their physical health and the benefits of seeking support during challenging times.

If these stories resonate with you, remember our Support Line is always available: 0800 3898820. Be sure to follow or subscribe to the Shout!Podcast to stay updated with our latest episodes.
Chapters

00:00:00 " Welcome to Shout! Podcast

00:01:12 " Dean's story

00:09:54 " Mental health stigma

00:12:12 " Getting help before you need it

00:17:05 " Gee's story

00:20:41 " Reaching out for help

00:29:54 " George's story

00:33:56 " Coping mechanisms

00:34:57 " Spreading awareness of testicular cancer among men

00:38:32 " Talking to others affected by cancer

00:40:23 " Get in touch with Shout! Podcast

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Shout!Podcast - Retirement, research and a chance to get involved
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08/05/20 • 35 min

In this episode we take a close look at some of the health and wellbeing issues affecting those who have retired from the fire service, ask why they happen and what you can do about them. We speak to psychologist and Honorary Research Lead at Nottingham Trent University, Dr Rowena Hill, about her latest research and how you can get involved in it (details below). We also catch up with retired Deputy Chief Fire Officer Tony Proctor, to hear how retirement affected him, and speak to Ian Ferguson from the National Association of Retired Firefighters to get his thoughts on the simple steps you can take to adjust to life in retirement: www.narfire.org.uk

How to get involved in the research:

In collaboration with The Fire Fighters Charity, Nottingham Trent University and the University of Queensland, you are invited to take part in an online research programme for retired firefighters. The team is looking for firefighters who have retired within the last 12 months. So if you fit the bill, you can find out more at: https://tinyurl.com/shoutresearch or email: [email protected].

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We meet Dr Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, Chief Fire Officer for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, doctor of behavioural neuroscience and author of The Heat of The Moment – A Firefighter’s Stories of Life and Death Decisions. Discussing the importance of positive mental health and her work to support firefighters with heat of the moment decision making, Sabrina talks openly about the things that have haunted her and inspired her to write. With The Fire Fighters Charity facing a fundraising shortfall of £200,000 a month due to the coronavirus, we also reveal why it’s important that you donate through an Urgent Appeal to help the Charity through these troubling times.

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Shout!Podcast - The importance of sleep
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08/26/20 • 39 min

This episode focuses on the importance of sleep to your health and well-being. We speak to Psychological Therapist Kim Fry, to find out a bit more about some of the common issues affecting sleep for members of the fire services community. We also catch up with Watch Manager Mark Schofield, to find out how help from the Charity eventually allowed him to escape his demons and enjoy a good night’s sleep. And later on, Exercise Therapist Rachel Rees has a ten-minute guided relaxation for you to enjoy at home.

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Shout!Podcast - Podcast Plus - Relaxation - World Sleep Day
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03/18/21 • 11 min

For World Sleep Day, here's a bonus episode of our Podcast Plus, featuring a relaxation brought to you by Mary, one of our Nursing Team based at Jubilee House. Set aside 10 minutes to listen, relax and unwind. And don't forget you can find other resources online at www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/relax

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FAQ

How many episodes does Shout!Podcast have?

Shout!Podcast currently has 32 episodes available.

What topics does Shout!Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Non-Profit, Health & Fitness, Exercise, Nutrition, Charity, Mental Health, Psychological, Therapy, Fitness, Podcasts, Recovery, Business, Firefighter and Wellbeing.

What is the most popular episode on Shout!Podcast?

The episode title 'Digital services, fire cadet challenges and crossing the Sahara with a stoma' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Shout!Podcast?

The average episode length on Shout!Podcast is 23 minutes.

How often are episodes of Shout!Podcast released?

Episodes of Shout!Podcast are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Shout!Podcast?

The first episode of Shout!Podcast was released on May 21, 2020.

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