Mental Health Perspectives of a Hotshot Superintendent w/Ben Strahan
02/15/21 • 128 min
This is one powerful episode... Everyone needs to hear this!
Today on the show - 20 year Wildland Firefighter veteran and Hotshot Superintendent Ben Strahan sits down to talk about his experience in confronting and conquering his own mental health struggles over the course of his career, his philosophy of "need" vs. "desire", and his 9 tenants that he lives his life by to make it more purposeful and fulfilling...
His message is absolutely powerful - He hopes that others out there listen to this, and it helps them through their journey of life...
If you have any questions, feel free to hit up Ben here:
https://www.instagram.com/benstrahan/
https://www.facebook.com/ben.strahan.9
You guys know the drill...
Stay safe, stay savage!
Enjoy!
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Updates!
We have received some unfortunate news regarding some injuries and complete losses of property with some of our folks in the field. Please check out our new landing page to help these firefighters get back on their feet again:
https://anchorpointpodcast.com/help-a-wildland-firefighter
We launched a Patreon!!! If you guys would like to support us, head over to our Patreon Page!
https://www.patreon.com/theanchorpointpodcast
The new website is live! Be sure to check our the "Resources" page for some folks in the industry that are doing incredible things for us!
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Sponsors:
The Anchor Point Podcast is supported by the following wonderful folks...
Mystery Ranch
Need badass packs? Then look no further than Mystery Ranch!
https://www.mysteryranch.com
Manscaped
Need to "clean up" for your significant other? Look no further than Manscaped!
Save 20% off and get free shipping site wide with code "anchorpoint"!
https://www.manscaped.com
Hotshot Brewery
Wanna pick up our Anchor Point Podcast merch or need killer coffee? Hit up Hotshot Brewery!!!
https://www.hotshotbrewing.com
The Smokey Generation
Wanna get some history and knowledge on Wildland Fire? Hit up The Smokey Generation!
http://wildfire-experience.org
Not a sponsor of The Anchor Point Podcast, but a great organization:
The Wildland Firefighter Foundation
And, as always, please consider supporting this great nonprofit organization - The Wildland Firefighter Foundation!
https://wffoundation.org
This is one powerful episode... Everyone needs to hear this!
Today on the show - 20 year Wildland Firefighter veteran and Hotshot Superintendent Ben Strahan sits down to talk about his experience in confronting and conquering his own mental health struggles over the course of his career, his philosophy of "need" vs. "desire", and his 9 tenants that he lives his life by to make it more purposeful and fulfilling...
His message is absolutely powerful - He hopes that others out there listen to this, and it helps them through their journey of life...
If you have any questions, feel free to hit up Ben here:
https://www.instagram.com/benstrahan/
https://www.facebook.com/ben.strahan.9
You guys know the drill...
Stay safe, stay savage!
Enjoy!
..........................
Updates!
We have received some unfortunate news regarding some injuries and complete losses of property with some of our folks in the field. Please check out our new landing page to help these firefighters get back on their feet again:
https://anchorpointpodcast.com/help-a-wildland-firefighter
We launched a Patreon!!! If you guys would like to support us, head over to our Patreon Page!
https://www.patreon.com/theanchorpointpodcast
The new website is live! Be sure to check our the "Resources" page for some folks in the industry that are doing incredible things for us!
..........................
Sponsors:
The Anchor Point Podcast is supported by the following wonderful folks...
Mystery Ranch
Need badass packs? Then look no further than Mystery Ranch!
https://www.mysteryranch.com
Manscaped
Need to "clean up" for your significant other? Look no further than Manscaped!
Save 20% off and get free shipping site wide with code "anchorpoint"!
https://www.manscaped.com
Hotshot Brewery
Wanna pick up our Anchor Point Podcast merch or need killer coffee? Hit up Hotshot Brewery!!!
https://www.hotshotbrewing.com
The Smokey Generation
Wanna get some history and knowledge on Wildland Fire? Hit up The Smokey Generation!
http://wildfire-experience.org
Not a sponsor of The Anchor Point Podcast, but a great organization:
The Wildland Firefighter Foundation
And, as always, please consider supporting this great nonprofit organization - The Wildland Firefighter Foundation!
https://wffoundation.org
Previous Episode
Beyond The "Wall" and Into Hotshotting w/ Armando Perez
Having a record shouldn't discourage you from chasing your dreams - And, what better person to have on the show to talk about this, than Mando Perez...
Mando has walked in those shoes, lived that life, stepped away, and stepped into the world of being a "Hotshot" Wildland Firefighter - The some of the most elite wildland firefighters in the United States...
Today on the show, we listen to his story...
I get quite a few questions regarding having a "record" and trying to become a Wildland Firefighter - This man is living proof that you absolutely can do it, and have the opportunity to have an incredible career waiting for you...
Moral of the story? Don't let your past define your future - Get after it...
Need help navigating the landscape of getting your foot in the door? Well, Mando is here to help...
You can find Mando here for questions:
https://www.instagram.com/perez__1927/
You guys know the drill...
Stay safe, stay savage!
Enjoy!
..........................
Updates!
We have received some unfortunate news regarding some injuries and complete losses of property with some of our folks in the field. Please check out our new landing page to help these firefighters get back on their feet again:
https://anchorpointpodcast.com/help-a-wildland-firefighter
We launched a Patreon!!! If you guys would like to support us, head over to our Patreon Page!
https://www.patreon.com/theanchorpointpodcast
The new website is live! Be sure to check our the "Resources" page for some folks in the industry that are doing incredible things for us!
..........................
Sponsors:
The Anchor Point Podcast is supported by the following wonderful folks...
Mystery Ranch
Need badass packs? Then look no further than Mystery Ranch!
https://www.mysteryranch.com
Manscaped
Need to "clean up" for your significant other? Look no further than Manscaped!
Save 20% off and get free shipping site wide with code "anchorpoint"!
https://www.manscaped.com
Hotshot Brewery
Wanna pick up our Anchor Point Podcast merch or need killer coffee? Hit up Hotshot Brewery!!!
https://www.hotshotbrewing.com
The Smokey Generation
Wanna get some history and knowledge on Wildland Fire? Hit up The Smokey Generation!
http://wildfire-experience.org
Not a sponsor of The Anchor Point Podcast, but a great organization:
The Wildland Firefighter Foundation
And, as always, please consider supporting this great nonprofit organization - The Wildland Firefighter Foundation!
https://wffoundation.org
Next Episode
Life Beyond the "Wall" and Into Fire Part 2 w/ Julianne Thomson
Having a record shouldn't discourage you from chasing your dreams part 2!
Today on the show - We have Julianne Thomson, a former California Women's Inmate Firefighter, apprenticeship graduate, and all around badass on the show to tell her story about her experience and getting into wildland firefighting...
Jules has a very inspiring story for those out there that may have had a similar past, and are looking for a career opportunity that provides an awesome and fulfilling future...
Today on the show, we listen to her story...
I get quite a few questions regarding having a "record" and trying to become a Wildland Firefighter - Julianne is living proof that you absolutely can do it, and have the opportunity to have an incredible career waiting for you...
Moral of the story? Don't let your past define your future - Get after it...
Need help navigating the landscape of getting your foot in the door? Well, Jules is also here to help...
You can find Jules here for questions:
https://www.facebook.com/julianne.thomson.5
You guys know the drill...
Stay safe, stay savage!
Enjoy!
..........................
Updates!
We have received some unfortunate news regarding some injuries and complete losses of property with some of our folks in the field. Please check out our new landing page to help these firefighters get back on their feet again:
https://anchorpointpodcast.com/help-a-wildland-firefighter
We launched a Patreon!!! If you guys would like to support us, head over to our Patreon Page!
https://www.patreon.com/theanchorpointpodcast
The new website is live! Be sure to check our the "Resources" page for some folks in the industry that are doing incredible things for us!
..........................
Sponsors:
The Anchor Point Podcast is supported by the following wonderful folks...
Mystery Ranch
Need badass packs? Then look no further than Mystery Ranch!
https://www.mysteryranch.com
Manscaped
Need to "clean up" for your significant other? Look no further than Manscaped!
Save 20% off and get free shipping site wide with code "anchorpoint"!
https://www.manscaped.com
Hotshot Brewery
Wanna pick up our Anchor Point Podcast merch or need killer coffee? Hit up Hotshot Brewery!!!
https://www.hotshotbrewing.com
The Smokey Generation
Wanna get some history and knowledge on Wildland Fire? Hit up The Smokey Generation!
http://wildfire-experience.org
Not a sponsor of The Anchor Point Podcast, but a great organization:
The Wildland Firefighter Foundation
And, as always, please consider supporting this great nonprofit organization - The Wildland Firefighter Foundation!
https://wffoundation.org
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