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107: Bravery, Brotherhood, and the Courage to Heal - Dave Allsup

May 08, 2026

In this episode, Matt and Brindy sit down with firefighter Dave Allsup to talk about courage, vulnerability, and the life-changing decision to seek treatment. Dave shares how his wife helped him take the step toward getting support through Deer Hollow and how that choice changed the direction of his life. Today, Dave uses his own story to encourage other first responders to get the support they need and deserve. His honesty, strength, and willingness to be vulnerable are a powerful reminder t...

106: The Therapist’s Mirror: Healing Ourselves While Helping Others

October 22, 2025

In this deeply human episode, Matt and Brindy sit down with therapists Deana Charter, LPC (AZ), and Jennifer Koch, PsyD (WA), to explore the inner world of the healer. Each shares their own story of becoming who they are today—and the personal transformations that shaped their path. Together they dive into what it’s really like to work with trauma, especially among first responders, and how therapy changes both the client and the clinician. From EMDR to emotional exhaustion, from coping to co...

105: Forged in Resilience: Behavioral Health, Peer Support, and Recovery - John Gallup

August 25, 2025

In this powerful and emotional episode, Battalion Chief John Gallup shares his deeply personal story of battling alcoholism and finding recovery. With honesty and vulnerability, he takes us inside the struggles many first responders face but rarely talk about, showing how resilience, peer support, and community can spark real healing. Beyond his personal journey, John reflects on his work as co-chair of the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters Behavioral Health Committee and his mission ...