# Sit Around the Fire

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Official site: http://www.sitaroundthefire.org
Author: Ashlea Dillard
Episodes: 62

## Resource

Welcome to Sit Around the Fire — the space where stories ignite transformation. Hosted by a former first responder turned licensed professional counselor and certified hypnotherapist , this podcast blends real-life experiences , powerful teachings, and practical tools for mental and physical health . Each episode invites you to slow down, reflect, and find your spark again. Together, we explore mindfulness, stress management, trauma recovery, and PTSD healing — all through the lens of someone who’s lived it. You’ll hear raw conversations with first responders, veterans, and mental health experts as well as other incredible human beings with amazing stories and missions who share their wisdom on how to move from burnout to balance, from survival mode to thriving. If you’re ready to break free from old patterns and beliefs , reclaim your peace, and live your most abundant, limitless life , this is your community. ✨ What you’ll learn: How to manage stress and trauma while building emotional resilience. Practical mindfulness and mental well-being techniques that fit your lifestyle. Real stories of healing from first responders and military families . Tools to strengthen both mental an…

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## Episodes
- [#060 Resilience Can Be Learned: The 4-Part FUEL Model with Dr. Rose Aghdami](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/060-resilience-can-be-learned-the-4-part-fuel-model-with-dr-rose-aghdami) — 2026-07-27T18:25:35+00:00
- [#059 Don’t Wait Until You’re Healed to Be in a Relationship](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/059-don-t-wait-until-you-re-healed-to-be-in-a-relationship) — 2026-07-07T12:00:00+00:00
- [#058 Start With Five Minutes: A Real Talk on Meditation with Mark Blacknell](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/058-start-with-five-minutes-a-real-talk-on-meditation-with-mark-blacknell) — 2026-06-30T12:00:00+00:00
- [#057 The Perfectionist and the People Pleaser](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/057-the-perfectionist-and-the-people-pleaser) — 2026-06-23T12:00:00+00:00
- [#056: Breaking the Silence: Trauma and Healing in First Responders — with Keven McNeill](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/056-breaking-the-silence-trauma-and-healing-in-first-responders-with-keven-mcneill) — 2026-06-16T18:10:13+00:00
- [#055 The Most Important Investment You'll Ever Make](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/055-the-most-important-investment-you-ll-ever-make) — 2026-06-09T12:00:00+00:00
- [#054 From Trauma to Triumph: Packy Dempsey Shares His Journey Through the Fire](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/054-from-trauma-to-triumph-packy-dempsey-shares-his-journey-through-the-fire) — 2026-06-02T12:00:00+00:00
- [#053 Be the Queen You Already Are](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/053-be-the-queen-you-already-are) — 2026-05-28T00:27:25+00:00
- [#052 The Power of Mindfulness in Trauma Recovery: Adrianne Lind's Journey](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/052-the-power-of-mindfulness-in-trauma-recovery-adrianne-lind-s-journey) — 2026-05-26T12:00:00+00:00
- [#051 The Real Reason Willpower Isn't Working](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/051-the-real-reason-willpower-isn-t-working) — 2026-05-19T12:00:00+00:00
- [#050 Why Constant Fixing Keeps You Trapped—Shift from Doing to Being ft. Mitch Webb](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/050-why-constant-fixing-keeps-you-trapped-shift-from-doing-to-being-ft-mitch-webb) — 2026-05-14T18:35:01+00:00
- [#049 The Hidden History of Hypnosis They Don't Teach You](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/049-the-hidden-history-of-hypnosis-they-don-t-teach-you) — 2026-05-05T12:00:00+00:00
- [#048 From Combat to Civilian: Mental Health After the Military | Anthony Dyer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/048-from-combat-to-civilian-mental-health-after-the-military-anthony-dyer) — 2026-04-28T13:00:00+00:00
- [#047 Rewire Your Brain with Words: The Power of Self-Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/047-rewire-your-brain-with-words-the-power-of-self-talk) — 2026-04-21T12:45:00+00:00
- [#046 He Faced the Unsurvivable — Here's What He Found on the Other Side Ty Gipson](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/046-he-faced-the-unsurvivable-here-s-what-he-found-on-the-other-side-ty-gipson) — 2026-04-14T13:00:00+00:00
- [#045 Why You’re Tired All the Time (It’s Not Just Physical): Emotional Exhaustion & Burnout](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/045-why-you-re-tired-all-the-time-it-s-not-just-physical-emotional-exhaustion-burnout) — 2026-04-06T23:53:22+00:00
- [#044 The Truth About Intimacy: Self-worth, Trauma, and Communication with Pauline Ryeland](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/044-the-truth-about-intimacy-self-worth-trauma-and-communication-with-pauline-ryeland) — 2026-03-31T20:48:01+00:00
- [#043: The Hidden Cost of Always Being the Strong One: Emotional Exhaustion, Vulnerability & Healing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/043-the-hidden-cost-of-always-being-the-strong-one-emotional-exhaustion-vulnerability-healing) — 2026-03-24T13:30:00+00:00
- [#042 First Responder Families: How to Heal, Communicate, and Thrive Under Pressure with TJ & Sarah](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/042-first-responder-families-how-to-heal-communicate-and-thrive-under-pressure-with-tj-sarah) — 2026-03-19T22:18:38+00:00
- [#041 Suicide Prevention Through Humor: Frank King on Depression, Vulnerability & Saving Lives](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/041-suicide-prevention-through-humor-frank-king-on-depression-vulnerability-saving-lives) — 2026-03-13T18:49:47+00:00
- [#040 Police Reform, Mental Health, and Accountability | A Conversation with Jeff Wenninger](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/040-police-reform-mental-health-and-accountability-a-conversation-with-jeff-wenninger) — 2026-03-06T18:46:30+00:00
- [#039 Jess Flores: When the Badge Becomes Your Identity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/039-jess-flores-when-the-badge-becomes-your-identity) — 2026-02-24T22:24:51+00:00
- [#038 How to Get the Most Out of Therapy: 5 Powerful Keys to Real Change](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/038-how-to-get-the-most-out-of-therapy-5-powerful-keys-to-real-change) — 2026-02-17T14:00:00+00:00
- [#037: Brian Sachetta: Chronic Stress vs Acute Stress: Which One's Killing You?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/037-brian-sachetta-chronic-stress-vs-acute-stress-which-one-s-killing-you) — 2026-02-10T17:29:00+00:00
- [#036 Parts Work: Aspects of Our Mind That Get Into Conflict](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sit-around-the-fire-7092992/036-parts-work-aspects-of-our-mind-that-get-into-conflict) — 2026-02-06T19:15:29+00:00

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