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Are you a "Stress Junkie"? 🧠My conversation with Jorge Torres "The Bilingual Safety Guy".
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- Jun 22, 2026
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Summary
🎧 Unburdening the Safety Pro: Mental Health & Moving Beyond the "Stress Junkie" Labels with Jorge Torres Welcome back to the Safety Consultant Podcast! In this episode, Sheldon sits down with Jorge Torres , also known as The Bilingual Safety Guy , for a vulnerable and vital conversation about the "business of being human" in the safety industry. Jorge shares his powerful journey from working as an on-site paramedic to becoming a seasoned safety consultant and speaker. But this isn't just a career retrospective—it's a deep dive into Jorge’s book, The Unburdened: 5 Honest Lessons from a Recovering Stress Junkie . We explore why safety professionals, who are often the "empathetic implementers" of mental health initiatives for others, so frequently neglect their own well-being. 🔍 Key Episode Takeaways: Admitting the Problem: Why acknowledging "it’s okay not to be okay" is the first step toward reclaiming your health. The Eisenhower Matrix: How to use this classic tool to regain control of your time and stop living in "hair-on-fire" mode. The Multitasking Myth: Jorge breaks down the "biological improbability" of multitasking and why focusing on one thing at a time actually makes you a better consultant. "I Am Not My Job": Re-framing your identity beyond the safety vest to show up better for your family and yourself. The Family Impact: A candid look at how unmanaged professional stress bleeds into our most important relationships. 🚀 Business Resources: Ready to Grow? If you’re a safety pro looking to transition into consulting, take the Consultant Readiness Audit at sheldon.coach . Get the Book: Pick up your copy of The Unburdened on Amazon to start your own 5-lesson workshop.