{"podcast":{"title":"Clearing the MindField","slug":"clearing-the-mindfield-7817750","podcast_index_feed_id":7817750,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/meGLJ3n4.rss","website_url":"www.heretomorrow.org","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/e21c6060-975b-4956-bc32-20c9825182e5/logos/172c41b4-5525-4a84-9dc9-edcf5fe9604e.png","author":"Brannon Hicks","episode_count":10,"summary":"Clearing the Mind Field is a space where the stories behind the uniform can be shared honestly, openly, and on their own terms. This podcast brings you face-to-face with combat veterans, SWAT operators, police officers, firefighters, and EMTs who have served in high-stakes environments, made difficult decisions, and carried experiences long after the moment has passed. These are individuals who answered the call to serve and are now navigating what comes next. Here, they speak in their own words. No scripts. No expectations. Just real conversations. Some of these stories may challenge you. Some may resonate deeply. All of them matter. Each episode explores: Why they chose a life of service What they experienced on the job How those experiences followed them home The impact on identity, relationships, and sense of self And most importantly how they found a way forward Because this isn’t just about what was carried. It’s about recovery, resilience, and rebuilding a life worth living. You’ll hear what healing can actually look like from those who have lived it. Honest conversations about what helps, what doesn’t, and what it takes to move forward after trauma and critical incidents.…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T08:18:11.075879+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/clearing-the-mindfield-7817750"},"episode":{"title":"The Broken Responder","slug":"the-broken-responder","published_at":"2026-06-09T02:20:54+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/clearing-the-mindfield-7817750/the-broken-responder","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/clearing-the-mindfield-7817750","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1e8e09f585337a62246cfc3d5488f5af9c7a2e7a5a346f85ed1728bb9ca00857/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzMzhmNTdhYi1hOTIwLTRmM2ItYjhjMC00YzI2ZTEwMjBiMmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlMjFjNjA2MC05NzViLTQ5NTYtYmMzMi0yMGM5ODI1MTgyZTUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE5Y2NlNDEwNWU2NjMwNmM1MDZkYmMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyNzc3OTg5YWI0ZWI5MTYzYTYzMjMzL3RlcnJpZS1hbmRyZXdzcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTlfXzQtMTYtNTYubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/1e8e09f585337a62246cfc3d5488f5af9c7a2e7a5a346f85ed1728bb9ca00857/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzMzhmNTdhYi1hOTIwLTRmM2ItYjhjMC00YzI2ZTEwMjBiMmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiJlMjFjNjA2MC05NzViLTQ5NTYtYmMzMi0yMGM5ODI1MTgyZTUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OWE5Y2NlNDEwNWU2NjMwNmM1MDZkYmMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEyNzc3OTg5YWI0ZWI5MTYzYTYzMjMzL3RlcnJpZS1hbmRyZXdzcy1zdHVkaW8tY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi02LTlfXzQtMTYtNTYubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"The podcast episode features Richard Burns, a former police officer and Navy veteran, who shares his journey from childhood to law enforcement and military service. He discusses critical incidents, mental health struggles, and the impact on his well-being. Richard's experience highlights the importance of seeking therapy and developing emotional intelligence to navigate trauma and mental health challenges. The conversation delves into the challenges faced by first responders in dealing with mental health struggles and the lack of support from their colleagues and organizations. It highlights the need for a cultural shift and a national mental health initiative to address these issues and provide better support for first responders. Takeaways Importance of seeking therapy for mental health support Development of emotional intelligence to navigate trauma and mental health challenges Mental health struggles are often overlooked and misunderstood in the first responder community. A cultural shift and a national mental health initiative are crucial to address the challenges faced by first responders and provide better support. 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