In this episode, Kyle Goodknight welcomes Dusty Wachenschwanz, a firefighter and EMS professional. They delve into Dusty's career journey, the demands of being a firefighter in central Ohio, and the use of ETMS in their work. They also discuss mental health resources like EMDR, equine therapy, and the Phoenix Project, emphasizing the need for such support in the first responder community.

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(0:00) Introduction by Kyle Goodknight and intro to guest Dusty Washington Shantz (2:00) Dusty's journey into EMS and becoming a firefighter (6:12) Detailed discussion on the requirements to be a firefighter in central Ohio (9:49) Introduction to E TMS and Dusty's personal experience (14:27) How ETMS works, qualifying, and treatment process (24:42) ETMS's target audience and reimbursement benefits (28:00) Introduction to EMDR, E TMS therapies, and benefits of equine therapy (33:14) Programs offered by Stock hands and the national presence of equine therapy (37:28) The importance of seeking mental health help in first responder community (45:32) Discussion on Phoenix Project and other Ohio initiatives for first responders (47:09) Final thoughts from Dusty on equine therapy and concluding the episode