The E11evate Podcast welcomes Andy Fey, Co-founder of the Phoenix Project, a passionate initiative by Central Ohio First Responders dedicated to promoting mental and physical health resilience. Learn about their mission to break mental health stigma, share valuable resources, and financially support non-profit organizations aiding first responders. Discover how they're hosting an annual symposium featuring speakers like Travis Howze, a former Marine, Police Officer, and Firefighter, who will share his inspiring journey of overcoming mental health struggles. Take advantage of this empowering conversation on supporting those who serve our communities.

Andy’s email: fastbikefey@gmail.com Co-Founder of The Phoenix Project. A symposium to bring awareness and attention to the mental health crisis that exists in the first responder world. Travis Howze is our keynote speaker this year. https://thephoenixproject.life/

The IAFF mental health and substance abuse rehab center in Upper Marlboro Maryland strictly for Union Firefighters. https://www.iaffrecoverycenter.com/ Save A Warrior is a free retreat for active or retired Military, Police Officers, and Firefighters. https://saveawarrior.org/get-in-touch/

Keynote Speaker April 26th (One Church Gahanna Ohio) Travis Howze, known as The Motivational Speaker for First Responders and their families, is an international touring speaker, author, and motivational wellness educator who spent 14 years in the military and emergency services as a U.S. Marine, Police Officer and Firefighter. Author of Amazon’s Best Seller ”Create Your Own Light”. https://www.travishowze.com/

The mission of First Responders' Bridge is to support all active and retired First Responders and their families, loved ones, or caregivers who are experiencing or have experienced, any traumatic or life-altering event. The Bridge will promote personal growth and healthy relationships with a multi-faceted approach in a safe and confidential environment. https://firstrespondersbridge.org/

Alcoholics Anonymous. https://www.aa.org/

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(0:00) Introduction and early experiences with Andy Faye (4:49) Andy's mentor and his impact on his firefighting career (11:17) Andy's first experiences and challenges as a medic (14:02) Discussion on emotional suppression and stigma in first responder communities (19:55) Andy's personal struggle with alcoholism and its impact on his life (26:59) The concept of a 'swimming pool' of trauma and debate over time off (30:03) Andy's journey to sobriety and dealing with post traumatic aftermath (34:57) Introduction and discussion about the Phoenix project (43:55) Importance of peer support and mental wellness in first responder communities (54:34) Conclusion, reminders to subscribe and share, and upcoming events