
Minds on the Frontline Podcast
The Minds on the Frontline Podcast brought to you by the Wayne State University Frontline Strong Together Program in collaboration with the Michigan Crisis and Access Line. Frontline Strong Together, or FST5, provides streamlined access to behavioral health resources, as well as increased access to crisis services to Michigan’s front line five, which includes all professional, part-time, and volunteer firefighters, EMS, law enforcement, corrections officers, and 911 dispatchers. The Michigan Crisis and Access Line, or MiCAL, serves as the central call center for the FST5 Program. FST5 was collaboratively created by first responders and mental health experts to provide 24/7 live support, effective resources, and cutting-edge services to prevent and alleviate PTSD, anxiety, depression, and other frontline work-related mental health challenges. NEED HELP NOW? If you are experiencing any crisis - work related, substance abuse, depression, relationships, financial, or any other, reach out by calling 1-833-34-STRONG or go to FST5.org for more information.
Podcasting since 2023 • 57 episodes
Minds on the Frontline Podcast
Latest Episodes
Marriage, Maydays, and Making It: Tracy and Scott Stockinger
In Episode 52, we sat down with Scott Stockinger and his kids, who gave us an honest glimpse into what it’s like growing up with a firefighter dad. Today, Scott returns with his wife, Tracy, to discuss marriage, maydays, and how they’ve m...
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Episode 57
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53:32

Dr. Arash Javanbakht: Trauma, Healing, & Hope
In this episode, Dr. Arash Javanbakht returns to explore the science of trauma, its impact on the brain and body, and innovative treatments like augmented reality exposure therapy. We break down the difference between stress and trauma, the ris...
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Episode 56
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1:01:48

Ryan Fessenden: 911 Dispatchers - Relentless and Unseen
For 25 years, Ryan Fessenden served as a 911 dispatcher for the City of Warren. Answering life-or-death calls from both strangers and loved ones. In this episode, he shares how a detour turned into a lifelong mission in public safety, the...
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Episode 55
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42:13

Dr. Vaibhav Diwadkar: Enhancing resilience under stress
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Vaibhav Diwadkar, professor of psychiatry and behavioral neurosciences at Wayne State University. Dr. Diwadkar worked directly with Wim Hof, the world-famous figure known for enduring extreme cold and pushing hum...
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56:51

Dr. Rebecca Sripada: First Responders and PTSD
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Rebecca Sripada, a leading clinical psychologist, researcher, and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan. Dr. Sripada is also a Research Scientist at the VA Center for C...
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Episode 53
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36:20
