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Mindfullness

6 min read

Self-Care: Your Buffer Against Fear

Picture of Colleen Githens RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, NREMT Colleen Githens RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, NREMT: Apr 15, 2024

The relentless nature of frontline work takes a significant mental health toll. A staggering 45% of first responders report experiencing burnout,...

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2 min read

Mindfulness and Dopamine: Cultivating Inner Healing

Picture of Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President: Jan 27, 2024

A Journey Inward Welcome back to our blog series, "Rewiring Your Brain with Natural Dopamine After Trauma." In this fourth installment, we invite you...

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3 min read

Boost Dopamine Naturally: Tools for Mental Fatigue

Picture of Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President: Jan 26, 2024

Discover natural ways to boost dopamine levels and combat mental fatigue with these essential tools.

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12 min read

Mindful Pouring: Engaging in the Mental health of first responders w/john vonrosenberg, phd, fp-c

Picture of Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President: Jan 17, 2024

Welcome to another insightful episode of Mind the Frontline's Critical Conversations podcast. In Episode 11, we sit down with Dr. John vonRosenberg,...

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2 min read

Part 5: Embracing Growth and Thriving: Your Dopamine-Driven Journey

Picture of Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President: Dec 13, 2023

A Journey of Resilience Welcome to the final chapter of our blog series, "Rewiring Your Brain with Natural Dopamine After Trauma." In this fifth and...

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Part 4: Mindfulness and Dopamine: Cultivating Inner Healing

Picture of Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President Chris Smetana, AS, FP-C, CCP-C, NRP | Founder/President: Dec 6, 2023

A Journey Inward Welcome back to our blog series, "Rewiring Your Brain with Natural Dopamine After Trauma." In this fourth installment, we invite you...

Mental Health Trauma Recovery Mindfullness
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