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Surviving the Calls
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In this episode, we welcome Aileen Pettinger and Manisha Leary to the show. Aileen retired as a Captain from the Saginaw Fire Department and now serves as the Region 2 Training Chief for the Michigan Bureau of Fire Services. In addition, Aileen is an active Peer Support Team Member with the Mid-Michigan Peer Support Team, which is a part of the growing network of peer support teams collaborating with the FST5 Program. Manisha Leary is the FST5 Program Manager and a therapist with a focus on trauma.
In the life of a frontline worker, encounters with critical emergencies are a daily reality. These events are rare but carry immense risk, often leaving a lasting impact on the mental and behavioral health of those who serve on the front lines. Imagine being a firefighter trapped inside a structure fire. Or a police officer in a high-stakes confrontation. Or an EMS provider attacked by a patient in the back of a moving ambulance. Aileen is fortunate to survive two separate potentially life-threatening events and she’s here to talk about what it was like to prepare for and overcome the weight of those incidents.
In addition, Aileen will shed light on a pivotal transition for frontline workers: retirement. This significant life change, while a mark of successful service, comes with its own set of stresses and adjustments. Drawing from her own experience as a successful retiree, Aileen offers guidance to peers on navigating this transition gracefully, ensuring that the next chapter post-service is as fulfilling as the career that preceded it.
Minds on the Frontline Podcast is brought to you by the Frontline Strong Together 5 Program. FST5 provides streamlined access to behavioral and mental health services, as well as crisis resources for Michigan’s frontline workers and their families. NEED HELP NOW? If you are a frontline worker in Michigan or an immediate family member experiencing any crisis—whether work-related, substance abuse, depression, relationships, finances, or other challenges—reach out by calling 1-833-34-STRONG or visit FST5.org for more information.
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