In Part 2 of this deeply personal conversation, Jessie Jeff returns to speak with Sam about the reality of life on the frontlines—as a paramedic, as a survivor of the Covid crisis, and as a man on a journey to radical self-acceptance.
Jessie opens up about the silent strain behind the sirens: mental health challenges in the NHS, the emotional aftermath of Covid, and the strength it takes to keep showing up for others while learning to show up for yourself. From navigating burnout and broken systems to learning how to be authentically himself, Jessie’s story is as human as it gets.
This is a candid, compassionate, and important episode for anyone who's ever struggled to find balance between service and self, strength and softness, identity and acceptance. ❤️🩹
⏰ Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome back with Jessie Jeff
03:00 – The realities of being a paramedic
07:45 – Burnout, bureaucracy & underfunded services
13:30 – The unseen trauma of working through Covid
18:50 – Loneliness, anxiety, and losing support systems
24:10 – Mental health in the emergency services
30:00 – Self-acceptance and finding peace in identity
37:10 – Confidence, doubt, and pushing through fear
44:30 – Final reflections & inspiring words from Jessie
💚 Mental Health Support Resources
If you or someone you know needs help, here are free, confidential services you can reach out to:
Mind – Mental health support & resources: https://www.mind.org.uk
Shout – Free 24/7 text support: https://giveusashout.org
Samaritans – Call or chat 24/7: https://www.samaritans.org
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – https://www.thecalmzone.net
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