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February 26, 2025 76 mins

Unlocking Resilience: TRE for First Responders with Rob Cefoli(Ep 75) In this powerful episode, retired FDNY Captain Rob Cefoli shares his transformative journey with Tension and Trauma Release Exercises (TRE). Rob discusses how TRE helped him overcome physical pain, emotional trauma, and career stress, leading to improved well-being and a new purpose post-retirement. He explains the science behind TRE, its benefits for first responders, and how his organization, FYR Tribe, is bringing this innovative technique to fire departments across the country. This conversation offers valuable insights into stress management, resilience building, and holistic wellness for first responders and beyond.00:00 Introduction to Beneath the Helmet00:45 Welcoming Robert Cefoli01:49 Robert's Journey and Introduction to TRE03:50 Personal Experiences with TRE09:17 Implementing TRE in the Fire Department13:03 The Impact of TRE on Mental and Physical Health17:25 Expanding TRE Beyond the Fire Department22:50 The Future of TRE and FYR Tribe32:31 Explaining TRE to First Responders39:38 Starting Young: Instilling Healthy Habits in Kids40:44 Supporting Family Through Stressful Times41:33 TRE for First Responders and Their Families42:14 Expanding TRE Awareness and Training44:28 Rob's Personal Wellness Routine45:37 Life After Retirement: New Challenges and Opportunities50:13 The Importance of Emotional Awareness54:56 Building a Supportive Community01:01:40 Continuing the Mission: Future Plans and Goals01:12:11 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationConnect with Robert CFDNY (ret) and Co-Founder of FYR Tribehttp://www.fyrtribe.orgrobcefoli@gmail.com🚨Stay Connected on Social🚨Facebook https://www.facebook.com/beneaththehelmetshow/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beneaththehelmetshow/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@beneaththehelmetLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/arjunageorge/Twitter https://twitter.com/AJGeorgefireYoutube https://www.youtube.com/@beneaththehelmetshow📨 Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://colossal-trailblazer-6113.ck.page/c0e1b81fbe📺 Watch all episodes at www.beneaththehelmet.caIn this episode of Beneath the Helmet, we explore essential aspects of mental health and PTSD in the fire service through powerful conversations with industry leaders. The discussion delves into positive psychology approaches that can help first responders build resilience, while emphasizing professional development opportunities within the field. Through practical soft skills training and fostering a growth mindset, we examine how firefighters can enhance their well-being and career satisfaction. 🚒 #FirefighterWellness #MentalHealth

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