Shout!Podcast

Shout!Podcast

Shout!Podcast offers a unique insight into the health and wellbeing challenges facing those who live and work in the UK's fire services community. Through the stories of the men and women supported by Fire Fighters Charity, discover how the charity could help you to live healthier and happier. You can find out more and take part in the show at www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/shoutpodcast

Episodes

April 28, 2025 33 mins

In this month's episode of the Shout! Podcast, we're celebrating the incredible volunteers who are the heart of Fire Fighters Charity.

Join Rebecca as she shines a light on the wide range of volunteering opportunities available and explores the profound impact volunteering has – not just on our charity and its service users, but on the volunteers themselves.

Hear inspiring stories from volunteers and supporters who share th...

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In the next episode of our Shout!Podcast, we hear from four members of our fire services community about how they juggle family life and relationships with their busy roles – both past and present.

It comes as we launch a Thriving Relationships Survey to help shape future support for couples across our fire family.

Firstly, Robyn, a Watch Manager in Control with Hampshire and Isle of Wight FRS, shares...

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March 7, 2025 46 mins

March 8 marks International Women's Day and we're celebrating alongside millions across the globe with a special episode of our Shout!Podcast.

We hear from four women who share their own experiences in their roles and, in one case, of receiving life-changing support from us.

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Kath Billing, Chief Fire Officer of Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, starts the episode by talking about her journey through the ...

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We hope you enjoy episode 2 of our Shout!Podcast, where we reflect on the last year and look ahead at some of the exciting things we have planned in 2025 – both across our health and wellbeing support, and fundraising.

Rebecca, our Content Editor, chats with one of our 2025 London Marathon runners, Sam, a firefighter with London Fire Brigade, who shares how we supported him with both his physical and mental health. 

She goes on to sp...

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Join us for the first in a new season of episodes of the Shout!Podcast, where we delve into the realities faced by men in the fire service during Men's Health Month.
 
Rebecca, our Content Editor, brings you candid conversations with three beneficiaries of Fire Fighters Charity, each sharing their personal journeys through mental health challenges and physical health battles.

First, we hear from Dean, a firefighter with...

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October 16, 2023 15 mins

We hear from a group of on-call firefighters, based at Pitlochry Fire Station in Scotland, as they discuss the unique pressures on-call firefighters face and the toll they can have on their mental health, as well as the difficulties of juggling their work with family life.

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October 16, 2023 14 mins

In a particularly candid chat, our Wellness and Behaviour Change Coaches, AJ Whitaker and Sally Walker, share some of their personal experiences of menopause and discuss everything from brain fog to HRT and the early symptoms of peri-menopause and menopause. 

You can see more information on key symptoms, impacts and tips here, and key coping strategies here. You can also join a dedicated menopause group in My Fire Fighters Charity, ...

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October 16, 2023 17 mins

Our Wellness and Behaviour Change Coaches, AJ Whitaker and Sally Walker, continue their discussion around peri-menopause and menopause and share their personal experiences, as well as common symptoms to expect.

You can see more information on key symptoms, impacts and tips here, and key coping strategies here. You can also join a dedicated menopause group in My Fire Fighters Charity, to chat to like-minded others and share experienc...

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July 28, 2021 25 mins

Maintaining healthy joints is of the utmost importance when it comes to overall wellbeing, particularly in the fire and rescue service. So, in this week’s Shout!Podcast we’re discussing tips to look after your joints, whatever your age, and the importance of having a positive mindset throughout.

We speak to the Charity’s Wellness and Behaviour Change Coach, Mike Lennon, about how to stay positive while dealing with pain, particularl...

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July 23, 2021 12 mins

Sabrina Langley guides us through a relaxation exercise

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July 7, 2021 26 mins

For many of us, the last year has brought with it increased feelings of stress and anxiety – so knowing how to identify these feelings and how to cope with them is hugely important. We’ll be discussing just some of those coping mechanisms in this week’s Shout!Podcast.

Psychological therapists Becca Harp and Izi Dragonetti begin by discussing the difference between stress – which often happens in response to an external factor and ca...

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Wellness and Behaviour Change Coach, AJ Whitaker shows us a calming breathing technique that can be used in any situation to reduce stress levels.

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June 23, 2021 22 mins

A balanced diet can have huge health benefits, particularly when it comes to our gut. But a simple change in lifestyle can also have a positive impact on our mental health, as well as conditions such as diabetes. 

So, in this week’s Shout!Podcast, we’re discussing nutrition as a whole and the importance of achieving a healthy lifestyle – with a few simple tips along the way.

The Charity’s Health Improvement Lead, Dr Greg Lessons, dis...

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June 17, 2021 4 mins
Dr Greg Lessons talks about the importance of hydration for your health.

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June 9, 2021 21 mins

Thousands of people become carers in the UK every day, often for a family member or someone close to them, and with very little warning. It’s these unsung heroes that we’re discussing and celebrating in the latest episode of Shout!Podcast.

We speak to the Charity’s Welfare Services Lead Carrie Pearce around what caring for someone actually means – as well as what the burdens of caring can be for different families. 

We also chat to b...

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May 26, 2021 26 mins

Drinking is a big part of life for many people, but where is the line between drinking socially and having a potentially dangerous addiction? That’s what we’re discussing in the latest episode of Shout!Podcast.

We speak to the Charity’s lead practitioner Andrea Trotman and psychological therapists Charlene Taylor and Izi Dragonetti in a roundtable talk about the impact alcohol addiction can have on others. They discuss the different...

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AJ Whitaker shares her top tips on how to improve your mental wellness and resilience.

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May 12, 2021 22 mins

It’s no secret that life in the fire and rescue service is tough and can have a major impact on mental wellness. So in this week’s Shout!Podcast, we discuss the importance of taking care of yourself – and ways to build up resilience.

We speak to the Charity’s Wellness and Behaviour Change Coach AJ Whitaker to delve into both mental wellness and resilience – looking at the different ways your individual wellness can be impacted, whil...

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Nursing Services Lead Kath Savage shares how gardening and nature, both indoors and outdoors, can reduce stress. Plus, she reveals tips to make the most of smaller spaces and shares ways of getting the family involved too.

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April 28, 2021 24 mins

The last year has impacted all of us, but older generations have been hit particularly hard – whether it’s being stuck in isolation for months on end or facing long health battles. So, as we slowly ease out of the latest lockdown, it’s never been more important to ensure everyone is living well in later life – and we’re discussing ways to achieve this in our Shout!Podcast this week.

Communities Development Lead Clare Hannaford discu...

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