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January 16, 2025 47 mins

Summary
In the inaugural episode of 'The Responder Life' podcast, hosts Victoria Hess and Mollie Tinnin introduce themselves as disaster responders with a shared passion for humanitarian work. They discuss the importance of preparedness, mental health, and the diverse roles within disaster response. The conversation emphasizes the need for community support, the impact of media on disaster response, and the significance of finding balance in their careers. The hosts express excitement about creating a space for responders to share experiences and learn from one another, while also encouraging the next generation to get involved in disaster response.


Chapters


00:00 Introduction to the Responder Life Podcast

00:14 Meet the Hosts: Victoria and Mollie

02:58 The Purpose of the Podcast

05:06 Who is a Responder?

12:13 Personal Experiences in Disaster Response

21:38 Navigating the Unpredictability of Disasters

24:09 The Importance of Teamwork and Trust in Crisis

27:29 Wild Story about how we met

29:44 Building Connections Through Shared Experiences

33:03 Finding Balance in Disaster Response Careers

37:21 The Role of Media in Disaster Awareness

39:05 Encouraging the Next Generation of Responders

41:13 Understanding Disaster Recovery Processes

44:30 The Importance of Preparedness and Safety

46:04 Creating a Supportive Community for Responders

47:20 Outro


Thanks for listening to our first podcast!


We are still learning how to do podcasts as this is our first one. With this, if Mollie seemed a bit quiet, this was our first time recording in this way with our mics. It's not on your end, its on ours. If you see anything else we should know about as we discover what The Responder Life becomes, please don't hesitate to reach out and let us know!



Disclaimer: Both Mollie and Victoria are working professionals in the field. What is talked about in The Responder Life, does not necessarily represent the views of our employers and is our own views and experiences shared as private citizens.

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