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A Post from Behind the Hero Mask - with Roger Myers
A Post from Behind the Hero Mask - with Roger Myers
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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
May 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode, Dr. I. David Daniels will speak with veteran Firefighter Roger Myers about a post on Facebook that changed his life.
After a career in the United States Navy, Roger sought to continue serving by becoming a volunteer firefighter in multiple departments before becoming a career firefighter. After over two decades in a metropolitan fire rescue department, Firefighter Myers was depressed, suffering from PTSD, and watching his marriage fall apart. In an attempt to save the relationship, he wrote a post on Facebook regarding how the stress of his profession had spilled over into his life. The post went viral, and he received responses from around the globe regarding how his sharing had helped others with similar experiences.
In this conversation, Firefighter Myers shares how this disclosure on Facebook helped lead him on a voyage of self-discovery, ultimately improving his overall mental health. This episode may trigger some watchers and listeners, so watch and listen cautiously. In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, consider listening to Episodes 19, 24, 37, and 40 for conversations with mental health professionals.
After a career in the United States Navy, Roger sought to continue serving by becoming a volunteer firefighter in multiple departments before becoming a career firefighter. After over two decades in a metropolitan fire rescue department, Firefighter Myers was depressed, suffering from PTSD, and watching his marriage fall apart. In an attempt to save the relationship, he wrote a post on Facebook regarding how the stress of his profession had spilled over into his life. The post went viral, and he received responses from around the globe regarding how his sharing had helped others with similar experiences.
In this conversation, Firefighter Myers shares how this disclosure on Facebook helped lead him on a voyage of self-discovery, ultimately improving his overall mental health. This episode may trigger some watchers and listeners, so watch and listen cautiously. In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, consider listening to Episodes 19, 24, 37, and 40 for conversations with mental health professionals.
Released:
May 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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