Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Mark Lamplugh, Ashley Loeb Blassingame)
Bonus Episode: Help for First Responders and Thin Line Recovery
Bonus Episode: Help for First Responders and Thin Line Recovery
Bonus Episode: Help for First Responders and Thin Line Recovery
Tuesday 24th September 2019
Mark Lamplugh discusses first responder recovery, PTSD, and EMDR therapy on 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast'.
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45 minutes
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Get the buttons here!Mark Lamplugh: Healing the Heroes - A Firefighter's Recovery Journey
First responders have issues with PTSD and a lot of their drinking or drug use stems from self-medicating to deal with those symptoms.
Ever thought about the mental toll on those who save lives daily? This episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast' features Mark Lamplugh, a fourth-generation firefighter and former captain with the Lower Chichester, PA Fire Company. Mark is not just any firefighter; he’s a passionate advocate for the mental and behavioral health of first responders. His journey from battling substance abuse to becoming a beacon of hope for his peers is both gripping and enlightening.
Mark shares his personal struggles with PTSD and how it led him down a path of self-medication with drugs and alcohol. But this isn't just a story of struggle; it's one of triumph. He discusses the unique challenges first responders face when seeking help and emphasizes the importance of breaking the stigma around mental health in these high-stress professions.
One of the standout moments in the episode is Mark's discussion on EMDR therapy, a technique that helped him process traumatic experiences and move towards recovery. He candidly talks about the incidents that pushed him to the brink and how therapy, community support, and a commitment to wellness pulled him back. Mark's insights into the systemic changes needed in first responder culture to promote mental health are eye-opening.
Whether you're a first responder, know someone who is, or are simply interested in stories of resilience, this episode offers valuable perspectives on overcoming trauma and addiction.