Austin Pederson & Brad Shepherd
Austin Pederson & Brad Shepherd
The Responder Feedback Loop: Managing Stress and Anxiety with Josh Grandinetti
The Responder Feedback Loop: Managing Stress and Anxiety with Josh Grandinetti
The Responder Feedback Loop: Managing Stress and Anxiety with Josh Grandinetti
Friday 11th April 2025
Fire Captain Josh Grandinetti shares how mindfulness helps first responders manage stress and anxiety in this engaging episode of No One Fights Alone.
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Episode Overview
- Mindfulness can help manage stress and anxiety in high-stress careers.
- The 'responder feedback loop' describes how constant readiness affects personal life.
- Mindfulness is not just 'hippie stuff' but a valuable mental health tool.
- Building a mindfulness practice can be simple and scientifically grounded.
- Practical techniques can help first responders integrate mindfulness into their routines.
Maybe everything doesn't need fixing. Maybe the way you see it needs to change.
In this episode of No One Fights Alone, hosts Max Morgan and Brad Shepherd sit down with retired Fire Captain Josh Grandinetti, the founder of Foundation Fortified. Josh shares his personal journey through the challenges faced by first responders, emphasising the importance of mindfulness in managing stress and anxiety. He opens up about the 'responder feedback loop' - a cycle where constant readiness for emergencies spills over into personal life, causing chronic stress and anxiety.
Through candid anecdotes and practical advice, Josh dismantles the stigma around mindfulness, reframing it as a vital tool for mental health rather than 'hippie stuff'. His insights into building a mindfulness practice are both scientific and soulful, making it accessible for those who might be sceptical. The conversation is engaging, touching on how mindfulness can help first responders slow down false mental dispatches and find clarity amidst chaos.
If you're curious about how mindfulness can be integrated into a high-stress career, this episode offers a compelling blend of personal experience and practical guidance.