Unbreakable Resilience is a powerful podcast hosted by 11-year police veteran Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte, who shares his personal journey of healing from PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Through real-life stories and interviews with fellow first responders on their own paths to recovery, the podcast offers practical mental health strategies and tools for building emotional strength. It’s a space for connection, resilience, and hope for those on the front lines.
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When a Hug Hurts: Why Touch Feels Unsafe During Healing
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15:10After trauma, even something as simple as a hug can feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever stood in a room, watching others embrace while you froze—feeling insecure, confused, or even broken—you’re not alone. In this episode of Unbreakable Resilience, PTSD survivor and 11-year police officer/Sheriff’s Office Deputy veteran Giuseppe Chiaramonte, Ed.D. di…
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In this powerful recap of Phase 2, Giuseppe Chiaramonte Ed.D. revisits the essential lessons for healing from within. From practicing self-kindness (Episode 11) and setting healthy boundaries to embracing discomfort and building strong relationships, these strategies help you reconnect with your inner strength. But healing doesn’t happen in isolati…
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Travel & Discomfort Zones – Healing through Exploration and Growth
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10:02Join 11-year law enforcement veteran and PTSD survivor Giuseppe Chiaramonte Ed.D. as he explores the transformative power of stepping outside your comfort zone—whether by taking a new route on a morning walk or embracing travel and new experiences—as a vital part of healing from PTSD and trauma. Drawing from personal reflections, Giuseppe discusses…
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Be Kind to Yourself: Celebrating Small Wins in Healing
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9:24Healing is hard—but being kind to yourself in the process can change everything. In this episode, Giuseppe Chiaramonte, Ed.D. reminds First Responders that every step forward, no matter how small, is a victory worth celebrating. With actionable strategies like reframing negative thoughts, practicing metacognition, and speaking your healing into exi…
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The Power of Boundaries: Why “No” is a Gift
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11:42Humans are wired to seek love, acceptance, and connection — but too often, we sacrifice our own needs to keep the peace. In this deeply personal episode of Unbreakable Resilience, Giuseppe Chiaramonte Ed.D. shares his raw journey from years of silence, isolation, and anger from the effects of PTSD to discovering the life-changing power of healthy b…
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Stronger at the Break: What Bone Healing Teaches Us About PTSD Recovery
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14:57We've all heard the saying: “Don’t worry, it’ll grow back stronger.” But when it comes to broken bones—and broken spirits—is that really true? In this episode of Unbreakable Resilience, Giuseppe Chiaramonte, Ed.D. explores the healing process of bones as a powerful metaphor for recovering from PTSD. Drawing from his personal experience with healing…
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PTSD Symptoms Aren’t You — They’re Just a Signal
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18:43In this raw and deeply personal episode, Giuseppe Chiaramonte Ed.D. pulls back the curtain on the misunderstood world of PTSD and trauma related symptoms—unmasking the truth about what they are, why they show up, and how they can slowly start to fade as healing begins. From personal struggles with depression, addiction, and isolation to the clinica…
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Healthy Relationships: Connect, Collaborate, Change
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14:45Trauma isolates. It whispers lies that say you’re alone, broken, and beyond repair. But healing begins the moment you reach for connection. In this raw and heartfelt episode of Unbreakable Resilience, Giuseppe Chiaramonte Ed.D.—law enforcement veteran, PTSD survivor, and international educator—shares his journey from isolation and anger to finding …
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Phase 1 Wrap-Up: Build Momentum, Set the Plan, Reclaim Your Life
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18:22In this pivotal episode, we wrap up Phase 1: Foundational Awareness — the starting line for First Responders ready to heal from trauma and take ownership of their mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health. We review key concepts from Episodes 1–5: the 75/25 Rule, M.E.D.S., F.I.N.E. Communication, Time Zone awareness, and identifying the One…
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What if the first step toward healing wasn’t medication or therapy—but simply telling the truth about what you want? In this deeply personal and transformative episode, Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte takes listeners back to Day Two of his mental breakdown, where one simple question from his psychologist cracked open the door to healing: “What is the one …
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What Time Zone Do You Live In? – Align with the Present Moment
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11:53If you’re a First Responder, veteran, or trauma survivor, chances are you’ve felt your mind stuck in overdrive — reliving past events, bracing for future threats, and rarely feeling safe or grounded in the now. It’s like having dozens of mental browser tabs open, constantly draining your energy, clarity, and peace of mind. In this episode of Unbrea…
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F.I.N.E. Communication – Learn to Speak Your Truth
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13:10Ever said you were "fine" when you were far from it? In this episode of Unbreakable Resilience, host Giuseppe Chiaramonte, Ed.D. dives deep into what it really means to communicate authentically using the F.I.N.E. method — Feelings, Interests, Needs, and Expectations. Discover how learning to speak your truth can change the game in your healing jou…
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Your Daily M.E.D.S: The Four Corners of Resilience
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14:08In this episode, Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte breaks down how M.E.D.S.—Meditation, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep—serve as your daily anchors for emotional stability, physical strength, and long-term recovery. Whether you're a first responder, a trauma survivor, or just burned out, this episode offers raw, real, and practical strategies to help you rebuild …
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The 75/25 Rule – The Foundation of Your Healing
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11:30In this powerful debut episode, Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte shares the raw and honest story behind Unbreakable Resilience — a podcast built for First Responders by a former First Responder who has walked through the fire. After suffering a mental breakdown on the job in April 2018, Giuseppe began a seven-year healing journey from the darkness of PTSD,…
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