Search a title or topic

Over 20 million podcasts, powered by 

Player FM logo
Artwork

Content provided by Ross Orpet, Paramedic turned EMS Physician, Ross Orpet, and Paramedic turned EMS Physician. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Ross Orpet, Paramedic turned EMS Physician, Ross Orpet, and Paramedic turned EMS Physician or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

Stop Building Resilience, Strengthen Your Resistance

25:14
 
Share
 

Manage episode 518727774 series 3417805
Content provided by Ross Orpet, Paramedic turned EMS Physician, Ross Orpet, and Paramedic turned EMS Physician. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Ross Orpet, Paramedic turned EMS Physician, Ross Orpet, and Paramedic turned EMS Physician or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Discover the difference between resistance (your daily shield built through sleep, nutrition, relationships, and spiritual wellness) and resilience (the anaerobic sprint you can't maintain forever).

Recorded on-site at Fast25, James Boomhower, founder of StayFit4Duty, breaks down why the EMS culture of "pushing through" is fundamentally flawed. Using the metaphor of muscle training, he explains that continuing to stress a system without recovery doesn't build strength—it causes injury. The recovery time from a torn mental health muscle is exponentially longer than if you'd simply rested appropriately.

With over 20 years in New England EMS including training to become a licensed mental health counselor, James brings a perspective that's desperately needed in emergency medicine. He provides the missing manual for sustainable careers in emergency medicine. In this episode he discusses why the 5 pillars of resilience should really be the 5 pillars of resistance. He shares vulnerable stories from his own journey, including the colleague who grabbed him by the collar to stop him from burning out while helping others, and even some relationship strategies to prevent your worst shift from destroying your home life.

Resources

Guest/Cast/Crew information-

Guest- James Boomhower, LMHC-A, MS, FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM

Host- Ross Orpet, Will Berry

Catch up with us after the show

  continue reading

108 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 518727774 series 3417805
Content provided by Ross Orpet, Paramedic turned EMS Physician, Ross Orpet, and Paramedic turned EMS Physician. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Ross Orpet, Paramedic turned EMS Physician, Ross Orpet, and Paramedic turned EMS Physician or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Discover the difference between resistance (your daily shield built through sleep, nutrition, relationships, and spiritual wellness) and resilience (the anaerobic sprint you can't maintain forever).

Recorded on-site at Fast25, James Boomhower, founder of StayFit4Duty, breaks down why the EMS culture of "pushing through" is fundamentally flawed. Using the metaphor of muscle training, he explains that continuing to stress a system without recovery doesn't build strength—it causes injury. The recovery time from a torn mental health muscle is exponentially longer than if you'd simply rested appropriately.

With over 20 years in New England EMS including training to become a licensed mental health counselor, James brings a perspective that's desperately needed in emergency medicine. He provides the missing manual for sustainable careers in emergency medicine. In this episode he discusses why the 5 pillars of resilience should really be the 5 pillars of resistance. He shares vulnerable stories from his own journey, including the colleague who grabbed him by the collar to stop him from burning out while helping others, and even some relationship strategies to prevent your worst shift from destroying your home life.

Resources

Guest/Cast/Crew information-

Guest- James Boomhower, LMHC-A, MS, FP-C, NR-P, C- NPT, CCISM

Host- Ross Orpet, Will Berry

Catch up with us after the show

  continue reading

108 episodes

Minden epizód

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play