Trained for Chaos, Not for Carrying It Home — Joe Henderson

Dispatched & Dysfunctional · Jul 2, 2026 · 1h 5m · transcript

The conversation delves into the profound impact of the job on identity, family, and mental health, highlighting the gradual and unnoticed changes that lead to significant personal and professional challenges. It also emphasizes the need for support and longevity in emergency services careers to address mental health struggles and work-related trauma. The conversation delves into the emotional impact of critical incidents, the struggle with emotional withdrawal, and the process of recognizing and addressing disconnection. It also explores the gradual impact of trauma, the process of…