THMG Presents: Hazard Class Episode 0024The "S" WordFeaturing:Dr.Brittany Miskowiec In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Jake sits down with Dr. Brittany Miskowiec, a nationally recognized suicidologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, to unpack the complex and often stigmatized topics of suicide prevention, PTSD, and mental health in emergency services. Brittany shares her unconventional journey into this work, key insights from years of supporting veterans and first responders, and practical advice on how to approach these critical conversations—with others and within ourselves.RESOURCES & REFERENCES- Wellness That Fits – https://www.wellnessthatfits.com- LivingWorks – https://www.livingworks.net- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988- Mental Health First Aid – https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org- Dr. Nadine Burke Harris TED Talk – https://www.ted.com/talks/nadine_burke_harris_how_childhood_trauma_affects_health_across_a_lifetimeSEGMENT BREAKDOWN & TIMESTAMPS0:00 – 1:22 | Introduction1:23 – 2:59 | The Wheel of Stupid Questions3:00 – 7:00 | Brittany’s Path to Suicide Prevention7:01 – 11:18 | Suicide Awareness vs. Increasing Rates11:19 – 14:22 | ACEs, Trauma, and Long-Term Health14:23 – 20:16 | PTSD: Overdiagnosed or Misunderstood?20:17 – 27:22 | Talking About Suicide: How to Approach the Conversation27:23 – 31:00 | The Reality of First Responder Trauma31:01 – 34:00 | Reforming Mental Health Training34:01 – 36:11 | Who is Fit for This Work?36:12 – 38:08 | Breaking the Stigma38:09 – 40:38 | Resources and Final Thoughts

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