Being a first responder or working on the front lines means you’re facing stuff most people can’t imagine. Today, I’m talking with Dr. George Everly, Jr with ICISF, as he discusses how to develop what he calls Psychological Body Armor.Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress in your frontline career? You might be missing crucial techniques to manage it effectively.Many professionals struggle silently with stress, not realizing the toll it takes on their health and productivity.Dr. George Everly, Jr. shares practical strategies that can transform how you handle stress, leading to improved health and job satisfaction.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER: The historical development of the concept of stress and its impact on health.How attitudes and preventive strategies can significantly reduce stress-related risks.Techniques from Dr. Everly's "Psychological Body Armor™" training that can fortify your mental resilience.Liked this episode? Share it and tag me @bartleger Love the show? Leave a review and let me know!This podcast is sponsored by The Stress Care Doc. Organizations are losing money everyday to workplace stress and employee turnover. I deliver the training and structure they need to develop a resilient workforce. Organizations that work with us provide their employees with the supportive workplace they deserve.CONNECT WITH DR. EVERLY: LINKEDIN | WEBSITECONNECT WITH BART: Website | LinkedIn | FacebookIf you're receiving value from this podcast, consider becoming a monthly supporter—your gift helps me keep producing these practical episodes. Become a supporter today.Connect with BartLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bartlegerFacebook Page: facebook.com/survivingyourshiftWebsite: survivingyourshift.comWant to find out how I can help you build a peer support program in your organization or provide training? Schedule a no-obligation call or Zoom meeting with me here.Mentioned in this episode:Houston Area CISM GRIN TrainingThis 3-day course, hosted by the Atascocita Fire Department, will teach you how to support your peers through effective communication, emotional resilience, and understanding the psychological impact of crises.
Register for this training. https://stresscaredoc.com/atascocita-grin
Dates: January 6-8, 2026
Times: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM each day
Location: Atascocita Fire Admin Building

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