Listen "Episode 1: What the Heck is The Responder Life?"
Episode Synopsis
SummaryIn the inaugural episode of 'The Responder Life' podcast, hosts Victoria Hess and Mollie Tinnin introduce themselves as disaster responders with a shared passion for humanitarian work. They discuss the importance of preparedness, mental health, and the diverse roles within disaster response. The conversation emphasizes the need for community support, the impact of media on disaster response, and the significance of finding balance in their careers. The hosts express excitement about creating a space for responders to share experiences and learn from one another, while also encouraging the next generation to get involved in disaster response.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Responder Life Podcast
00:14 Meet the Hosts: Victoria and Mollie
02:58 The Purpose of the Podcast
05:06 Who is a Responder?
12:13 Personal Experiences in Disaster Response
21:38 Navigating the Unpredictability of Disasters
24:09 The Importance of Teamwork and Trust in Crisis
27:29 Wild Story about how we met
29:44 Building Connections Through Shared Experiences
33:03 Finding Balance in Disaster Response Careers
37:21 The Role of Media in Disaster Awareness
39:05 Encouraging the Next Generation of Responders
41:13 Understanding Disaster Recovery Processes
44:30 The Importance of Preparedness and Safety
46:04 Creating a Supportive Community for Responders
47:20 Outro
Thanks for listening to our first podcast!
We are still learning how to do podcasts as this is our first one. With this, if Mollie seemed a bit quiet, this was our first time recording in this way with our mics. It's not on your end, its on ours. If you see anything else we should know about as we discover what The Responder Life becomes, please don't hesitate to reach out and let us know!
Disclaimer: Both Mollie and Victoria are working professionals in the field. What is talked about in The Responder Life, does not necessarily represent the views of our employers and is our own views and experiences shared as private citizens.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Responder Life Podcast
00:14 Meet the Hosts: Victoria and Mollie
02:58 The Purpose of the Podcast
05:06 Who is a Responder?
12:13 Personal Experiences in Disaster Response
21:38 Navigating the Unpredictability of Disasters
24:09 The Importance of Teamwork and Trust in Crisis
27:29 Wild Story about how we met
29:44 Building Connections Through Shared Experiences
33:03 Finding Balance in Disaster Response Careers
37:21 The Role of Media in Disaster Awareness
39:05 Encouraging the Next Generation of Responders
41:13 Understanding Disaster Recovery Processes
44:30 The Importance of Preparedness and Safety
46:04 Creating a Supportive Community for Responders
47:20 Outro
Thanks for listening to our first podcast!
We are still learning how to do podcasts as this is our first one. With this, if Mollie seemed a bit quiet, this was our first time recording in this way with our mics. It's not on your end, its on ours. If you see anything else we should know about as we discover what The Responder Life becomes, please don't hesitate to reach out and let us know!
Disclaimer: Both Mollie and Victoria are working professionals in the field. What is talked about in The Responder Life, does not necessarily represent the views of our employers and is our own views and experiences shared as private citizens.
More episodes of the podcast The Responder Life with Mollie and Victoria
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Using Technology & Knowing Yourself
24/04/2025
Taking Breaks & Finding Humor
10/04/2025
Every Response Starts Local
27/02/2025
You're Deploying- Now What?
13/02/2025
Are you really ready to deploy?
30/01/2025
Trailer
27/01/2025
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