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The Other Side Of

The Other Side Of

By: CFRC Podcast Network
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 The Other Side Of is a seasonal, narrative documentary-style podcast that examines trauma through the voices of those who've lived it. Each season focuses on a different lens - beginning with the toll carried by first responders. Through in-depth interviews, expert commentary, and immersive sound design, the series offers a rare combination of personal storytelling and psychological insight. Future seasons will expand to explore other types of trauma.© 2025 CFRC Podcast Network Career Success Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Mind Over Fire: The Michael Laughlin Story

    Mind Over Fire: The Michael Laughlin Story
    Feb 10 2026
    Early in his career, Kingston firefighter Michael Laughlin was seriously injured in a snowmobile accident that threatened not just his physical recovery, but his place in the fire service itself. In Part I of Mind Over Fire, Michael walks us through his younger years, the realities of recovering from a major injury in a profession built on strength and endurance, and the quiet pressure of proving himself while his body was still healing. This episode explores what happens when identity, purpose, and livelihood collide early on, and how resilience is shaped long before anyone is watching. You can reach Michael […]
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    50 mins
  • Shaun Taylor: Paramedic, Peer, and Purpose – The #IGYB911 Story

    Shaun Taylor: Paramedic, Peer, and Purpose – The #IGYB911 Story
    Feb 3 2026
    Shaun Taylor is a working Ontario paramedic and the co-founder, alongside Jill Foster, of #IGYB911, one of Canada’s most recognizable and trusted grassroots peer support movements for first responders. In this episode of The Other Side of the Call, Shaun joins hosts Amelia Thornton, Rebecca Rafuse, and Kathy-Ann Laman for an honest, trauma-informed conversation about the realities of frontline work, the limits of traditional support systems, and what actually helps people stay in the job — and stay alive. Shaun reflects on his path into paramedicine, the culture he entered, and the long-standing gaps in mental health support across emergency […]
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Hooked on Healing: Mindful Fishing for First Responders with Christine Lapeer

    Hooked on Healing: Mindful Fishing for First Responders with Christine Lapeer
    Jan 20 2026
    A trauma-informed conversation on stress injuries, nervous-system regulation and the power of nature-based recovery,
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    56 mins
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