In this episode of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with IAFF firefighter and co-author of Firefighter Functional Fitness, Chief Dan Kerrigan. He believes in being a loving husband and active father. Chief Kerrigan encourages firefighters to find a hobby. You will find him on the golf course, traveling, or riding his motorcycle. He believes in “controlling the …
In this episode of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with IAFF firefighter Heith Good. He is 22-years into firefighting while being a loving husband and active father. Heith is instrumental in helping agencies and individuals with developing peer support programs. He shares his personal stories about faith, family, and firefighting balance. As a result, Heith encourages all …
In this episode of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with law enforcement officer Sgt. Eric McCants. He is a patrol officer and SWAT team member of the Burke County Sheriff’s Office. The two are discussing Eric’s proactive strategy of consistently communicating with his wife. As a result, Sgt. McCants offers ideas on how you can plan and …
In this episode of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson speaks with Jim Burneka of Firefighter Cancer Consultants, LLC. The two discuss Jim’s view about the “Big Picture” of work-life balance and self care.
Itâs much easier than you think. Letâs first define work-life balance⊠Aligning your day-to-day behaviors with your priorities in life. Notice I used the word âaligningâ. It means to adjust your behaviors if they donât support whatâs important to you. What are some of your priorities in life? Let me guessâŠwell, itâs really not a guess. Itâs what my workshop …
I had the privilege of joining the show hosted by Frank Ricci, P.J. Norwood and with guest David Polikoff. Balancing life within the fire service industry has its’ own unique challenges. This Humpday Hangout discusses some strategies and tactics on how to improve this serious personal, family, and organizational challenge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAQPV5–P8I&t=69s
How to stop the job from taking over your life with Dr. Donnie Hutchinson
