Rhonda Kelly

Hello everyone and welcome back. Thank you for listening to the show. Please share with family and friends. A big thanks to YOU. Thank you for being part of the First Responder field. It takes a special breed to do what you do. Remember to always be safe. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ https://www.cjevolution.com/shatterproof/ So excited to have my friend Rhonda Kelly back on the show. Rhonda is a retired Firefighter from Colorado, the National Director of Health Wellness and Resilience at Global Medical Response (GMR Life) and she is also the Executive Director at All Clear Foundation. WOW! In 2019, ACF was founded by Global Medical Response as an autonomous public charity designed to serve and benefit the national Emergency Responder community. As one of the largest employers of Public Safety personnel in the U.S., GMR believes it has a duty to support the overall wellness of all Responders nationally. All Clear Foundation is a 501c3 public charity whose mission is to improve the overall well-being and longevity of those who serve our communities in times of need. We believe that healthy Emergency Responders contribute to healthier communities. We understand the daily demands of duty can take a toll on those who serve, whether as a Healthcare Worker or field Responder (EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, Dispatch, Disaster Response, and others trained specifically to support our communities). This tool can also extend to our loved ones. To better serve those who serve us, All Clear Foundation leverages the power of strategic partnerships to create easily accessible and navigable solutions across the expanse of wellness domains, improving Responder well-being and life expectancy. In this interview, we highlight First Responder Health and Wellness You can find Rhonda here: https://allclearfoundation.org/about/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-kelly-99244610b/  Stay tuned for more great episodes.   Patrick 

Hello everyone and welcome back to The CJEvolution Podcast. Thank you for listening to the show. Please give us that 5-Star Rating and Review on Apple Podcasts we sure would appreciate it.  A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.  As we head into the holidays please remember that many people suffer especially during this time of year. Keep them in your prayers. I struggled. I was in a dark place for a long time. I was in pain, and I masked it with alcohol.  I was contemplating hurting myself.  I finally decided to reach out and ask for help, and I am grateful I did. FHE Health and The Shatterproof Program saved my life. If you are struggling, you don’t have to stay there. We can and will help you. Reach out today at 303.960.9819. https://fherehab.com/ So excited to have my next guest back on the show. Rhonda Kelly stopped by the podcast. Rhonda is a veteran fire department professional with several years of experience. Drawing on years of experience in the fields of academic research, science, nursing, nutrition/health coaching, and firefighting, she threw herself into expanding her roles.  Rhonda is the Executive Director of All Clear Foundation which is a foundation committed to providing career and volunteer emergency response communities an easily accessible and navigable system of support tools that improve their life expectancy and well-being - from hire to retirement. Rhonda is also the CEO of Responder Strong. An organization that is helping to develop better mental health support systems for first responders.  In this episode, Rhonda and I talk about what drew her to a career as a first responder, the challenges that first responders face, and how to be happy and successful in a first responder career.  You can find Rhonda here: https://allclearfoundation.org/about/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-kelly-99244610b/ https://responderstrong.org/about/ Stay strong and safe www.cjevolution.com https://linktr.ee/cjevolutionpodcast Patrick

Hello everyone and welcome back to the show. Special thanks to all the brave men and women who protect us every day. You are honored, cherished and LOVED. Always remember that! I am so excited that my micro-book EVOLVE is here. I wrote this book for you, the Criminal Justice Professional. You are going to love it. It is filled with motivation, inspiration and tools and advice to get you on that path to success both personally and professionally. If you want an autographed copy hit me up on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. You can also download a FREE eBook version on the website.  www.cjevolution.com  A big thanks to our sponsor, Detectachem. This great and innovative company is helping keep our brave men and women safe by offering mobile threat detection available for the palm of your hand. Detecting illicit drugs and explosives it’s MUST HAVE technology for any law enforcement agency. See their link at www.cjevolution.com So, honored to have my next guest Rhona Kelley in the podcast studio. Rhonda is a veteran fire department professional with 17 years of experience. She was selected as the Health and Safety Officer for her fire department. Drawing on years of experience in the fields of academic research, science, nursing, nutrition/health coaching and firefighting, she threw myself into expanding her roles. Her projects included: revamping the annual physical fitness assessment; creating a Behavioral Wellness program based on the Peer Support model; coordinating with other local departments to develop a statewide network for Fire Service Peer Support; conducting training on injury reduction and health promotion for both recruits and active duty personnel; collaborating with a local healthcare provider to create a specialized fire and police medical physical; and serving as a patient advocate for occupational injuries and medical disabilities. Rhonda is also the CEO and Founder of ResponderStrong She works with a broad group of emergency responders to develop a shared, easily accessible mental wellness platform for police, fire, EMS, and dispatch personnel across Colorado and the nation. Thank you for your amazing work for our brave men and women who protect us Rhonda! You can find ResponderStrong and Rhonda here:   https://responderstrong.org/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonda-kelly-99244610b/   Stay tuned for more great guests on The CJEvolution Podcast   www.cjevolution.com