Creating safe outlets for coping with trauma| Guest: firefighter Chad Dillon

Creating safe outlets for coping with trauma| Guest: firefighter Chad Dillon

Author: Jim McDonald December 18, 2025 Duration: 53:54
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In this conversation, Jim McDonald and firefighter Chad Dillon delve into deeper topics surrounding mental health, community, and self-expression through photography and music. They discuss Chad's journey from firefighting to founding the nonprofit, Ruted Above, aimed at fostering community connections and safe spaces for expression. The conversation highlights the importance of therapy, the impact of culture on personal growth, and the role of art in healing. They also touch on the significance of manifesting goals and the influence of music and tattoos in their lives.

You can find Chad and his new non-profit on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ruted_above/  

Chapters
00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on the Past
03:00 The Journey into Photography and Culture
05:53 Exploring Mental Health and Personal Growth
09:12 The Impact of Community and Expression
12:07 Building a Nonprofit: Rooted Above
15:05 The Art of Photography and Its Evolution
18:01 The Importance of Community and Connection
27:04 The Art of Photography and Personal Expression
29:16 Building Community Through Events and Nonprofits
32:06 The Search for Belonging in a Negative World
33:50 Mental Health and Identity in First Responders
37:41 The Impact of Technology on Human Connection
41:18 Tattoos: Personal Stories and Meanings
45:02 Manifesting Goals and Building Community
48:26 Music as Motivation and Personal Growth


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Produced by Jim McDonald
Production assistance by Sebastian Brambila.
Theme by Aaron Moore.
Show art by Joseph Manzo (@jmanzo523)  

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