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This week, we're giving you a behind-the-scenes pass to the Tactical Tools for Thriving First Responders Symposium. (And spoiler alert—it’s not just another conference.) Erin and Cinnamon pull Kenny Schroeder—firefighter, peer supporter, all-around behind-the-scenes wizard—into the studio to talk about how this event was born, why it still matters, and how it's changing lives four years later.

We get real about the explosion of first responder wellness events lately—(which, yes, we’re thrilled about)—but also dig into the real gap that still exists: the everyday conversations, the rookies who don't know what they don't know yet, and the people stuck in the trenches thinking this is “just the way it has to be.”

Kenny talks about what it takes to shift the culture, how a single symposium literally helped him save his own life, and why it’s not about fancy vendors or swag bags—it’s about hope. It's about getting out of survival mode and into living.

Whether you're a responder, a spouse, a chief, a rookie, or someone trying to find your way back to yourself, there’s something here for you. Come for the pizza, stay for the healing.

Tactical Tools for Thriving (https://evenium.events/tactical-tools) happens May 5th in Erlanger, KY—and if you’re feeling the FOMO after this episode, there’s still time to grab your seat. Bring a friend. Grab a rookie. Grab your damn self. Let’s go.

🚨 4th Annual Tactical Tools for Thriving Symposium 🚨

Join us May 5th at St. Elizabeth Training Center, Erlanger, KY, for a day dedicated to first responder mental health. Hosted by Kentucky First Responder Peer Support Team and After the Tones Drop Podcast, this event delivers real talk, resources, and resilience. Mark your calendar and Register HERE (https://evenium.events/tactical-tools) !

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After the Tones Drop has been presented and sponsored by Whole House Counseling. (https://whole-house.com/) After the Tones Drop is for informational purposes only and does not constitute for medical or psychological advice. It is not a substitute for professional health care advice diagnosis or treatment. Please contact a local mental health professional in your area if you are in need of assistance. You can also visit our shows resources (https://www.afterthetonesdrop.com/p/resources/) page for an abundance of helpful information.

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