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#91 Kenny Mitchell – Beyond "Rest Easy"
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In this powerful episode, we welcome back Kenny Mitchell from Operation Yellow Tape to dive deep into the challenges of firefighter mental health, the stigma of silence, and how we can build better support systems. 🔥 Highlights from the episode: Kenny’s candid thoughts on why he’s tired of hearing, “Rest easy, gone too soon.” The importance of accountability and recognizing your own behaviors before it’s too late. Why every firefighter needs a strong inner circle and practical steps to tackle the mental load of the job. Strategies for starting peer support systems, even in small departments. This isn’t just about the job—it’s about staying here for the people who need you the most. 💪 🎙️ Available Friday, January 24th, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you listen. 👉 Follow Kenny Mitchell: 📬 Join the Operation Yellow Tape newsletter: https://www.kennymitchelljr.com/oyt 📸 Instagram: @kennymitchellfire #MentalHealthMatters #FirefighterSupport #OperationYellowTape #StayStrong #TheCoolFiremanPodcast