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The Other Side Of

The Other Side Of

By: CFRC Podcast Network
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 The Other Side Of is a seasonal, narrative documentary-style podcast that examines trauma through the voices of those who've lived it. Each season focuses on a different lens - beginning with the toll carried by first responders. Through in-depth interviews, expert commentary, and immersive sound design, the series offers a rare combination of personal storytelling and psychological insight. Future seasons will expand to explore other types of trauma.© 2025 CFRC Podcast Network Career Success Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep 22: Private, Practical, Proven: Accessible Mental Health for First Responders (PSPNet Explained)

    Ep 22: Private, Practical, Proven: Accessible Mental Health for First Responders (PSPNet Explained)
    Apr 28 2026
    Where do first responders actually go for support when they’re not ready, or not willing, to sit across from a therapist? In this resource-focused episode, we sit down with Dr. Heather Hadjistavropoulos, Executive Director of PSPNet, to explore a different approach to mental health care for public safety personnel. PSPNet is a Canadian program offering confidential, self-directed, internet-delivered therapy tailored specifically to the realities of frontline work. No employer involvement. No waiting rooms. No requirement to be “ready” to talk face-to-face. In this conversation, we cover: • What PSPNet is and how it works • Who it’s designed for, including […]
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    26 mins
  • Ep 21: The Weight of the Work: Dispatch, Distress & Recovery (Part 2 of 2)

    Ep 21: The Weight of the Work: Dispatch, Distress & Recovery (Part 2 of 2)
    Apr 17 2026
    In part two of this National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week roundtable, the conversation shifts from what dispatch is to what it can do to the people doing it. Featuring dispatchers from police, fire, and paramedic services across Canada and the United States, this episode explores the cumulative impact of repeated exposure to crisis, the realities of operational stress injuries, and the challenges of accessing meaningful support. You’ll hear discussion of suicide exposure within communications centres, repetition trauma, nervous system overload, the frequency of mental health-related calls, and the lasting operational impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation also examines what […]
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Ep 20: The Toll of the Tones: Truths of 911 Dispatch (Part 1 of 2)

    Ep 20: The Toll of the Tones: Truths of 911 Dispatch (Part 1 of 2)
    Apr 14 2026
    In recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, this special roundtable brings together dispatchers from police, fire, and paramedic services across Canada and the United States. With decades of combined experience, this conversation breaks down what 911 dispatch actually is, what it requires in real time, and why it’s often misunderstood. From cognitive overload and constant multitasking, to scene visualization, risk assessment, and the responsibility of managing responder safety from behind the headset, this episode explores the operational reality of a role with no pause button and no margin for error. You’ll also hear about the “dispatcher ear,” the impact […]
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    45 mins
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