Going Interior Podcast Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:35:47 -0400 https://goinginteriorpodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Going Interior Podcast yes 1603004b-2a99-53f3-bf50-923c2487d27b Grand Junction Fire Department episodic false Doing hard jobs and living well. A collaboration where we share ideas about finding joy and meaning in our work. 

Firefighter/First Responder Mental Health and Wellness

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Grand Junction Fire Department https://storage.buzzsprout.com/hqtzbn8d0fqiwxmcdxi0n01a0zgt?.jpg Going Interior Podcast Going Interior Podcast, Season 2, Episode 204: Optimism is a Happiness Magnet  Going Interior Podcast, Season 2, Episode 204: Optimism is a Happiness Magnet  Disney music in Fire Academy? Firefighter and Upgrade Captain Connor Charlesworth brings a joyfully unique style to mentoring the next generation of firefighters. He shares his compelling story of early loss and enduring positivity.  

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this episode through our Peer Support Team. The goal is to educate and connect our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of mental health and peer support in maintaining a resilient and effective fire service team

]]> Disney music in Fire Academy? Firefighter and Upgrade Captain Connor Charlesworth brings a joyfully unique style to mentoring the next generation of firefighters. He shares his compelling story of early loss and enduring positivity.  

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this episode through our Peer Support Team. The goal is to educate and connect our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of mental health and peer support in maintaining a resilient and effective fire service team

]]> Grand Junction Fire Department Buzzsprout-18624790 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500 3377 2 204 full false Going Interior Podcast, Season 2, Episode 203: Families Behind the Flames Going Interior Podcast, Season 2, Episode 203: Families Behind the Flames Join us for a conversation with GJFD fire wives Jessica Mays and Meghan DeHaan as they share their experiences balancing full-time careers, raising kids, and supporting their firefighter spouses.

As active members of Families Behind the Flames—a women’s auxiliary group—they are fostering connection, encouragement, and a true sense of family for those who stand behind the Grand Junction Fire Department

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this episode through our Peer Support Team. The goal is to educate and connect our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of mental health and peer support in maintaining a resilient and effective fire service team

]]> Join us for a conversation with GJFD fire wives Jessica Mays and Meghan DeHaan as they share their experiences balancing full-time careers, raising kids, and supporting their firefighter spouses.

As active members of Families Behind the Flames—a women’s auxiliary group—they are fostering connection, encouragement, and a true sense of family for those who stand behind the Grand Junction Fire Department

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this episode through our Peer Support Team. The goal is to educate and connect our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of mental health and peer support in maintaining a resilient and effective fire service team

]]> Grand Junction Fire Department Buzzsprout-17767296 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0400 2965 2 203 full false New Episode September 1st: Families Behind the Flames New Episode September 1st: Families Behind the Flames Join us for an interview with GJFD fire wives Jessica Mays and Meghan DeHaan as they share how they balance raising kids, working full-time jobs, and supporting their firefighter spouses.

Through their involvement in Families Behind the Flames—a women’s auxiliary group—they’re helping build connection, support, and a true sense of family for those who stand behind the Grand Junction Fire Department.

]]> Join us for an interview with GJFD fire wives Jessica Mays and Meghan DeHaan as they share how they balance raising kids, working full-time jobs, and supporting their firefighter spouses.

Through their involvement in Families Behind the Flames—a women’s auxiliary group—they’re helping build connection, support, and a true sense of family for those who stand behind the Grand Junction Fire Department.

]]> Grand Junction Fire Department Buzzsprout-17749911 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:00:00 -0400 75 2 203 trailer false Going Interior Podcast, Season 2, Episode 202: To Iraq and Back Going Interior Podcast, Season 2, Episode 202: To Iraq and Back Welcome to Going Interior—a podcast about doing hard jobs and living well. Former Combat Medic and Firefighter Shawn Montgomery takes us on a personal journey through these high-stakes jobs and their impact on his life.  

Join our host, Captain Jamie Kavanaugh, for this wide-ranging and thoughtful discussion—and don’t forget to share the episode with your friends.

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this episode through our Peer Support Team. The goal is to educate and connect our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of mental health and peer support in maintaining a resilient and effective fire service team

]]> Welcome to Going Interior—a podcast about doing hard jobs and living well. Former Combat Medic and Firefighter Shawn Montgomery takes us on a personal journey through these high-stakes jobs and their impact on his life.  

Join our host, Captain Jamie Kavanaugh, for this wide-ranging and thoughtful discussion—and don’t forget to share the episode with your friends.

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this episode through our Peer Support Team. The goal is to educate and connect our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of mental health and peer support in maintaining a resilient and effective fire service team

]]> Grand Junction Fire Department Buzzsprout-17396522 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400 3596 2 202 full false Going Interior Podcast, Season 2, Episode 201: Resilience, Compassion and Equanimity Going Interior Podcast, Season 2, Episode 201: Resilience, Compassion and Equanimity Welcome to Going Interior—a podcast about doing hard jobs and living well. We’re kicking off the 2025 season with a deeply meaningful conversation featuring Kevin Watt: hospice chaplain, spiritual counselor, and meditation teacher.

Kevin weaves together threads of spirituality, philosophy, and personal experience to help those he serves explore their unique beliefs, doubts, and needs. With a rich background that spans multiple faith traditions and secular approaches, Kevin meets people where they are—offering compassionate support and insight to anyone seeking a more grounded, resilient life.

His passion? Helping people cultivate compassion and equanimity amid the messiness and uncertainty of real life.

Join our host, Captain Jamie Kavanaugh, for this wide-ranging and thoughtful discussion—and don’t forget to share the episode with your friends.

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this episode through our Peer Support Team. The goal is to educate and connect our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of mental health and peer support in maintaining a resilient and effective fire service team.

]]> Welcome to Going Interior—a podcast about doing hard jobs and living well. We’re kicking off the 2025 season with a deeply meaningful conversation featuring Kevin Watt: hospice chaplain, spiritual counselor, and meditation teacher.

Kevin weaves together threads of spirituality, philosophy, and personal experience to help those he serves explore their unique beliefs, doubts, and needs. With a rich background that spans multiple faith traditions and secular approaches, Kevin meets people where they are—offering compassionate support and insight to anyone seeking a more grounded, resilient life.

His passion? Helping people cultivate compassion and equanimity amid the messiness and uncertainty of real life.

Join our host, Captain Jamie Kavanaugh, for this wide-ranging and thoughtful discussion—and don’t forget to share the episode with your friends.

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this episode through our Peer Support Team. The goal is to educate and connect our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of mental health and peer support in maintaining a resilient and effective fire service team.

]]> Grand Junction Fire Department Buzzsprout-16976437 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0400 4066 firefighter, EMT Paramedic, Chaplin, Peer Support, 2 201 full false Going Interior Podcast, Episode 10: Fire, Rescue and Renewal Going Interior Podcast, Episode 10: Fire, Rescue and Renewal In this special episode, our host Captain Jamie Kavanaugh jumps to the other side of the microphone to share his personal story including a harrowing attempted rescue story and how that experience helped to change his life in awful and subsequently wonderful ways. Growing through adversity is the order of the day as he shares his perspective on finding work-life balance and discovering the importance of peer support in the fire service.

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this episode through our Peer Support Team. The goal is to educate and connect our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of mental health and peer support in maintaining a resilient and effective fire service team.

]]> In this special episode, our host Captain Jamie Kavanaugh jumps to the other side of the microphone to share his personal story including a harrowing attempted rescue story and how that experience helped to change his life in awful and subsequently wonderful ways. Growing through adversity is the order of the day as he shares his perspective on finding work-life balance and discovering the importance of peer support in the fire service.

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this episode through our Peer Support Team. The goal is to educate and connect our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership, emphasizing the importance of mental health and peer support in maintaining a resilient and effective fire service team.

]]> Grand Junction Fire Department Buzzsprout-15480704 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:00:00 -0400 3453 1 110 full false Going Interior Podcast, Episode 9: Old School Going Interior Podcast, Episode 9: Old School From intense calls to practical jokes, Retired Captain Corey Lovern used it all to bond his crew together. Lovern shares his amazing personality, humor, and ability to create connections in his crew. Many things changed throughout his long career, but one constant was Captain Lovern's proactive, fun-loving leadership style. 

]]> From intense calls to practical jokes, Retired Captain Corey Lovern used it all to bond his crew together. Lovern shares his amazing personality, humor, and ability to create connections in his crew. Many things changed throughout his long career, but one constant was Captain Lovern's proactive, fun-loving leadership style. 

]]> Grand Junction Fire Department Buzzsprout-15186396 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400 2847 1 109 full false Going Interior Podcast, Episode 8: Inspire Performance Going Interior Podcast, Episode 8: Inspire Performance Inspire Performance

Can the modern leader invest time and energy in employee engagement and mentorship? Executive coach and consultant Melanie Hall explains how to devote ourselves to what is the highest and best use of our time. Join us for a recap of the gems gathered from a seminar presented to City of Grand Junction leaders. 

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this work through our Peer Support Team, with the goal of educating and connecting our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership.

]]> Inspire Performance

Can the modern leader invest time and energy in employee engagement and mentorship? Executive coach and consultant Melanie Hall explains how to devote ourselves to what is the highest and best use of our time. Join us for a recap of the gems gathered from a seminar presented to City of Grand Junction leaders. 

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this work through our Peer Support Team, with the goal of educating and connecting our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership.

]]> Grand Junction Fire Department Buzzsprout-15159243 Wed, 29 May 2024 15:00:00 -0400 2832 1 108 full false Going Interior Podcast, Episode 7: It's a Team Sport Going Interior Podcast, Episode 7: It's a Team Sport This week we talked to retired City of Grand Junction Firefighter and current Logistics Technician Robert Thomason on his lifetime of service and his philosophy of having a long career in public safety and an even more successful marriage. As a special bonus, we also talk to Robert’s wife Sally about her 38 years of marriage to a tireless public servant.  

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this work through our Peer Support Team, with the goal of educating and connecting our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership.

]]> This week we talked to retired City of Grand Junction Firefighter and current Logistics Technician Robert Thomason on his lifetime of service and his philosophy of having a long career in public safety and an even more successful marriage. As a special bonus, we also talk to Robert’s wife Sally about her 38 years of marriage to a tireless public servant.  

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this work through our Peer Support Team, with the goal of educating and connecting our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership.

]]> Grand Junction Fire Department Buzzsprout-15104364 Mon, 20 May 2024 17:00:00 -0400 2794 1 107 full false Going Interior Podcast, Episode 6: Balancing Act Going Interior Podcast, Episode 6: Balancing Act Therapist Jami Lloyd shares best practices for dealing with stress and finding joy in life and work. Jami discusses her work with First Responders and what we can learn from each other. 

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this work through our Peer Support Team, with the goal of educating and connecting our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership.  

]]> Therapist Jami Lloyd shares best practices for dealing with stress and finding joy in life and work. Jami discusses her work with First Responders and what we can learn from each other. 

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this work through our Peer Support Team, with the goal of educating and connecting our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership.  

]]> Grand Junction Fire Department Buzzsprout-15018184 Mon, 06 May 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2835 1 106 full false Going Interior Podcast, Episode 5: Never Quit Going Interior Podcast, Episode 5: Never Quit Grand Junction Fire Fighter Lanie Osborne talks about her path to the fire service, personal challenges, and learning to turn her passion into a career. 

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The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this work through our Peer Support Team, with the goal of educating and connecting our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership.  

]]> Grand Junction Fire Fighter Lanie Osborne talks about her path to the fire service, personal challenges, and learning to turn her passion into a career. 

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The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this work through our Peer Support Team, with the goal of educating and connecting our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership.  

]]> Grand Junction Fire Department Buzzsprout-14979200 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:00:00 -0400 3230 1 105 full false Going Interior Podcast, Episode 4: Alignment Check Going Interior Podcast, Episode 4: Alignment Check What if you could align your values with your family, spiritual, and work life? Matt Scofield is on that quest. He discusses his work in emergency services and his personal mission to care for his patients and coworkers alike. Matt is a Firefighter/Paramedic, Peer Support Team member, and Chaplain.

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this work through our Peer Support Team, with the goal of educating and connecting our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership.

]]> What if you could align your values with your family, spiritual, and work life? Matt Scofield is on that quest. He discusses his work in emergency services and his personal mission to care for his patients and coworkers alike. Matt is a Firefighter/Paramedic, Peer Support Team member, and Chaplain.

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this work through our Peer Support Team, with the goal of educating and connecting our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership.

]]> Grand Junction Fire Department Buzzsprout-14934087 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0400 2806 1 104 full false Going Interior Podcast, Episode 3: Who Do I Want To Be Like? Going Interior Podcast, Episode 3: Who Do I Want To Be Like? "If you're coming to work and you're not stoked and, you're not happy, then I'm doing something wrong (as your Captain.)" Retired Fire Captain Jason Whitesides shares his personal journey with a near miss, working on his own mental health, discovering peer support for firefighters, and creating a peer support team from the ground up at Grand Junction Fire Department. Throughout the episode, Jason shares that the quality of our family relationships, both at home and at the fire house, reflects our inner wellbeing. 



]]> "If you're coming to work and you're not stoked and, you're not happy, then I'm doing something wrong (as your Captain.)" Retired Fire Captain Jason Whitesides shares his personal journey with a near miss, working on his own mental health, discovering peer support for firefighters, and creating a peer support team from the ground up at Grand Junction Fire Department. Throughout the episode, Jason shares that the quality of our family relationships, both at home and at the fire house, reflects our inner wellbeing. 



]]> Grand Junction Fire Department Buzzsprout-14894472 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:00:00 -0400 2619 1 103 full false Going Interior Podcast, Episode 2: A Better World of Work Going Interior Podcast, Episode 2: A Better World of Work Could what makes us great at our job be derailing our personal lives? This week on Going Interior, wellness expert Lindsay Mauer challenges conventional beliefs about physical and mental health, as well as prevailing wisdom that harder workouts and more knowledge is always the solution.  We talk sleep, nutrition, exercise, and relaxation.  Her advice for first responders and anyone living with stress is invaluable. 

]]> Could what makes us great at our job be derailing our personal lives? This week on Going Interior, wellness expert Lindsay Mauer challenges conventional beliefs about physical and mental health, as well as prevailing wisdom that harder workouts and more knowledge is always the solution.  We talk sleep, nutrition, exercise, and relaxation.  Her advice for first responders and anyone living with stress is invaluable. 

]]> Grand Junction Fire Department Buzzsprout-14848774 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400 2577 1 102 full false Going Interior Podcast Trailer Going Interior Podcast Trailer At Going Interior we interview firefighters and front-line workers who are doing hard jobs and living well. They share their challenges, tragedies, and triumphs, as well as what they've learned and how they have grown along the way. Journey into the minds and hearts of the exceptional people of Western Colorado. The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this work through our Peer Support Team, with the goal of educating and connecting our Firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics, and Leadership.

]]> At Going Interior we interview firefighters and front-line workers who are doing hard jobs and living well. They share their challenges, tragedies, and triumphs, as well as what they've learned and how they have grown along the way. Journey into the minds and hearts of the exceptional people of Western Colorado. The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this work through our Peer Support Team, with the goal of educating and connecting our Firefighters, EMTs, Paramedics, and Leadership.

]]> Grand Junction Fire Department Buzzsprout-14764806 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0400 57 full false Going Interior Podcast, Episode 1: Perception is Reality Going Interior Podcast, Episode 1: Perception is Reality Perception is Reality. Captain Bryson Rasmussen shares valuable lessons in leadership, teamwork, and fatherhood. He blends lofty ideals with common sense strategies and discusses how a positive mindset has helped him to balance family with a busy, successful career. 

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this work through our Peer Support Team, with the goal of educating and connecting our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership.

]]> Perception is Reality. Captain Bryson Rasmussen shares valuable lessons in leadership, teamwork, and fatherhood. He blends lofty ideals with common sense strategies and discusses how a positive mindset has helped him to balance family with a busy, successful career. 

The Grand Junction Fire Department sponsors this work through our Peer Support Team, with the goal of educating and connecting our firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and leadership.

]]> Captain Jamie Kavanaugh Buzzsprout-14711213 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:00 -0400 2575 1 101 full false