Mind Over Mayday

Rising Above Chaos, Healing Through Courage

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A Shift in Mindset: Rethinking How We Use Healthcare and Emergency Services

A Shift in Mindset: Rethinking How We Use Healthcare and Emergency Services

by Lacey Sawyer February 6, 2025

A Purpose Greater Than Fear

A Purpose Greater Than Fear

by Lacey Sawyer January 13, 2025

A New Year, A Renewed Mission: 2025 Goals for Mind Over Mayday

A New Year, A Renewed Mission: 2025 Goals for Mind Over Mayday

by Lacey Sawyer January 1, 2025

Is There a God? How Finding My Belief in a Higher Power Reshaped My Practice

Is There a God? How Finding My Belief in a Higher Power Reshaped My Practice

by Lacey Sawyer December 30, 2024

New Year, New You: Strategies for Overcoming Trauma, Reducing Stress, and Cultivating Mental Resilience in 2025

New Year, New You: Strategies for Overcoming Trauma, Reducing Stress, and Cultivating Mental Resilience in 2025

by Lacey Sawyer December 30, 2024

Breaking the Stigma: My Journey Through Crisis to Wellness

Breaking the Stigma: My Journey Through Crisis to Wellness

by Lacey Sawyer December 24, 2024

The Challenge of Asking for Help: And the Consequence of Remaining Silent

The Challenge of Asking for Help: And the Consequence of Remaining Silent

by Lacey Sawyer December 24, 2024

The Hidden Costs of Trauma: Understanding Cortisol, Oxidative Stress, and Burnout in EMS

The Hidden Costs of Trauma: Understanding Cortisol, Oxidative Stress, and Burnout in EMS

by Lacey Sawyer December 22, 2024

Leadership with Heart: How Compassionate Management and Strength-Based Leadership Can Change Lives

Leadership with Heart: How Compassionate Management and Strength-Based Leadership Can Change Lives

by Lacey Sawyer December 11, 2024

Recovery in the Trenches: Navigating Sobriety in the Medical Field

Recovery in the Trenches: Navigating Sobriety in the Medical Field

by Lacey Sawyer December 6, 2024

Mentorship in EMS: Lessons from My Relationship with Ron Morin

Mentorship in EMS: Lessons from My Relationship with Ron Morin

by Lacey Sawyer December 4, 2024

Vicarious Resilience: Finding Strength Through Stories of Survival

Vicarious Resilience: Finding Strength Through Stories of Survival

by Lacey Sawyer December 3, 2024

The Emotional Backpack: What We Carry Home After Every Shift

The Emotional Backpack: What We Carry Home After Every Shift

by Lacey Sawyer December 3, 2024

Breaking Barriers: Women in the Fire Service

Breaking Barriers: Women in the Fire Service

by Lacey Sawyer December 2, 2024

Caring for the Dead and Dying: A Sacred Responsibility

Caring for the Dead and Dying: A Sacred Responsibility

by Lacey Sawyer December 2, 2024

Breaking the Silence: Top Books to Help First Responders Talk About Mental Health

Breaking the Silence: Top Books to Help First Responders Talk About Mental Health

by Lacey Sawyer December 1, 2024

The Need for Expanded Crisis Intervention Services in Maine and Training for First Responders

The Need for Expanded Crisis Intervention Services in Maine and Training for First Responders

by Lacey Sawyer December 1, 2024

The State of Mental Health Care in Maine: Limited Options, High Costs, and a Broken System

The State of Mental Health Care in Maine: Limited Options, High Costs, and a Broken System

by Lacey Sawyer December 1, 2024

National Legislative Efforts for First Responder Mental Health: Why We Must Keep Raising Our Voices

National Legislative Efforts for First Responder Mental Health: Why We Must Keep Raising Our Voices

by Lacey Sawyer November 30, 2024

How to Use Trauma-Informed Dialogue to Support Someone Who’s Struggling

How to Use Trauma-Informed Dialogue to Support Someone Who’s Struggling

by Lacey Sawyer November 30, 2024

Using TIPP to Manage Emotional Distress After Traumatic Calls

Using TIPP to Manage Emotional Distress After Traumatic Calls

by Lacey Sawyer November 30, 2024

How to Use the 5 Blinks Method to Overcome Intrusive Traumatic Images

How to Use the 5 Blinks Method to Overcome Intrusive Traumatic Images

by Lacey Sawyer November 30, 2024

Why We Keep Showing Up: Exploring the Deep Sense of Purpose and Pride in First Responder Work

Why We Keep Showing Up: Exploring the Deep Sense of Purpose and Pride in First Responder Work

by Lacey Sawyer November 29, 2024

From Darkness to Purpose: How I Found My Calling Through Sobriety

From Darkness to Purpose: How I Found My Calling Through Sobriety

by Lacey Sawyer November 29, 2024

Adapting to 12-Hour Night Shifts: Maintaining Health, Focus, and Well-Being

Adapting to 12-Hour Night Shifts: Maintaining Health, Focus, and Well-Being

by Lacey Sawyer November 28, 2024

The Holidays Through the Eyes of a First Responder: A Different Kind of Celebration

The Holidays Through the Eyes of a First Responder: A Different Kind of Celebration

by Lacey Sawyer November 28, 2024

Finding Peace in the Wild: How Nature Became My Mental Health Sanctuary

Finding Peace in the Wild: How Nature Became My Mental Health Sanctuary

by Lacey Sawyer November 27, 2024

The Legacies We Leave: Building a Safer, More Peaceful World

The Legacies We Leave: Building a Safer, More Peaceful World

by Lacey Sawyer November 27, 2024

The Healing Power of Being Vulnerable

The Healing Power of Being Vulnerable

by Lacey Sawyer November 27, 2024

Honoring Our Fallen: How to Cope with the Loss of a Colleague

Honoring Our Fallen: How to Cope with the Loss of a Colleague

by Lacey Sawyer November 26, 2024

Wellness Apps for Healthcare Professionals and First Responders: Managing Tasks, Mental Health, Mindfulness, and Fitness

Wellness Apps for Healthcare Professionals and First Responders: Managing Tasks, Mental Health, Mindfulness, and Fitness

by Lacey Sawyer November 26, 2024

Support Systems: How My Recovery and Careers Intersect with Community and Mentorship

Support Systems: How My Recovery and Careers Intersect with Community and Mentorship

by Lacey Sawyer November 26, 2024

A Day in the Life of a First Responder in Recovery: What It Really Takes

A Day in the Life of a First Responder in Recovery: What It Really Takes

by Lacey Sawyer November 26, 2024

The Silent Epidemic: Substance Use and Mental Health in First Responders

The Silent Epidemic: Substance Use and Mental Health in First Responders

by Lacey Sawyer November 26, 2024

The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Mental Health: A Focus on First Responders

The Impact of Sleep Deprivation on Mental Health: A Focus on First Responders

by Lacey Sawyer November 26, 2024

The Role of Physical Fitness in Mental Health: A Guide for First Responders

The Role of Physical Fitness in Mental Health: A Guide for First Responders

by Lacey Sawyer November 26, 2024

The Weight of the Badge: Navigating the Emotional Burdens of Being a First Responder

The Weight of the Badge: Navigating the Emotional Burdens of Being a First Responder

by Lacey Sawyer November 26, 2024

My “Why”: Finding Purpose in the Chaos and Giving Back to the First Responder Community

My “Why”: Finding Purpose in the Chaos and Giving Back to the First Responder Community

by Lacey Sawyer November 26, 2024

A Suicide Survivor’s Journey: From Darkness to Purpose

A Suicide Survivor’s Journey: From Darkness to Purpose

by Lacey Sawyer November 25, 2024

The Calls We Can’t Unsee: Coping with Trauma in the Field

The Calls We Can’t Unsee: Coping with Trauma in the Field

by Lacey Sawyer November 25, 2024

Mindfulness in High-Stress Professions: A Lifeline for First Responders

Mindfulness in High-Stress Professions: A Lifeline for First Responders

by Lacey Sawyer November 25, 2024

Advocating for Mental Health in the First Responder Community: How You Can Shape Policy

Advocating for Mental Health in the First Responder Community: How You Can Shape Policy

by Lacey Sawyer November 25, 2024

Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices in the First Responder Community: A Proposed Guide for Departments and Peer Supporters

Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices in the First Responder Community: A Proposed Guide for Departments and Peer Supporters

by Lacey Sawyer November 25, 2024

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