MCPHD
Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller
Finding Recovery Through Employee Assistance Programs
Finding Recovery Through Employee Assistance Programs
Finding Recovery Through Employee Assistance Programs
Sunday 30th November 2025
Explore how EAPs support first responders in recovery. Hear personal stories from firefighters on overcoming addiction.
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53 minutes
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Employee assistance programmes provide confidential support for mental health and substance use.
- Peer support networks play a crucial role in bridging first responders to necessary care.
- Trauma-informed care is essential for healing in high-stress professions.
- Alcohol use disorder is prevalent among first responders due to workplace culture.
- Recovery stories can inspire others to seek help and transform their lives.
"Recovery is possible. And when you get on the other side, you'll want to tell others how good it is."
Ever wondered what it takes to support those who protect us every day? This episode of Beyond Substance brings you into the world of first responders and their unique struggles with substance use. Hosts Dean Babcock and Jodi Miller chat with Brandon Dreiman, a retired firefighter and wellness coach, who shares how employee assistance programmes (EAPs) are breaking barriers to care for those in high-stress professions.
Alongside him, Jerry Richard, a veteran firefighter, recounts his personal journey through addiction and recovery, revealing the toll alcohol took on his life and how reaching out for help transformed it. Together, their stories underscore the importance of peer support networks and trauma-informed care in fostering healing among public servants. With light-hearted anecdotes and heartfelt moments, this episode offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by first responders and the programmes that offer them hope and recovery.
If you've ever wondered how those who save lives find help themselves, this episode is a must-listen.