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I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness - A First Responder Mental Health Podcast

Hi, I'm Erin Jane; a former police officer from Australia, wife to an American firefighter & former crisis counselor for a suicide prevention organisation. I'm a Life Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, partners & spouses. My aim is to bridge the gap between peer support & clinical services. This podcast is a mixture mental health & coaching tips, life experience, questions answered & interviews with past and present First Responders. My promise to all First Responders is "I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness". Please reach out if you need some support. Happy listening.
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Episodes

Mindfulness Mondays; Episode 7: Wrapping Up PTSD/Men's Mental Health Awareness Month & Triple A's with Josh Bailey

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma-informed certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. This episode is part of a bonus series, Mindfulness Mondays. Friend of the podcast and former...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Episode 48: Travis Gribble - Former LEO/SWAT, Post Traumatic Growth & Mental Health Advocate

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. This week, Erin had the distinct pleasure of reconnecting with one of her favourite forme...

Jun 27, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 48

Episode 47: AK Dozanti - Former Deputy Sheriff, First Responder Wellness Coach & Specialist, Author of "Beat The Burnout"

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. This week, Erin speaks with AK Dozanti, a former Deputy Sheriff and Criminal Court Victim...

Jun 20, 20251 hr 27 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Episode 46: Josh Bailey - ADF Veteran, Former LEO; Discussion About Commemorating Service and The Complicated Emotions That Can Arise

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. This week is a special episode! Erin talks to Josh Bailey, a Veteran of the Australian De...

May 16, 20251 hr 35 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Episode 45: Chris Moore - Firefighter Captain, Mental Health Advocate, Suicide Attempt Survivor

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. This week, Erin speaks with Chris Moore, an active duty Firefighter with over 30 years of...

Apr 25, 20251 hr 59 minSeason 1Ep. 45

Episode 44: Heidi Chance - Retired Detective with 27+ years in Law Enforcement, Focus in Human Trafficking Investigations, Founder of "A Chance For Awareness" and author of "Talk To Them".

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. This week, Erin speaks with Heidi Chance, a retired detective with over 27 years in law e...

Mar 28, 20251 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 44

Episode 43: Bart Wichowski - US Army Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, 20 year Law Enforcement Career, Mental Health Clinician

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this first episode for 2025, Erin speaks with Bart Wichowski, a United States Army Vet...

Feb 14, 20252 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Mindfulness Mondays; Episode 6: Aussie Focus on February 2025 (A.K.A Fuck It February)

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma-informed certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. This episode is part of a bonus series, Mindfulness Mondays. This week, I share about some of...

Feb 03, 202528 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Episode 42: 2024 Round Up with Erin Jane

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, (which Erin recorded on New Years Eve) she does a quick recap on the yea...

Jan 03, 202535 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Episode 41: Doug White - USAF Veteran, 25 year Law Enforcement Career, Author of "Hiding In Plain Sight"

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin speaks with Doug White, a United States Air Force Veteran, where he...

Dec 20, 20242 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Episode 40: Vance Row - Former 20+ Year Law Enforcement and Founder of "Yoga Rescue"

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin speaks with Vance Row, a former police officer with the Ocean City ...

Dec 06, 20241 hr 37 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Mindfulness Mondays; Episode 5: Self Compassion.

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma-informed certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. This episode is part of a bonus series, Mindfulness Mondays. This week, I share about the pra...

Nov 25, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Episode 39: Tim Gardiner - USMC Vet, Former Police Officer, Founding Member of "Operation Righteous Valor" and Mental Health Advocate for First Responders and Veterans

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin speaks with Tim Gardiner, a USMC Veteran and National Guard member,...

Nov 15, 20242 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Mindfulness Mondays; Episode 4: Bilateral Stimulation

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma-informed certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. This episode is part of a bonus series, Mindfulness Mondays. This week, I share a resource to...

Nov 04, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Episode 38: Mike Morgan - 30 Year Police Veteran, Mental Health & Plant-Based Medicine Advocate

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin speaks with Mike Morgan, a Law Enforcement Veteran with 30 years ex...

Oct 11, 20242 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Mindfulness Mondays; Episode 3: Deep Diaphragmatic Breathing To Combat Stress - I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness Podcast bonus series.

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. This episode is part of a bonus series, Mindfulness Mondays. This week, I share some information that I've be...

Oct 07, 202423 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Episode 37: Chris "Kable" Martinez; US Army Ranger Veteran, 24 Year Law Enforcement Veteran, Coach, Motivational Speaker, Breathwork Facilitator, Author of "The Calm Warrior"

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin speaks with Chris "Kable" Martinez, a former US Army Ranger, who re...

Sep 27, 20241 hr 47 minSeason 1Ep. 37

Episode 36: Josh Grandinetti - Firefighter/Captain from AZ, Founder of "Foundation Fortified", Mindfulness Practices Specific for First Responders, Certified & Trauma Sensitive Mindfulness Instructor

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin speaks with Josh Grandinetti, an active duty Firefighter and Parame...

Sep 13, 20242 hr 39 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Episode 35: Kenny Mitchell Jr - Retired Lt Firefighter with 22 years Experience, Founder of "Operation Yellow Tape", Keynote Speaker, Coach & Mental Health Advocate

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin speaks with Kenny Mitchell Jr, a Firefighter with over 22 years exp...

Aug 30, 20241 hr 33 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Episode 34: Egan de los Cobos - Firefighter/Paramedic, Certified Health Coach, Founder of First Wellness Health

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin speaks with Egan de los Cobos, a Firefighter and Paramedic with 25 ...

Aug 16, 20241 hr 24 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Mindfulness Mondays; Episode 2: Gratitude - I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness Podcast bonus series.

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. This episode is part of a bonus series, Mindfulness Mondays. This week, I talk about the notion of "gratitude...

Aug 12, 202417 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Episode 33: Jeff Fields - 22 year Law Enforcement Veteran, Including DEA and DHS, Author of "Sober From Sin" and LEO Addiction Advocate

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, trauma informed and certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin speaks with Jeff Fields, a former Law Enforcement Officer with 22 y...

Aug 02, 20241 hr 32 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Mindfulness Mondays; Episode 1: Box Breathing - I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness Podcast bonus series.

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. We're trying something new this week! I've been thinking for a little while about adding some more resources ...

Jul 01, 202419 minEp. 1

Episode 32: Steve Powers - USMC Veteran, Former Law Enforcement Officer 26 years, Founder of "Hashtag BuddyCheck"

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, certified Life & Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin speaks with Steve Powers, a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, former Police ...

Jun 21, 20241 hr 19 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Episode 31: Erin Jane on Men's Mental Health and PTSD Awareness Month

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin speaks about the importance of the month of June, being Men's Mental Health Awareness M...

Jun 14, 202459 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Episode 30: Justin Cotte - Former Police Officer, K9 Handler, Detective, Civilian Investigator, Grad Psych Student

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin speaks with Justin Cotte, a former Police Officer from Washington State, who served his...

Jun 07, 20241 hr 29 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Episode 29: Chrissy (Part 2) - First Responder Spouse, Police Wife Coach

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin speaks with Chrissy Stewart McKeen, a fellow First Responder Spouse, with her husband b...

May 31, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Episode 28: Chrissy (Part 1) - First Responder Spouse, Police Wife Coach

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin speaks with Chrissy Stewart McKeen, a fellow First Responder Spouse, with her husband b...

May 24, 20241 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Episode 27: Erin Jane - Feedback, Unique Experiences, National Police Week & Man vs Bear

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, certified Life and Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin jumps on to continue her own promise and intention for 2024, to continue to do more sol...

May 20, 202454 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Episode 26: Josh Bailey - Former ADF Member and Australian Police Officer, Provisional Psychologist

Welcome to I Will Hold Space For Your Darkness; a First Responder Mental Health Podcast hosted by Erin Jane. A former Australian Police Officer and Detective, wife of an American Firefighter, previous crisis counsellor for a suicide prevention organization and current CISM trained, certified Life & Wellness Coach for First Responders, Emergency Services Members, Spouses and Loved Ones. In this episode, Erin speaks with Josh Bailey, a Veteran of the Australian Defence Force, both enlisted and...

May 10, 20242 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 26
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