Can You Do This Job for 25+ Years? Longevity with Christian Mortensen

When it comes to longevity in emergency services, it’s not just about getting through the job, it’s about staying well for the long haul. In this episode, Christian shares practical insights on building a sustainable career, from developing an identity beyond the uniform to managing stress and kno…

Move your mind: How exercise supports mental health with Steph Gill

What if one of the most powerful tools for your mental health wasn’t another app, strategy, or course… but something as simple as moving your body? In this episode, we sit down with Steph Gill our very own Injury Prevention Specialist to explore the science behind how exercise supports mental heal…

High Performance Mindset with Jo Brigden-Jones

What can paramedics, in fact anyone who wants to be a high performer, learn from elite sport? Olympian Jo Brigden Jones shares how high-performance principles translate directly to frontline work. We explore mental conditioning, managing setbacks, staying focused under pressure, and building susta…

How to Be Less Self-Critical - featuring Critical Care Paramedic Dave Ipsen

Self-criticism is common in emergency services, particularly among people who care deeply and hold themselves to high standards. In this first episode of Shift Happens, we’re joined by Critical Care Paramedic Dave Ipsen for an open and grounded conversation about self-criticism: where it comes fro…

Welcome to Shift Happens

Meet the voices behind the podcast and get a feel for what’s ahead: expert insights, practical tools, and real conversations shaped by the realities of shift work, high-pressure environments, and caring for others.  Whether you’re on the road, behind the screens, or supporting those who are, Shift…