EP3 with Mark Belchamber, Paramedic

In this episode, we get to listen to Marks remarkable story as a paramedic, and how the exposure to fatalities resulted in him succumbing to PTSD, and the effort taken to work through this trauma to growth.
Marks' website is markbelchamber.com
His book, Out of the Woods is a warts-and-all book that describes Marks' collapse, treatment and eventual return to paramedicine. It's a brutally raw account of the damage sustained, and contains cautions tips and guidelines that may allow others to identify warning signs in themselves.
Sections include:
A 'lived experience' Paramedic viewpoint of post traumatic stress;
The family perspective and how they are affected;
Recognising your own needs;
Being a dynamic employer advocate;
Post traumatic growth;
Resilience.