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Operation Yellow Tape Podcast

Operation Yellow Tape Podcast

Hosted by: Fire Lieutenant Ret. Kenny Mitchell Jr.

Fire Lieutenant Ret. Kenny Mitchell Jr., knows firsthand the challenges that first responders and their families face. During his 21-year career, he's seen the worst that life has to offer. After losing a friend to...

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Episodes

014. I wish we had done more!

In the episode I talk about a conversation with someone I saw wearing the OYT shirt. We then dive into the topic of getting yourself moving and living life. We are all too busy! We end with some OYT past events and...
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013. Answering the Toughest Call

In this episode I get extremely transparent with how I have felt mentally, emotionally and physically over the past month. August was a difficult month for me. We talk about my books, practices and podcast...
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012. It's okay to ask!

In this episode we dive into asking some of the hard questions from those we love the most. I talk a little about bringing some kindness to the fire house and our lives. Thank you for taking this ride with me for a...
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011. Opinions are like ...

In this episode I literally changed gears 5 minutes before recording. Let's talk self-limiting beliefs. Let's drive home that a confident person is an unstoppable person. Leave this episode removing toxic people and...
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010. I'm Fine!

In this episode we dive into the old answer of, I'm fine. Then we take a new approach at asking someone how they are doing. We cover some signs and symptoms of a mental health setback. We end with hammering home that...
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009. I can't find the words

On this day four years ago we all got the call. April 28, 2020, changed us all forever. Just know it is okay to not have the words. Thank you for listening. Keep walking with me. Website:...
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008. Time to Go Home

In this episode, we hit a little admin with some OYT happenings. Then we dive deep into the topic of preparing ourselves and our families for us coming home from work. We end with some practices, books, and podcasts...
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007. Stigma Has a Face!

In our Episode 7 we will dive into a question sent to OYT about the face of the mental health stigma. I will read from my journal to drive home my point that yes, I've seen it. We will end with a conversation about...
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Want more in 2024

In this 6th episode we dive straight into how I've been feeling during the weeks leading up to Christmas. We discuss the importance of quickly calling for resources when you need support. We end with a conversation...
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Reach out to those who came before you!

In this 5th episode, we briefly catch up on some happenings with OYT this past month. I chat about the importance of having our emergency service retirees contacted and invited by for a cup of coffee. This goes for...
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No Perfection

In this 4th episode we talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder and how you can hit it head on. We move into the holidays and give some tips on navigating these next few months. We also hear another quick entry from my...
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Too Much at Once

In this 3rd episode I will quickly get you up to speed on what has been happening in my life. We will then briefly dive into the overwhelming feeling of too many people talking to you at once. We will end with...
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