Aug 6, 202520 minS2
<p>Jesse Clark lights a fire under the wellness conversation in the fire service. No fluff, no corporate spin—just honest takes on:</p><p>🔥 Why wellness programs fail 🔥 How the culture still punishes vulnerability 🔥...
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Forging Wellness
Hosted by Jesse Clark · health · EN
About this Podcast:
The Forging Wellness Podcast is where health meets resilience, and personal growth is the ultimate mission. Hosted by Jesse Clark, a firefighter, coach, and lifelong student of wellness, this podcast dives deep into the essentials of mental and physical health, nutrition, fitness, sleep, training, leadership, history, competence, and real-world events. Expect real conversations, expert insights, and practical takeaways to help you build strength in every area of life—because wellness isn’t just about surviving; it’s about thriving. 🔥 Subscribe now, and start forging your path to better health, leadership, and performance. 🔥 💡 Support the podcast! If you find value in our content, consider donating to keep this mission alive. Every bit helps us bring more impactful episodes your way. 📲 Follow us on Instagram: @forgingwellness208 🎥 Watch on YouTube: @ForgingWellness208 🎧 Available on all podcast platforms!
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What is Forging Wellness about?
The Forging Wellness Podcast is where health meets resilience, and personal growth is the ultimate mission. Hosted by Jesse Clark, a firefighter, coach, and lifelong student of wellness, this podcast dives deep into the essentials of mental and physical health, nutrition, fitness, sleep, training, leadership, history, competence, and real-world events.
Who hosts Forging Wellness?
Forging Wellness is hosted by Jesse Clark. The show has published 11 episodes to date.
What has Forging Wellness covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Why Wellness in the Fire Service Is Still Missing the Mark" (6 August 2025, 20 minutes), "Mike DeMarino - Deemed Fit" (4 July 2025, 47 minutes), and "Dena Ali - Leading with Heart: Firefighter Wellness, HRV, and the Power of Peer Support" (2 June 2025, 70 minutes).
How often does Forging Wellness publish?
Forging Wellness publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 47 minutes across 11 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Forging Wellness?
Booking probability for Forging Wellness is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Forging Wellness requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Forging Wellness's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Forging Wellness?
The strongest fits for Forging Wellness are Health & Wellness Services and Courses, Coaching & Lessons. Forging Wellness has a health audience.
About the host
Jesse Clark hosts Forging Wellness, a health podcast with 11 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #10
Mike DeMarino - Deemed Fit
Jul 4, 202547 minS2<p>In this episode, we sit down with the Mike Demarino of a first responder-owned fitness and wellness company that’s on a mission to rebuild confidence, resilience, and purpose in our fire, EMS, and law enforcement...
Jun 2, 20251h 10mS2<p>Can we build resilience without ignoring the realities of trauma? Can hope truly come out of darkness?</p><p>In this compelling episode, we sit down with Dena Ali, Battalion Chief, mental health researcher, peer...
May 23, 202548 minS2<p>In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dustin Baisdon, a firefighter with Modesto Fire, Engine Ops cadre instructor, peer support team member, and the man behind the department’s Academy Fitness...
May 17, 202552 minS2<p>In this episode, we sit down with Matt, author of Stronger Through Stress and founder of Cold Club®, to talk about how intentional discomfort can lead to peak performance, resilience, and lasting...
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Episode #6
Brooke Bartlett
Apr 30, 202559 minS2<p>What do trauma, burnout, and awkward firehouse conversations have in common? They're all getting tackled—honestly and hilariously—in this episode with trauma psychologist Dr. Brooke Bartlett, founder of...
Apr 16, 202546 minS2<p>🔥 Feeling exhausted, foggy, or stuck in a cycle of burnout—even when you’re doing everything “right”? You’re not alone.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Lyndsy Kinghorn, founder of FOUNDATION and a dual...
Episode #4
Dr. Michael Sapiro
Apr 4, 202535 minS2<p>🚨 The ones who run toward the danger deserve more than “thoughts and prayers.” They deserve real, culturally competent care.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael Ryoshin Sapiro, a Zen Buddhist monk...
Episode #3
Griffin Coiner - Stache Salt
Mar 31, 202538 minS2<p>🔥 What happens when you walk away from your dream job to follow a calling that doesn’t make sense to anyone but you? </p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Griffin Coiner, founder of ‘Stache Salt and firefighter...
Episode #2
Brian Yonkin
Mar 21, 202551 minS2<p>🔥 Firehouse meals aren’t just about food—they’re about family, trust, and tradition.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Brian Yonkin, Tower 1 Lieutenant at the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire, husband, father of...
Episode #1
Priority Fire Training
Mar 8, 202550 minS2<p>In this episode, we’re diving into elite firefighter training with Noah Katz from Priority Fire Training! 🚒💥</p><p>Priority Fire Training isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about building real, functional skills...
Recent guests
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Dena Ali
Program Manager of Behavioral Health, First Responder Center for Excellence
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Matt Soule
Wim Hof Method Trainer, martial arts school owner, author, Wim Hof organization
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Brooke Bartlett
Licensed Clinical Psychologist, The Center for Trauma, Anxiety and Stress
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Michael Ryoshin Sapiro
clinical psychologist
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