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Hosted by Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.) · education · EN-US
Join host Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.) on "Igniting the Shift Within," your backstage pass to all things innovative and transformative in the world of firefighting. We’re your launchpad to revolutionize how you think, work, and lead. Sometimes, traditional ways clash with the need for change. That's where we come in, slicing through the noise with insights that matter. So, whether you’re chilling at the firehouse or cruising down the freeway on your daily commute, plug in and get ready to ignite the shift within.
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Igniting The Shift Within is hosted by Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.). The show has published 18 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Building Better Support Systems: How Command Counseling Leads the Way with Guest Marie Gumá" (19 March 2026, 40 minutes), "How Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell Is Shaping the Future of Firefighting" (19 February 2026, 30 minutes), and "Pioneering Wellness in Fire Station Design with Guest Chief John Curd" (15 January 2026, 51 minutes).
Igniting The Shift Within publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 18 episodes.
Booking probability for Igniting The Shift Within is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Igniting The Shift Within requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Igniting The Shift Within's contact route on record: public web form.
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Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.) hosts Igniting The Shift Within, an education podcast with 18 episodes published.
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Episode #18
<p>In this installment of "Igniting the Shift Within," host David Dachinger sits down with Marie Guma, founder of Command Counseling Center, to rip the lid off how clinicians are supporting firefighter mental health...
Episode #17
<p>Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, is a true leader in fire safety and emergency response. In this episode of Igniting the Shift Within, host David Dachinger sits down with Dr. Moore-Merrell for a conversation about her time as...
Episode #16
<p>In this episode of Igniting the Shift Within, Chief John M. Curd Jr. of Riviera Beach (FL) Fire Rescue speaks with host David Dachinger about the complexities of fire station design. Prioritizing contamination...
Episode #15
<p>David speaks with Captain Nicholle Brock about Leadership, The Silent Suffering in the Fire Service, and her book, Brick by Brick: Building Resilience in Chaos and Kindness—by Being Resilient in Conflict and Kinship...
Episode #14
<p>In this installment of "Igniting the Shift Within," host and Stage 4 cancer survivor David Dachinger welcomes Tonya Herbert, owner of Thin Red Line Decon and Florida PPE Services. </p><p>We delve into the wellness...
Episode #13
<p>David Dachinger sits down with Dr. Angela Mazza from the Metabolic Center for Wellness to discuss the endocrine challenges firefighters face both on and off the job. It’s not just about putting out fires—it's also...
Igniting The Shift Within
<p><b>In this episode, David speaks with guest Greg Kruger, founder and leadership coach at Forgotten Truth Coaching, who specializes in the connection between neurology and physiology. We discuss the crucial role of...
Episode #11
<p>We dive into the gritty reality of sleep for firefighters with Dr. Leah Kaylor, the FBI's sleep expert for over 5 years, who’s got the intel you need to crush fatigue and fire up your performance. We’ll tackle the...
Episode #10
<p><b>David sits down with Retired Lt. Billy Kanych from the Yonkers Fire Department as he shares his firsthand account of a line-of-duty death during a devastating fire in 2009. Billy reflects on the profound lessons...
Episode #9
<p><b>Join us for a wake-up call with Dr. Sara Jahnke. We will examine the impact of shift work on firefighter health and performance. We will also cover various shift schedules and tactical napping strategies...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode, we discuss the challenges women face in fire and EMS, especially the impact of the 'Mean Girl' effect. We talk with Health and Wellness Manager Jesalyn Moore, LCSW, about how women in these fields...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode, we dive into the unique challenges firefighters face, from high-stress environments to emotional triggers. Our expert guest, Tamara Green, LCSW is a mental health clinician and coach. She shares...
Episode #6
<p>Join us in this insightful episode as we explore the complex dynamics between the promotional process and mental health for firefighters. Deputy Chief Al Pratts, Instructor, and Promotional Prep Consultant, shares...
Episode #5
<p>Join us for a compelling episode as EMDR trauma therapist Bonnie Rumilly pulls back the curtain on the often misunderstood world of therapy. Ever curious about what really happens behind closed doors of a therapist's...
Episode #4
<p>David is joined by former fire chief Dan Kramer, Owner and Principal Consultant at First Due Leadership Consulting, to discuss bridging generational gaps in the fire service.<br/><br/>They will explore the challenges...
Episode #3
<p>In this episode of "Igniting the Shift Within," David sits down with Dr. Pamela Seraphine, a renowned neuroscientist and author, to discuss brain optimization for firefighters. We examine the differences between...
<p>On our inaugural episode, our guest is Chief Officer Johnny Torgeson (aka Dr. JT). We will explore the topic of team building: How can it transform your department? Dr. JT will break down the steps involved in the...
Episode #2
<p>In this episode, Dr. Tracy Hejmanowski discusses the essential practice of resetting and recalibrating for firefighters. She highlights the risk of losing compassion and judgment without periodic self-care, which can...
Recent guests on Igniting The Shift Within. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
principal fire safety strategist for UL Research Institutes' Fire Safety Research Institute, National Fire Operations Reporting System
Owner/President, Thin Red Line Decon
internal medicine physician and integrative endocrinologist, Metabolic Center for Wellness
leadership and empowerment coach, Forgotten Truth Coaching
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