Beliefs to Biology: Summary
In “Beliefs to Biology”, Sarah Brady, a retired first responder with a master’s degree in Criminal Justice, shares her transformative journey and mission to assist first responders in addressing the impact of frontline trauma on their physical and mental health. Sarah integrates her varied career experiences and training as a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner to tailor accessible health strategies for first responders nationwide. She is passionate about promoting wellness within this community, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging trauma and reclaiming vitality through diverse healing modalities.
Sarah narrates her personal healing journey, beginning with her PTSD diagnosis in 2014, which led her to a profound understanding of trauma’s impact on her own life. By 2016, a severe burnout made her body break down, spurring her into Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) to reclaim her health. This experience underscored the urgency of addressing trauma and systemic health challenges among those in high-stress service roles. Sarah provides mentorship and coaching to support first responders through her consulting practice, offering practical avenues of healing and recovery.
Throughout the conversation, Sarah champions the resilience required to confront both trauma and systemic health issues, underscoring the necessity of an integrated approach to wellness. She advocates for the potential of functional health strategies and personalized care, urging first responders to recognize their own needs and embrace a pathway to recovery. Through her speaking engagements and practical community involvement, Sarah is an inspiring figure in promoting systemic change within the field of first responders, striving to create a more sustainable and health-conscious environment.
Beliefs to Biology: Topics
00:00 Introduction to Sara’s Work and Background
01:46 Sara’s Speaking Engagements and Agency Wellness
03:35 Sara’s Personal Healing Journey
05:11 Discovering Functional Diagnostic Nutrition
07:05 Challenges and Breakthroughs in Health
11:00 Starting a New Chapter with FDN
13:49 Addressing Trauma in First Responders
25:25 Understanding Stress and Its Impact
27:00 The Role of Hope and Resilience
27:25 Trauma in First Responders
28:55 Changing Perspectives on Law Enforcement
30:24 Functional Health for First Responders
31:20 Personalized Health Strategies
34:24 Challenges and Solutions in First Responder Health
38:16 Balancing Passion and Health Risks
40:07 Supporting First Responders on Night Shifts
46:08 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
Where to Find Sara Brady
- WEBSITE: thinlineconsulting.org
- INSTAGRAM: @sara.brady513
- FACEBOOK: thinlineconsulting.org
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