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The Other Side Of

The Other Side Of

By: CFRC Podcast Network
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Summary

The Other Side Of is a seasonal, narrative documentary-style podcast that examines trauma through the voices of those who've lived it. Each season focuses on a different lens - beginning with the toll carried by first responders. Through in-depth interviews, expert commentary, and immersive sound design, the series offers a rare combination of personal storytelling and psychological insight. Future seasons will expand to explore other types of trauma.© 2025 CFRC Podcast Network Career Success Economics Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ep 23: Flames, Fallout, and Finding Himself: Firefighter Rob Leathen on Service, Survival, & Starting Over
    May 5 2026
    In this episode of The Other Side of the Call, In this episode of The Other Side of the Call, we sit down with retired firefighter Rob Leathen for a direct and unfiltered conversation about what the job gives, what it takes, and what it can quietly erode over time. Rob reflects on his path […]
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Ep 22: Private, Practical, Proven: Accessible Mental Health for First Responders (PSPNet Explained)
    Apr 28 2026
    Where do first responders actually go for support when they’re not ready, or not willing, to sit across from a therapist? In this resource-focused episode, we sit down with Dr. Heather Hadjistavropoulos, Executive Director of PSPNet, to explore a different approach to mental health care for public safety personnel. PSPNet is a Canadian program offering […]
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    26 mins
  • Ep 21: The Weight of the Work: Dispatch, Distress & Recovery (Part 2 of 2)
    Apr 17 2026
    In part two of this National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week roundtable, the conversation shifts from what dispatch is to what it can do to the people doing it. Featuring dispatchers from police, fire, and paramedic services across Canada and the United States, this episode explores the cumulative impact of repeated exposure to crisis, the realities […]
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    1 hr and 16 mins
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