The Zen Cabin

If I'd Known: Injured by Stress in Search and Rescue with Charley Shimanski

• Zen Cabin Podcast & Responder Alliance • Season 1 • Episode 1

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In this episode, we hear from Veteran Rescuer, Charley Shimanski, as he shares the story of his own journey to understanding stress impact in rescue. 

In this episode, we'll hear the story of the 1988 'incident within an incident', when a young Charley Shimanski responded to the loss of a teammate during an extended search. Charley shares the importance of recognition, skillful support of stress impact,  and the power of vulnerability and connection in rescue culture.


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