Undercover Mental Health – PODCASTS

MENTAL HEALTH – REAL STORIES – REAL PEOPLE

Breaking down the stigma around mental health involves vulnerability and open discussion. Hopefully the stories that are told on this podcast will help others and help employers understand that there is an epidemic of mental injuries out there. We all need to know when to take a knee and ask for help. We also need to know its OK to be injured; just like breaking a bone, you need to get it treated to get better. Post Traumatic Stress Injuries are not just hurting First Responders, they are costing employers millions and it is our hope that this forum will help those who are struggling to take a knee and assist the employer to better support their most valuable assets, their employees.

Steve shares a style of trauma informed leadership that helps the listeners fight their own battle against depression and understand the stigma that still exists in all organizations. His guests share their story in way that protects them and allows them to help others who may be feeling the same, the goal is to let those who are struggling know that they are not alone.

Its time to change the way we think about mental health.

Our podcasts are unscripted, they are real, raw and the message is powerful — real people talking about mental health issues. Their purpose: to little by little start breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health.

The podcasts are listed blow, new ones will be added frequently to this page. Please feel free to listen to them in any format you prefer from these links, Anchor, Spotify, iTunes and Google Play. If you would like more information, please go the (Muscular Mental Health) website or contact Steve.

About Steve

I am a father, a friend, a mental health advocate. Click here to find out more about the host Steve Serbic.

These podcasts are also available on Spotify, click the red link below to listen to them.

Other podcasts are listed below, will update frequently!

  • Fighter
    by Steve Serbic
    This is not a story of a kids journey to the NHL, it's about the will to live. Fighter – defying the NHL odds, by Aaron Polvatti. A story of grief, terror, personal tragedy, uncertainty, and happiness, this story will inspire you to dig deep within yourself to find your own strength to walk into your […]
  • What a Ride
    by Steve Serbic
    When firefighters arrive to a scene, there is the adrenaline rush, the heat, the smoke, kicking in the door and then truly fighting the fire.  Isabel Ruediger talks about how fulfilling the job can be, and after putting 30 years in, she left as one of the most respected leaders on the job. Leading the […]
  • The Good Doctor
    by Steve Serbic
    Dr. Mark Vu sees trauma everyday, if not in the emergency or in surgery, then on the streets as the Medic Lead for a Regional Police Public Safety Unit. A leader when it comes to educating Police Officers and Firefighters on (TECC) Tactical Emergency Critical Care. Juggling work life / balance is really hard for everyone, […]
  • People Care
    by Steve Serbic
    Christmas is a very tough time for so many, please know you are not alone and people do care. Listen to the Fire Chief of Esquimalt being interviewed on Victoria's Rumble Room about struggling over the holidays. Crisis Line Canada Dial 1 833 456 4566 / Text 45645 Crisis Line USA Dial 988 / Text […]
  • Holiday Blues
    by Steve Serbic
    Dr. John Ogrodniczuk talks about anxiety over the holidays, breathing, sleep and visualizations can help you get through some of these stressful periods of your life, especially the holiday season. Heads Up Guys is an online resource created at the University of British Columbia and was created by Dr. John.  Men will often talk about […]
  • The Breath
    by Steve Serbic
    Breathing is one the most effective tools for Special Forces and Emergency Response Teams and now departments are realizing every first responder must understand how to control their breathing to be able to manage their fight-or-flight response. This training is being delivered across North America to reduce Post Traumatic Stress Injuries. Mindfulness is an effective […]
  • Over the Rail
    by Steve Serbic
    Kevin Briggs – known as the Guardian of the Golden Gate Bridge; a dedicated California Highway Patrol Officer who courageously helped people who were having their worst day. Kevin might look like just another Cop, but the truth is, he is something special.  He went above and beyond the call of duty every time he […]
  • Behind The Line
    by Steve Serbic
    Lindsay Faas have spent over a decade working in the field of trauma therapy, and many of those years working one-on-one with First Responders and Front Line Workers struggling with the weight of their work. Her specialty and focus is working with Police, Fire Fighters, Paramedics, Corrections, Dispatchers, Nurses, and Military. The guests on her […]
  • No PTSD for me
    by Steve Serbic
    Many people wrongly assume that Post Traumatic Stress is inevitable for anyone exposed to trauma, this guest states that for him personally, it is clearly not the case. He speaks openly about how he has endured trauma both at home and on the front lines as a Firefighter but has never suffered from PTSI.  In […]
  • The Millennial
    by Steve Serbic
    A 24-year-old school teacher speaks about the experiences of his generation. From the understated effects of flipping through emotions on social media and the pressures involved in secondary and post-secondary education, to the importance of travel and athletics in mainting mental wellness and stability.

steve@muscularmentalhealth.com