🎧 Unburdening the Safety Pro: Mental Health & Moving Beyond the "Stress Junkie" Labels with Jorge TorresWelcome back to the Safety Consultant Podcast! In this episode, Sheldon sits down with Jorge Torres, also known as The Bilingual Safety Guy, for a vulnerable and vital conversation about the "business of being human" in the safety industry.Jorge shares his powerful journey from working as an on-site paramedic to becoming a seasoned safety consultant and speaker. But this isn't just a career retrospective—it's a deep dive into Jorge’s book, The Unburdened: 5 Honest Lessons from a Recovering Stress Junkie. We explore why safety professionals, who are often the "empathetic implementers" of mental health initiatives for others, so frequently neglect their own well-being.🔍 Key Episode Takeaways:Admitting the Problem: Why acknowledging "it’s okay not to be okay" is the first step toward reclaiming your health.The Eisenhower Matrix: How to use this classic tool to regain control of your time and stop living in "hair-on-fire" mode.The Multitasking Myth: Jorge breaks down the "biological improbability" of multitasking and why focusing on one thing at a time actually makes you a better consultant."I Am Not My Job": Re-framing your identity beyond the safety vest to show up better for your family and yourself.The Family Impact: A candid look at how unmanaged professional stress bleeds into our most important relationships.🚀 Business Resources:Ready to Grow? If you’re a safety pro looking to transition into consulting, take the Consultant Readiness Audit at sheldon.coach.Get the Book: Pick up your copy of The Unburdened on Amazon to start your own 5-lesson workshop.