<description>&lt;p&gt;What happens when we stop focusing &lt;em&gt;just&lt;/em&gt; on the job and start taking care of the &lt;em&gt;person&lt;/em&gt; behind the gear? This week’s podcast answers that question in a big way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I sat down with &lt;strong&gt;Kory Pearn&lt;/strong&gt;, firefighter and founder of &lt;strong&gt;Crackyl Magazine&lt;/strong&gt;, to talk about building resilient firefighters and tackling the challenges that impact us &lt;em&gt;beyond the calls.&lt;/em&gt; Kory’s got an incredible story—one shaped by health scares, years in the fire service, and a mission to put firefighters first.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;🔥 Here’s what we dive into:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Seven Pillars of Wellness&lt;/strong&gt;—Kory breaks down the areas that &lt;em&gt;actually&lt;/em&gt; impact your well-being, from mental health to finances.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why It’s Not Just About the Job:&lt;/strong&gt; How we can stay sharp, connected, and present &lt;em&gt;both&lt;/em&gt; at work and at home.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Teachable Moments:&lt;/strong&gt; Kory’s insights on leadership, peer support, and how a simple phone call can change everything.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Crackyl Magazine’s Mission:&lt;/strong&gt; A free resource built to challenge, inspire, and support firefighters everywhere.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode hits home for anyone who’s ever struggled to balance work, life, and the &lt;em&gt;weight of the job.&lt;/em&gt; Kory reminds us that firefighting isn’t just about showing up—it’s about showing up &lt;em&gt;whole.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Want to dive deeper? Check these references mentioned in this episode (Some of these might be affiliate links)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://crackyl.com/"&gt;Crackyl Magazine Digital or Print Version Here!​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9lbWVyZ2VuY3lyZXNwb25kZXJhY2FkZW15LmNvbS9wL3ByZXNpbGllbmNlLWZvci10aGUtZW1lcmdlbmN5LXNjZW5l"&gt;Presilience For the Emergency Scene: Firefighter Craftsmanship​&lt;/a&gt;​&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;​&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9maXJlZmlnaHRlcmNyYWZ0c21hbnNoaXAuY29tL21pbGUtaGlnaC0yMDIxLXJlYWRpbmctbGlzdC8="&gt;Reading is a necessary part of growth. Here is a list we compiled for you to help get you started!&lt;/a&gt;​&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;​&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9maXJlZmlnaHRlcmNyYWZ0c21hbnNoaXAua2l0LmNvbS9lYmQ2MWRhYTQ5"&gt;Guiding Principles Download&lt;/a&gt;​&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/firefightercraftsmanshippodcast/1692844/"&gt;​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/firefightercraftsmanshippodcast/1692844/"&gt;FFC Podcast Episode #46: Firefighter Syndrome Could It Be Affecting You Too?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast

Kevin Housley

#56. Firefighter Wellness, Resilience, and Crackyl Magazine with Kory Pearn

DEC 18, 202453 MIN
Firefighter Craftsmanship Podcast

#56. Firefighter Wellness, Resilience, and Crackyl Magazine with Kory Pearn

DEC 18, 202453 MIN

Description

<p>What happens when we stop focusing <em>just</em> on the job and start taking care of the <em>person</em> behind the gear? This week’s podcast answers that question in a big way.</p><p>I sat down with <strong>Kory Pearn</strong>, firefighter and founder of <strong>Crackyl Magazine</strong>, to talk about building resilient firefighters and tackling the challenges that impact us <em>beyond the calls.</em> Kory’s got an incredible story—one shaped by health scares, years in the fire service, and a mission to put firefighters first.</p><p><strong>🔥 Here’s what we dive into:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>The Seven Pillars of Wellness</strong>—Kory breaks down the areas that <em>actually</em> impact your well-being, from mental health to finances.</li><li><strong>Why It’s Not Just About the Job:</strong> How we can stay sharp, connected, and present <em>both</em> at work and at home.</li><li><strong>Teachable Moments:</strong> Kory’s insights on leadership, peer support, and how a simple phone call can change everything.</li><li><strong>Crackyl Magazine’s Mission:</strong> A free resource built to challenge, inspire, and support firefighters everywhere.</li></ul><p>This episode hits home for anyone who’s ever struggled to balance work, life, and the <em>weight of the job.</em> Kory reminds us that firefighting isn’t just about showing up—it’s about showing up <em>whole.</em></p><p>Want to dive deeper? Check these references mentioned in this episode (Some of these might be affiliate links)</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://crackyl.com/">Crackyl Magazine Digital or Print Version Here!​</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9lbWVyZ2VuY3lyZXNwb25kZXJhY2FkZW15LmNvbS9wL3ByZXNpbGllbmNlLWZvci10aGUtZW1lcmdlbmN5LXNjZW5l">Presilience For the Emergency Scene: Firefighter Craftsmanship​</a>​</p><p>​<a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9maXJlZmlnaHRlcmNyYWZ0c21hbnNoaXAuY29tL21pbGUtaGlnaC0yMDIxLXJlYWRpbmctbGlzdC8=">Reading is a necessary part of growth. Here is a list we compiled for you to help get you started!</a>​</p><p>​<a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://preview.convertkit-mail2.com/click/dpheh0hzhm/aHR0cHM6Ly9maXJlZmlnaHRlcmNyYWZ0c21hbnNoaXAua2l0LmNvbS9lYmQ2MWRhYTQ5">Guiding Principles Download</a>​</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/firefightercraftsmanshippodcast/1692844/">​</a><a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/firefightercraftsmanshippodcast/1692844/">FFC Podcast Episode #46: Firefighter Syndrome Could It Be Affecting You Too?</a></p>