Healing is hard—but being kind to yourself in the process can change everything. In this episode, Giuseppe Chiaramonte, Ed.D. reminds First Responders that every step forward, no matter how small, is a victory worth celebrating. With actionable strategies like reframing negative thoughts, practicing metacognition, and speaking your healing into existence, you’ll learn how to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion.This is your reminder: You’re doing better than you think. You’re healing. And you’re stronger than you know.