Healing the Healers: Mental Health in Medicine with Jonna Meyer

Not every career change is about chasing something new. Sometimes it's about saving yourself.

This week on Yoga for First Responders On Air, Olivia and Eric sit down with registered nurse, YFFR instructor, and resilience advocate Jonna Meyer to discuss what happens when your identity becomes your profession—and why walking away from the career you thought defined you can become the healthiest decision you ever make.

Jonna shares her journey from growing up in rural Missouri, becoming a young mother, and building a career in neonatal and critical care transport to recognizing the toll chronic stress had taken on her own life. She opens up about ACEs, burnout, compassion fatigue, mental health, and why she's now pursuing psychiatric mental health as the next chapter of her career.

This conversation explores:

Building resilience before burnout happensMental health in healthcare and first responder professionsThe importance of peer supportWhy Yoga for First Responders Instructor School changed her perspectiveCreating a career that supports your wellbeing

Whether you work in EMS, nursing, fire service, law enforcement, healthcare, or simply want to understand how resilience is built, this episode offers practical insights and an honest reminder that caring for yourself isn't selfish—it's essential.

Stay connected with Jonna Meyer:

The Station 10 Foundation

Rekindled Wellness

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