Creating safe outlets for coping with trauma Guest: firefighter Chad Dillon

In this conversation, Jim McDonald and firefighter Chad Dillon delve into deeper topics surrounding mental health, community, and self-expression through photography and music. They discuss Chad's journey from firefighting to founding the nonprofit, Ruted Above, aimed at fostering community connections and safe spaces for expression. The conversation highlights the importance of therapy, the impact of culture on personal growth, and the role of art in healing. They also touch on the significance of manifesting goals and the influence of music and tattoos in their lives. You can find Chad and his new non-profit on Instagram at Chapters 00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on the Past 03:00 The Journey into Photography and Culture 05:53 Exploring Mental Health and Personal Growth 09:12 The Impact of Community and Expression 12:07 Building a Nonprofit: Rooted Above 15:05 The Art of Photography and Its Evolution 18:01 The Importance of Community and Connection 27:04 The Art of Photography and Personal Expression 29:16 Building Community Through Events and Nonprofits 32:06 The Search for Belonging in a Negative World 33:50 Mental Health and Identity in First Responders 37:41 The Impact of Technology on Human Connection 41:18 Tattoos: Personal Stories and Meanings 45:02 Manifesting Goals and Building Community 48:26 Music as Motivation and Personal Growth Join our Discord for free at goodcompanydiscord.com! Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com Check out our podcast website: 50percentfacts.com 50% Facts is a Spreaker Prime podcast on OCN – the Obscure Celebrity Network. Hosted by Jim McDonald (@thejimmcd). Produced by Jim McDonald Production assistance by Sebastian Brambila. Theme by Aaron Moore. Show art by Joseph Manzo (@jmanzo523) Check out our gym (Third Street Barbell) at ThirdStreetBarbell.com Check out our podcast website: 50percentfacts.com Become a supporter of this podcast: .

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Creating safe outlets for coping with trauma Guest: firefighter Chad Dillon is an episode from Mark Bell's PowerCast by Jim McDonald.

This episode is 53:54 long.

This episode was published on Dec 18, 2025.

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