Between the Sessions is the MilFirst podcast for first responders, veterans, and the people who support them.
Hosted by massage therapist Jason Hayes, each episode shares practical recovery tools like tactical breathing, simple mobility resets, and the science of stress — plus real stories from the table.
Fridays: Full episodes
Wednesdays: Mini Reset
Recovery is readiness.
What keeps people from getting the care they actually need?
In this episode of Between the Sessions, we break down the real barriers that stop people—especially military members and first responders—from booking a massage.
It’s not always time or money. Sometimes it’s mindset. Sometimes it’s trust. Sometimes it’s just not knowing where to start.
We talk through:
• The most common objections people have about massage
• Why recovery often gets pushed to the bottom of the list
• What happens when stress goes unmanaged
• How one session can change more than just your body
If you’ve ever said “I’ll get to it later”… this one’s for you.
And if you believe in supporting those who serve—this is exactly why MilFirst exists.
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13 Mar 2026
S2E9When the Body Remembers
In this episode of Between the Sessions, we explore a powerful idea from the book The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk: trauma doesn’t just live in our memories — it lives in our bodies.
The episode begins with the story of a Canadian couple who were caught in a massive highway pileup in Michigan. Although both survived the accident physically, their bodies reacted in completely different ways afterward. One became hyper-alert and easily triggered, while the other shut down emotionally and physically.
Same accident. Same experience. Two very different nervous system responses.
This episode explores how the body stores stress, why some people become tense and reactive while others go numb, and how recovery practices — including massage therapy — can help people reconnect with their bodies.
For those who serve in high-stress professions like the military, law enforcement, firefighting, and emergency medicine, the nervous system often spends long periods in survival mode. Recovery isn’t weakness — it’s maintenance for the body and mind.
Take a few minutes with us Between the Sessions to understand how the body remembers — and how it can begin to heal.
Support recovery sessions for those who serve:
https://www.givesendgo.com/MilFirst
7 Mar 2026
S2E8 The Quiet Reset
Some weeks are heavier than others.
In this short episode of Between the Sessions, Jason reflects on how life doesn’t always pause when something difficult happens. Work continues, responsibilities continue, and sometimes the only recovery we get is a quiet moment to breathe before the next thing begins.
If you work in the military, first responder community, healthcare, or any demanding profession, you know this rhythm well.
Take a minute, take a breath, and reset.
Between the Sessions is a podcast about recovery, resilience, and the quiet moments that help us keep moving forward.
Support recovery for those who serve:
https://www.givesendgo.com/MilFirst
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