Medic on the Mic is where raw conversations meet real-world experience.
Hosted by Brandon Heggie — firefighter, paramedic, EMS educator, and functional medicine health coach — this podcast goes beyond the sirens and scrubs. It’s a space for stories, strategies, and unfiltered dialogue on what it means to live a life of service, resilience, and personal growth.
Whether you’re on shift, off-duty, or outside the profession entirely, these episodes dive deep into:
Mental health & burnout recovery
Functional medicine & holistic self-care
Leadership lessons from the field
Relationships, family, and navigating the human side of high-stress work
Real conversations with real people doing hard things
This isn’t just a podcast for medics — it’s for anyone who’s been called to serve and is now learning how to serve themselves too.
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Episode 7: Love, Burnout, and Cold plunges with Dani
In this special episode, Brandon welcomes his wife, Dani, to kick off a brand-new series: Spousal Sundays — candid conversations from the couch about life, burnout, parenting, homesteading, and everything in between. After months of conferences, school, coaching programs, homestead projects, and nonstop life happening at once, Brandon & Dani sit down to unpack what they jokingly call their “planned burnout experiment.” (Yes… they KNEW it was going to hurt. Yes… they did it anyway.) Toge...
13 Oct 2025
MOTM Episode 6: Autism, EMS and Compassion with Sara Moore
Paramedic-educator Sara Moore joins Medic on the Mic for one of our most heartfelt conversations yet—on autism, neurodivergence, and truly people-first care in EMS. From the school incident that ignited her advocacy to field-tested de-escalation tools (sensory kits, visual priming, and rapport-building through hyperfocus), this episode gives leaders, educators, and street-level providers practical steps they can implement today. What you’ll learn How “people first, diagnosis second” chang...
9 Sept 2025
From Small-Town Firefighting to Big Changes in EMS | Medic on the Mic Podcast Ep. 5 w/ Cody Rohrig
Episode 5 — From Small-Town Firefighting to Big Change in EMS (with Cody Rohrig) In this episode, Brandon sits down with friend and instigator of this very podcast, Cody Rohrig—Army veteran, legacy EMT, volunteer firefighter, and rural hospital emergency response coordinator from Nebraska. Cody shares how his community raised $280,000 to launch an ambulance service, what it’s really like to cover massive districts with limited resources, and why community paramedicine may be the lifeline ru...
18 Aug 2025
Medic on the Mic Episode 4: Grief, Trauma, and Burnout – Why Staying Busy Won’t Heal You
In this deeply personal solo episode, Brandon shares the story of losing his father at 21 and how the instinct to “stay busy” shaped his journey through grief, trauma, and eventual burnout. While busyness can feel like strength, Brandon explores why distraction isn’t the same as healing — and how unprocessed grief can quietly fuel years of emotional exhaustion. Speaking from both lived experience and nearly two decades in Fire/EMS, he reflects on: Why we instinctively stay busy in times o...
4 Aug 2025
MOTM Episode 3: Imposter Syndrome and Overcoming Challenges with Bill Young
In episode three of the 'Medic on the Mic' podcast, host Brandon Hagy welcomes guest Bill Young from Kentucky to discuss imposter syndrome and its impact on EMS professionals. They explore personal experiences, the importance of addressing mistakes openly, and the role of feedback and mentorship in personal and professional growth. The conversation also touches on the evolution of EMS education, the benefits of modern teaching tools, and the critical need for mental health awareness in the in...
21 Jul 2025
MOTM Episode 2: Transforming First Responder Wellness
Transforming First Responder Wellness: From Crisis to Confidence - Medic on the Mic Podcast Ep. 2 In this powerful episode of the Medic on the Mic podcast, host Brandon and special guest Allan from Third Alarm Coaching dive deep into the personal and professional struggles faced by first responders. Allan shares his journey from being an overwhelmed and burned-out firefighter/paramedic to becoming a successful nutritionist and coach. They discuss the importance of hydration, nutrition, sleep...
17 Jul 2025
MOTM Episode 1, It is time!
Welcome to Medic on the Mic! Meet Your Host Brandon Heggie - Episode 1 Join host Brandon Heggie, a Lieutenant Firefighter Paramedic and EMS educator, in the debut episode of the Medic on the Mic podcast. Brandon shares his journey of overcoming challenges, his 20 years of experience in fire and EMS, and his motivations for starting this podcast. Expect discussions on a wide range of topics from mental health, family relationships, and clinical knowledge to leadership and personal growth. Don...
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