Unbreakable Resilience Podcast

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 you...

Humans are wired to seek love, acceptance, and connection — but too often, we sacrifice our own needs to keep the peace. In this deeply personal episode of Unbreakable Resilience, Giuseppe Chiaramonte Ed.D. shares his raw journey from years of silence, isolation, and anger from the effects of PTSD to discovering the life-changing power of healthy boundaries.

Learn why a well-placed “No” isn’t selfish — it’s essential. Giuseppe unpa...

We've all heard the saying: “Don’t worry, it’ll grow back stronger.” But when it comes to broken bones—and broken spirits—is that really true?

In this episode of Unbreakable Resilience, Giuseppe Chiaramonte, Ed.D. explores the healing process of bones as a powerful metaphor for recovering from PTSD. Drawing from his personal experience with healing from PTSD and scientific insight, he breaks down the three phases of bone repair—rea...

In this raw and deeply personal episode, Giuseppe Chiaramonte Ed.D. pulls back the curtain on the misunderstood world of PTSD and trauma related symptoms—unmasking the truth about what they are, why they show up, and how they can slowly start to fade as healing begins. From personal struggles with depression, addiction, and isolation to the clinical insights gained through therapy and hard-won experience, this episode offers both v...

Trauma isolates. It whispers lies that say you’re alone, broken, and beyond repair. But healing begins the moment you reach for connection. In this raw and heartfelt episode of Unbreakable Resilience, Giuseppe Chiaramonte Ed.D.—law enforcement veteran, PTSD survivor, and international educator—shares his journey from isolation and anger to finding life-saving relationships that rebuilt his world.

Through Connect, Collaborate, Chang...

In this pivotal episode, we wrap up Phase 1: Foundational Awareness — the starting line for First Responders ready to heal from trauma and take ownership of their mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional health. We review key concepts from Episodes 1–5: the 75/25 Rule, M.E.D.S., F.I.N.E. Communication, Time Zone awareness, and identifying the One Thing that drives your purpose. This episode ties it all together into an easy-to-fo...

What if the first step toward healing wasn’t medication or therapy—but simply telling the truth about what you want? In this deeply personal and transformative episode, Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte takes listeners back to Day Two of his mental breakdown, where one simple question from his psychologist cracked open the door to healing: “What is the one thing YOU want to do?”

This episode explores the heart of the 75/25 Rule—recognizing ...

If you’re a First Responder, veteran, or trauma survivor, chances are you’ve felt your mind stuck in overdrive — reliving past events, bracing for future threats, and rarely feeling safe or grounded in the now. It’s like having dozens of mental browser tabs open, constantly draining your energy, clarity, and peace of mind.

In this episode of Unbreakable Resilience, Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte — former law enforcement officer and survi...

Ever said you were "fine" when you were far from it? In this episode of Unbreakable Resilience, host Giuseppe Chiaramonte, Ed.D. dives deep into what it really means to communicate authentically using the F.I.N.E. method — Feelings, Interests, Needs, and Expectations. Discover how learning to speak your truth can change the game in your healing journey, your relationships, and your leadership.

Dr. Chiaramonte shares a personal and ...

In this episode, Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte breaks down how M.E.D.S.—Meditation, Exercise, Diet, and Sleep—serve as your daily anchors for emotional stability, physical strength, and long-term recovery. Whether you're a first responder, a trauma survivor, or just burned out, this episode offers raw, real, and practical strategies to help you rebuild from the ground up.

🔄 Start with Episode #1 if you need a full breakdown of the 75/2...

In this powerful debut episode, Dr. Giuseppe Chiaramonte shares the raw and honest story behind Unbreakable Resilience — a podcast built for First Responders by a former First Responder who has walked through the fire.

After suffering a mental breakdown on the job in April 2018, Giuseppe began a seven-year healing journey from the darkness of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. With the love of his family, the guidance of expert therapi...