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Christy Warren

@CWarrenP262

Ret Berkeley Fire Captain, PTSD survivor, writer, cool aunt, swimmer of Alcatraz. Author of Flash Point: A Firefighter's Journey Through PTSD.

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Joined February 2019
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My @TEDTalks is out today! You can check it out here. Please share with anyone going through a challenging time who needs a bit of hope♥️go.ted.com/mayashankar
Why change is so scary — and how to unlock its potential

Why change is so scary — and how to unlock its potential

Unexpected change like an accident, an illness or a relationship that suddenly ends is inevitable -- and disorienting. With a heartfelt and optimistic take on life's curveballs, cognitive scientist...

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Rohase Piercy@PiercyRohase24 Jul 2023
Brits of a certain age will get it ... 🤨
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Fire ended up being the least of her worries. My review of Flash Point by @CWarrenP262. zurl.co/FzVy #historynerd #nerd #historylovers #historymatters #booknerd #history #bookreview #nonfiction #goodreads #netgalley #ptsd #firefighter
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Andrea@AndreaFFsupport30 Jun 2023
So cool finally meeting my fb friend in person in Palo Slto tonight to hear her talk about her new book "Flash Point" in which she talks about her career as a firefighter and her struggle with ptsd. Pretty amazing stuff! Check it out! #firefightermentalhealthmatters – at Lexington Hills, CA
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🥳 The Forger of Marseille by Linda Joy Myers is OUT NOW! Celebrate the release of this new #SheWritesPress title by ordering your copy: tinyurl.com/vjvek7br
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Kristi Piehl@kristipiehl20 Jun 2023
Retired fire captain @CWarrenP262 is a hero in more ways than one! She saved countless lives during her career and is now helping shed light on the impacts of #PTSD. (1/2)
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It's June 1! Happy Pride!
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@ChrisMeek_USA23 May 2023
Christy Warren (@CWarrenP262), a retired fire captain from the Berkeley Fire Department in California and host of The Firefighter Deconstructed, walks the audience through a firefighter’s journey with PTSD on today's episode of #NextStepsForward. voiceamerica.com/episode/145…
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Stress can be, well, stressful. Our heart races, our blood pressure rises, our breathing quickens, and this can all feel pretty uncomfortable. But, @ProfAkinola believes that if we can make a small shift in our mindset, stress can actually be a powerful asset.
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BROOKE'S BACK! Join @brooke_warner live and online this Sunday and discover the Five Things She’s Learned about what agents, editors, and publishers look at when considering a new manuscript – and all they’re really looking for.

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Tim Edwards@tedwards28816 Jan 2023
First Responders are the real Heros
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How ironic is this - the lowest-paid people on the field during Monday's game made the biggest play of the night! #DamarHamlin
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Not much more to be said…… – at Ottawa, Ontario
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Balaji@sbalaji119 Oct 2022
Lively conversation and interesting perspectives on "Gatherings" between @slightchangepod and @priyaparker This line was a clincher - "so many teams suffer more from unhealthy peace than from unhealthy conflict." pushkin.fm/podcasts/a-slight…
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Perfect venue, food, music = a perfect hang out... right? #TheArtOfGathering author @priyaparker says we've lost sight of the real magic of spending time together – the human connections at the center of it all. More on @slightchangepod: apple.co/3gfHBjB

The Art and Science of Gathering

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“No one said it would be easy. They just promised it would be worth it.”
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The deadline for our STEP contest is approaching! I'm really looking forward to awarding two winning authors full publishing packages! Check out all the contest details at: shewritespress.com/equality-… Submissions will be accepted through October 15th.
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As a first responder, rescuing others becomes your life’s work. What do you do when you realize you’re the one who needs saving? Finding the courage to not be okay with retired fire captain and PTSD survivor @CWarrenP262 on this week's @slightchangepod: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Facts! I never understood racism. It’s just another distraction keeping us from moving forward. “Prejudice is an emotional commitment to ignorance” Jane Elliot.
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Hello my new followers and #writer friends! Please feel free to ask me anything about #publishing. I’ve been in the industry for over a decade now, so I hope I have wisdom to share! I’ll try to tweet more often. I love to teach AND learn from you too! #WritingCommunity
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