In this powerful episode of the EMTS Academy Podcast, Matt Nealand sits down with Dr. Don Wood, founder of the Inspired Performance Institute and creator of the TIPP Method, to unpack how unresolved trauma, chronic stress, and environmental triggers quietly sabotage human performance—especially for EMS professionals.

Dr. Wood explains why the brain isn't "broken" but simply interrupted, and how healing old patterns can unlock clarity, emotional regulation, and higher-level decision-making. Matt and Dr. Wood explore how this applies to EMTs, paramedics, and anyone working in high-stakes environments.

In this episode you'll learn:

· Why trauma is not what people think it is

· How the brain stores "glitches" that interrupt performance

· Why EMS providers often carry invisible burdens from calls

· How to reset the nervous system and reduce triggers

· The science behind the TIPP Method

· Practical steps to improve focus, emotional stability, and sleep

🎧 Listen now: https://pod.link/1810050200

Rebekah Gregory's story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM4CCauqEhs

Evan Carmichael goes through the process: https://youtu.be/pIU1TsnrDeQ?si=e4ogadhtnTVZuGjy

Dr. Don Wood: https://www.inspiredperformanceinstitute.com/

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