Built By Fire: The Wounds You Cannot See

Some wounds bleed. Others stay hidden for years. In this episode of Built By Fire, David Burnell sits down with longtime friend Jeffrey Denning — veteran, former law enforcement officer, federal operator, and trauma-informed mental health professional — for a deeply honest conversation about critical incidents, cumulative trauma, and the invisible wounds carried by first responders, warriors, and ordinary people. Together they explore the weight of secondary and tertiary trauma, the emotional aftermath of violence, the danger of isolation, and the practical habits that help people heal: sleep, nutrition, movement, gratitude, faith, connection, and service. This...