• 6. Wonder Woman is Blonde and Lives in Reno: Jill Andersen’s Epic Battle with Wildfires and Lightning Bolts

  • Sep 12 2023
  • Length: 58 mins
  • Podcast

6. Wonder Woman is Blonde and Lives in Reno: Jill Andersen’s Epic Battle with Wildfires and Lightning Bolts

  • Summary

  • Interview: In this episode of the Fear Less Podcast, Nevada firefighter, paramedic, ultra-runner, and adventurer Jill Andersen, describes her epic life of risk with humility and humor.  Jill fights wildfires and structure fires; conducts aquatic, helicopter, and backcountry search and rescue operations; and provides life-saving medical care as part of the very busy Lake Tahoe/Incline Village Fire Department.   Oh, and to wind down between disasters, she runs ultra-marathons!   Jill gives us an inside look at how first responders experience and copes with the high-intensity, high-stakes, high-risk situations they see every day.   Despite her courage in the face of towering flames and her ferocity as a trail runner, Jill reveals the more everyday fears she contends with—including an intense fear of lightning. Dive in as we uncover the intricate dance of fear and bravery in Jill’s life. 

    Zack’s Hack: Don’t forget to listen to the full episode to learn about another useful Zack’s anxiety hack!

    Fear Less is sponsored by Mountain Valley Treatment Center.

     

     

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