Robert Kittridge spent 30 years as a fire chief, running toward disaster and saving lives. But beneath the uniform was a man running from a deeply violent past, a trauma that secretly fueled his entire career as a rescuer. When the weight of conformity became too much, he embarked on a radical journey that forced him to burn his old life to the ground. In this conversation, former Fire Chief Robert Kittridge reveals how a breakdown led to a profound breakthrough. He shares the story of leaving a prestigious leadership organization, giving away all his suits, and diving headfirst into the world of Human Design and plant medicine to rediscover his true self. This is a story for anyone who feels trapped in a role they were conditioned to play and is searching for the courage to find true authenticity. ** timestamps/chapters ** 00:00 - The Hook: A Violent Childhood 01:25 - From Mechanic to 30 Years as a Fire Chief 07:24 - The Emotional Toll of Being a First Responder 10:18 - How Childhood Trauma Shapes Your Career 15:19 - Why I Left The John Maxwell Leadership Team 19:24 - The Turning Point: Discovering Human Design & Plant Medicine 25:13 - What Is Human Design? (Generator vs. Projector Explained) 34:28 - De-Conditioning: Breaking Free From The Person You Were Told To Be 48:35 - How I Helped A Sheriff's Office Transform Their Leadership 51:16 - Breaking The "Man Box": Unlearning Masculine Trauma 59:45 - The Link Between Your Business and Your Inner Work 1:08:16 - A Message to My Younger Self Connect with Robert Kittridge: Website: focuspointsolution.com Email: info@focuspointsolution.com Listen to the full COS Business Podcast episode: ► Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jSQ8OQSi0rprCcxTGx0KB?si=hpkxA-nkQOWSs6uBf7dYbg&nd=1&dlsi=6a5996bc19e449b4 ► Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colorado-springs-business-podcast/id1492740546 CONNECT WITH US: ► Website: https://cosbizpodcast.com/ ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cos.bizpodcast/ ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/COSBusinessPodcast 🤝 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Junk-N-Haul: https://junknhaul.com/ EnviroLawn: https://www.envirolawn.net/ Pioneer Rodeo: https://www.pioneerrodeo.com/ Proud American Electrical and Solar: https://proudamericansolar.com/ Bolton Co: For Purpose-Driven Executives. https://www.boltonco.net/ ProLift Garage Doors: Lifting Your Expectations. https://www.proliftdoors.com/ Be Our Guest Getaways: Making Magical Memories. https://beourguestgetaways.com/ Planet Duct: Your go-to cleaning service in Colorado Springs. https://www.planetduct.com/ Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care: Hassle-free healthcare. https://www.pinnacleapc.com Epoch Eyewear: Timeless Quality, Modern Edge. https://epocheyewear.com/ HomeDay : https://gethomeday.com/ Exponential Impact: https://www.exponentialimpact.com/ Fast Signs: https://www.fastsigns.com/ Cars Helping Charities: https://carshelpingcharities.org/ Dream Accounting - https://dreamaccountingsolutions.com/ Awesome Home Services - https://www.awesomeservice.com/ Reveal Med Spa - https://revealmedspas.com/ #Leadership #Podcast #HumanDesign #TraumaRecovery #FirstResponders #Authenticity #ReinventYourself #CEO