Welcome to the Personal Development Trailblazers Podcast! In today’s episode, we’ll help the spouses of firefighters build peace and balance at home while standing strong beside their partner.

Sarah Talley is a former athlete and higher education leader who spent over 15 years helping young people make life-changing decisions about their education and their future. But four years ago, her world took an unexpected turn when she and her husband attended his department’s spouse conference. That experience completely shifted how she viewed the fire service—and it ignited a passion in her to empower the people often overlooked in the conversation: the spouses.

Today, Sarah is a life and wellness coach who works specifically with fire service spouses to help them discover their capabilities, build resilience, and navigate the challenges of “fire life” with confidence. She’s the founder of Next Step Connect, and the creator of coaching programs that strengthen marriages, foster department support, and create genuine connections within the fire community. Her most recent 8-week program is set to kick off in early September. 

She and her husband have partnered up and are coordinating the Round Rock National Spouse Conference, scheduled for December 5-7, 2025. 

Whether you’re looking to bring fresh energy to your department, support the well-being of your firefighters’ families, or learn how to thrive in a life that can be unpredictable and demanding, Sarah brings a unique blend of lived experience, professional coaching, and a passion for creating change.

Connect with Sarah Here: 

https://dot.cards/nextstep4real

https://www.thenextstepconnects.com/

Grab the freebie here:

https://www.thenextstepconnects.com/firelifecoaching

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