THE CONCERT WASN'T SUPPOSED TO BE A BATTLEFIELD. UNTIL THE MUSIC STOPPED.

In this powerful episode of the Survivor Series, Dean McAuley, an off-duty firefighter, provides a harrowing firsthand account of the Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting in Las Vegas. Beyond the tragedy, Dean explores the mechanics of PTSD recovery, the burden of survivor’s guilt, and how equine therapy became his path back to resilience.

What we explore:

• The Instinct to Serve: Dean reflects on his life in the fire service and the moment his professional training overrode his personal fear as the festival grounds turned into a triage center.

• The Natalia Connection: The story of a young woman Dean helped save in the midst of the carnage and how their bond became a cornerstone of his own psychological recovery.

• The Burden of the Unsaved: A c ...