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What happens when you're the threat to your own survival. Making ourselves a priority by addressing the threats that come from within starts the conversation. A podcast focused on caring and improving the lives for those that give of themselves when there is nothing left to give. Although the program is primarily centered around the first responder, the life lessons and struggles are universal in nature. The program addresses and looks to improve the lives of first responders by addressing our personal, professional, financial, physical and mental health. Historically difficult conversations to have are normalized and stigmas associated with asking for help are removed.
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This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with retired Leo, author, and Boulder Crest Struggle Well guide, JP McMichael. JP and I discuss his passion for helping those that have experienced trauma find a way forward. We discussed his line of children books as well as his role as a Struggle Well Guide for the Boulder Crest Foundation. Sit back and give this episode a listen and If you or somebody you love is struggling with trauma, contact JP and the Boulder Crest Foundation to find out mor...
This week I had the great opportunity to sit down with friends David Dachinger and Bonnie Rumilly, two amazing humans that are doing great things for our first responder community. When I initially entered this space they were some of the first to welcome me with open arms. Producing their own first responder podcast, Responder Resilience wasn't enough apparently. David , Bonnie and their co-host Dr Stacy Raymond had to take this initiative one step further with the creation of " Helpin...
This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Jay Gruben, founder of Resilience Under Fire. Jay and I discuss how we bring the body and the brain back into balance after a traumatic event, getting you to respond and not react, thats one of many goals. Sit back and give this episode a listen and come away intrigued and better prepared to be an advocate for your own mental health and wellbeing. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaygruben/overlay/contact-info/ jsgruben@gmail.com More about Jay I he...
Round two! So thankful that Dr. Leah Kaylor, The FBI's sleep expert and author of "If Sleep Were A Drug...", was able to work us into her busy schedule. We picked ups where we left off, discussing and doing a deep dive on EMDR, Brain Spotting, and with the help and guidance of this that know we can take back what was lost for many of us, a great nights sleep. Wed discussed her new book that is coming out on October 1, "If Sleep Were a Drug, The Science of Sleep Optimization...". Become your o...
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with former NYPD/NYFD execution strategist, Neil Schoepp. Neil and I discuss what's keeping you stuck and hesitating. More importantly, Neil explains the WHY? behind you not being where you want to be, and offers a roadmap on how to get there. Sit back and give this episode a listen and come way a better version of you for doing so. Neil Schoepp spent 24 years in the firehouse and on the streets of NYC, where hesitation got people killed. Now he he...
I absolutely loved the conversation I had this week with Psychologist, and CEO and creator of the Tactical Longevity Training Program, Jenny Prohaska, PhD. Jenny has been helping individuals and agencies to do the hard work that it takes to change, shift, and improve culture. Asking tough questions, getting to the cause and not the symptom is what she does best. I thought the message she left us with was one of empowerment and hope and it starts with asking "why". http://tacticallongevi...
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Author and investigative journalist Rosemary Reynolds and brother of Murdered Police Chief Ralph Painter, Alan Painter. The book "Trapped in the System / Bringing the Killer of Rainier Police Chief Ralph Painter to Justice", uncovers a system that creates victims out of suspects and punishes families that are victims of murderous acts. This story would be less impactful if it was relegated to this one incident. The truth, the justice system we...
What a pleasure to have the opportunity to sit down and discuss sleep and trauma with one of the country's leading experts in both. Dr. Leah Kaylor is the FBI's go to expert in addressing sleep deficiencies and trauma resolution within their ranks. It's very much a what came first dynamic / "chicken or the egg" type scenario when we start to talk about health issues and the lack of quality sleep. This conversation was a game changer when it comes to improving the quality of your sleep. ...
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with co-founders of "Thrive with Chaos", Libby Timmons and Felicia Dadamio. Thrive with Chaos offers a second chance for first responders that find themselves in the storm. Their organization offers services to help the first responder reclaim their lives. These services include Individual Therapy, Couples Therapy, Case Management, Peer-led relapse prevention education groups, Peer-led life skills groups, CBT and CPT programs, 3-5 day experie...
On January 9th 2024, Brain Sizemore lost his son Lucas to suicide. Lucas had graduated the academy that May and was an officer with the City of Atlanta Police Department. Since his son's passing Brian has been on a mission to bring this tough conversation of suicide in law enforcement to the public. For every officer that dies at the hands of a suspect, 2-3 take their own lives. Brain and I are joined on this episode by Jared Murphey, the Acting SAC of Homeland Security for Detroi...
This week I had the great privilege of sitting down with NCIS retired special agent Tom Coyle. Tom has been serving in various law enforcement capacities since the 80's at the local, state, and federal levels. Tom and I discuss his career, some great assignments, and the role leadership plays in all that we do. Sit back and give this episode a listen as we dig deep into what makes leadership memorable. More about Tom: Experienced public speaker, Leadership and Security Instructor. CEO and cou...
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Annemarie Lafferty, a woman who has dedicated the majority of her life helping first responders heal from past traumas and chronic injuries. Traditional modalities treat symptoms, Annmarie addresses the root cause thus removing the source of the pain both physically and emotionally. I know that, I don't know, and Annmarie was excellent at explaining concepts and theories in an easy to understand way. Sit back and give this episode a listen and...
A week filled with reflection, appreciation, and gratitude. After 40 years, I had the absolute pleasure to sit down with an old high school buddy, United States Army Brigadier General, Joe Reale. Joe and I talked about the good old days, friendship, and the impact we have had on others during this journey called life. We discussed his humble beginnings a private in the "Old Guard", to his leadership during the refugee mission in Kandahar as a Brigadier General, and everything in between. Joe ...
This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Wayne South, retired law enforcement professional, instructor and author of " A Lifetime of Service, the Journey of a Law Enforcement Leader". Wayne and I discuss his career, the philosophies that shaped it and his commitment to brining the absolute best in leadership lessons and practicer to our community. More about Wayne: Wayne South retired as a Lieutenant from the Gainesville (FL) Police department in 2018. Upon his retirement he w...
Wow, this week I had the privilege of sitting down with former firefighter and founder of the S.I.R.E.N. Project , Angela Graham. The S.I.R.E.N Project is an initiative that looks to help first responders and veterans heal from past trauma through the use of psychedelic medicines. We dove deep into everything that this modality is, and just as important, everything that it is not. I learned soo much from my brief time with Angela. My biggest takeaway, there is always something you can do to b...
This week I sit down with Retired Deputy Sheriff Rob Poynter. Rob and I discuss his use of plant based medicine to help address his trauma. Rob shares his journey from the prep work, the experience itself and the after care. We have heard of the benefits of psilocybin therapy in treating different trauma related situations. I wanted to know more and Rob certainly added some great first hand account information concerning this treatment modality. I'll be following up this episode with another,...
This week John Mattingly and I sit down to discuss "12 Seconds In The Dark", A Police Officers Firsthand Account of the Breonna Taylor Raid. I started off the interview apologizing to John for doing what I think a lot of us do when it comes to incidents that are reported in the media, we believe what we are told. At every turn mainstream media has failed to report the truth and have conveniently replaced it with whatever version supports the us vs them , defund, movement. They run with lies b...
This week I was honored to sit down with Nick Lavery. Nick was so gracious with his time, the most humblest of men, he and I had a conversation you absolutely don't want to miss. We didn't get into the events of 2013 that shaped his life. We instead focused on his "why", and the lessons he has learned from a lifetime of never quitting. Come away a better version of yourself for listening to this amazing human being. Even with my limited interaction with Nick, he's inspired me to be a better v...
This week I sit down with Jimmy Ward. Jimmy is a great guy, current LEO, who's in the middle of it, the storm that is. Jimmy and I discuss accountability, finding courage when the phone doesn't ring, and knowing who you are when the things that you've built your life around start to vanish. Most importantly Jimmy shares with us how he is navigating through the storm. I'm proud of him for sharing and his willingness to embrace the power of hope. The understanding that hope is created by taking...
This week I had the absolute pleasure to sit down with a friend, and CEO of "A Different Breed Training", Monty Bynum. Monty has this amazing ability to view a situation or dynamic and immediately know how to implement a plan to address the deficiency. Whether it's addressing issues in our personal lives or for an entire occupation, Monty is committed to bringing you the absolute best of him. This intern brings out the absolute best in you. Sit back and give this episode a listen. We di...
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