Broadway Producer Michael Gier's PTSD Mission, Cops & Writers with Patrick O'Donnell & Neurologist Dr. Sean Pauzauskie
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Broadway Producer Michael Gier's PTSD Mission, Cops & Writers with Patrick O'Donnell & Neurologist Dr. Sean Pauzauskie
In this powerful episode of The Neil Haley Show (10-10-25), Neil explores veteran healthcare, crime writing authenticity, and neurotechnology ethics through conversations with dedicated professionals making a difference.
Michael Gier, award-winning director and producer of Gier Productions, shares his remarkable journey from starring in Broadway shows across the country to becoming a documentary filmmaker focused on veterans' PTSD. He discusses his role as a principal dancer in Fat Boy Slim's iconic "Praise You" music video (voted MTV's #1 video of all time in 2001) and his current mission producing documentaries like "Wounded Heroes" and "The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11." Michael reveals how alternative treatments like TRP (Trauma Resiliency Protocol) are saving veteran lives and his partnership with DDS for Vets providing free service dogs.
Retired Patrick O'Donnell, who served 25 years with the Milwaukee Police Department as a sergeant, discusses his "Cops and Writers" Facebook group, podcast, and book series that helps crime fiction authors write authentic police stories. Patrick shares insights into police culture, procedural accuracy, and the misconceptions Hollywood perpetuates about law enforcement, explaining why most TV cops have "sticks shoved up their butts" instead of showing the real balance of dark humor and serious work.
Dr. Sean Pauzauskie, a neurologist at the University of Colorado Hospital and Medical Director of The Neurorights Foundation, discusses his novel "Stage of Fools" releasing October 20th from High Frequency Press. The book explores a newly discovered condition where coma patients maintain awareness and delves into consumer neurotechnology ethics, including devices like Muse and brain scanners that allow people to optimize brain health through biofeedback.
Mitchell S Karnes continues his discussion about extensive revisions for his upcoming thriller "The Cleansing," explaining the complex editing process involving police procedure consultations, timeline consistency, and agent feedback.
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