Sean DeMarco Garcia is the Founder/Coordinator of Astrochemistry Consulting LLC, which offers training and coaching sessions in de-escalation and crisis intervention for frontline workers. They teach individuals how to humanely deescalate those experiencing an emotional or mental wellness crisis both in personal and professional interactions. Sean has written a book on his de-escalation work throughout his life entitled “It Isn’t About You,” and has 30+ years of experience as a naval veteran, police officer, and head of the private security department for a hospital.

Key Takeaways

• We are all connected

  
  



• Curate a worldview that is based in culture

  
  



• Experience as much of the beauty of the world as you can

  
  



• Be careful of your perceptions of others and the way these can influence your own behavior

  
  



• Three things to live by: empathy, listening, and validating emotions

  
  



• It’s not about you – everyone is dealing with something

  
  



• Slow down – don’t rush to respond

  
  



• Prioritize self-care and encourage others to do the same

  
  



• Be curious – learn about the perspectives and cultures of others

  
  

Guest’s Media Recommendations:

• It Isn’t About You (book) by Sean DeMarco Garcia

  
  

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Find Guest’s work:

• AstroChemistry Consulting: https://actc11.com/home-page 

  
  

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Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify.

Editing and co-production of this podcast by Nina Kissinger.

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