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We dive deep into what a hero is and what makes them that hero. Interviews with Law Enforcement, Firefighters, Teachers, Medical professionals, Active Military and Veterans. Hoping to inspire motivation, encouragement, self improvement.
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Episode 100 of the What's a Hero Podcast culminates 3 years and 100 episodes of awesome people who epitomize the title hero. This episode, however, interviews the one who stands in their shadows, the least of them and not worthy of the title hero. We have an obligation to serve others and Mike Vorberg, acting as guest host, shines a light on just that.
Episode 099 of the What's a Hero Podcast gets personal with a man who was there when those that had been there and done that were doing what they did. Chuck Yarbrough, an everyman, whose self-proclaimed purpose in life was to have fun and raise his children to be good people and do good for others. He has done that and continues to bring smiles to the faces of everyone he meets.
Episode 098 of the What's a Hero Podcast is a short that asks the question: what is holding you back from making that change? The change you want to make is so close and sometime the only thing holding you back is you. We go over those things that hold us back from becoming everything we want to become. Because if we always do what we've always done then we'll always get what we've always gotten. Fight insanity in this short episode.
Episode 097 of the What's a Hero Podcast brings us a story of a detour Dan Sperry never saw coming. We meet Deputy Sperry, a career police officer who has been a school resource officer for most of his career and has seen a lot of change, some known and some unknown, in the people he serves. The detour life throws his way causing him to change paths is one you don't want to miss.
Episode 096 of the What's a Hero Podcast asks the question "are you a people pleaser." We touch on the hero dampening behavior that is people pleasing. Is it something we do and what reason do we do it. And, if we do do it, why? Let's get into it....
Episode 095 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to an Army vet on a mission to serve his fellow man. Veteran, personal trainer and Man of War, Chris Franklin brings a unique vision to help others on their fitness or weight loss journey. His dream to help and serve others anywhere in the world is his motivation to better himself in the process. We could all use a friend like Coach Chris Franklin.
Episode 094 of the What's a Hero Podcast speaks to the topic of victimhood. Feeling sorry for yourself is not an option, however there are ways not to do it.
Episode 093 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to veteran, retired police officer, author, pastor and chaplain, Tim Rupp. This man will change the way you see docile men of the cloth. He has been there and done that and is willing to help you through any struggle you might be going through.
Episode 092 of the What's a Hero Podcast is a short on the importance and impetus of training and preparing for that next challenge.
Episode 091 of the What's a Hero Podcast brings us inside the world of the 911 dispatcher. The unsung heroes, the very first responder to many 911 emergencies and the toll it takes on those who sometimes can only guess the outcome of a given situation. Deborah Green takes us inside the world of a dispatcher who may not have seen it all but has heard it and struggled to keep it together as the aftermath took its toll.
Episode 090 of the What's a Hero Podcast speak to the need to evolve and grow into a hero. The beginning of a new part of the What's a Hero Podcast, the shorts, to speak about what it takes to be a hero and how we all can do it.
Episode 089 of the What's a Hero Podcast sits down with a guy who has seen and done it all, and if not, you wouldn't know it, Glen Topping. This Army veteran and police veteran has been and done a little of everything from patrol to interdiction, to investigations, undercover, task force work... you name it. He's an author and lifelong learner who works to teach a new generation, even still. This hero is a great guy to listen and learn a ton from.
Episode 088 tells the story of Iron John and what it means to us. To the heroes who continue to strive every day to figure out their best self, where they came from, and what it is they are making available for those who need them most. How is it you have grown to be the hero you are. Is the 8-year-old version of yourself looking on you with that thing that says that's who I want to be? And what has it taken for you to get to this point in your life. Iron John breaks that down in a not-so-subtle way, that lets you figure that out.
Episode 087 of the What's a Hero Podcast looks at the lack of male role models in the world and how much the world needs a certain kind of hero right now. Our young people are acting out all because of the lack of real male role models and heroes. This episode looks at that topic and tries to encourage men to step up.
Episode 086 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to a veteran Sailor who found his calling serving others on a humanitarian aid cruise in the south Pacific. From there Douglas James learned his ability and desire to serve others would be his next mission. We could all learn a thing or two from this hero.
Episode 085 of the What's a Hero Podcast sits down with a hero who has seen and done most of it. From life and death shoot outs to narcotic stings, human and drug trafficking busts, serving search warrants on SWAT, you name it he's probably done it, or come darn close. Now Chief Matthew Thomas closing that chapter and has written it down because it needed to be told and preserved. Meet a real hero who put it all on the line.
Episode 084 of the What's a Hero Podcast addresses the topic "you may only have one chance." We look at the way we operate and determine if we want to take the chance of not having another opportunity, and if that opportunity will be fleeting. We also look at the stories of some real heroes and the good they did.
Episode 083 of the What's a Hero Podcast tells the story of Medal of Honor winner Lt. Jack Montgomery. The inspiring true story of a native American medal of honor recipient for his valor on the battlefield at Anzio in 1944. His heroic actions not only demoralized the enemy but saved his men and helped American forces push forward, helping to win the war in Europe.
Episode 082 of the What's a Hero Podcast brings back an old friend as we go in depth of "Relentless Courage." Michael Sugrue returns, and we talk about the book he said was almost done writing when he was on back on episode 32. He doen't only open up about he story of the trauma he underwent and the aftermath but we go into detail of how he overcame that struggle. With the help of Shauna 'Doc' Springer we can now understand how this book can help save lives.
Episode 081 of the What's a Hero Podcast introduces us to the medical investigation side of death. Nurse Lindsey leads us down the road she took as an RN to become a medicolegal death investigator and SANE nurse. How death is investigated and how it integrates with law enforcement is complex but this young lady has a passion for helping bring closure to families of tragedy.
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