Responder Resilience

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Nov. 1, 2023

Edie Darling—From Peace Officer to Ambassador of Peace | S3 E44

Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Edie Darling, a retired law enforcement sergeant and community leader. Discover how her commitment to service and compassion has made her the Ambassador of Peace.
Guest: Edie Darling
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Edie Darling—From Peace Officer to Ambassador of Peace | S3 E44
Oct. 18, 2023

Laura Hanson: The Path to Peak Performance | S3 E42

Join us in the latest episode of Responder Resilience as we sit down with guest Laura G. Hanson, a Certified High Performance Coach and wellness coordinator with the Virginia State Police. We delve into the world of first responders and their high-performance mindset.
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Laura Hanson: The Path to Peak Performance | S3 E42
Oct. 11, 2023

Michael Laidler—Thriving in Corrections and Beyond | S3 E41

Looking to level up your career in law enforcement or corrections? In this episode of Responder Resilience Podcast, we have a special guest, Michael Laidler, a Professional Speaker and Best-Selling Author.
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Michael Laidler—Thriving in Corrections and Beyond | S3 E41
Sept. 27, 2023

Voices of Resilience: Empowering Those Who Serve | S3 E39

We're excited to have Shawn Thomas, Founder of 1st Responder Conferences, on our podcast! Join us as we explore this multifaceted two-day mental health and wellness seminar and networking event.
Guest: Shawn Thomas
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Voices of Resilience: Empowering Those Who Serve | S3 E39
Sept. 20, 2023

Fixing Recruitment and Retention | S3 E38

Responder Resilience sits down with Chad Michael Bruckner, Motivational Speaker/Author, to discuss his new book, "The Holy Trinity of Successful and Healthy Police Organizations: Improving Leadership, Culture & Wellness."
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Fixing Recruitment and Retention | S3 E38
Sept. 13, 2023

Unbreakable Spirits: Overcoming Post 9/11 Trauma | S3 E37

🇺🇸 🎙️ On this special 9/11 episode of Responder Resilience podcast, we speak with A Badge of Honor's Samantha Horwitz and John Salerno sharing their first-hand experiences as 9/11 First Responders.
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Unbreakable Spirits: Overcoming Post 9/11 Trauma | S3 E37
Aug. 9, 2023

From Trauma to Triumph: Strategies to Strengthen the Shield | S3 E32

Join us on the Responder Resilience Podcast as we delve into the power of proactive peer support. Our guests, Dr. Stephanie Conn and Craig Deardorff, share valuable insights on the EMDR/ASAP protocol and how to choose the right clinician for your agency.
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From Trauma to Triumph: Strategies to Strengthen the Shield | S3 E32
Aug. 1, 2023

The Leader's Playbook: Insights from the Experts | S3 E31

Responder Resilience podcast is hitting a major milestone with our 100th episode! 🎧🔥 "The Leader's Playbook" brings together 11 inspiring leaders and chiefs sharing their wisdom to help you become the best leader possible.
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The Leader's Playbook: Insights from the Experts | S3 E31
July 5, 2023

Grit and Grace: Driving Positive Change in Law Enforcement | S3 E27

Join us on Responder Resilience Podcast as we chat with Chief David Ogden, veteran law enforcement executive, diving deep into the critical topics of organizational health, overall wellness, resilience, adversity, and leadership.
Guest: David Ogden
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Grit and Grace: Driving Positive Change in Law Enforcement | S3 E27
June 27, 2023

Emotional Warrior: Building Resilience for Recruitment and Retention | S3 E26

The episode features motivational speaker and author, Chad Michael Bruckner, as he discusses leadership, culture, and wellness as the answer to fixing recruitment in the law enforcement profession.
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Emotional Warrior: Building Resilience for Recruitment and Retention | S3 E26
June 7, 2023

FinancialCop—Take Control of Your Financial Wellness | S3 E23

Are you a first responder worried about your financial future? 🤔💰 Managing finances and retirement is not an easy task, especially for first responders. But don't worry, we've got you covered! Tune in to our latest podcast episode featuring Nicholas Daugherty from FinancialCop.com and learn about b…
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FinancialCop—Take Control of Your Financial Wellness | S3 E23
May 31, 2023

Copikaze — Managing Mission Impossible | S3 E22

On the next episode of Responder Resilience, we’re joined by Tom Rizzo, Investigations Division Commander and author of the #1 Amazon Best-Seller "Copikaze: A Crucible to Manage Mission Impossible". Listen in as Tom shares his principles of self-discipline and how they can positively impact others.…
Guest: Tom Rizzo
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Copikaze — Managing Mission Impossible | S3 E22
April 26, 2023

Yoga to the Rescue: Restful Tools for Stressful Times | S3 E17

Looking to enhance your well-being and job performance? Meet Wendy S. Hummell, a retired Detective, podcaster and Sheriff’s Office Wellness Coordinator who has been teaching yoga, mindfulness, and resilience to First Responders for the past six years. Her mission is to support them with the resourc…
Guest: Wendy Hummell
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Yoga to the Rescue: Restful Tools for Stressful Times | S3 E17
April 19, 2023

Getting Past Your Past: Thriving After Adversity | S3 E16

Join us on Responder Resilience as we welcome former SWAT Operator and keynote speaker Laura G. Hanson. As the only female on the full-time SWAT Team in Virginia Beach for over 4 years, Laura has a wealth of experience to share. She'll discuss her memoir "Why I Went In," her work as CEO of Brain Bu…
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Getting Past Your Past: Thriving After Adversity | S3 E16
April 12, 2023

Second Impact: Understanding Brain Injury | S3 E15

👁️‍🗨️ First responders face many dangers on the job, including the risk of traumatic brain injury from assaults, vehicle crashes, falls, and explosive forced entry. Tune in to our latest episode, where we'll be discussing Second Impact Injury with former professional boxer Ray Ciancaglini and veter…
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Second Impact: Understanding Brain Injury | S3 E15
March 29, 2023

Responder Retirement: Navigating Life 2.0 (Part 2) | S3 E13

In the second part of this mini-documentary, Responder Resilience continues the deep dive into the topic of first responder retirement. We are joined by a panel of twenty one retired or active first responders and resilience experts, representing law enforcement, the fire service, EMS, dispatch, an…
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Responder Retirement: Navigating Life 2.0 (Part 2) | S3 E13
March 22, 2023

Responder Retirement: Navigating Life 2.0 (Part 1) | S3 E12

In this two part mini-documentary, Responder Resilience does a deep dive into the topic of first responder retirement. We are joined by a panel of twenty one retired or active first responders and resilience experts, representing law enforcement, the fire service, EMS, dispatch, animal control, and…
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Responder Retirement: Navigating Life 2.0 (Part 1) | S3 E12
March 15, 2023

Family Matters: Managing the Psychological Costs of the Job | S3 E11

We’re joined by Giovanni Rocco, retired LEO and FBI covert operative and author of the book “Giovanni’s Ring: My life Inside the Real Sopranos”. Giovanni talks about the toll the job takes, and the unwitting sacrifices our spouses and children make as a result of the first responder profession. Gi…
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Family Matters: Managing the Psychological Costs of the Job | S3 E11
March 8, 2023

Blue Epidemic: Preventing Police Suicide | S3 E10

In this episode, Stacy and David speak with Dr. Olivia Johnson, Founder of the Blue Wall Institute www.bw-institute.com about police officer suicide. We do a deep dive into the root causes of law enforcement officers taking their lives, and examine Dr. Johnson’s “Fatal 10” of suicide contributing f…
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Blue Epidemic: Preventing Police Suicide | S3 E10
March 1, 2023

Humanizing The Badge: Inspiring Positive Change | S3 E9

We’re joined by retired police sergeant Donna Brown, one of only five female officers hired in 1979 by the Tallahassee Police Department. Donna is passionate about humanizing the badge and first responder mental health. Donna retired in 2006 after a 26-year career, and became an author.
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Humanizing The Badge: Inspiring Positive Change | S3 E9
Feb. 22, 2023

Build Your Resiliency With Tactical Self-Care | S3 E8

In this episode, Bonnie and David speak with Rodger Ruge, published author and Certified Life Coach about building resilience within the first responder community. Rodger is a retired police officer, survivor of complex post-traumatic stress disorder and 30-year mindfulness and resilience practitio…
Guest: Rodger Ruge
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Build Your Resiliency With Tactical Self-Care | S3 E8
Feb. 1, 2023

Surviving Self-Inflicted Wounds | S3 E5

We’re joined by 30 year law enforcement veteran and Law Enforcement Life Coach John Kelly, an expert on breaking the cycle of self destruction. John developed a wellness / leadership program called “Sometimes Heroes Need Help” that addresses the personal, professional, financial, physical and menta…
Guest: John Kelly
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Surviving Self-Inflicted Wounds  | S3 E5
Jan. 18, 2023

Innovative Leadership for a Culture of Wellness | S3 E3

We’re joined by Neil Gang, Chief of the Pinole, California Police Department since 2014, who has served in law enforcement for over 34 years. Neil is the author of the Asher Model 7 Point Approach to a Culture of Wellness, and the host of the 6th Pillar Podcast. His innovative work as a law enforc…
Guest: Neil H. Gang
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Innovative Leadership for a Culture of Wellness | S3 E3
Jan. 4, 2023

Leadership Matters: Breaking Down Barriers | S3 E1

Our guest is Jonni Redick, a retired Assistant Chief with the California Highway Patrol, and a 29-year veteran of one of the largest police agencies in the country.
Guest: Jonni Redick
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Leadership Matters: Breaking Down Barriers  | S3 E1