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April 10, 2024
Rob Rudewicz—Duty, Depression, and Deliverance | S4 E15
This episode isn't just about hardships; it's about resilience. Join us as we uncover the strength of the human spirit, as seen through the journey of retired Hartford Police Department Captain Rob Rudewicz, sharing his care…
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April 3, 2024
Chris Moore—Shuffling the Deck on A.C.E.S. | S4 E14
Tune in to this new episode as we explore the mental health challenges faced by first responders, through the lens of Captain Chris Moore's personal and professional experiences with post-traumatic stress. He discusses Adver…
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March 14, 2024
This Too Shall Pass?? Real Talk on Stress vs Serenity | S4 E11
In this special episode, Officer Pete Elste (Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator), Firefighter Pete Nichio, Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW-EMT, and Scott Alvord, LCSW (Crisis Intervention Clinician), come together for Real Talk: Stre…
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Nov. 29, 2023
Chief John Monaghan—Breaking Free From "The Man Box" | S3 E48
Join us on this powerful episode as we sit down with John Monaghan III, a retired police chief with an inspiring story.
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Aug. 23, 2023
Lifeline for Firefighters: Inside the IAFF Center of Excellence | S3 E34
Don't miss our latest podcast episode featuring Hannah Elmore, MSW from the IAFF Center of Excellence. Discover how their dedicated team provides culturally competent support for mental health and substance abuse. Learn how …
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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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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 …
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Feb. 15, 2023
A Happier Hour — The Journey to Recovery and Wellness | S3 E7
We’re joined by retired firefighter and Account Executive at O2X Human Performance, John Vargo, who shares his personal struggle with burnout, anxiety, anger, and dependence on alcohol during his honest and raw interview wit…
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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 Hel…
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Nov. 30, 2022
Company Officer: Front Line Leaders For Mental Wellness | S2 E48
The most vital responsibility of company officers is the safety and well-being of the firefighters in their command. Our guest, Battalion Chief Cristian Hinojosa of Dallas Fire-Rescue was recently promoted from Captain, and …
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Nov. 9, 2022
Shatterproof: A Journey of Courage, Inspiration and Hope | S2 E45
Patrick Fitzgibbons is a retired Police Commander who discusses the struggles he experienced, and provides advice, inspiration, and hope for overcoming mental health issues, through his role as National Outreach Liaison for …
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Aug. 24, 2022
Last Responder: Matters of Life And Death | S2 E34
Katharine Pope is a renowned Forensic Investigator and Crime Scene Specialist, whose resilient career and path through PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder is remarkable. Pope shares how she was able to overcome betrayal trauma, bu…
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Aug. 10, 2022
Addiction Crisis: Truth, Justice and The Road to Recovery | S2 E32
Michael Van Meter is a well respected Law Enforcement Leader and an Addiction Recovery Expert. In this episode, he talks about the devastating effects of addiction on the public, himself, and his profession. Pulling from per…
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July 20, 2022
Resiliency in Action, A Leader’s Journey | S2 E29
Pete Elste shares his story of addiction, restructuring his path to recovery, and staying grounded. A resilient leader who has proven that you can achieve anything you put your mind to, Pete is an inspiration for his peers a…
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June 18, 2022
Post-Traumatic Transformation: Using Negative Experiences to Help Others | S2 E24
Norm Wielsch was a police officer for 26 years, during which time he saw a lot, made some bad decisions, suffered and overcame opioid addiction and spent time in prison. In this episode Norm talks about how he emerged stron…
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