Audio Episodes (Click Thumbnail for Video Version)
Dec. 28, 2022
Lead with Balance: Mastering Work-Life Success | S2 E52
How can responders succeed in a world where we are often working multiple jobs, handling high call volumes, working under staffing shortages, or just trying to get through one shift at a time? We’re joined by Dr. Donnie Hutc…
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Dec. 26, 2022
Lessons from The Line: The Art of Fully Involved Leadership | S2 E51
Our guest is Captain Rommie Duckworth, career fire captain and paramedic/EMS Coordinator for Ridgefield (CT) Fire Department, author, speaker, and educator. We talk about personal experiences with trauma that demonstrate th…
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Dec. 14, 2022
Resilience in the Fire Service with Chief Bobby Halton | S2 E50
In this episode, David speaks with Chief Bobby Halton, editor-in-chief of Fire Engineering magazine and education director of FDIC.
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Nov. 2, 2022
PTSD911: Documentary Film About Responder PTSD | S2 E44
Conrad Weaver, Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker, Podcast Host, Producer and Director of PTSD911
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Oct. 19, 2022
Motivational Check: From Hostage Negotiator to Cancer Warrior | S2 E42
What does the phrase “Motivational Check” mean? Former LEO Terry Tucker has reinvented himself frequently over his professional career. He was an officer and SWAT Hostage Negotiator with the Cincinnati Police Department.
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Oct. 12, 2022
The Connection Between Pain and Trauma | S2 E41
Is there a connection between pain and trauma? Many responders are struggling with some kind of emotional pain, substance abuse, depression, trauma and even suicidal ideation. Guest, Gabriel Shaw, Kinesiologist, Exercise Phy…
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Sept. 21, 2022
CopShock: Normal Reactions to Abnormal Stress | S2 E38
In this episode, we’ll be speaking with trauma expert and author of the book CopShock, Allen Kates, about Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and how to survive it by employing resiliency techniques.
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Sept. 14, 2022
Mental Fitness for First Responders and Military | S2 E37
Can we exercise the mind to build mental fitness? Yes, says performance expert Erik Leslie from Modern Mindfulness. Erik has trained professionals in the world’s toughest careers (first responders, Special Forces and Apache …
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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. 3, 2022
Paramedics Don't Sleep....They Wait | S2 E31
Award-winning paramedic and educator Nick Paproski talks with David about a vital and elusive commodity: SLEEP.
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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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July 10, 2022
How EMDR Works: What You Should Know | S2 E27
First Responder therapists Dr. Stacy Raymond and Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW will be talking about EMDR, a powerfully effective way to take the charge out of stressful memories and reprocess them.
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July 2, 2022
Relentless Courage: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma | S2 E26
Every day, thousands of police officers put themselves at risk to keep others safe. Sgt. Michael Sugrue was one of them. He has been on the front lines of the battle against duty induced trauma since he responded to a fatal …
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June 8, 2022
“Living Blue”-Writing The LEO’s Guide to Resilience and Mental Health | S2 E23
In this episode, we discuss Police Wellness and Resilience, and the soon to be released book "Living Blue" being written by Barbara Rubel and Jason M. Palamara.
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May 25, 2022
Energy Healing: Alternative Stress Relief for First Responders | S2 E21
What is Reiki and Shamanic Healing, and how can it benefit first responders? This episode features an interview with energy practitioners Akilah Barr and Deana Pacqua speaking about Reiki, Shamanic Healing and other Alternat…
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