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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 with Bonnie and David. John describes hitting bottom, and finding his way out …

Guest: John Vargo

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A Happier Hour — The Journey to Recovery and Wellness | S3 E7

Feb. 9, 2023

S3 E6 Life After EMS: Departure With A Purpose with Guest Denise Beard

In this episode, Bonnie and David speak with Denise Beard, who began in EMS in 1992. In 2017 Denise decided to retire from her career as a medical assistant and move to Canada with her spouse. During her time in Canada, Denis...

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S3 E6 Life After EMS: Departure With A Purpose with Guest Denise Beard

Feb. 8, 2023

Life After EMS: Departure With A Purpose | S3 E6

In this episode, Bonnie and David speak with Denise Beard, who began in EMS in 1992. We explore the pitfalls of burnout and compassion fatigue, what happens after you leave EMS, and how to move forward into a new mission and purpose after being a first responder.

Guest: Denise Beard

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Life After EMS: Departure With A Purpose | S3 E6

Feb. 2, 2023

S3 E5 Surviving Self-Inflicted Wounds with Guest John Kelly

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...

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S3 E5 Surviving Self-Inflicted Wounds with Guest John Kelly

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. 26, 2023

S3 E4 Building Authentic Leadership Through Self Awareness with Guest Albe Bassett

Bonnie and David speak with Chief Albe Bassett of the New Canaan, CT Fire Department about the importance of self-awareness and self-leadership. An accomplished leader and instructor in the Connecticut fire service community,...

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S3 E4 Building Authentic Leadership Through Self Awareness with Guest Albe Bassett

Jan. 25, 2023

Building Authentic Leadership Through Self Awareness | S3 E4

Bonnie and David speak with Chief Albe Bassett of the New Canaan, CT Fire Department about the importance of self-awareness and self-leadership. An accomplished leader and instructor in the Connecticut fire service community, Chief Bassett talks about core values and the key qualities of authentic …

Guest: Albe Bassett

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Building Authentic Leadership Through Self Awareness | S3 E4

Jan. 19, 2023

S3 E3 Innovative Leadership For A Culture Of Wellness with Guest Neil Gang

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, a...

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S3 E3 Innovative Leadership For A Culture Of Wellness with Guest Neil Gang

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. 16, 2023

Protect Your Energy To Improve Your Performance | S3 E2

Our guest, Peter Benson, has created Tensor-Ring Energy Pendants designed to protect your energy field, give you a shielding effect, and promote a sense of calmness. Peter explains how he developed the pendants and a shielding/balancing anklet, as well as the different purposes and benefits of each.

Guest: Peter Benson

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Protect Your Energy To Improve Your Performance | S3 E2

Jan. 12, 2023

S3 E2 Protect Your Energy To Improve Your Performance with Guest Peter Benson

Ever felt the rage of another driver who’s 20 feet away in another lane? Or walked into a house during an emergency call and instantly felt the anxiety and tension? First responders and trauma therapists are compassionate, em...

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S3 E2 Protect Your Energy To Improve Your Performance with Guest Peter Benson

Jan. 5, 2023

S3 E 1 Leadership Matters: Breaking Down Barriers with Guest Jonni Redick

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. Redick rose through the ranks in law enforcement to break th...

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S3 E 1 Leadership Matters: Breaking Down Barriers with Guest Jonni Redick

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

Dec. 29, 2022

S2 E52 Lead With Balance: Mastering Work-Life Success with Guest Donnie Hutchinson

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 Hutch...

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S2 E52 Lead With Balance: Mastering Work-Life Success with Guest Donnie Hutchinson

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 Hutchinson, a Work-Life Balance instructor who works with firefighters, law enf…

Guest: Dr. Donnie Hutchinson

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Lead with Balance: Mastering Work-Life Success | S2 E52

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 the importance of getting help, and how officers and department leaders can s…

Guest: Rommie Duckworth

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Lessons from The Line: The Art of Fully Involved Leadership | S2 E51

Dec. 22, 2022

S2 E51 The Art Of Fully Involved Leadership with Guest Rommie Duckworth

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 the ...

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S2 E51 The Art Of Fully Involved Leadership with Guest Rommie Duckworth

Dec. 15, 2022

S2 E50 Resilience In The Fire Service with Chief Bobby Halton

In this episode, David speaks with Chief Bobby Halton, editor-in-chief of Fire Engineering magazine and education director of FDIC. Chief Halton talks about the virtue and importance of resilience in the fire service, and dis...

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S2 E50 Resilience In The Fire Service with Chief Bobby Halton

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.

Guest: Bobby Halton

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Resilience in the Fire Service with Chief Bobby Halton | S2 E50

Dec. 8, 2022

S2 E49 Staying Fit For Duty: Conquer Your Job Stress And Trauma with Guest Scott Medlin

Our guest is Scott Medlin, a Marine Corps and Law Enforcement Veteran, Author, Speaker, and host of The 10 Code Mindset podcast. Scott Medlin mentors police officers using powerful tools that enable them to make self-care and...

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S2 E49 Staying Fit For Duty: Conquer Your Job Stress And Trauma with Guest Scott Medlin

Dec. 7, 2022

Staying Fit for Duty: Conquer Your Job Stress and Trauma | S2 E49

Our guest is Scott Medlin, a Marine Corps and Law Enforcement Veteran, Author, Speaker, and host of The 10 Code Mindset podcast. Scott Medlin mentors police officers using powerful tools that enable them to make self-care and life fulfillment a priority, even when they're constantly being called to…

Guest: Scott Medlin

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Staying Fit for Duty: Conquer Your Job Stress and Trauma | S2 E49

Dec. 1, 2022

S2 E48 Company Officers: Front Line Leaders For Mental Wellness with Guest Cristian Hinojosa

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 ta...

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S2 E48 Company Officers: Front Line Leaders For Mental Wellness with Guest Cristian Hinojosa

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 talks about why he’s passionate about mental health for firefighters.

Guest: Cristian Hinojosa

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Company Officer: Front Line Leaders For Mental Wellness | S2 E48

Nov. 24, 2022

S2 E47 The Silent Epidemic In Police Officer Mental Health with Guest Adam Meyers

In April 2016, Police Officer Adam A. Meyers was involved in a critical incident when he used deadly force against someone who armed themselves with a hatchet inside a busy Department store. In the aftermath of this incident,...

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S2 E47 The Silent Epidemic In Police Officer Mental Health with Guest Adam Meyers