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088 - Multi-Generational Steele: Kevin Steele

Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast - July 01, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Text a Message to the Show There are two conflicting truisms in law enforcement: one is old and one is new.  First, it's stereotypical that cops, when you ask them, don't want their kids to go into the same line of work.  Second, it's becoming more and more true that law enforcement families ar...

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Choosing Your Time Zone: Staying Present for a Happier Life

Mind Pilot - June 24, 2024 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 64 Join Dr. Jana Price-Sharps in this insightful episode of Mind Pilot as she explores the importance of living in the present. Through personal anecdotes and expert advice, Dr. Price-Sharps highligh...

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087.5 - Making Wellness Conferences: Shawn Thomas, Part 2

Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast - June 24, 2024 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Text a Message to the Show This is part two of an interview with Shawn Thomas.  If you haven't listened to part one, in which talked about her experience as the wellness officer in a large Sheriff's Office in the Pacific Northwest, then please go download that episode.  She had a lot of insight...

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The Realities of Policing: Decisions, Training, and Technology

2 Cops 1 Donut - June 18, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
Send us a Text Message. LIVE! This was a LIVE broadcast review of  body cameras! If you find yourself wanting to see the action, be sure to go to our YOUTUBE channel "Two Cops One Donut, to watch along. If not, listen and discover the revolutionary tool transforming modern policing. Imagine a w...

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Healing the Warriors Within: Donn Bradley's Guide to Emotional Health for First Responders and Military Personnel

Enduring The Badge - June 18, 2024 09:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Send us a Text Message. What if your emotional well-being was just as critical as your physical health? Join us in this riveting episode of Enduring the Badge as we sit down with Don Bradley, a former police officer turned therapist, who specializes in first responders, complex trauma, PTSD, an...

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087 - How to Build a Wellness Program: Shawn Thomas

Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast - June 17, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Text a Message to the Show Today's guest is Shawn Thomas.  She was a deputy with a major Sheriff's Office in the Pacific Northwest and also married to an officer.  Shawn was a wellness officer in a major agency and she had to build the airplane while it was flying and a lot of wellness coordina...

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EP:66 Detox with Bullets 2 Bedpans Podcast

2200TAPS Podcast - June 17, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour
What is up everybody? Join us as we sit down with our fellow Podcaster and sister in arms, Detox with Bullets 2 Bedpans as we discuss our journeys from Service to Podcasting. We definitely didn't leave anything on the table and had a pretty rad time interviewing each other for this one of a kin...

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The Badge of Wisdom: Pete Forcelli on Leadership, Whistleblowing, and the Challenges of Modern Policing

Enduring The Badge - June 11, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Send us a Text Message. What if the badge you wear symbolizes more than authority, but a lifetime of wisdom and responsibility? Join us for an engrossing conversation with Pete Furselli, a distinguished law enforcement veteran, as he recounts his 35-year journey from the gritty streets of the B...

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086.5 - From Combat to Med School: MAJ Cordell Hachinsky, MD, Part 2

Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast - June 10, 2024 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Text a Message to the Show Today we continue our conversation with Dr Cordell Hachinsky and we discuss his career change from combat leader to medical doctor.  I hope you listen to this carefully; Dr Hachinsky is a Christian man, so he's going to talk about hearing God call him to a new career ...

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Marissa Rose: Finding Caesar

Team Ten Eight - June 10, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Summary Marissa Rose, a paramedic with a background in advanced care paramedicine, shares her journey of navigating the challenges and traumas of her profession. She discusses how her childhood experiences and the need for help shaped her desire to become a paramedic. Marissa highlights the dem...

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The Danger of "It'll Be Okay": Exploring Dissociation and Decision-Making

Mind Pilot - June 04, 2024 12:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 63 In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps dives into the intriguing world of dissociation and its impact on our daily decision-making. Joined by Dr. Matthew Sharps, they discuss how str...

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From Bronx Beat to National Heat A Lawman's Tale of Tenacity and Truth

Enduring The Badge - June 04, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Send us a Text Message. When the weight of the badge meets the human heart, stories of valor and vulnerability emerge. Join me, Jerry Dean Lund, as I sit down with Pete Forcelli, a retired ATF agent with a 35-year tenure in law enforcement, for an honest exchange about the evolution of policing...

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086 - An Examination of Failure: MAJ Cordell Hachinsky, MD, Part 1

Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast - June 03, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Text a Message to the Show Today's guest is a West Point Graduate and an Army combat veteran who came back from Afghanistan to then went to Med School and become an Army doctor.  Major Cordell Hachinsky is a friend of mine who I regularly had lunch with while he was attending the Command and Ge...

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000.4 - START HERE: Welcome to the Hey Chaplain Podcast, Year 4

Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast - June 03, 2024 07:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Text a Message to the Show The Hey Chaplain podcast is for police officers by a police chaplain. It offers peer-to-peer support and expert advice on officer wellness, including stress, trauma, and work-life balance. Hosted by a real chaplain who rides along with officers, the show provides supp...

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Dr. Scott MacDonald: Prescription vs. Prohibition

Team Ten Eight - May 30, 2024 22:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Summary Dr. Scott MacDonald, a physician at the Providence Crosstown Clinic in Vancouver, discusses the drug crisis in British Columbia and the need for safe supply harm reduction strategies. He emphasizes the limitations of current treatments and the importance of diversifying options for peop...

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Adrenaline and Decision-Making in Law Enforcement

2 Cops 1 Donut - May 29, 2024 02:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
Send us a Text Message. (This was recorded LIVE-find our YouTube to follow along visually) Can pepper spray be more effective than bullets in a high-stakes law enforcement scenario? Join us as we unpack this provocative debate with our special guests Eric Tansey from the Failure to Stop Podcast...

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Inside the High-Stakes World of Law Enforcement: From SWAT Operations to Community Trust with Travis Gribble

2 Cops 1 Donut - May 28, 2024 01:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how law enforcement handles high-stress scenarios like barricaded suspects? On this episode of "Two Cops, One Donut," we promise an in-depth look into the meticulous processes and strategic planning involved, guided by insights from retired police officer T...

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A Marshal, A Mentor, and an Impatient Man in Louisville: Follow Ups and Business Checks, Hey Chaplain's Third Anniversary - Bonus Ep 31

Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast - May 27, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Text a Message to the Show This episode marks the beginning of our fourth year so I wanted to go back and do follow ups with some of my past guests.  In this episode we get an update on the US Marshals, including some of their new missions, why law enforcement officers have left the profession ...

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The Brain Tells Lies, You Will Be Missed

Mind Pilot - May 21, 2024 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 62 In this powerful episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps dives deep into the painful experience of feeling isolated and defeated. She offers a beacon of hope, stressing that no matter how dar...

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Transforming Trauma: Josh Hailu's Mission to Heal Through Psychedelic Medicine

Enduring The Badge - May 21, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Have you ever pondered the healing power of unconventional medicine? Join us as Jerry Dean Lund sits down with Josh Hailu, an ex-military officer who now champions psychedelic medicine for treating PTSD. Venture into Josh's personal narrative of confronting PTSD, the sho...

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085 - Good Cop, Bad Health: Dr. Melody Rodarte

Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast - May 20, 2024 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Text a Message to the Show Although we normally focus on interviews with police officers, today we're talking to a medical doctor who is married to a newly retired homicide detective.  Her name is Dr. Melody Rodarte and I wanted to ask her about police officer health.  Why do they get sick and ...

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Brandon Peacock: Hit the Ground Running Part II

What's Your Twenty - May 16, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes
We don't need to wear a uniform to experience trauma. We're picking up with drive-by shooting survivor and founder of Hit The Ground Running, Brandon Peacock. Part II is the continuation of Brandon's recovery and mission to help other trauma survivors to not simply recover, but thrive. If you ta...

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Brandon Peacock: Hit The Ground Running Part I

What's Your Twenty - May 15, 2024 04:00 - 40 minutes
Drive-by shooting survivor, Brandon Peacock is an incredible human whose resilience and determination have turned a personal tragedy into a beacon of hope for many. On a fateful summer evening in 2020, Brandon's life was forever altered when he became the unintended victim of a drive-by shooting....

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Navigating Leadership and Cultural Transformation in High-Stakes Professions with Michael Lopez

Enduring The Badge - May 14, 2024 09:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Transform your understanding of leadership and culture in high-stakes professions with insights from Michael Lopez, a distinguished coach and consultant. Our latest episode offers compelling discourse on fostering a service-oriented approach within the first responder an...

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How to Talk to a Rape Survivor: Brandi Fischer, MOCSA - Bonus Ep 30

Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast - May 13, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Text a Message to the Show Today we are talking to Brandi Fischer, a sexual assault victim's advocate with an organization called MOCSA.  Part of Brandi's job is going into police academies to teach officers about sexual assault and the impact of trauma on a victim.  She has a lot of really goo...

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Mind in the Midst of Mayhem: Understanding Stress Response

Mind Pilot - May 10, 2024 02:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Have feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 61 Join Dr. Jana Price-Sharps in a fascinating conversation with Dr. Matthew Sharps on how stress influences our brain and decision-making processes. They explore the science behind the brain's respo...

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From Struggle to Triumph: Dr. Robb Kelly on Rewriting Life Scripts and the Neuroscience of Change

Enduring The Badge - May 07, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Have you ever considered the profound impact your childhood has on your adult life? Dr. Robb Kelly joins me, Jerry Dean Lund, to unravel the ties between early experiences and self-sabotaging behaviors, particularly in those who serve as our society's protectors. Through...

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Inside the Split-Second Decisions of Law Enforcement: Unveiling the Truth Beyond the Badge

2 Cops 1 Donut - May 06, 2024 20:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 32 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Coming back from a stint of military duty, I'm hitting the ground running with a LIVE episode that unearths the raw realities of law enforcement. Joined by Deputy Banning Sweatland, we grapple with the tough choices officers make in the blink of an eye, analyzing body ca...

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084 - LEO Mom of the Year 2024: Detective Emily Hren

Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast - May 06, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Text a Message to the Show Some of the best stepparents I know are police officers.  So when it came time to find the 2024 LEO Mom of the Year, I was really happy to receive the nomination of a highly regarded detective who also happens to be a stepmother. So today we're talking to detective Em...

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084 - Best LEO Mom, 2024: Detective Emily Hren

Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast - May 06, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
Send us a Text Message. Some of the best stepparents I know are police officers.  So when it came time to find the 2024 LEO Mom of the Year, I was really happy to receive the nomination of a highly regarded detective who also happens to be a stepmother. So today we're talking to detective Emily...