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Season 4: A Conversation with Lucy on Adoption, Inequity, and Healthcare Access

Adoption Shared - May 03, 2024 14:00 - 43 minutes
Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Lucy, a children's nurse and researcher, to explore her journey of adopting twice with her wife. Lucy shares her valuable insights into the challenges and the existing inequities of healthcare access. Throughout the conversation, Lucy underscores the ...

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Season 4: Jessie's Adoption Journey - Navigating Sibling Adoption With Additional Needs

Adoption Shared - April 18, 2024 18:00 - 54 minutes
Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Jessie, who shares her journey of adopting siblings with additional needs. Throughout the conversation, Jessie offers invaluable insights into the adoption process, preparation, and emotional aspects. With candid discussion of challenges faced, Jessie...

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Embracing the Heart of Leadership: Gene Reed on Emotional Intelligence for First Responders

Enduring The Badge - April 16, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Have you ever stood at life's crossroads, wondering how to weave emotional intelligence into the fabric of your leadership? Today, I sit down with Gene Reed, the mastermind behind Reed Training Solutions and author of "Police Leadership Redefined: The EQ Advantage," who embodies the transformati...

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JR Martinez's Insights on Inner Strength and the Art of Vulnerability

Enduring The Badge - April 09, 2024 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
When JR Martinez, a man of indomitable spirit whose life unfolds like an epic novel, graced our podcast, we knew the conversation would be anything but ordinary. From his life-altering injury at 19 to his triumphs as an author, actor, motivational speaker, and veteran, JR embodies what it means ...

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Season 4: Navigating the Education System

Adoption Shared - April 04, 2024 11:00 - 45 minutes
Join host Eddie Elliott as he sits down with Stephen, a dedicated father and experienced educator, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of advocating for children with special educational needs (SEN). From the intricacies of securing an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) to the conversations be...

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Voices of Bravery: Crafting Stories to Mend the Invisible Scars of Service with Steven Leapley

Enduring The Badge - April 02, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Have you ever considered the profound impact that sharing a story can have on healing a heart marked by trauma? This is the central theme of my heartfelt conversation with Stephen Leapley, a ghostwriter whose life has been dedicated to serving those in the military and emergency services communi...

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Season 4: Building Resilient Families

Adoption Shared - March 21, 2024 12:00 - 40 minutes
In this episode, Eddie meets Esther who speaks about building resilient families and her journey with adoption.  Esther also shares her work with the SEND Survival Guide and Emotional Freedom Tapping technique.  Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team: Tweet us @WAFadoption #AdoptionS...

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Unlocking Potential The Therapeutic Advantages of Psychedelics with Paul Austin

Enduring The Badge - March 19, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Discover the transformative realm of psychedelics as Paul Austin, the visionary behind Third Wave, joins us to unveil the intricacies of using these powerful substances responsibly for healing and personal growth. Through Paul's narrative, we traverse his evolution from conventional roots to bec...

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Victoria Kelly's Journey Through the Storms of Military Spousal Challenges and Artistic Triumphs

Enduring The Badge - March 12, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Navigating a life woven into the fabric of the military, Victoria Kelly opens her heart to us, recounting tales of resilience and adaptation. Each move, each deployment, she's faced head-on, not just as a military spouse, but as a creative beacon, illuminating the nuanced existence of those who ...

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Mindset Episode 023 | When you can't find the muscle you're supposed to train

Ruff Around The Edges - March 12, 2024 00:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
When you have to train something you don't know how to identify, where do you start? Can you even start? I share the experiences a friend of mine and myself have had doing physical therapy, the lessons I learned from it and how they apply to life with our dogs. How do you find which dials to ...

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Dr. Brooke Bartlett's Blueprint for Overcoming Stigma in First Responder Mental Care

Enduring The Badge - March 05, 2024 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Join me, Jerry Dean Lund, as I sit down with Brooke Bartlett, an esteemed clinical psychologist with an unwavering commitment to the mental health of our first responders and military heroes. Brooke's expertise shines as we tackle the stigma that clouds the judgment of those in dire need of psyc...

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034 | Aimee of Pawfect Behavior on everything mindset and dogs and leaving the UK to be a Dubai dog trainer

Ruff Around The Edges - March 02, 2024 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
How does a UK national end up a dog (and other animals) trainer in Dubai? Just listening to Aimee's backstory will have you in awe of the way she has stayed true to herself making big life decisions. We talk about how she tries to make clients feel like they can share everything with her as a t...

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S8EP5 - How Books Became Tools to Win

This Hong Kong Life - February 29, 2024 00:00 - 32 minutes
[#Podcast - 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 香港生活] 🎙 S8EP5 - 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗶𝗻 開卷有益 📖 🧠 The might of intelligence catches you at your least expected moments - you never know when a piece of random information may come in handy. Reading up in general is a piece of good advice, but what are the ri...

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Season 4: Preparing for adopting a child with additional needs

Adoption Shared - February 26, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes
In this episode, Eddie meets Andrew who candidly shares his family's experience adopting a child with additional needs. Gain insights into the realities and hurdles faced by families navigating this unique journey. Contact We Are Family & the Adoption Shared Team: Tweet us @WAFadoption #Adopti...

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Safeguarding Our Saviors: Retired Battalion Chief Robert Avsec on the Mental Health Crusade in Firefighting

Enduring The Badge - February 20, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
When the sirens fade and the trucks are back in the bay, what lingers in the minds of those who fight fires? Robert Absteck, a retired battalion chief, writer, and advocate from the Chesterfield Virginia Fire and EMS department, brings his expertise to our latest episode, revealing the silent ba...

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Unmasking the Protector: Ashley Jones on Vulnerability and Personal Growth in Law Enforcement

Enduring The Badge - February 13, 2024 10:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Have you ever wondered what lies beneath the tough exterior of a law enforcement officer? Join me, Jerry Dean Lund, as I sit down with Ashley Jones, an experienced officer and a mental and physical growth expert, for a candid discussion about the personal battles faced by those who protect and s...

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A New Chapter for Heroes Brian Livingston on Life After Service

Enduring The Badge - February 06, 2024 11:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
When the uniform comes off, and the badge is set aside, what's next for our first responders? Brian Livingston joins me in unraveling this question, sharing his evolution from police officer to retiree. Our conversation uncovers the seldom-spoken challenges encountered when transitioning from a ...

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S8EP4 - Weez Walk 2024

This Hong Kong Life - January 26, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes
In this episode, four Weez Walker, who are all students from Victoria Shanghai Academy, has come to share their Weez Walk journey with Ryan and William.  What are their expectations? What do they hope to find on their journey to support youth mental health? What else are they doing to support e...

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Igniting Change: Captain Jeremy Norton on Firefighting, Leadership, and the Quest for Inclusivity and Mental Health

Enduring The Badge - January 23, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
When the crackle of a firefighter's radio signals another mission, Captain Jeremy Norton of the Minneapolis Fire Department knows the dance with unpredictability begins anew. Our latest episode welcomes Jeremy, offering nearly 24 years of stories that reveal the courage and vulnerability behind ...

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Behind the Badge: Kristen Linton on the Resilience and Unity of Police Families

Enduring The Badge - January 16, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
When Kristen Linton began sharing her life as a police wife through Instagram reels, little did she know she'd become a beacon of light for law enforcement families everywhere. On this episode, I sit down with Kristin, who brings laughter and deep insight through her books aimed at both adults a...

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033 | Agnieszka Janarek of Tromplo on errorless learning, (lack of) perfectionism and resilience in both humans and dogs

Ruff Around The Edges - January 11, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
This episode is for you if you identify as a perfectionist. Simply talking with Aga, the short version for Agnieszka about the concept of errorless learning has given me another way to look at perfectionism and how it can (often but not always) be unhelpful. Aga talks about training behaviors t...

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The Unseen Shield: Officer Davin's Raw Tale of Addiction, Trauma, and Recovery in Law Enforcement

Enduring The Badge - January 09, 2024 11:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
When a decorated officer's life spirals out of control, it's a stark reminder that beneath the badge beats the heart of a human being. Former San Francisco Police Officer Davin lays his soul bare, sharing his harrowing descent into opioid addiction following a cocktail of trauma and chronic pain...

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Dr. Pam Arnell, Advocating for Comprehensive Mental Health Support for First Responders and Veterans

Enduring The Badge - December 19, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
How do you provide effective mental health support to first responders? That's the question we tackle head-on as we sit down with Dr. Pam Arnell, executive director 2020. This trailblazing program offers a non-invasive, non-clinical approach to therapy. Dr. Arnell opens up about her passionate c...

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The Battle Within: Dr. Marisha Chilcott on Mental Health in First Responders and Innovative Treatments

Enduring The Badge - December 12, 2023 10:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Have you ever wondered about the potential of psychedelic psychotherapy in treating mental health? Please tune into our enlightening exchange with Dr. Marisha Chilcott, a dedicated family physician with a heart for improving mental health in society, especially among first responders. Dr. Chilco...

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032 | Ninke Lemmens & Luka en Ellie over buitenlandse adoptie honden, de zoektocht naar hulp, en de rol van pijn

Ruff Around The Edges - December 07, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 7 ratings
Als Ninke Luka adopteert heeft hij al twee jaar lang in een Russisch asiel gezeten. Eenmaal thuis in Belgisch Limburg durft hij niet eens binnen te komen, zo ontzettend moet hij wennen aan zijn nieuwe leven. Goedbedoelde adviezen als "da's een een scheper, die moet u wel bezig houden" blijken v...

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Combatting Compassion Fatigue: Dr. Finneran on Improving Mental Health Support for First Responders

Enduring The Badge - December 05, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
What if you could combat the compassion fatigue that often plagues first responders and service providers? Join me, Jerry Dean Lund, alongside Dr. Finneran, a licensed mental health counselor, as we delve into this critical issue and offer tangible strategies to prevent and recover from it. We s...

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Braving the Blaze: Exploring Mental Health, Relationships and Retention in Wildland Firefighting

Enduring The Badge - November 28, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Ever wondered what it's like to be on the front lines of wildland firefighting? Ever pondered the mental hurdles faced by these brave souls and their loved ones? Join us as we delve into the raw, unfiltered realm of wildland firefighting with our esteemed guests, Rachel, Seth, and Robin. They of...

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We Are Family Anniversary Special with Co-Founders Miranda and Marie Louise

Adoption Shared - November 26, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour
This talk is part of our Big Give Christmas Challenge fundraising campaign . In exchange for listening, we ask that you make a donation at any level that you can, to our Big Give Christmas Challenge Fundraising Campaign - between midday 28th November to midday 5th November - raising vital funds ...

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Unseen Battlefields: Matt Spaid's Journey with Combat, PTSD, and Healing

Enduring The Badge - November 21, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Discover the gripping story of Marine Corps veteran Matt Spaid in our conversation as we traverse through his life in combat zones and the battles he endured long after. With a career spanning across Iraq and Afghanistan, Matt's journey is a testament to the human spirit's resilience and strengt...

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Fueling the Frontline: Megan Lautz on Nutrition Solutions for First Responders

Enduring The Badge - November 14, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings
Ever wonder how first responders manage their nutritional needs amidst their demanding jobs? Good news! We've got Megan Lautz joining us for an enlightening discussion. Megan, a registered dietitian and an expert in the world of first responders' nutrition, throws light on how she tailors eviden...

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