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076 - On Resiliency: Lt Col Dave Grossman
Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast - January 29, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsText a Message to the Show Today we're joined by one of the world's most recognizable trainers on the subject of human aggression, resilience, and how to successfully function during and after a deadly force encounter. Today's guest is Lt Col Dave Grossman. The Colonel is famous for his book...
Breaking the Cycle of Negative Thinking with Dr. Matthew Sharps
Mind Pilot - January 27, 2024 12:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsHave feed back, suggestions, or questions? CLICK HERE to Send us a Message. Mind Pilot Episode 56 In this episode of Mind Pilot, Dr. Jana Price-Sharps and returning guest Dr. Matthew Sharps examine the human brain's natural inclination towards negativity. They discuss how this tendency is ampl...
E752 Record High Police Officers Shot in 2023: Addressing the Surge in Violence Against Law Enforcement Officers
Tactical Living - January 26, 2024 12:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWelcome to a critical and timely episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, where we discuss a concerning trend impacting law enforcement across the nation. In 2023, a record high of 378 police officers were reported shot in the line of duty. This alarming statistic not only highlights the dangers ...
E751 Marketing in Law Enforcement: Why Communication Skills Are Vital for Police Officers
Tactical Living - January 24, 2024 12:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsIn this insightful episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, we dive into an often-overlooked skill set for law enforcement professionals: marketing and communication. While the word 'marketing' might conjure images of business and commerce, the core skills of persuasion, clear communication, and ...
EP: 64 Lakeydra Houston, USAF (Ret.)
2200TAPS Podcast - January 24, 2024 06:00 - 1 hourHold on to your seats as we bring to you one hell of an episode y'all! We were blessed to have Lakeydra Houston, USAF (Ret.) on the show and dude...she brought it something fierce! The amount of vulnerability this incredible woman brought to the table was rock star status!! Lakeydra's story is...
Fire VAP with Chief Nick Perkins
Don't Risk It! Podcast - January 23, 2024 18:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingAs part of their work to reduce preventable firefighter death and injury, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has developed the Fire Vulnerability Assessment Program (VAP). In this episode, Fire Chief Nick Perkins from Travis County Emergency Services District #2, provides an overview of...
The NIOSH 5 and Leadership – The Jeff Snider Interview – 403
SAMatters Radio - January 23, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsIn this interview, Dr. Gasaway talks with Jeff Snider about the NIOSH 5 – or the five most often cited contributing factors in Line of Duty death investigations and lessons for leaders. Jeff Snider has served with the Canadian military as a Special Forces Operator (3 CDO), a Correctional O...
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 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 ...
E750 From Gap to Gain: Navigating Progress and Perception in First Responder Life
Tactical Living - January 22, 2024 12:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWelcome to a thought-provoking episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, tailored for the first responder community. In this episode, we explore the compelling concepts from "The Gap and The Gain" by authors Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan. This insightful book presents a transformative approach t...
Special Episode: Supporting Shawn Coady's Battle Against Cancer
Team Ten Eight - January 20, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingIn this episode, we revisit an interview with a remarkable individual, Shawn Coady, a retired Vancouver Police Department Sergeant, Canadian Armed Forces veteran, and the founder and president of the Police and Peace Officer Memorial Ribbon Society. Shawn's life has been one of service, dedicate...
E749 Guardians in Blue: Ensuring Integrity Through Oversight in Policing
Tactical Living - January 19, 2024 12:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsIn this compelling episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, we tackle a critical and timely topic from the heart of law enforcement: the necessity and scope of oversight and checks for potential criminal or illegal activity within police ranks. From the perspective of a police officer, we delve i...
Insider Tips on How To Grow & Scale with Adriana Ostapenko
First Responders Wealth Network Real Estate Investing Podcast - January 19, 2024 11:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsNEW FREE TRAINING VIDEO: https://www.911wealthnetwork.com/training If you have an extra minute, please leave us a review on Apple Podcast and share your thoughts with us. It helps our growth and keeps us going! Reach out to Dave directly: IG: @daveknighter email: dave@911wealthn...
E748 Uniforms and Upkeep: Balancing Personal Effort in First Responder Relationships
Tactical Living - January 17, 2024 12:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsIn this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, we delve into the lively debate sparked by a humorous Instagram video, where a woman shares her husband's query about her casual appearance for daily errands. The video has ignited a flurry of mixed comments and broader conversations about expectat...
Conducting a LODD After Action Review: Part 2 – 402
SAMatters Radio - January 16, 2024 16:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsOn January 06, 2018, Lt. Matthew LeTourneau, a 42-year-old male and 11-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD), died after becoming trapped from an interior structural collapse while engaged in interior firefighting operations. Two additional firefighters were injured during ...
Behind the Badge: Kristen Linton on the Resilience and Unity of Police Families
Enduring The Badge - January 16, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 boo...
E747 Releasing Resentment: Finding Freedom through Forgiveness
Tactical Living - January 15, 2024 12:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsIn this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, we explore the deep and often painful realm of resentment, a feeling all too familiar yet frequently misunderstood. The word "resent" originates from the Latin term meaning "to feel again," and it's precisely this re-experiencing of negative emotio...
Vital: Rising Beyond Childhood Wounds: Exploring Authenticity, Resilience, and Transformative Healing
I Need Blue - January 15, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsVital Germaine is a resilient survivor of childhood trauma, former Cirque du Soleil performer, author, artist, and humanitarian. During this episode, we dive into the profound exploration of healing from past scars and disrupting generational cycles. Our discussion highlights the extraordina...
075 - PCP Doesn't Fight Fair: Steve Davis
Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast - January 15, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsText a Message to the Show Our guest today is Steve Davis. Steve is a Colorado cop with 45 years of experience as a K-9 handler, motorcycle cop, investigator, and police chief. He relates a story of fighting a man on PCP in a restaurant, a fight that nearly took his life. Steve has so much wi...
E746 Mental Fortitude Maintenance: Prioritizing Psychological Wellness for First Responders
Tactical Living - January 12, 2024 12:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsWelcome to another episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, dedicated to the brave men and women serving as first responders. Today, we're addressing an often overlooked yet crucial aspect of first responder duty: reoccurring mental health maintenance. Just as we routinely service our weapons, ve...
E745 Beyond the Badge: The Healing Bond Between First Responders and Their Pets
Tactical Living - January 10, 2024 12:30 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsIn this heartfelt episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, we reflect on the tragic events of January 6th, 2021, through the lens of a poignant story about Ashli Babbitt, whose life was lost that day. The emotional aftermath of her passing was felt deeply, not just by her human loved ones but by ...
The Silver Cop Robin Ferrie - Part II of II
What's Your Twenty - January 10, 2024 05:00 - 31 minutesPart II of II The Silver Cop Robin Ferrie of the Ottawa Police Service and I pick up on the day he found himself immersed in chaos at the National War Memorial on the day that Corporal Nathan Cirillo was gunned down standing sentry at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. We discuss the infamous photo...
The Silver Cop Robin Ferrie - Part I of II
What's Your Twenty - January 10, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutesPart I of II with The Silver Cop, Robin Ferrie of Ottawa Police Service and I discuss men not speaking up at the risk of being seen as weak, as well as the stigma and institutional betrayal when attempting to seek mental health supports. This episode was recorded on December 29th and is dedicated...
Body Cameras in EMS with Tim Hearn
Don't Risk It! Podcast - January 09, 2024 18:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingBody cameras are being used more frequently in the emergency medical services to help with incident management and to ensure the responder behaves and is treated appropriately. In this episode, we are joined by Tim Hearn from Fort Smith EMS (Fort Smith, AR) to talk about body cameras in EMS, why...
Conducting a LODD After Action Review: Part 1 – 401
SAMatters Radio - January 09, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsThis episode is part 1 of a 2-part interview where Dr. Gasaway talks with retired Philadelphia Deputy Chief Vince Mulray and Battalion Chief Bobby Kennedy about conducting a Line-of-Duty After Action Review following the death of Lieutenant Matthew LeTourneau on January 6, 2018. After Acti...
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 ratingsSend us a Text Message. 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 o...
Tyler Cauble’s Unique Nashville Boutique Hotel Development Project, & Why He’s All in on Commercial Real Estate in 2024
First Responders Wealth Network Real Estate Investing Podcast - January 09, 2024 11:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsNEW FREE TRAINING VIDEO: https://www.911wealthnetwork.com/training If you have an extra minute, please leave us a review on Apple Podcast and share your thoughts with us. It helps our growth and keeps us going! Reach out to Dave directly: IG: @daveknighter email: dave@911wealthn...
John Vintar: The Fragility of Peace
Team Ten Eight - January 08, 2024 15:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 ratingSummary In this episode, Christian sits down with John Vintar, an author and Army officer who has served in the Canadian Armed Forces for over 30 years. The conversation revolves around Vintar's book, 'A Swamp the Size of Belgium,' which details his experiences in South Sudan. They discuss the h...
E744 Staying Safe in Rising Crime: Essential Public Safety Tips for 2024
Tactical Living - January 08, 2024 12:30 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 80 ratingsIn this critical episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, we address the unsettling reality of increasing crime rates and the challenges they present to law enforcement and civilians alike. As a first responder, witnessing the uptick in criminal activity firsthand, we understand the importance of...
Mailbag (w/ Kaleb Sackett) - Bonus Ep 27
Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast - January 08, 2024 09:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 42 ratingsText a Message to the Show Today Pastor Kaleb Sackett guest hosts and asks Chaplain Altic questions from the mailbag, covering topics from podcasting to chaplaincy to policing. If you'd like to submit questions for future mailbag episodes, please email us at [email protected] Tags: Poli...
HFD EO(Ret) Moe Mays
Faith of Our Heroes - January 07, 2024 02:17 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsBobby and Moe discuss Moe's movement from volunteer firefighter to HFD to licensed minister. He also shares his grief journey after the loss of his son and what he's doing to help others who are grieving. https://www.pcsministries.org/whoweare
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