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Back to SearchEp. 69: Combatting obesity in police, with active LEO Rod Wisser
From the day we get hired, start police academy, or for many even before that- we consider how ready we may be for "that bad day." That day could be…
2 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 66: Yoga (is) Therapy, w/ Kendall Wood @kendallanneyoga
Kendall Wood is a Yoga Therapist and Experienced Yoga Teacher who specializes in yoga therapy for first responders. She works for the CAL Fire Traini…
2 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 65: Police - Masters of Learning, w/ret. Officer Rob Ylinen
I met Rob when I was working K9; that's how I got to meet and know so many Valley SWAT guys. As we dive in, we chat about how close in hire date we …
2 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 64: Psychology and Leadership: the Army, Suicide Prevention, and BJJ w/ Daniel Zia Joseph
Dan Zia Joseph is a US Army veteran who served as an active duty combat engineer.
In his 30s, he found himself seeking purpose, distinctly influenced…
2 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 63: How to Prep for Trauma for 1st Responders and Families w/ Dr. Brooke Bartlett, PhD
We frequently talk about stress and trauma, as they are direct facets to true wellness. Navigating trauma is essential to our operational capacity a…
2 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 62: Shared patrol calls, when to promote, and community trust with Commander Cristian Adams
Commander Cristian Adams and I have collaborated on many things, most recently regional police recruitment and wellness initiatives. Although I've …
2 years, 7 months ago
Ep. 61: Minerva Gaines (from the Police Applicant Podcast): How to be a Cop, Lessons, Experiences and Insights
I had to pleasure to first meet Minerva when she was co-hosting for the Police Applicant Podcast with Ken (see episode 53!). We chatted police hiring…
2 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 60: Leading through Legacy, with my Police Academy Instructor, Officer Ken Henson
Whether or not policing is for you, you've imagined a policy academy environment. It may have been suggested to you, from the comedies by the same t…
2 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 59: Setting Sights on Stigma w/ RCMP ERT Officer Mark Bouchard
Mark Bouchard is a Canadian cop who has been at the game for about the same amount of time as I have. His career and journey have taken him to some d…
2 years, 8 months ago
Ep. 58: Combatting Stress to Live with Balance, with nurse and coach Elena O’Connell
Elena has been in nursing for 14 years, which has introduced her to expansive traumas and stressors that affect first responders daily. Through her …
2 years, 9 months ago