Podcast Episodes

27: How Police Officers can Boost Morale with Community Events and Public Engagement

Officer morale is the biggest hurdle to accomplishing ALL we need: recruiting, retention, culture, trust.

One of the simplest fixes is super simple: i…

3 years, 3 months ago

26: Stop Your Limiting Beliefs, with Mindset Coach (and Fire Spouse) Morgan Plascencia

Want some perspective shift to focus on what you CAN do, rather than what you can't?  

Want to hear it from a Master Mindset Coach, certified First Re…

3 years, 3 months ago

25: How to Improve Push Ups for Police Fitness Testing (Tips and More)

Ever since I got into Police Hiring and Recruiting a common question I got was about how to improve on push up reps and max.

Most states require a cer…

3 years, 3 months ago

24: The Value of Strong Mindset, Coaching Others, BJJ Training for Cops w/ Gabriel Austin Daffron

I knew this episode was going to be fantastic as soon as Austin agreed to come on the show.

Gabriel "Austin" AKA Daffy the Duck Daffron is a BBJ event…

3 years, 3 months ago

23: Mother’s Day... a Thank You and Reflections on What We Need

This special edition short solo-cast is in recognition of Mother’s Day!  I reflect on a smattering of thoughts as I get my morning steps in.  (In cas…

3 years, 4 months ago

22: Wrong Turns for Police Officers and Building Optimal Health for Cops, w/ Bobby Jaramillo

Bobby Jaramillo, former police officer turned tactical human performance coach joins me in this episode.

We talk about Bobby’s start in policing, his …

3 years, 4 months ago

21: Mental Health Musts for Police Officers and First Responders (w/Johanna Wender)

First Responder Life is not like others.. so there are key things we need to remember and do to protect and promote our mental health.  

I am joined b…

3 years, 4 months ago

20: Does Military Service Help You to Become a Police Officer?

This is a common question that I get over and over.  “I’m too young to be a cop, should I join the military first?”  “I want to be a cop, should I be…

3 years, 4 months ago

19: What Police Officers need to know about Money and Finances

Sometimes real health and wellness means getting comfortable with the uncomfortable- facing that music and talking about taboo topics. So let’s talk……

3 years, 4 months ago

18: To Be or Not to Be... A Cop , Should Police Officers Leave the Career?

I wrote an article with the same title in the fall of 2021.  We in law enforcement were reeling.  Police were leaving in record numbers. Staffing was…

3 years, 4 months ago