How a prison massacre carried out under Libya’s long-time dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, set the stage for the Benghazi attack. For a list of books, documentaries and resources we used to research this episode visit: bit.ly/fiascopolitics Subscribe to Pushkin+ to hear the entire season of Fiasco: Benghazi, ad-free, right now. Find Pushkin+ on the Fiasco show page in Apple Podcasts or at Pushkin.fm. Subscribe on Apple: apple.co/pushkin Subscribe on Pushkin: pushkin.fm/plus See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Doug & Karen Monda join us to talk about Survive First - Where there mission is to reduce first responder suicide through quality education, peer support, and mental health and wellness resources, while fostering a greater sense of community and awareness amongst first responders and their supporters.
Doug - President, Founder, and Chairman at Survive First - discusses his time as a professional athlete, shares with us about his career in law enforcement as a SWAT Sniper, and talks openly about how his experiences impacted his mental health and family dynamics.
Karen - Executive Director at Survive First - shares from the perspective of a first responder's spouse, and how she began to educate herself about the ways that trauma can effect first responders to better understand and support Doug.
Together, their message is one of a family who found a way to heal together, and how they've dedicated their efforts to helping other first responder families find their own healing.
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Doug & Karen Monda join us to talk about Survive First - Where there mission is to reduce first responder suicide through quality education, peer support, and mental health and wellness resources, while fostering a greater sense of community and awareness amongst first responders and their supporters.
Doug - President, Founder, and Chairman at Survive First - discusses his time as a professional athlete, shares with us about his career in law enforcement as a SWAT Sniper, and talks openly about how his experiences impacted his mental health and family dynamics.
Karen - Executive Director at Survive First - shares from the perspective of a first responder's spouse, and how she began to educate herself about the ways that trauma can effect first responders to better understand and support Doug.
Together, their message is one of a family who found a way to heal together, and how they've dedicated their efforts to helping other first responder families find their own healing.
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Mike Morgan joins us on the podcast. Mike transitioned from working as an accountant to a 30 year career of service in law enforcement. In this episode Mike reflected on those years, he spoke about his love for the job, shares with us about some of the difficult calls he responded to, including the incident that was most impactful for him. He shares his experience of coming to recognize that he had been affected by trauma, the steps he took to recover and heal, how he discovered his purpose to help other first responders during a psychedelic retreat, and how he carries out that purpose today. To learn more about Mike, check out his podcast - The Resilient Warrior Nation.…
Chris Michael is a retired Police Captain with 25 years of experience in law enforcement in a large Metro area Atlanta department. When he retired, Chris was the departments peer support team commander. Chris discusses his career with us and some of the critical incidents he experienced, to include 2 officer involved shootings, his partner and backup being shot and wounded, being involved in an on duty fatal car accident, and another collision where Chris believed he was going to die. Chris shares that he saw countless other tragedies throughout his career, for many years he didn't realize these incidents had impacted him. Chris explains that his exposure to a fatal car accident/fire was the call that brought his many years of service, and all those critical incidents to the surface. Chris suffered with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation before he finally reached out for help. After going through his own healing process, Chris began advocating for first responder and veteran mental health. Chris shares his experience of struggle, suicidal thoughts, and a return to wellness with departmental leaders to help other first responders and promote a positive change in culture. Chris also shared about some of the non-profit organizations he is involved with, if after listening to this episode you would like more information about Gotcha Covered Blankets or Creed of Ink, follow the links below. https://www.thecreedofink.org/ https://gotchacoveredblankets.com/…
Elizabeth Bartholomew joins us on the podcast. Liz worked as a police records clerk in Batavia Illinois where she met Joe Bartholomew, a paid on-call firefighter, they married in 1980. Joe was hired as a full time Firefighter in 1986. While their daughters were young Liz was able to be a stay at home mom. Later she drove a school bus part-time in Naperville, Illinois, became Band Booster President and was on the coaching staff at East Aurora High School. In 2005 Joe was diagnosed with post traumatic stress disorder from a response call, he later retired on a duty disability pension after 33 years as a firefighter. Seeing the reaction in the workplace to his PTSD diagnosis and watching him learn to live with PTSD she came up with the concept of Responders Retreat as a place to open a conversation and know that you are not alone. For more information check out : https://www.firstrespondersretreat.org/home…
Regan Faulk joined us on the podcast and shared the story of meeting her husband Kevin in collage, falling in love, starting a life together which included marriage, the birth of their twin boys, and Kevin joining the Philadelphia police department. She spoke about how much he loved the job in the beginning, she spoke about the changes she witnessed in his mood and personality over time, the impact those changes had on their family, and she spoke about the experience of losing her husband to suicide. Keven Regan was a devoted husband and father who was passionate about serving his community. Regan founded the Keven Regan Family Foundation in October of 2022 following the tragic loss of her husband. The Keven Regan Family Foundation is a non profit organization committed to helping families of fallen first responders, specifically those who have died by suicide, and those who struggle with mental illness. The foundation provides not only financial relief, but also the mental health resources needed to support struggling frontline fighters and their loved ones. The Kevin Regan foundation is dedicated to Suicide prevention, and treatment by improving mental health awareness and education throughout the first responder community. For mor information, visit: https://kevinreganfamilyfoundation.com/…
Erin Maccabee joins us on the podcast. Erin is an ICF trained integration coach who specializes in supporting First Responders, their partners, and departments. Erin has nearly a decade of experience, with almost half that time focused on trauma exposed populations. Erin is the creator of the Pressure System - A whole human framework for navigating high stress environments, and The Connection Code - A self guided program that helps responder couples strengthen communication on their own time. Erin also hosts the Flashpoint podcast - where high performance meets human healing. Erin's mission is personal, shaped by the loss of her Firefighter boyfriend to substance misuse in 2011. Erin details her journey into the work she is currently engaged in, shares openly about her loss, and her commitment to helping first responders heal, develop healthy coping mechanisms, recover from or avoid the pitfalls of addiction, and helps couples connect more deeply. Contact Erin for more information @ ErinMaccabee@Gmail.com…
Part 2 of a 2 part episode. Allan Garcia is a retired police officer from the Middletown Rhode Island Police Dept. He joins us on the podcast and shares his story of growing up in a seaside community, being raised in a first responder family, his time in the military, and how he became a police officer. Allans career included service as a DARE officer, Uniformed Patrol, Field Training Officer, School Resource Officer, SWAT Team Member, Firearms Instructor, Academy Instructor, Active Shooter Response Instructor, Patrol Sargent, and Detective/Inspector. Allan talks openly about his transition into policing, some of the mistakes he made early on in his career, the lessons he learned, and the calls he responded to. Allan describes the challenges he faced balancing family and the job, the duty he felt to serve his community and the pride he experienced fathering his children, one of which he was raising with special needs.…
Part 1 of a 2 part episode. Allan Garcia is a retired police officer from the Middletown Rhode Island Police Dept. He joins us on the podcast and shares his story of growing up in a seaside community, being raised in a first responder family, his time in the military, and how he became a police officer. Allans career included service as a DARE officer, Uniformed Patrol, Field Training Officer, School Resource Officer, SWAT Team Member, Firearms Instructor, Academy Instructor, Active Shooter Response Instructor, Patrol Sargent, and Detective/Inspector. Allan talks openly about his transition into policing, some of the mistakes he made early on in his career, the lessons he learned, and the calls he responded to. Allan describes the challenges he faced balancing family and the job, the duty he felt to serve his community and the pride he experienced fathering his children, one of which he was raising with special needs.…
Meg Hawkins and Erik Provow join us on the podcast. Meg is a dedicated police officer with over 21 years of law enforcement experience, and the proud wife of Eric - a firefighter/paramedic and retired combat veteran who lives with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Eric’s military career spanned two decades, split between the Marine Corps and the Air Force. He served in elite units including Marine Recon, Force Recon, and as a Combat Controller with the Air Force Special Operations Command. He later deployed with premier teams under the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), completing multiple contingency operations and three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2002, during a close-quarters firefight, Eric sustained invisible wounds that led to a decade of undiagnosed PTSD—one of many traumatic experiences throughout his service. In 2017, their world was shaken when Eric went missing and nearly died by suicide. That night marked a turning point in their lives. With Meg’s unwavering support, Eric began his long journey toward healing—trying various therapies, attending veteran programs, and finding support through his service dog, Denny. While Eric’s mental health began to stabilize in 2019, Meg soon found herself struggling. The trauma of nearly losing her husband, and the toll of always being “the strong one,” led to her own diagnosis of PTSD. In 2020, she sought help for herself. Both Meg and Eric continue to walk their healing journeys—stronger together and as individuals. Meg is now focused on raising awareness around the often-overlooked mental health needs of spouses and significant others of veterans and first responders. These Silent Warriors endure their own battles, often in silence, as they support their loved ones through trauma and recovery. In 2018, amid their personal struggles, Meg and Eric founded Making Everything Good (MEG), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting first responders, military members, veterans, their families, and survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Their journey is one of resilience, advocacy, and love—and they remain committed to helping others find hope, healing, and Strength.…
Meg Hawkins and Erik Provow join us on the podcast. Meg is a dedicated police officer with over 21 years of law enforcement experience, and the proud wife of Eric - a firefighter/paramedic and retired combat veteran who lives with severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Eric’s military career spanned two decades, split between the Marine Corps and the Air Force. He served in elite units including Marine Recon, Force Recon, and as a Combat Controller with the Air Force Special Operations Command. He later deployed with premier teams under the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), completing multiple contingency operations and three combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2002, during a close-quarters firefight, Eric sustained invisible wounds that led to a decade of undiagnosed PTSD—one of many traumatic experiences throughout his service. In 2017, their world was shaken when Eric went missing and nearly died by suicide. That night marked a turning point in their lives. With Meg’s unwavering support, Eric began his long journey toward healing—trying various therapies, attending veteran programs, and finding support through his service dog, Denny. While Eric’s mental health began to stabilize in 2019, Meg soon found herself struggling. The trauma of nearly losing her husband, and the toll of always being “the strong one,” led to her own diagnosis of PTSD. In 2020, she sought help and began herself. Both Meg and Eric continue to walk their healing journeys—stronger together and as individuals. Meg is now focused on raising awareness around the often-overlooked mental health needs of spouses and significant others of veterans and first responders. These Silent Warriors endure their own battles, often in silence, as they support their loved ones through trauma and recovery. In 2018, amid their personal struggles, Meg and Eric founded Making Everything Good (MEG), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting first responders, military members, veterans, their families, and survivors of sexual and domestic violence. Their journey is one of resilience, advocacy, and love—and they remain committed to helping others find hope, healing, and Strength.…
In this episode - We bring together a panel of siblings who tell us about their brother or sister who worked in first response, the lives they lived before the job, & the process of losing their loved one to suicide.
Rich Creamer - A native of Chelsea Ma, is a Navy Veteran, and retired Sergeant with 24 years of service with the Norfolk VA police dept. During his career Rich worked homicide, gangs, served on the FBI's violent crimes task force, and in the training division. He is a nationally recognized speaker on the topic of officer wellness and peer support, and served as a consultant for the IACP's officer wellness and safety initiative. Rich currently serves as the director of public safety insights at Lighthouse Health and Wellness, Military public safety liaison at the Farley Center, and first responder liaison with Mutts with a Mission - placing facility dogs with agencies nationwide. He is also a board member and trainer for Blue Cancer Connect, and co-host on the podcast Trauma Behind the Badge. Rich opens up about his childhood, his pathway into law enforcement, his career as an officer, and all the trauma's he had collected along the way. He also shares with us how those trauma's impacted his life, how his suffering impacted his family and relationships, and how he overcame those struggles, reconnected with his family, and began to heal.…
Tommy is a 30 year fire service veteran, lieutenant, and mental health advocate who has dedicated his life to changing the culture of public service. After battling depression, PTSD, and anxiety from years of service on the front line, Tommy now uses his voice to break the stigma around mental health for first responders. He authored the Book "Unseen Battles - The Price of Duty in a Life of Trauma and Sacrifice". He is the founder of First Responder Support LLC. Through powerful storytelling and lived experience Tommy speaks to the silent troubles many first responders carry, and offers a message of Hope, healing, and purpose. Tommy shares with us his story going back to his youth, entering the fire service, some of the difficult calls he experienced along the way, how those calls impacted him, his struggles, his growth, and his calling to serve those who serve.…
Deputy Commissioner Matt Walsh of the Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Joins us on this weeks podcast! Matt is a Weymouth Native who takes us on a journey from growing up in Weymouth, traveling to Florida to pursue a career in Law Enforcement, his early career including an officer involved shooting and how that impacted him, his rise to leadership, and his experience developing, implementing, and participating in officer wellness programs. Deputy Commissioner Walsh is the FDLE Executive Director leading public safety services, which includes Officer Wellness. His career began 28 years ago at the Lee County Sheriff’s office where his assignments included road patrol, auto theft detective, homicide detective, and SWAT operator. In 2003 Matt accepted a position with FDLE, since then he has worked and held leadership positions in Sebring, Ft Myers, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee Florida. In 2020 he was appointed as interim Sheriff for the Clay County Sheriff’s office by Governor DeSantis. Matt has lectured and trained law enforcement members in the areas of death and homicide, stress management, and mental health and resiliency. He is the founder of the FDLE CISM / Peer Support team and has lead interventions following the pulse night club attack, Broward airport shooting, Parkland school shooting, Sebring mass shooting, Pensacola NAS, and other critical incidents. Matt Earned a Master of Social Work Degree from Florida State University and has provided psychotherapy to the veteran and law enforcement population. He has attended several leadership schools, to include the Naval Post Graduate School, Center for Homeland Defense and Security Executive Leaders Program, he has been recognized for his service to the citizens of Florida, to include commendations for the Combat Cross, 3 unit citations, Gallantry Star, Grand Cordon, 2 U.S Attorney Officer of the year awards, and the Commissioners Medal.…
Dr. Gilmartin joins us on the podcast, Dr Gilmartin is a behavioral scientist specializing in law enforcement and public safety related issues. He is the author of the book Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families . He previously spent twenty years working in law enforcement in Tucson Arizona. During his tenure he supervised the Hostage Negotiations Team and the Behavioral Sciences Unit. He is a former recipient of the International Association of Chiefs of Police-Parade Magazine, National Police Officer Citation Award for contributions during hostage negotiations. He presently maintains a consulting relationship with public safety and law enforcement agencies in the U.S, Canada, and Australia. The Department of Justice, FBI, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, New South Wales Police and International Association of Chiefs of Police have published his work. He holds a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Arizona. He is a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and resides in Tucson Arizona and Bend Oregon.…
Meghann has been working in law enforcement for 24 years & currently serves as her organizations first wellness coordinator. Meghann's partner Kelly has been working with youth and families for over 20 years, and is the current executive director of Caminos programs in Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. In this episode Meghann and Kelly take us on a journey that involves trauma, struggle, insight, growth, and service. Together - Meghann and Kelly have developed programs to teach, train, and educate first responders and their families about the signs and symptoms of duty trauma, how to remain operationally durable to the impacts of trauma, and what to do if they recognize that they are struggling.…
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