Cindy Chesna - Law Enforcement Wife & Widow

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大约1年之前 1:15:24

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Cindy Chesna - Widow of Weymouth Police Sgt Michael Chesna (EOW 7.15.2018) joins us on the podcast.

Cindy shares with us who Mike was in life, what it was like for her to lose the love of her life, to grieve that loss publicly, while guiding and mothering her children through the loss of their father.

Cindy also shares how she was able to get through that time, how she was able to begin healing, and how she has begun using her experience to help other law enforcement widows find their own pathway to healing.

Cindy's story is not just one of loss, it is one of grit, of courage, of love, strength, recovery, and service.

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Cindy Chesna - Law Enforcement Wife & Widow

H.O.P.E Beyond The Badge

published 大约1年之前

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Cindy Chesna - Widow of Weymouth Police Sgt Michael Chesna (EOW 7.15.2018) joins us on the podcast.

Cindy's story is not just one of loss, it is one of grit, of courage, of love, strength, recovery, and service.

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#Fitness #Mental Health #Hope Beyond the Badge #Society #Trauma #Law #Enforcement #Police #Fire #EMS #First #Response #Family #Love

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Mike Morgan - LEO Ret. 1:19:59

13天之前1:19:59

1:19:59

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.…

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Chris Michael - LEO Ret. 2:04:18

20天之前2:04:18

2:04:18

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/…

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Liz Bartholomew - First Responder Family Member and Advocate 1:39:35

27天之前1:39:35

1:39:35

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…

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Regan Faulk - LEO Suicide Loss Survivor 2:10:24

5 weeks之前2:10:24

2:10:24

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/…

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Erin Maccabee - First Responder Coach 1:27:03

6 weeks之前1:27:03

1:27:03

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…

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Allan Garcia part 2 - LEO (Ret) Veteran 1:16:43

6 weeks之前1:16:43

1:16:43

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.…

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Allan Garcia - LEO (Ret) 1:19:39

8 weeks之前1:19:39

1:19:39

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.…

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(Ep. #117) Part 2 - Meg Hawkins (LEO) & Eric Provow (Fire Service/EMS/Veteran) 1:34:16

9 weeks之前1:34:16

1:34:16

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.…

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Meg Hawkins (LEO) & Eric Provow (Fire Service / EMS / Veteran) 1:17:37

10 weeks之前1:17:37

1:17:37

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.…

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Siblings - Suicide Loss Survivor's 1:15:32

11 weeks之前1:15:32

1:15:32

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.

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Rich Creamer - LEO & Wellness Advocate 2:11:57

12 weeks之前2:11:57

2:11:57

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.…

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Tommy Bolin - Fire Service 1:36:25

13 weeks之前1:36:25

1:36:25

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.…

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Deputy Commissioner Matt Walsh - FDLE 1:33:06

14 weeks之前1:33:06

1:33:06

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.…

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Dr. Kevin Gilmartin - LEO Behavioral Scientist / Author 1:11:18

15 weeks之前1:11:18

1:11:18

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.…

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Meghann Holloway (LEO) & Kelly Berger (LCSW) 1:43:00

16 weeks之前1:43:00

1:43:00

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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Police Chief Frank Fredrickson (Ret.) 1:59:48

17 weeks之前1:59:48

1:59:48

Chief Frank Fredrickson is a retired Police Chief of the Yarmouth Police Department, the current director of governmental affairs for the Massachusetts Fraternal Order of Police, and the executive director of the New England Association of Chief's of Police. Chief Fredrickson talks about coming from a LEO family, how he entered a life of service, the first call that had an impact on him, what it was like to lead his department through the tragic line of duty death of Sgt. Sean Gannon, and what a valuable asset the peer support network was to his organization in the aftermath of that tragedy. He also shares with us some of his experiences working in sex crimes, goes into detail about one investigation that led to the arrest and prosecution of of a serial rapist, and how that same investigation led Frank to his future wife.…

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Tara Waters - LEO 1:10:22

18 weeks之前1:10:22

1:10:22

Tara Waters is a Police Officer, Wife, & Mother of two children. Tara discusses duty trauma, the impact(s) of her son's diagnosis & battle with cancer, faith, family, & how difficult times helped her grow into a more compassionate Police Officer.

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Jim Ward - LEO (Ret.) 1:13:35

19 weeks之前1:13:35

1:13:35

Jimmy Ward joins us to talk about his career in law enforcement, and what he's doing now to help his fellow LEO's and first responders. Jimmy is a former Senior Trooper with the Maryland State Police, where he served for over 15 years—more than 90% of that time focused on narcotics enforcement. His work placed him on the front lines of complex investigations, serving as a Task Force Officer with both Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the FBI. Jimmy shares with us how over time the job became overwhelming, how his life became chaotic, and the circumstances that ultimately led him to seek help. It was during that period of self discovery that he made the decision to step away from the job and into the world of first responder mental health and wellness. Today Jimmy’s mission is clear: to break the stigma around mental health in first responder culture, encourage honest conversations, and help others discover strength in vulnerability. His story is one of service, evolution, and hope—and we’re honored to have him here to share it.…

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Greg Wilcox - Suicide Loss Survivor 1:25:09

20 weeks之前1:25:09

1:25:09

Greg Wilcox is a suicide loss survivor of a police officer . Greg shares the story of losing his husband Joe Nagle to suicide (EOW 8/4/2019). He also shares the story of falling in love, witnessing the decline of a loved one over time, and the red flags he is aware of now, that he was unaware of in real time. Joe also discusses how he was able to pick the pieces back up following the loss of his husband, the work he does with Survivors of Blue Suicide, and how sharing his & Joe's story to help others is a therapeutic process for Greg. https://www.survivorsofbluesuicide.org/…

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Chris Moore - Fire Service 2:06:14

21 weeks之前2:06:14

2:06:14

Chris Moore Joins us on the podcast. Chris is a highly respected Fire Captain on the Chesapeake Va FD, a National keynote speaker, and one of the most influential voices in the movement to transform how first responder agencies approach mental health, wellness, and suicide prevention. Chris shares with us how years on the job began to effect his moods, behaviors, and relationships. He speaks openly about the lowest points in his life, how he got there, how he recovered, how a department leader played a key role in that process, how other first responders can avoid similar circumstances, and how agencies can support that process by supporting their department members.…

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Mark & Pat Freire - Part 2 - (LEO / Peer Support) 1:15:16

22 weeks之前1:15:16

1:15:16

Part 2 of a 2 Part Episode - Mark and Pat Freire are father and son, they are both LEO's, they are both compassionate towards first responder trauma, and passionate about first responder wellness. Mark Freire (Father) - is a retired Boston Police officer, and past director of the departments Peer Support Unit. He speaks openly about some of the calls and conditions that caused him to struggle, what he came to understand about himself, the job, and the resources available. Pat (Son) - is a LEO with the Plymouth County Sheriffs Dept, a Veteran of the National Guard, and an active member of the SEMLEC CISM Team. Pat also talks openly about his own experiences, how he struggled, recovered, and now uses his experiences to help others.…

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Mark and Pat Freire - Part 2 - (LEO / Peer Support) 1:11:36

23 weeks之前1:11:36

1:11:36

Part 1 of a 2 Part Episode - Mark and Pat Freire are father and son, they are both LEO's, they are both compassionate towards first responder trauma, and passionate about first responder wellness. Mark Freire (Father) - is a retired Boston Police officer, and past director of the departments Peer Support Unit. He speaks openly about some of the calls and conditions that caused him to struggle, what he came to understand about himself, the job, and the resources available. Pat (Son) - is a LEO with the Plymouth County Sheriffs Dept, a Veteran of the National Guard, and an active member of the SEMLEC CISM Team. Pat also talks openly about his own experiences, how he struggled, recovered, and now uses his experiences to help others.…

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Jim DeFeo (LEO - Ret) 1:48:13

24 weeks之前1:48:13

1:48:13

Jim is an OEF/OIF Veteran who served 30 years in the Army and retired as a LTC, and a 25 year Veteran of the Boston Police Dept. Jim has worked patrol, as a bomb technician, in sexual assault investigations, and as an operations supervisor. Jim talks openly about his own struggles, personal and family problems, the challenges of being a single parent, alcohol abuse, and the many friends and coworkers he has lost to suicide. He shares with us about the wake up call he experienced that led him to quit drinking, to focus on being a father, and how he began to start putting the pieces of his life back together. Today Jim speaks about those experiences with other first responders in person and at academies with the hope that the next generation can struggle a little less, and get help a little earlier.…

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Josh Goldberg (Boulder Crest Foundation) 1:18:06

25 weeks之前1:18:06

1:18:06

Josh Goldberg is the CEO of Bolder Crest Foundation - A nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on ensuring the military, veteran, and first responder communities can live great lives in the aftermath of trauma. Boulder Crest Foundation is the home and global leader in the development of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). They exist as an organization to transform the way that our society thinks, feels, and acts when it comes to notions of mental health and struggle, so that we live in a world that is fueled and founded in notions of PTG, not PTSD, diminishment, diagnosis, or dysfunction. Josh joins Linda & Jay to discuss Bolder Crest's mission, how the foundation came to exist, what their purpose is, the programs they currently offer, and the future of PTG. Josh also shares his own story; one of struggle, growth, development, purpose, and meaning.…

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Dr Kevin Gilmartin - LEO Behavioral Scientist / Author 1:11:18

26 weeks之前1:11:18

1:11:18

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.…

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Molly O'Neil - Suicide Loss Survivor of a First Responder 1:37:34

27 weeks之前1:37:34

1:37:34

Molly O'Neil joins us and shares about her husband Chris. She talks about meeting him when she was still in high school, going to the same college, and falling in love. She talks about starting a family together, and how Chris lived and loved to be a father. She describes her experience when Chris began to struggle, and what was going on in those days and weeks leading up to his loss. Molly also shares with us what life was like for her family after Chris passed, the struggles, the grief, and the challenges they all faced, as well as the support they received, and how she began to heal and move forward in life. Today Molly is helping to break the stigma that often makes it difficult for first responders to reach out for help during times of struggle, she is helping others as a reiki master, she has worked with the Quell foundation, an organization she speaks highly of and recommends their first responder resiliency project as a helpful and impactful resource for first responders.…

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Mike Best (LEO - LEOSF), Tom Kelly (LEO. Ret. - SMAC), James Creed (LEO - Peer Support) 2:23:46

28 weeks之前2:23:46

2:23:46

Mike, Tom, and Jim come together and join us on the podcast to share about their careers in Law Enforcement, why they chose to serve in the first place, some of the critical incidents they have been involved in, the impacts those incidents had on them both professionally and personally, and the ways in which they offer service and support to their fellow LEO's and each other. These men have all experienced their own critical incidents, they know what it takes to get through it, and how to help others navigate through difficult times. If you want to learn more about Mike, Tom, and Jim, and the work they they are doing to help and support their fellow first responders, follow the links below. https://www.saveleos.org/home https://www.saveleos.org/SMAC https://www.tmkelleylaw.com/…

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Bryan Mokrisky - Prior Law Enforcement, Public Safety Wellness Coordinator 1:47:06

29 weeks之前1:47:06

1:47:06

Bryan Mokrisky joins us to share his journey of service, as a soldier, in law enforcement, and now as the Public Safety Wellness Coordinator for the town of Stoughton Ma. Bryan talks about serving in the Army as a Military Police Soldier, his time spent working for the Sherriff's Dept as a corrections officer, serving as a Police Officer in the town he grew up in, and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. While working in law enforcement Bryan served on a SWAT team, as an instructor within his dept on firearms, tasers, less than lethal munitions, and had additional duties as an armorer and a field training officer. In this episode we discusses ethical dilemma's, moral injury, duty stress, how the job effected him personally, and how communication problems began to develop at home for Bryan. Bryan also shares with us about the psychological state he was in leading up to, and in the moments he chose to leave his profession as a first responder, how he had the phone number of a peer support member and reached out for help, how he began to heal personally, and how his life began to improve as a result. Today Bryan has dedicated himself personally and professionally to wellness, and works to improve conditions for first responders as the Wellness Coordinator for Stoughton Ma, where he grew up, worked as a cop, and continues to serve.…

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Jason Palamara (Ret LEO, Author, Public Speaker) 1:38:13

30 weeks之前1:38:13

1:38:13

Jason joins us to discuss his career of service, the lessons he learned along the way, and what he's doing now to inform the next generation of first responders. He is a Navy Veteran, retired NYC police officer with over 20 years of experience in forensic and criminal investigations, and was a member of the NYPD Peer Support Team. He co-authored the book "Living Blue" along with Barbera Rubel - which focuses on police officer wellness and resilience, he volunteers at the long island crisis center, is a certified life coach, and a public speaker. In this episode Jason shares how being a recruit in the academy when terror struck on 9/11, and being removed from the classroom to assist in the aftermath of those attacks, influenced how he would go on to process duty trauma throughout his career. He talks openly about years of difficult calls and investigations taking a toll on him, he talks about overcoming the personal challenges that trauma had created within him, and what he is doing now to raise awareness and advocate for other first responders who are facing their own challenges. Check out - https://livingblueapparel.com/ Learn more about Jason - https://jasonpalamara.org/…

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Davin Cole (Ret LEO) 1:43:12

31 weeks之前1:43:12