Society & Culture Episodes
July 25, 2023
Resilience, Trauma, and Hope: A Conversation with Ryan Phillips
In this episode, Ryan Phillips, a former law offender turned mental health advocate, shares his personal journey of resilience and transformation. He discusses his struggles with memory decline, ADHD, addiction, and childhoo…
July 18, 2023
The Power of Resilience: Bridget Truxillo's Fight against Workplace Injustice
Bridget Lawsheild, a former deputy sheriff and SWAT team member, shares her insights into navigating workplace challenges from a unique perspective. She emphasizes the importance of standing up against an unjust work environ…
July 11, 2023
The Transformative Impact of Peer Support in Mental Health
Think about it. We all know someone who has been impacted by crime in some way. Maybe they lost a loved one, were the victim of a violent act, are experiencing PTSD, or have just been through a traumatic event. It only takes…
July 4, 2023
Spreading Positivity and Fostering Support in Law Enforcement: A Conversation with Sergeant Eric Tung
Sergeant Eric Tung, a law enforcement officer with 16 years of experience, is using social media to spread positivity and support his peers. He has held various roles, including K9 officer and Field Training Officer, and cur…
June 27, 2023
Unleashing Your Inner Resilience: A Conversation with Experts
Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn how to build resilience and tackle life's challenges confidently and gracefully. Public safety, wellness, and empowerment specialist Dr. Tia White and seasoned police officer Jake…
June 20, 2023
Healing the Hidden Wounds: A Conversation on First Responder Mental Health- Danny Coon
First responders face unique challenges that can impact their mental and emotional health. In this episode, retired Los Angeles Sheriff's Department sergeant Danny Coon shares his insights on post-traumatic stress, injury, a…
June 6, 2023
I am Stopping The Threat & The Stigma - Adam Meyers
Adam is a law enforcement officer who survived an officer-involved shooting. He was traumatized by the experience and his mental health deteriorated. He fought back and is now a symbol of resilience, sharing his story to hel…
June 6, 2023
Embracing Post-Traumatic Growth: The Dark Knight of Your Soul and the Resilience of First Responders and Veterans
In this podcast episode, we explore the concept of post-traumatic growth with Jessica Depatie, a documentary film producer and journalist. We discuss her project, "The Dark Knight of Your Soul," which explores the relevance …
May 23, 2023
Empowering Women in Law Enforcement: Self-Defense Training and Resilience to be Unstoppable- Fortis Tactical Teena Gooding
Teena, a law enforcement veteran, shares her insights and experiences on law enforcement, women in law enforcement, peer support, and resilience. She offers valuable lessons for all listeners, regardless of their background.
May 16, 2023
Protecting My Daughter: A Cop's Story of Resignation and PTSD- Grayson Reed
Former law enforcement officer Gray Reed founded Public Safety Preservation to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention among first responders. He was motivated by his own battle with mental health and his …
May 9, 2023
The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels- Sheriff & Author Matthew Thomas
Matt has risen to the position of Chief Deputy. During his 29 years with the police, he has worked in jail, patrol, and traffic. Police training, academy motors, drug investigation, and the SWAT unit, an extraordinarily busy…
April 25, 2023
Leading with Courageous Nobility to Change the World- LEO Jeff Daukas
Jeff has served in a variety of law enforcement roles, and he'll discuss some of those experiences, but most importantly, I've talked to Jeff about his leadership style, and Jeff has a terrific leadership style. He enjoys le…
April 19, 2023
From Street Cop to Wellness Warrior: A Retired Officer's Inspiring Journey of Resilience and Advocacy- Author Christopher Hoyer
Chris is a brave person who fought crime in Phoenix's dangerous streets. He was involved in three officer-involved shootings and lost a close friend in one of them. He is also committed to promoting mental, physical, and emo…
April 11, 2023
Bridging the Gap: How a Police Officer & Social Worker Revolutionize Therapist Training Amid Rising Threats
Learn how to protect yourself as a therapist or social worker from being assaulted on the job with the impressive solutions provided by Therapist Safety Solutions.
April 4, 2023
Surviving the Unthinkable: A Law Enforcement Officer's Story of Domestic Violence- Heather Glogolich
Heather is not just a phenomenal leader, but she is also a powerful woman who has been through a lot in life. Her story is a moving tale of survival and resilience that inspires everyone who hears it. Heather managed to surv…