Mindset Episodes
May 14, 2024
Navigating Leadership and Cultural Transformation in High-Stakes Professions with Michael Lopez
Send us a Text Message. Transform your understanding of leadership and culture in high-stakes professions with insights from Michael Lopez, a distinguished coach and consultant. Our latest episode offers compelling discourse ...
May 7, 2024
From Struggle to Triumph: Dr. Robb Kelly on Rewriting Life Scripts and the Neuroscience of Change
In this episode, Dr. Robb Kelly and Jerry Dean Lund discuss the impact of childhood experiences on adult life, addiction complexities, unexpected leaders, the mental health of first responders, the power of positive impact, the significance of surrounding oneself with like-minded individuals, and t…
April 16, 2024
Embracing the Heart of Leadership: Gene Reed on Emotional Intelligence for First Responders
Have you ever stood at life's crossroads, wondering how to weave emotional intelligence into the fabric of your leadership? Today, I sit down with Gene Reed, the mastermind behind Reed Training Solutions and author of "Police...
April 9, 2024
JR Martinez's Insights on Inner Strength and the Art of Vulnerability
When JR Martinez, a man of indomitable spirit whose life unfolds like an epic novel, graced our podcast, we knew the conversation would be anything but ordinary. From his life-altering injury at 19 to his triumphs as an autho...
Oct. 3, 2023
From Backpack to Rucksack: Unpacking Service Members' Mental Health with Dan Joseph
Join military veteran and author Dan Joseph as he discusses mental health among service members and the transformative power of vulnerability. Gain insights into the unique mental strains faced by military personnel and the importance of self-care. Explore the role of leadership dynamics in high-pr…
Sept. 12, 2023
Expert Discussion On Hypervigilance In First Responder Relationships with Cyndi Doyle
We discuss how first responders can maintain personal relationships while navigating challenges. Cyndi gives tips on coping skills, maintaining vigilance without hypervigilance, and the role of romantic relationships in building resilience. She also advises creating safe spaces for meaningful conve…
Jan. 10, 2023
If I Could Inspire One Person- Firefighter/EMT Bernard Taylor
Bernard Taylor Age: 34, from Miami, FL Firefighter/EMT He is currently working for Palm Beach County Fire Rescue for the past two years. 4 years in the fire service. Book a free discovery call on how to Keep The Fire Burning ...
Nov. 22, 2022
How To Understand Your Trauma- Matt Quackenbush
The Finding Strength method is not your normal therapy process. Matt has crafted a unique and powerful method of therapy that has helped hundreds of people to heal and recover from their emotional wounds. He is certified as a...
Nov. 1, 2022
Why Is An LEO Running Across Canada- Sach Latti
Sachin Latti is the heart of Sachinmotion. With a growing team of supporters around him, his goal is to raise money and awareness for veterans & first responders in need of help as they heal from PTSD & mental health illnesse...
Oct. 25, 2022
Resilience For First Responders- Jennifer Boileau
Jennifer is an educator with a B.S in Education with an emphasis in special education, and she has taken that teaching background and shifted her focus to teaching practices of resilience as a Trauma-Centered Yoga Teacher, Certified iRest© Meditation Teacher, Reiki Master, and Sound Healing Facilit…
Aug. 16, 2022
Making Your Relationship Stronger- Jerry Dean Lund
As I launch my new series in Enduring the Badge Podcast called Podcast Shorts, the pilot episode discusses the ways on how to make your relationship and mindset stronger that will allow you to have the best relationship and marriage. In this episode, I also will be talking discovering your truest, …
Aug. 2, 2022
Excellence In Analytics & Leadership- Author Dawn Reeby
The podcast, with our second-time guest, Dawn Reeby, founder of Excellence in Analytics (EIA), author of the best-selling book, “Bigger Than Data” – A Law Enforcement Analyst's Roadmap to Marketability, Professional Development, Fulfillment & Joy”, and, “Building a Crime Analysis Legacy. A law enfo…
June 28, 2022
Why It's Critical To Rewire Your Brain- AK with Life Saver Wellness
In this episode with my very special guest AK Dozanti, we will learn about life saving wellness, and she's gonna talk about things of like rewiring your brain, making those neuro pathways that maybe have been, non-existent kind of putting them back into place. She's gonna talk about breathing and h…
April 13, 2022
How Not Lose Yourself In Your Career- Annette Zapp
In this episode, we will have Annette zap. She's got 30 years in health and wellness. And she has been a firefighter for 18 years. She's going to tie all that experience up into this podcast and tell you how you can lead a healthier and better life as a first responder. She has got some great tips …
March 16, 2022
From NYPD Detective To Fundthefirst.com
Let us listen to our special guest, NYPD Detective Robert Garland. Robert has had a pretty cool career, being a detective in New York. And this had some amazing assignments with some amazing success. But unfortunately, he sustained a career-ending injury. And it's transformed his life now into busi…
Jan. 27, 2022
You Can Have It All- Author & Coach Dawn Reeby
Would you like to have a clear mindset and tools needed to become the best version of yourself, personally and professionally? If so, this episode is for you. Listen to Dawn Reeby, a LEO, life coach, and best-selling author, as she shared her knowledge on how to achieve excellence in analytics in u…
Jan. 19, 2022
It's Never Too Late To Start Over- Rebecca Ethington
In this episode, we have Rebecca Ethington, a single mom who went through Fire Recruit Academy. She's going to talk about the mental and physical strains it took to get through a crew Academy and to get to her full-time job today.
Jan. 6, 2022
Building Wealth: First Responders to Financial Freedom- Alec Evans & Lewis Weaver
In this episode, we're going to talk about something a little bit different that wears on your mental health and physical health, and probably after the first of the year, you've possibly been thinking about a lot, and that's MONEY! Lewis Weaver and Alec Evans, both former firefighters and now real…
Nov. 30, 2021
Do You Want To Be A Great Mentor- Author's Sam & Chris Adams
If you want to be a confident first responder or mentor, this episode is for you! Christian Adams and Sam Adams, authors and co-owners of Field Medics, and The PADL course will teach you better decision-making skills in handling life and death situations. They will tackle their book called "Life an…
Nov. 16, 2021
Why Is Yoga So Important For 1st Responders- Oliva Mead
If you find it hard to manage stress, Olivia Mead, Founder and CEO of YogaShield® Yoga For First Responders® (YFFR), is here to help you. Olivia will teach us about flow state and mindfulness through yoga and the importance of proactive resilience training for first responders. Also, she will intro…
Nov. 3, 2021
Developing Emotional Intelligence- Destiny Morris, Certified First Responder Counselor
If you feel like your first responder partner or family member is not giving you enough attention even on off-duty, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist Destiny Morris will teach you how to cope with this situation. Also, she will introduce and explain the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reproc…
Oct. 20, 2021
Operation K9 Hero- DuWayne Schwartz
Enduring the Badge is a podcast series that explores the personal side of first responders. In this episode, me and DuWayne Schwartz from Operation K9 Hero talked about his and Tio's (his K9 therapy dog) mission on how they shed light on PTSD and mental health issues of first responders. This is a…
Oct. 13, 2021
How To Find The Balance- Flight Nurse Janessa Dean
This podcast episode of Enduring the Badge with guest Flight Nurse/Life Coach Janessa Dean shared how she finds balance as a working mom of 4 with a twin. She brought tips on how to avoid mom guilt especially when she's working on holidays.
Moreover, Janessa pointed out the importance of accepti…
Sept. 29, 2021
Ambulance Tech Side of EMS- Rocio Calenda
This podcast episode features an interview with Rocio Calenda. We talk about the ambulance tech side of EMS and she shares her knowledge with us on how to become a paramedic. Moreover, we discussed the pros and cons in working for a private ambulance company. Rocio is passionate as a first responde…