Mental Health Episodes
Aug. 15, 2023
Preserving Health Amidst Serving Others: A Talk with Monica Crawford
When the pressure of protecting others weighs heavy on your shoulders, how can you find the strength to also care for yourself? Monica Crawford, CEO and owner of Fierce 505 and Fit, joins me, Jerry Dean Lund, as we explore t…
Aug. 8, 2023
The Blue Line to Recovery: Mike Arena's Inspiring Tale
Summary: In a poignant conversation, retired police officer Mike Arena opens up about the emotional toll of his final officer-involved shooting in Ventner. Battling depression and suicidal thoughts, Mike found solace in an o…
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…
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 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 …
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.
March 7, 2023
The Power Of Vulnerability- Reps For Responder, Founder & LEO Frank Voce
Frank Voce has been so open about his history. You must hear this man's story of strength and vulnerability. He's a fantastic human with a fantastic story. We'll discuss sobriety, mental health in and out of the hospital, re…
Feb. 7, 2023
PTSD 911 Documentary Film- Director Conrad Weaver
Conrad has done some sensational things in his life, but this quote by Conrad is my favorite. He claims that telling stories that matter is far more fulfilling than telling stories that entertain. He believes his responsibil…
Jan. 24, 2023
It's Okay Not To Have Mental Health Challenges -Samuel Boyer-Groff
Sam shares a wealth of other law enforcement experience with us. He also has a fantastic YouTube channel and social media platform where he shares knowledge about paramedicine and gives you evidence-based recommendations. He…
Dec. 6, 2022
How To Get Through The Holidays- Dr. Tia White
In this week's episode, we are gonna talk about how to get through the holidays with our special guest for this, Dr. Tia White. She is amazing with first responders. She knows some of the stumbling box and pitfalls that we h…
Nov. 15, 2022
What Are Police K9s Doing Schools-John Gray
John Gray is a school resource officer with Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office in Colorado. John works with his partner named Rex. Rex is a certified police therapy dog who works with elementary school students. He is speciall…
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, C…