Best Hope Beyond the Badge Podcasts (2024)

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Autumn Clifford - LEO (Ret.) - She's an Asset 1:24:27

2h ago1:24:27

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Autumn Clifford joins us on the podcast and shares about her lifelong journey with martial arts, her career in law enforcement, the pain and isolation she experienced after suffering a career ending back injury 6 years into that career, and how an intervention from her mom helped her rediscover herself and pick herself back up during her most diffi…

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Ep. 89 Making Headway With Concussion Recovery with Dr. Leah Bortnick 55:40

5h ago55:40

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dr. Leah Bortnick about concussions and traumatic brain injuries and how it affects our first responders and veterans on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Dr. Leah Bortnick PT, DPT completed her physical therapy training at Creighton University in Omaha. Prior to pursuing physi…

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Ep. 90 Investing in Hope with Beau Armistead, MA, LPC, NCC 56:42

5h ago56:42

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Beau Armistead, founder and director of Sojourn Counseling and his special project with AtEase.org, bringing hope to those facing PTSD in a unique way on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Beau holds a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State Universi…

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Ep. 91 Cops and Campers with Retired LEO Eric Reynolds 56:04

5h ago56:04

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Eric Reynolds, retired law enforcement officer and founder of Cops and Campers on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Cops and Campers is a wellness retreat initiative founded by retired police officer Eric Reynolds, who suffered from PTSD after being shot in the line of duty in …

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Ep. 88 Finances Beyond The Uniform with Rebecca Jameson 55:37

23h ago55:37

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with law enforcement spouse and founder of Priority One Financial Coaching Rebecca Jameson on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Rebecca and her husband had gotten into that cycle that many law enforcement families get themselves into. That overtime & spending cycle, where you spend …

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Ep. 77 Building Freedom with Veteran, LEO & SA ret. Monty Bynum 57:20

24h ago57:20

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with The Wealthy Servant, Lamonte "Monty" Bynum, USMC Veteran and retired Law Enforcement Officer and Special Agent @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Monty served our country for 32 years as a USMC Officer, LEO, DEA, and Special Agent as an International EXPERT in Money Laundering &…

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Ep. 78 Proactive Peer Support with First Response Mental Health 56:53

24h ago56:53

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Nik Fiorito, Chief Strategy Officer of First Response Mental Health on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Nik and the team at First Response Mental Heath recognized a need for the first responder community to connect with each other and professionals to help support their overal…

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Ep. 81 Policing in Todays Climate Pt. 2 with Police Chief (ret) Andy Harvey 56:22

24h ago56:22

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Andy Harvey, retired police chief, USAF veteran, speaker and author in Part 2 of our interview about his new book Changing the Beat: Bringing Communities Together with Effective Police Practices and his original book Excellence in Policing, on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. …

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Ep. 79 "Changing the Beat" with Andy Harvey, Police Chief Ret., USAF, and Author Part 1 56:07

24h ago56:07

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Andy Harvey, retired police chief, USAF veteran, speaker and author in this 2 part interview about his new book Changing the Beat and bringing communities together with effective police practices on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Andy Harvey is a leader with over 20 years of…

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Ep. 80 You Are Not Broken with USA Green Beret, Ben Monette 56:18

12d ago56:18

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Ben Monette, USA Veteran and Outreach Coordinator at Tree House Recovery on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Ben served in the US Military as a Green Beret for 16 years, with 8 deployments to the Middle East and numerous military schools. He found himself addicted to alcohol a…

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Ep. 82 Paddle. Fish. Heal. With Heroes on the Water 57:03

24h ago57:03

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz Kick off Memorial May with Laura Lindsey and Camille Null from Heroes on the Water on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Heroes on the Water supports veterans, first responders and their families by creating a peaceful environment for healing. Their Mission: To provide wellness and commun…

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Ep. 83 Who Are You Carrying? USMC Veteran. Police Officer and Carry The Load Ambassador Aaron White 55:36

24h ago55:36

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz continue their special Memorial May podcast series with Aaron White, USMC Veteran. police officer, and Carry The Load Ambassador on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Aaron knew he wanted to be a Marine when he was just 11 years old and enlisted before graduating from high school. He serv…

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Ep. 84 Sound-Off App Saving Lives with Founder William Negley 56:13

24h ago56:13

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz continue their special Memorial May podcast series with Carry The Load Non-Profit Partner, & NASCAR partner Sound Off. Sound Off Founder and CEO William Negley created, a mobile resource connecting people seeking help with anonymous, long-term mental health support on @A Badge of …

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Ep. 87 "I Can. I Will. I Must." With USMC Veteran Jeffrey Gray 57:37

26d ago57:37

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Jeffery Gray, USMC Veteran, community leader, and actor on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Jeffery Gray was born in Dallas Texas. Joined the United States Marine Corps in 1978. Spent 12 years in the Marines and ended his tour as a Sergeant. He got into acting about 8 years ag…

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Ep. 86 with Jason Mills, "The Resilient Responder" 55:11

26d ago55:11

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Jason Mills, Firefighter/ Paramedic, LifeFlight Medic and, CEO of The Resilient Responder on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Jason brings a unique perspective to resiliency that was gained over a 25-year career as a fire fighter/paramedic, as well as 4 years of experience as …

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Ep. 85 The Dark Reality of Workicide with Stephanie Kiesow 55:32

26d ago55:32

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Stephanie Kiesow, I/O Psychologist in training, and author of the book Workicide on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Stephanie is a former cop, the wife of a cop, and the daughter of two retired cops. She worked in law enforcement for 16 years, the last several as a sworn poli…

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Heather Colangelo - LEO (Ret.) / Crosswinds Counseling 1:18:32

26d ago1:18:32

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Heather Colangelo joins us on the podcast & shares her experience as a law enforcement officer, how she felt she had to prove herself in a predominantly male profession, and how her promising career was ended prematurely; the result of an on-duty injury. However, Heather continues to serve. Today, she has a private practice in Hanover called Crossw…

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Ep. 75 Support For our EMS Professional with Louis Cazzetta, founder Primum Non Nocere Foundation 57:35

4d ago57:35

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Louis Cazzetta, founder of Primum Non Nocere Foundation on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Primum Non Nocere Foundation (PNNF), is dedicated to improving the lives of EMS workers through education, awareness and philanthropy. When crisis occurs, PNNF is there to lend financia…

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Ep. 74 Healing with Horses. Equine Therapy with Paige Courtney 57:17

8d ago57:17

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Paige Courtney, founder of Aisling Equine Therapy @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Aisling Equine Therapy's mission is to provide a safe environment to experience the therapeutic value of horses that promotes personal growth, hope, healing and real life changes. Paige Courtney…

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Ep. 76 Griffith Blue Heart Foundation 58:00

4d ago58:00

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Brandon Griffith, founder of Griffith Blue Heart Foundation on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Brandon is a Deputy Sheriff for Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, a decorated peace officer, speaker, and advanced instructor with emergency medical training. He is an Arizona native w…

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Keith Hanks - Firefighter / EMT (Ret.) 58:17

8d ago58:17

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Keith Hanks joins us on the podcast and shares openly about the purpose he found early on in his career in the fire service, the trauma(s) that shaped his life, & the impact that declining mental health had on his state of well-being. Keith discusses duty trauma, trauma in his personal life, substance abuse, loss, grief, suicidality, a diagnosis of…

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Kelsey Gunther - EMS & Dispatch 1:04:33

15d ago1:04:33

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Kelsey Gunther joins us on the podcast this week. Kelsey shares her story of childhood trauma, how she has felt like a helper going all the back to when she was a child on the soccer field, what it was like to join the EMS community as a senior in high school & how some of the calls quickly began to effect her. Kelsey eventually became a dispatcher…

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Ep 36- Foye Belyea, Marine to Man of Faith 33:12

2M ago33:12

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Foye Belyea shares his story of going from US Marine to a Man of Faith. Often, our journey into a deep faith starts from the darkest of moments. Foye's journey is no different, yet his ability to help others on their journey is truly unique. Kean is grateful to know Foye on a personal level and also considers him a mentor. Follow/connect with Foye …

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Cindy Chesna - Law Enforcement Wife & Widow 1:15:24

28d ago1:15:24

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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 throu…

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Carolyn Forde (EMS) 1:40:15

29d ago1:40:15

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Carolyn Forde joins us on the podcast to share about her long career in EMS, which began right after high school. She openly discusses how over time the calls she was responding to began to add up and how that affected her. Carolyn also shares about using alcohol to cope with those duty traumas, how loosing a close friend and co-worker to suicide c…

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Ep 35 - Joe Kelley, author of Badge, Bars, To Beyond 34:09

2M ago34:09

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Joe Kelley (author of "Badge, Bars, To Beyond") shares his raw and inspiring story of fulfilling his life long dream of becoming a Police Officer (K9), marrying his college sweetheart, to then developing an addiction, losing it all and ultimately serving 2 years in state prison next to the people he put there. Joe's story doesn't end there, it just…

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Ep. 72 Fire Fighter Wellness with Resilience Instructor FF Bill Crews 57:32

1M ago57:32

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Lt. Bill Crews, Master Resilience Instructor with the Garland Fire Department on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. With 33 years in the fire service, Lieutenant Bill Crews has been with the Garland Fire Department since 1996. Bill became interested in the behavioral health of F…

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Ep. 73 Living Blue with Authors Ofc. Jason Palamara (ret) & Trauma Expert Barbara Rubel 57:25

1M ago57:25

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Police Officer Jason Palamara (ret) and Trauma Specialist Barbara Rubel, authors of Living Blue: Helping law enforcement officers and their families survive and thrive from recruitment to retirement on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Three weeks prior to giving birth to tripl…

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Ep. 71 Chasing the Bad Guys With Gary Edgington 56:21

2M ago56:21

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Gary Edgington, former LEO, Counter Terrorism Task Force Commander, and Author, on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Gary has been chasing the “bad-guys” in one way or another since 1976. His dad was a cop too. Tragically, he was killed in the line of duty in 1979. Gary was in …

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Chaplain J.D Hebert 1:38:03

1M ago1:38:03

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Chaplin J.D Hebert joins us to share about his career in first response, beginning with working for ski patrol & earning his EMT, followed by decades working various roles in EMS & the fire service. He also shares with us how he was called to serve through Chaplaincy, CISM, & how he provides compassionate care to first responders during their own t…

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Doug & Karen Monda - Survive First 2:17:17

2M ago2:17:17

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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 Surv…

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Ep. 84 Sound-Off App Saving Lives with Founder William Negley 56:14

2M ago56:14

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz continue their special Memorial May podcast series with Carry The Load Non-Profit Partner, William Negley, Founder and CEO of Sound Off, a mobile resource connecting people seeking help with anonymous, long-term mental health support on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. On June 9, 2017 W…

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Ep34- Honor Our Fallen, Tribute to Fallen Navy SEALs 24:24

2M ago24:24

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Memorial Day 2024 special episode to Honor Our Fallen, specifically fallen US Navy SEALs. Kean shares what made Memorial Day weekend change for him and asks several former US Navy SEALs and those close to the NSW community to share a tribute to a specific fallen teammate and/or honor our fallen. Special thank you to Robert Sweetman, Bill Brown, Lar…

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Darren Percell - Fire Service (Ret.) 1:11:56

2M ago1:11:56

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Darren joins us on the podcast to share about his career in the fire service, how decades of service and duty trauma impacted him shortly into his retirement, how he began on a hearty pursuit to understand his own mental health, trauma recovery, and how he's using what he learned to help others.By Hope Beyond the Badge

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Debbie Greene 1:08:24

3M ago1:08:24

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Debbie joins us on the podcast to discuss her time in the military & career in law enforcement as a 911 dispatcher. She shares with us about responding to the LA riots, some of the more difficult calls she's had as a dispatcher & how those calls impacted her, including an incident where officers were ambushed & one of them was killed. Debbie also s…

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Ep. 69 Surviving and Thriving Behind the Badge with Dr. Olivia Johnson Pt. 1 54:35

3M ago54:35

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dr. Olivia Johnson, founder of the Blue Wall Institute on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Dr. Johnson is a U.S Air Force Veteran, a former law enforcement officer, keynote speaker, and a Suicidology researcher. She is the President / Founder of The Blue Wall Institute. The In…

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Ep. 67 First Responder Wellness with Michelle Adams and Rob Sanderson 59:34

3M ago59:34

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Michelle Adams, Fire Technology and HeartMath Trainer, and Rob Sanderson, retired Police Sergeant and founder of SWEL (Surf. Wave. Enjoy Life) on @ABadgeofHonorpodcast. Michelle and Rob are dedicated to first responder wellness. As an adjunct professor in Fire Technology…

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Ep. 66 Overcoming the Odds with TJ Webb 57:11

3M ago57:11

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with TJ Webb, retired police officer and founder of Fit 4 Duty Foundation on @ABadgeofHonorpodcast. TJ Webb was a Police Officer with the City of Milford (Delaware) Police Department. He medically retired in December of 2022 after 19 years of service. He started his career in…

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Ep. 70 A Holistic Approach to Mental Wellness with Dr. Brooke Bartlett 56:35

3M ago56:35

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dr. Brooke Bartlett, CEO of the Center for Trauma, Anxiety, and Stress on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Brooke is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with first responders, military members, and civilians in high stress professions. A major focus of …

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Ep. 68 Supporting Those Who Serve with Defenders Gateway 56:31

3M ago56:31

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Shaun Broeker from Defenders Gateway on @ABadgeofHonorpodcast. Sean is A US Army Veteran and attorney in St. Louis, MO. The mission of Defenders Gateway is to develop and grow a national network of resources that will enhance the lives of our Active-Duty Military, Vetera…

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Nicole Ferry - (Ret) Law Enforcement Public Speaker 1:49:50

3M ago1:49:50

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Nicole Ferry joins us on the podcast to discuss her 26 year career in law enforcement, including a decade working in sex crimes. Nicole shares with us about her experience with co-worker suicide, what happened when trauma begin to surface within her, within her department, and what she does today to advocate for first responder mental health, resil…

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Ep. 64 From the Line to The Line with Front Line Mobile Health 59:09

3M ago59:09

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Michael Conner, executive team lead for Front Line Mobile Health on @ABadgeofHonorodcast. Front Line Mobile Health delivers data-driven results to the public safety professionals personally, as well as delivering aggregate results to department leadership for enhanced de…

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Ep. 65 Healing Our Heroes through Touch With Kimberly Henderson 56:53

3M ago56:53

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Kimberly Henderson, owner of TEAL Therapeutic Massage on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Kimberly founded TEAL, Touch Enhances All Lives after her husband was injured in the line of duty and received massage therapy as part of his rehabilitation. She knew this healing modalit…

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Ep. 63 Healing Our Warriors with Wind River Ranch 55:50

3M ago55:50

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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Vanessa O'Neal from Wind River Ranch on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Wind River Ranch is a Christian family guest ranch resort nestled in the majestic mountains of Colorado. Wind River Ranch brings warriors together to heal, to reconnect with their families, and to create …

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Cassie Sexton 1:23:02

3M ago1:23:02

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Cassie Sexton joins us and shares her story of going from a grocery store into a life of law enforcement. She talks about working parking enforcement, in the city jail, as a dispatcher, and responding to a mass shooting incident early in her career. As the years went on Cassie would also have to deal with the loss of co-workers, including co-worker…

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Wayne Hancock 1:52:49

3M ago1:52:49

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Wayne Hancock joins us and shares his experience as a call firefighter & his career in law enforcement. He talks about prison violence, suicide, and how he can still remember the sounds and the smells associated with some of those instances. Wayne shares how duty trauma impacted him, his journey to sobriety and trauma recovery, where he is at in hi…

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Julie Lovely - Wild Hearts Therapeutic Equestrian Program 1:15:42

4M ago1:15:42

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Julie shares her depth of knowledge about horses, people, trauma, healing, & how she brings them all together at her Wild Hearts program to help first responders recover from trauma & reconnect with their loved ones.By Hope Beyond the Badge

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John & Jackie Rescigno 56:28

4M ago56:28

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Reactions to trauma can impact the way a person experiences life. When a person suffers from PTSD – Their loved ones share in that experience. A person can move through trauma to growth & develop a more meaningful appreciation for life. When a person moves through trauma to growth – Their loved ones share in that experience.…

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