Best Kevin Briggs Podcasts (2024)

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Kevin Berthia and Kevin Briggs (The Golden Gate Bridge, Mental Health and Growth) - Episode 991 1:32:23

1h ago1:32:23

1:32:23

The moment CHP Officer Kevin Briggs responded to Kevin Berthia's suicide attempt became a picture that touched the world. I have interviewed both of these men independantly but in this episode they joined me together to discuss all things mental health. Kevin Briggs entered the US Army in 1981. In 1987, he became a correctional officer and worked a…

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The Serendipity Factor: How Unplanned Opportunities Shaped a Tech Leader's Career with guest Kevin Briggs 29:11

3h ago29:11

29:11

In this episode of The Kind Leader podcast, host Gino Degregori interviews Kevin Briggs, Vice President of the Public Sector at AvePoint. Kevin shares his unique career journey, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, adaptability, and serendipity. He discusses his perspective on kind leadership, highlighting empowerment, collaboration, empathy, …

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#147 Creative Holiday Budgeting 30:22

2h ago30:22

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The holidays are stressful; let’s not kid ourselves. There are ways to reduce holiday stress, and one of those ways is with holiday budgeting.The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found HERE.

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Michael McColgan (Celtic Rock, Firefighting and Mental Health) - Episode 992 1:39:21

1h ago1:39:21

1:39:21

Michael McColgan is an Army Veteran, Firefighter, founding member of Dropkick Murphys and the lead vocalist of Street Dogs. We discuss his journey into music, the Invasion of Iraq, his powerful sobriety story, Celtic rock, entering the fire service, some notable calls, becoming part of the mental health solution in Boston and so much more.…

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Nick Rado - Comedian, Dad, Husband and all round great guy ! 1:07:15

1h ago1:07:15

1:07:15

Nick Rado - six-time winner of the Best Comedy MC title at the NZ Comedy Guild Awards and as the Best Male Comedian of 2019. He has taken part in Just for Laughs Sydney showcase at the Sydney Opera House, the Edinburgh Festival and recently returned from a US Tour. He has had the honor of opening for renowned comedians like Nate Bargatze, Rob Brydo…

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Larry Doyle (Nelson Mandela, War Reporting and the Death of American Journalism) - Episode 677 1:30:33

2d ago1:30:33

1:30:33

Larry Doyle is a Vietnam veteran and one of the most respected journalists of his era. We discuss his journey into journalism, interviewing Nelson Mandela, his experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan, the devolution of American journalism, veteran mental health and so much more.

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Guy Miles (Surviving 19 years in prison for a wrongful conviction) - Episode 990 1:20:56

2d ago1:20:56

1:20:56

Guy Miles was wrongly convicted of a robbery after eyewitnesses wrongly identified him. The three true perpetrators ultimately admitted to committing the crime and they exculpated Guy Miles in the process. On a day in June 1998, at a Fidelity Financial Institution in Fullerton, California, Trina Gomez and Max Patlan faced a horrifying incident. As …

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#146 Election Day Prep + Checklist 12:14

1d ago12:14

12:14

It would be neglectful of us not to utilize our platform to promote the importance of voting since it is a minimal task, but it is so important. We have all you need to prepare for voting in your upcoming election with our election countdown checklist. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found HERE.…

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#144 Healthy Fear vs. Unhealthy Fear 18:52

2d ago18:52

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What is the difference between healthy fear and unhealthy fear?We’ve all been told that fear is wrong, but is it? In this week’s episode, we explored the difference between healthy fear (the kind that makes us grow) and unhealthy fear (the one that holds us back).The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be fou…

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Andrew Douglas (Firefighting, Peer Support and Technology) - Episode 989 1:21:02

3d ago1:21:02

1:21:02

Siento was born from the personal experiences of its CEO, Andrew Douglas, who spent years on the front lines as a firefighter/paramedic and union leader. After confronting his own battles with PTSD and a suicide attempt, Andrew felt compelled to create the solution he wished he had during his darkest times. Understanding the intense pressures and u…

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Andy Puddicombe (Buddhism, Meditation and Creating Headspace) - Episode 189 59:02

4d ago59:02

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Andy Puddicombe is the creator of the meditation app Headspace. We discuss his childhood trauma, becoming a monk in India, the many benefits of mindfulness and meditation, mental resilience and much more. Andy is a meditation and mindfulness expert. An accomplished presenter and writer, Andy is the voice of all things Headspace. In his early twenti…

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Danny Long (Officer Involved Shootings, US Marshals and First Responder Wellness) - Episode 988 2:23:40

5d ago2:23:40

2:23:40

Danny Long is a US Army Veteran, 22 year veteran of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, 8 year member of the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force and the Founder of the Oklahoma First Responder Division. We discuss his journey into the military, entering law enforcement, contracting, weapons training, his multiple officer involved shootings, his powerful menta…

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Ian "Mongoose" Jones (MMA, Bouncing and Catch Wrestling) - Episode 987 2:02:48

12d ago2:02:48

2:02:48

Ian "Mongoose" Jones is a BJJ Black Belt, Muay Thai champion and World Catch Wrestling champion. We discuss his turbulent childhood, his journey into the combat sports, striking, head trauma, martial arts for law enforcement grappling, addressing the 'grey area' with catch wrestling and so much more.…

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#145 Simple + Intentional: Our Journey 51:32

9d ago51:32

51:32

This is a replay of when we were guests on the Simple + Intentional Podcast with Sarah Horgan. This was a beautiful conversation about our journey, and we enjoyed this beautiful space that Sarah provides her guests. Please check out our episode where Sarah Horgan was a guest on our podcast so you can learn more about her journey. You can visit us a…

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Alex Othmer (Special Operations, Plant Medicine and Music) - Episode 986 1:32:16

10d ago1:32:16

1:32:16

Alex Othmer is a Merchant Marine, Navy SEAL veteran and the Chief Executive Officer of Guardian Revival, We discuss his unique journey into the SEAL teams, Somali piracy, his transition story, psychedelic therapy, canines, the healing power of music and so much more. Guardian Revival Website: https://www.guardianrevival.org/…

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Mike Taylor and Alex Roodhouse (Riverines, BeaverFit and the Tactical Athlete) - Episode 457 1:33:04

11d ago1:33:04

1:33:04

Mike Taylor and Alex Roodhouse are Navy Riverine Veterans and co-founders of BeaverFit USA. We discuss their journeys into the military, standing up an elite unit from scratch, training for the unknown, equipping the tactical athlete, training under stress and so much more.

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Joel Billings (The 48/96 Shift, Sleep Studies and Alerting Systems) - Episode 985 1:16:42

15d ago1:16:42

1:16:42

Joel Billings is a former Volunteer Firefighter, EMT and researcher. We discuss volunteerism, his published study on the 48/96 firefighter shift, the health and performance impact of sleep deprivation, shift start times, alerting systems and much more. Joel is an assistant professor at Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University. He is the Program Chair f…

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The Trident of Leadership: Learning, Leverage, and Consistency with guest Brian Keith 33:29

14d ago33:29

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In this episode of the Kind Leader Podcast, Gino Degregori interviews Brian Keith, a general manager at Microsoft US Federal, discussing the essence of kind leadership. Brian shares insights from his military background and corporate experience, emphasizing the importance of empathy, a growth mindset, and the triad of leadership: learning, leverage…

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Brian McGinnis (The Iraq Invasion, Firefighting and The West Bank) - Episode 984 1:47:41

15d ago1:47:41

1:47:41

Brian McGinnis is a US Marine, veteran firefighter and humanitarian. We discuss his early life, his journey into the military, his 9/11 story, being part of the Iraq invasion, some notable fire service calls, stolen land he witnessed whilst in the West Bank, the forcible tactics Israeli settlers are using, what will cause a ceasefire in Gaza and so…

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Donn Bradley (Policing, Mental Health and First Responder Marriages) - Episode 983 1:31:38

21d ago1:31:38

1:31:38

Donn Bradley is a former law enforcement officer and Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist. We discuss his early life, the crushing weight of grief, his journey into policing, his powerful mental health story, becoming a therapist, first responder marriages and so much more. "You'll find that I'm not your typical patches-on-the-sleeves, "tell me a…

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Gavin Meenan (Fitness, Trauma and Porn Addiction) - Episode 982 1:28:01

24d ago1:28:01

1:28:01

Gavin Meenan is a personal trainer and the man behind the Modern Warrior Programme. We discuss growing up in Ireland, the car accident that changed his world, overcoming guilt, porn addiction, his powerful mental health story, the importance of fitness, empowering men and so much more. Gavin is a leading voice in the Irish health and fitnesscommuni…

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Dr Helen Murray 1:00:14

20d ago1:00:14

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Dr Helen Murray joins me for a Coppuccino and we work to through a lot of the myths, rumors and facts about CTE. Dr Helen Murray is a research fellow at the Centre for Brain Research. She is co-PI of the Tauopathy Lab with Dr Brigid Ryan and leads the brain injury and dementia research group. She completed her PhD at the University of Auckland with…

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Nimsdai (Gurkas, Special Forces and Mountaineering) - Episode 379 1:12:32

26d ago1:12:32

1:12:32

Nimsdai is a former Ghurka, member of the British SBS, record breaking mountaineer and author. We discuss his powerful journey into the special forces, Project Possible, mountain rescues, his new book "Beyond Possible",, environmentalism, forging an indomitable spirit and so much more. Born in Nepal, Nims had a distinguished 16-year military career…

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The Triple Win: How Kind Leadership Transforms Organizations with guest Dr. Janice McLaughlin George 32:08

22d ago32:08

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This episode of the Kind Leader podcast features Dr. Janice McLaughlin George, a leadership and organizational culture strategist. Dr. McLaughlin George discusses her background in telecommunications and cybersecurity, and her transition into leadership consulting. She emphasizes the importance of kind leadership, which involves respecting and cari…

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Christine Collins (Tales of an Air Force Trauma Nurse in Afghanistan) - Episode 981 2:30:14

27d ago2:30:14

2:30:14

Christine Collins is a decorated veteran, having served as a U.S. Air Force Captain and trauma nurse during a pivotal deployment to Afghanistan in 2009. Stationed at Bagram Air Base, she found herself at the epicenter of the conflict, tirelessly working to save the lives of American troops, Afghan civilians caught in the crossfire, and even enemy f…

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#143 How to Convalesce Like a Pro 12:37

28d ago12:37

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The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found HERE.

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John Vargas (Traumatic Brain Injury, Firefighting and Spirituality) - Episode 980 1:46:19

30d ago1:46:19

1:46:19

John Vargas is a Los Angeles firefighter, mental health advocate and the man behind the Grab Lives Podcast. We discuss gang culture, the power of mentorship, traumatic brain injury, mindfulness, spirituality, psychedelics, firefighting and so much more.

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Dave Castro (Training the Tactical Athlete, Crossfit and Literature) - Episode 414 1:34:32

1M ago1:34:32

1:34:32

Dave Castro is a Navy SEAL veteran and the former CEO of Crossfit. We discuss his journey into the military, finding Crossfit, transitioning out of the Navy, tactical athlete fitness testing, law enforcement weapons training, the obesity epidemic, reading, competitive shooting, hunting and much more.…

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Jason Bitzer III (Lifeguarding, Shark Attacks and Pediatric Cancer) - Episode 979 1:29:35

1M ago1:29:35

1:29:35

Jason Bitzer is a veteran ocean lifeguard, author and the founder of "Never Off Duty". In this third conversation, we discuss his son's pediatric cancer battle, water safety in schools, the prevelance of shark attacks, fitness standards, bleeding control kits and much more. Jason has been a lifeguard on the beach since 1999--working the last 10 yea…

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Miguel Zeran (Marine Recon, Human Performance and Longevity) - Episode 978 1:51:55

1M ago1:51:55

1:51:55

MSgt (Ret.) Miguel Zeran, aka Z, is a former USMC Force Recon Marine who holds a BS in Health & Wellness, an MS in Kinesiology, and is in his third year of doctoral pursuits in Human & Sport Performance. He is a CSCS, CPT, SFG1, and trained Health Coach who is sitting for the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaches (NBHWC) board exam this yea…

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