Best Police Law Enforcement Wellness Mindfulness Resilience Cops Podcasts (2024)

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What I’ve Learned: The Impacts Can Last Forever with Jeff McGreevy 59:50

2d ago59:50

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During his 29-year career, Jeff McGreevy was an early pioneer in the concept of peer support in Southern California, having been involved in officer wellness since 2004 when he was recruited to be a founding member of his department’s trauma support team which later evolved into peer support. Jeff has extensive training and experience in debriefing…

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Safety for the Stubborn 51:53

1M ago51:53

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Dr. Duranceaux is joined by retired officer Ferris Simmons for a conversation on the relationship between officer safety and mental heath.By http://goSCION.org

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Where Do Cops Go When They’re The Ones That Need Help? with Shawn Thomas 59:58

26d ago59:58

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Shawn is the founder of 1st Responder Conferences and a retired deputy from the King County Sheriff’s Office in Seattle, WA. Shawn retired in 2022 after 25 years of service as a Wellness and Resiliency Detective and a therapy K9 handler. During her career, Shawn worked patrol, as an undercover detective, a detective in the warrant unit, transit pat…

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12 Warrior Principles to Reclaim and Recalibrate Your Life with Travis Mills 1:07:54

2M ago1:07:54

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On April 10, 2012, United States Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne was critically injured on his third tour of duty in Afghanistan by an IED (improvised explosive device) while on patrol, losing portions of both legs and both arms. He is one of only five quadruple amputees from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan to survive his inj…

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What I’ve Learned: Travis Gribble on How Your Career and Life Can Change on One Call 1:15:05

3M ago1:15:05

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Travis Gribble is a 24-year law enforcement veteran and founder of My Arena. Travis spent 11 years at a Sheriff’s Office in Michigan before lateralling to a large agency in Arizona where he worked as a patrol officer, patrol sergeant, and as a SWAT assistant team leader and SWAT sergeant. In 2016, Travis experienced a call that would change his lif…

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Are We Lonely? How Loneliness, Disconnection, and Isolation Are Becoming the Silent Killer of First Responders with Jeremy Nobel 1:07:28

5M ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Did you know that 15% of men say they have no close friends? None. 53% of women say they feel lonely at work. 17% of the general population say they routinely experience deep loneliness. What’s scary is loneliness is linked to our longevity and health. Going through life lonely is the equivalent of smoking nearly a pack a day. Now, that’s not speci…

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Becoming Anti-Fragile: Confronting Fears and Insecurity to Become a Better Version of Yourself with Sabrina Reich 1:08:44

5M ago1:08:44

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Sabrina Reich is a 19-year police leader of a large university police department in California. She’s also a wife, and mom of two, focused on sharing leadership tips and lessons learned for a better life. Sabrina is building a movement of courageous leaders through enabling strong trust and partnerships because communities deserve to be safe. In th…

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The Holidays Are Coming....Dun Dun Dun! 32:10

6M ago32:10

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Dr. Duranceaux chats with us about common stressors that come with the holidays and tips for how to cope with the extra pressure.By http://goSCION.org

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Facing Evil: Confronting the Deadliest Mass Shooter in History and the Aftermath of What Followed with Josh Bitsko 1:53:10

6M ago1:53:10

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On October 1, 2017, Sergeant Josh Bitsko found himself on the 32nd floor of the Mandalay Bay Hotel, about to confront the deadliest killer in U.S. history. Through a weird combination of fate and initiative, Josh found himself leading the assault team of only four officers against a heavily fortified and well-organized murderer. Only six weeks late…

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Overexposure to the Media 35:02

7M ago35:02

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Dr. Duranceaux and our producer Jenn have a chat about overexposure to the media and the media's impact on first responder mental health.By http://goSCION.org

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Never Have I Ever with Dr. Duranceaux 43:44

7M ago43:44

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Welcome Dr. Nicole Duranceaux to the Mental Armor podcast! We play a quick game of "Never Have I Ever" to learn a little bit more about our new podcast co-host and good friend, Dr. D.By http://goSCION.org

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You Are a Work In Progress: Evolving and Reclaiming Your Identity Outside Public Service 50:06

7M ago50:06

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Zac Miller served a combined eight years as a firefighter/EMT, 911 dispatcher and a police officer. Zac is currently the Director of ManPower at UNcivilized Inc, a Certified UNcivilized Coach, and a Breathwork Facilitator. Zac is also a husband, and a dad to four kids. Since leaving public service, Zac completed a certificate in Traumatic Stress St…

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My Bad Haircut: What Trivial Things Can Teach Us About Mindfulness, Compassion and Resilience 15:07

7M ago15:07

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Oftentimes, it’s the minor things that can set us off and send us spiraling out of control, handing over our sovereignty to anxiety and anger. Getting cut off in traffic, waiting in long lines… A bad haircut can be one of those things. In this episode I share the story of how a hair stylist (that’s being generous) took to my head as if storming the…

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How I Fell Apart. PLUS Details On Our Men’s Retreat for First Responders and Veterans in November 18:25

8M ago18:25

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In this episode, I share the story of how I realized something was really wrong with me and how the job was changing me in all the wrong ways. Plus, I share details on our men’s retreat for current, former, and retired first responders and military veterans. Join us in the mountains outside Denver, Colorado November 9 – 12th for a special four days…

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Coming Home: From Combat to Car Stops and Finding the Strength to Walk Away to Save Yourself with Dave Boyd 1:28:33

8M ago1:28:33

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Dave Boyd is the President of UNcivilized Inc, a men’s coach, a workshop facilitator, a husband, a father, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, an ex-MMA fighter, a CrossFit coach, and a former first responder who served as a firefighter, a 911 telecommunicator, and lastly as a local law enforcement officer with nearly […]…

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What Eddie Van Halen Taught Me About Self-Awareness Before He Died 7:13

9M ago7:13

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In this short episode I share the story of my chance to meet Eddie Van Halen…and how I screwed it up. But that screw up led to one of my favorite conversations ever – with a Rock God no less. If you’re looking for a little extra joy in your life, sign up for Tactical […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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18 Lessons from 18 Years as a Cop: What I Wish I Knew, Mistakes Made, and Lessons Learned 32:49

9M ago32:49

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I recently passed the 18th anniversary of the day I entered the academy. The occasion provoked some introspection and on this episode I share 18 lessons I’ve learned throughout my career to this point – lessons often learned the hard way. It’s certainly not a comprehensive list but I incuded things that I think can […]…

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Matthew Thomas on Successful Marriages, Working Through Hard Things, Promoting and Leading From Any Rank 1:06:53

10M ago1:06:53

1:06:53

Matthew Thomas is currently the Chief Deputy of the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office in Arizona. Matthew works for one of the most famous sheriffs in the county, Mark Lamb. Matthew has a long career in undercover work and fighting the ever-encroaching influence and the Mexican drug cartels. Matthew is also the author of the book […]…

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This is Your Brain on Cop Work with Dr. Rick Hanson: Processing Stress and Trauma, How to Find Gratitude for the Hard Parts, and How to Survive Your Career 58:02

11M ago58:02

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Dr. Rick Hanson is a renowned psychologist, New York Times best-selling author, and meditation teacher known for his expertise in the field of neuroscience and positive psychology. With a deep understanding of the brain and its capacity for change, he has dedicated his career to helping individuals cultivate happiness, resilience, and well-being. D…

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The Heart of a Warrior: Finding Purpose After Your Own Death with Brandon Griffith 1:05:25

12M ago1:05:25

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SWAT Officer Brandon Griffith was in the best shape of his life at 26 years old when he collapsed dead in his living room from a sudden cardiac arrest. His wife started CPR while calling 911 and he was eventually shocked back to life with a defibrillator. In this episode you will learn: The story […]…

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Are You Worried You’re a Micromanager? Stop Doing These Things Right Now! 5:07

1y ago5:07

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Micromanagers usually lack trust in their coworkers so they feel they need to obsessively watch over them. What’s missing, is that the micromanagers also lack trust in themselves, and all that behavior is an outward expression of an inner turmoil. In this episode, I share some quick insights into how you can avoid becoming the […]…

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Dealing with Death: Navigating Grief and Guilt to Find Joy After The Death of a LEO Spouse with Whitney Allen 1:06:23

1y ago1:06:23

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Ryan Allen, a successful K9 handler for his department, didn’t think much about the bee sting he got on the way home from the gym. What happened next turned this small thing into a nightmare of panic, grief, guilt and difficult decisions. Six months later, Ryan’s wife Whitney buried her young husband and was left […]…

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Just Got Promoted? Don’t Make These Mistakes: 11 Tips for New Supervisors to Help You Ease the Transition, Build Trust, Establish Your Presence, and Lead. 23:01

1y ago23:01

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Have you just gotten promoted or looking to promote soon? This episode might save you a lot of heartache. 10 years ago this week I was promoted to sergeant. And then, just about a year ago I was promoted to lieutenant. In that time I’ve had some wins…and a whole lot of losses. I’ve also […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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Olivia Mead of Yoga For First Responders on Destigmatizing Warrior Cultures, Improving Resilience Through Physical Work, and Reducing the Stress of Police Careers 48:37

1y ago48:37

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In 2021 I was out on medical leave due to a back injury that had been misdiagnosed for years. What saved me from a potential career-ending surgery was a renewed practice of yoga. Despite its long tradition in warrior communities, there are a lot of misconceptions and objections to yoga in the first responder communities […]…

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Jason Piccolo of The Protectors On Leaving Law Enforcement, Transitioning to Civilian Life, Finding Purpose and Meaning in Our Work. 55:40

1y ago55:40

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Jason Piccolo is a newly retired federal agent and the host of The Protectors Podcast. Jason has nearly 30 years in service to his country as an agent, a U.S. Army infantry captain and veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jason is a frequent guest on Fox News and Court TV and he’s the author of […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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4 Conversations You Should Be Having as a Leader (and 4 You Should NEVER Have!) 15:21

1+ y ago15:21

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As a leader, the conversations you have with the people around you will make or break your career. Having the wrong conversations with the wrong people is the fastest way to lose the trust of your coworkers. Conversely, having these 4 types of conversations with the people around you is the fastest way to building […]…

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You Only Have 4000 Weeks in Your Life. Don’t Spend It Paying Your Agency When You’re Off Duty. Try This Instead. 12:45

1+ y ago12:45

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In 2022, a popular book came out that describes how the average human only has 4000 weeks in their entire lifetime. That’s it. Just 4000. For everything from birth, to your first day of school, to your first kiss, and on and on and on until death – only 4000 weeks. So how are you […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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What I’ve Learned: Cultivating Resilience by Doing the Work with Kyle Stubbs 1:28:46

1+ y ago1:28:46

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Kyle Stubbs is a husband, father of two, and full time police officer with the RCMP. Prior to policing, Kyle worked as a primary care paramedic and also served with a volunteer fire department. Kyle is a certified holistic lifestyle coach, breathwork facilitator, and mindset coach. His mission is to transform first responder health and […]…

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You Must Lead Yourself to Lead Others with Errol Doebler 1:23:18

1+ y ago1:23:18

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Errol Doebler is a former U.S. Navy SEAL and retired FBI Special Agent who now runs Leader193. Errol graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1991, first serving in the fleet before joining Seal Teams. In this episode, we talk about 5 elements you need to consider about how you are leading yourself if you […]…

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Storytelling School: Become a Fearless Public Speaker to Accelerate Your Career with Kymberlee Weil 56:28

1+ y ago56:28

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Did you know people are more scared of public speaking than dying?! Yes, the idea of getting up in front of a group of people and speaking is so terrifying to so many people that they’d rather cease to exist on this Earth. That’s nuts! Here’s the good news. You don’t have to be a […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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3 Universal Laws of Leadership You Must Know to Succeed as a Cop 10:11

1+ y ago10:11

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There are three things you must understand if you are a leader in your organization, or you are looking to take a leadership role in the future. They’re simple, but not always easy. In this short episode, I tackle the 3 Universal Laws of Leadership – three things you absolutely need to know to succeed […]…

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Navigating the Hard Parts: How to Suffer Well and Build Resilience with Richard Goerling 1:27:16

1+ y ago1:27:16

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Why do we suffer? Can it be avoided, or is life just really hard sometimes? How do we take control of things that are seemingly impossible to control, but have massive, sometimes lethal consequences in our lives? In this episode, I share my experience of being diagnosed with a rare and incurable disease that forced […]…

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Need More Work/Life Balance? Listen to This! 24:17

1+ y ago24:17

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In this short episode, I share 7 things you can do to create more work/life balance in your life. Do you have a technique I missed? Let us know what you do to create more balance in your life. Shoot me an email at garrett@thesquadroom.net or drop us a line on social media @thesquadroom and […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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15 Secrets of Leadership That No One Wants to Tell You About 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

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In this solo episode I share 15 SECRETS about leadership that they don’t tell you about. Maybe it’s because it’ll scare you away, or maybe they think misery loves company. Either way, we tackle 15 things about taking on a leadership role in your agency that are often overlooked, glossed over, or forgotten about. Do […]…

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Will to Thrive: How Humor and Music Can Create Resilience After a Line of Duty Death with Charlie from Ten Eight Memes 1:26:01

1+ y ago1:26:01

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Charlie (last name redacted) is the meme lord behind the very popular Instagram handle @teneight_memes. Although he’s known for his very funny and sarcastic sense of humor, Charlie has been put through the emotional ringer over the last year and we talk in-depth about how humor and music helped him through a very tough time. […]…

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5 Ways to Deal with Negative People at Work 7:21

1+ y ago7:21

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It often seems that cops love nothing more than to complain. Sure, there are the normal gripes and injustices and we all have our moments but then there are those we work with who are on a whole other level of misery – cops who seem to make it their job to be negative about […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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Cracking Open a Cold Can of Mindfulness with Rich Goerling 44:09

2y ago44:09

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Rich Goerling is a retired police lieutenant who now provides mindfulness training, coaching, and consulting through an organization he founded called the Mindful Badge. Rich was a pioneer in teaching mindfulness to law enforcement, and is now an established expert. Today if you google "mindfulness and law enforcement" Rich's name is bound to come …

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161: 9 Tactics of Positive Discipline to Get Massive Results From Your People 17:31

2y ago17:31

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Discipline is an often misunderstood – and misapplied – concept in leadership. Many supervisors think discipline and punishment are the same thing, and that the only way to get people to do what you need them to do is to hold the threat of punishment and negativity over them. That’s negative discipline and the uneducated […]…

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What can we learn from swan fights? How to practice mindfulness. 33:42

2y ago33:42

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This time the tables are turned as our project coordinator Jenn interviews us! In this episode we do a quick dive into Mindfulness, what it is and what it isn't, and why it can be a helpful practice for first responders. If you're interested in trying mindfulness or are just starting out see some of resource suggestions below. Insight Timer App: ht…

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160: Creative Cop: Chasing Suspects and Spotlights and Why Creativity is Important for Cops with Tyler Ashley 1:05:51

2y ago1:05:51

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Nashville native and Army veteran Tyler Ashley came to Los Angeles like so many other people do, searching for his big break in acting and music. Along the was called back to service and is currently an officer with the LAPD. However, Tyler hasn’t given up on his goals of being on stage and he’s […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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159: Crucial Communication: How to Be a Better Leader, Boss & Partner Using Uncommon Skills and Technologies with Jeff Halstead 1:14:07

2y ago1:14:07

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What’s the number one complaint you have about your agency? Chances are it’s something to do with the lack of communication. Jeff Halstead is my guest this week as we dive into the simple yet complicated topic of communication; how to make it better, how it changes as you promote, and how new technologies can […]…

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Dr. Jiu-Jitsu: How a PhD Cop is Helping Change Law Enforcement 44:49

2y ago44:49

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Sean Zauhar is a police sergeant and PhD. He joins us on the podcast to talk about how his department incorporated jiu jitsu into law enforcement training, a move that resulted in few injuries and lower levels of force. Dr./Sgt. Zauhar also tells us what he really thinks about green chile.By http://goSCION.org

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158: Mastering Mindfulness: How to Create Your Own Practice to Improve Your Life with Wendy Hummell 1:10:04

2y ago1:10:04

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Wendy Hummell, a seasoned law enforcement officer with over 24 years of experience. Wendy started her career in 1996 as a Special Agent with the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). She retired at the rank of Detective after 21 years of service from the Wichita Police Department where she spent a majority of her career […]…

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Good Cop or Bad Cop? A Psychologist on the Hunt for Heroes 59:13

2y ago59:13

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Dr. Peter Divasto has been a police psychologist for the last thirty years and has truly seen it all. We ask him how he weeds out bad cops, what personality traits make hero cops, and how to spot a sociopath.By http://goSCION.org

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157: 8 Ways to Detach from Work After Your Shift 19:00

2y ago19:00

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As cops, the last thing we want to do is bring home the drama, stress and trauma to our families. But it’s hard, sometimes, to create some distance between who we are on the job and who we want to be when we’re at home. In this episode, I share 8 simple things you can […]By Garrett Te Slaa

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156: What I’ve Learned: Cancer, Addiction, Death and Divorce Can’t Keep Me Down with Sgt. Mike McGrew. 1:33:40

2y ago1:33:40

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Mike McGrew is the Co-Founder, CEO and Executive Director of the 911 At Ease Foundation. Mike spent 31 years with the Santa Barbara Police Department where he recently retired as a sergeant. Mike held positions in major crimes, traffic, and POA president among many other assignments. Those assignments took a toll on Mike who struggled […]…

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Cop Doc Marriage: Making it Work 48:43

2y ago48:43

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Rachael Hatfield is a clinical psychologist in West Virgina. Her husband Jeremy is a police officer. Together they join us on the podcast to discuss how they navigate working together, supporting each other, and advice for other first responder families.By http://goSCION.org

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155: 7 Discipline Failures You Might Be Making 18:44

2y ago18:44

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In this short Briefing Topic episode, we cover 7 discipline failures you might be making. Discipline can be elusive for many of us. It’s not as simple as just motivation, momentum, or commitment. Hopefully these 7 topics give you something to think about that can help you every day. I want to offer you something […]…

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154: Can You Be Happy? How to Fight Negativity, Cynicism, and Anger to Live a Fulfilling Life with Bridget Truxillo 58:57

2y ago58:57

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Are you happy? Like, actually happy? For a lot of cops, that just seems like crazy talk. Afterall, what is happy, anyways? And why is it important to bring it back into our lives? So many questions revolve around happiness. Luckily, my guest today has some of the answers. Bridget Truxillo is a former Deputy […]…

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153: Briefing Topic: 6 Ways to Boost Your Resilience 14:32

2y ago14:32

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In this short episode I cover six ways that you can boost your resilience starting right now. Learn more at thesquadroom.net I want to offer you something that I’m very excited about, and it’s absolutely FREE. We have launched Tactical Tuesdays – a free weekly email where we bring you a few tactics, tips and […]…

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