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A Badge of Honor Podcast

Samantha Horwitz and John Salerno

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Former Secret Service LEO Samantha Horwitz and former NYPD Detective John Salerno host A Badge of Honor Podcast to highlight Post Traumatic Stress Injury recovery, wellness, and resiliency possible through training and support. Their organization by the same name works with police department mental health liasons and critical incidence management teams to provide workshops that are pivotal to successful lives and families in our communities. Call 469-232-7894 or go to ABadgeOfHonor.com to st ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Katie Carlson, Director of Wellness Initiatives for the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Katie oversees the implementation and execution of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office wellness programs. Working in coordination with the MCSO Command Staff, Katie creates a culture o…
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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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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Tom Smith and Dan Murphy, ret. NYPD detectives and hosts of The Gold Shields Show on @A Badge of Honor Podcast The Gold Shields Show brings you the most compelling true crime stories shared by the detectives that made the cases! Your hosts, Tom Smith and Dan Murphy both …
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Vance Row, founder of Yoga Rescue on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. After a number of back injuries in 2008 and 2009 Vance found yoga. Through his regular practice, Vance has found an incredible amount of physical and mental benefits Vance was struggling with his own mental …
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Brett Key, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Warriors Rest Foundation on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Warrior’s Rest Foundation is on a mission to help First Responders heal from frontline traumas and empower them to live healthy, productive lives - personally and profe…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dan Jarvis and Nick Davis, founders of 22ZERO on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Dan and Nick created the Tactical Resiliency Training (TRT). TRT consists of The Trauma Resiliency Protocol (TRP) for PTSD and acute stress and the Emotions management Process (EMP) for negative …
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Tami Sharp and Chris Zamora from Law Enforcement Coaching on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Tami grew up in a military and law enforcement family. Her dad was an Air Force veteran and retired Deputy Sheriff, and Chris is a retired police officer. Both are the founders and CEO…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dan Jarvis and Nick Davis, founders of 22ZERO on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Dan and Nick created the Tactical Resiliency Training (TRT). TRT consists of The Trauma Resiliency Protocol (TRP) for PTSD and acute stress and the Emotions management Process (EMP) for negative e…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz remember 9/11 and talk with artist and creator of the sculpture titled, "Through the Darkest Valley, Goodness and Mercy Will Follow" Jonathan Millet on A Badge of Honor TV. Jonathan Millet's sculpture memorializing 9/11, incorporates a pentagon base and twin tower structure with 3…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Firefighter Brandon Dreiman, Coordinator of Firefighter Wellness and Support for the City of Indianapolis Fire Department on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Brandon is a 22-year veteran of the Indianapolis Fire Department (IFD). He is a Peer Support and Resilience Master Instr…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Rob Verhelst "Fireman Rob" on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Rob is a 9/11 first responder, an elite athlete who holds the Guinness Book of World record for most Ironman Triathlons in one year, a podcast host, speaker, and author. Rob works with organizations and groups, to F…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Conrad Weaver and John Patterson, fresh off their Coast-to-Coast bicycle tour raising awareness surrounding the struggles our first responders face every day on A Badge of Honor Podcast. PTSD911 is a documentary film about real people: normal, average human beings who ha…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with John Kelly on A Badge of Honor Podcast. John is a life coach specializing in guiding & mentoring officers through life’s critical stages. He is is a thirty-year veteran of the Broward County Sheriff’s Office, one of the largest sheriff’s offices in the country. John has …
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Melissa Allen, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Active Life Company on A Badge of Honor TV. Melissa works in the health and fitness industry and recognizes the importance of preventative care. Yet it was the family dog that led her and her USN Veteran husband on a jour…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Melody Mesmer, founder of Foundation 1023 on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Foundation 1023 is committed to supporting the emotional and mental wellness of First Responders and their support network who are experiencing illness, loss or stressful life events by providing conf…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Daniel Defenbaugh founder of the 10-42 Project on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Daniel spent 14 years in law enforcement, and many more beyond wrestling with nightmares, panic attacks, depression, and the like as a result of the job. It took a long time for him to find help …
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Charla and David Truesdale, founders of the Warrior Spirit Project on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Warrior Spirit Projects mission is to bolster purpose and strengthen the spirit of Veterans and First Responders (Warriors) through Yoga, Dogs and Dirt, offering tools for res…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with John McGlothlin, U.S. Army Airborne Captain, and author of How to Deal With Damn Near Anything - The Paratrooper's Guide to Life on A Badge of Honor Podcast. There is a hidden side to the military—behind the stories of leadership and valor is a distinct culture that prom…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Antonio Santana, USMC combat veteran, retired law enforcement officer, author, and founder of Frontline Strong Podcast and https://FrontlineStrong.org on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Your darkness is not your end; it is a part of your journey; it is a chapter in your great …
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with David Dachinger, retired firefighter / EMT, and host of Responder Resilience Podcast on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Responder Resilience Podcast is a show featuring experts sharing wisdom and experience from the front lines of First Responder health and wellness. More Fire…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Marc “Junk” Junkerman, retired law enforcement Lieutenant from Maryland, U.S. Army Veteran, and faculty member and outreach ambassador with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation (ICISF) on A Badge of Honor Podcast. The mission of ICISF is to be the leader…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with former firefighter / paramedic and creator of the Siento App Andrew Douglas on A Badge of Honor Podcast. The Siento mobile app provides a safe and non-judgmental space for first responders and other individuals in high-stress industries, to share their feelings and strug…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Eagle Oak Retreat's Warrior PATHH program Director Steven Brush on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Warrior PATHH (Progressive Alternative Training Helping Heroes) is the first training program to enable our nation’s combat veterans and first responders to transform deep strugg…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with 16 year U.S. Army veteran Corena Mitchell and the Attitides and Attire Boots to Heels program director on a A Badge of Honor Podcast. Corena entered active duty just before the terrorist attacks of September 11. Corena’s was deployed to an active warzone where she was re…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with U.S. Army Veteran and Carry The Load board member Hallie Johnston on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Hallie attended the United States Military Academy at West Point where she ran track and field, breaking the school record in the pole vault, and earning her degree in Business…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with founder and CEO of Sheepdog Impact Assistance Sgt. Maj. Lance Nutt, USMC (Ret.) on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Through Sheepdog Impact Assistance's Get Off The Couch™ programming, SDIA provides charitable services benefiting the overall well-being of our nation’s Veterans …
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with retired Sgt. / Deputy and Public Safety Advocate Patrick McCurdy of First Responder Wellness on a @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Patrick is part of the team at First Responder Wellness. His goal is to help others move through the fog of trauma to a clearer place where they c…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with founder and CEO of Sheepdog Impact Assistance Sgt. Maj. Lance Nutt, USMC (Ret.) on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Through Sheepdog Impact Assistance's Get Off The Couch™ programming, SDIA provides charitable services benefiting the overall well-being of our nation’s Veterans …
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with the creator of the City of Irving, TX Public Safety Wellness Unit, Mildred Betancourt, PH.D on a A Badge of Honor Podcast. Mildred Betancourt, PH.D works tirelessly to ensure the Police officers in Irving, TX have acces to mental health services. Her work was so successf…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with USMC Veteran, former Law Enforcement Officer, and author Scott Medlin on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Scott Medlin is a United States Marine Corps veteran who went on to a career of nearly fifteen years in law enforcement. In 2020, Scott began his journey to inspire and enc…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with the folks at Worldwide Peer Support on A Badge of Honor Podcast. At Worldwide Peer Support, we believe by having readily accessible assistance to firefighters/EMS personnel and other first responders around the world, we will create a pathway to save lives. We will provi…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Kristen Sweaza, founder of Blue Wives Matter and suriving spouse Eden Rule on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Blue Wives Matter was founded in 2017 after the untimely death of Fountain Valley California Police Officer Rick Nilos. Officer Rick Nilos dedicated his life to helpin…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with the Founder of Code4Couples, Cyndi Doyle on A Badge of Honor Podcast. In the LEO & First Responder world it is the NORM to feel disconnected from each other, frustrated at the lack of communication, lonely, angry at the situation or each other, naggy because you don't fe…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk about A Badge of Honor. Our 2 year anniversary, our inititives and the impact around the world on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Founded in 2019 and established as a non-profit in 2021, A Badge of Honor is committed to raising awareness about Post Traumtic Stress and preventing s…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with leaders from around the world about the #WalktheBridge movement which is helping to heal our veterans and first responders on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Founded in 2018, #WalkTheBridge is committed to raising awareness about the First Responder epidemic and Veteran Suicid…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with J. Todd Nunley on A Badge of Honor Podcast. Todd served in law enforcement for 32 years. He is the Chief Executive Officer- Viking Consultant Group, LLC and a retired USDOJ Senior Special Agent. http://Viking Consultantgroup.com. Todd continues to train response forces w…
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