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“I used to be the largest dairy consumer on the planet. I used to eat so much dairy and meat. The more that I looked into the dairy industry, the more that I saw that it was the singular, most inhumane industry on the planet, that we've all been lied to, including myself, for years. I always believed that the picture on the milk carton, the cow standing next to her calf in the green field with the red barn in the back was true. It’s certainly the complete opposite.” – Richard (Kudo) Couto Richard (Kudo) Couto is the founder of Animal Recovery Mission (ARM), an organization solely dedicated to investigating extreme animal cruelty cases. ARM has led high-risk undercover operations that have resulted in the shutdown of illegal slaughterhouses, animal fighting rings, and horse meat trafficking networks. Recently, they released a damning investigation into two industrial dairy farms outside of Phoenix, Arizona supplying milk to Coca-Cola’s Fairlife brand. What they uncovered was systemic animal abuse, environmental violations, and a devastating betrayal of consumer trust. While Fairlife markets its products as being sourced "humanely," ARM’s footage tells a very different story—one of suffering, abuse, and corporate complicity. Despite the evidence, this story has been largely ignored by mainstream media—likely due to Coca-Cola’s massive influence and advertising dollars.…
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Welcome to The Safety Gambit, an exploration of the risks we take as humans and the culture of safety we create at home and at work. Hosted by Lindsay Polic, a certified safety professional for more than 20 years, The Safety Gambit invites you to take a more curious and holistic approach to transforming the culture of safety in your life, including bringing awareness to the impact of our safety decisions, the safety of workplaces, the emotional and physical safety of our spaces, and the philosophy of safety. On the show, Lindsay and other safety experts and like-hearted individuals will ask questions like: What is your personal risk level? Why do companies take risks to short cut regulatory safety obligations? What is the cost of the humans doing the work? Why do humans take risks to short cut safety outside of the workplace? We connect, educate, and empower you to enact change and create transformation around safety for your family, communities, and workplaces. Let’s discover The Safety Gambit in your life!Music by TimTaj. Artwork by Chris Polic. Edited by Nōn Wels.
Content provided by Lindsay Polic. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Lindsay Polic or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
Welcome to The Safety Gambit, an exploration of the risks we take as humans and the culture of safety we create at home and at work. Hosted by Lindsay Polic, a certified safety professional for more than 20 years, The Safety Gambit invites you to take a more curious and holistic approach to transforming the culture of safety in your life, including bringing awareness to the impact of our safety decisions, the safety of workplaces, the emotional and physical safety of our spaces, and the philosophy of safety. On the show, Lindsay and other safety experts and like-hearted individuals will ask questions like: What is your personal risk level? Why do companies take risks to short cut regulatory safety obligations? What is the cost of the humans doing the work? Why do humans take risks to short cut safety outside of the workplace? We connect, educate, and empower you to enact change and create transformation around safety for your family, communities, and workplaces. Let’s discover The Safety Gambit in your life!Music by TimTaj. Artwork by Chris Polic. Edited by Nōn Wels.
On episode 63 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Tracy Krieger, a certified risk management and safety professional, to explore the realm of psychological safety in the workplace and at home. In this episode, we cover: Why psychological (or psycho-social) safety is the foundation of safety. Breaking stigma around mental health in the workplace. Why leaders ask great questions. Training managers to be more emotionally intelligent. What it really means to take a mental break. And so much more. You can learn more about Tracy and connect with them at safetyoc.com and on LinkedIn here . Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here . Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart. Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit . And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!…
On episode 62 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Rui Medeiros, an emergency response driver based in Canada, to explore the risk and safety of driving in emergency situations—for both the emergency responder and the drivers on the road. In this episode, we cover: How to safely make space for emergency response vehicles on the road. What affects emergency response times, from infrastructure to population size. What mistakes drivers make when they hear emergency sirens. The motto for emergency response drivers: go as fast as you must but as slow as you can. Why driving is a privilege. And so much more. Wherever you live, there's access to road safety information and education programs, including in Alberta via the Alberta Motor Association , and in the US through AAA . Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here . Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart. Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit . And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!…
On episode 61 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Jane Thurmond, also known as "Fast Lane Jane," to explore what it means to be safe and responsible behind the wheel of a car. In this episode, we cover: Jane's experiences driving race cars. Starting a new career at forty-eight years old. What defensive and offensive driving looks like. Driving habits and our modern distractions. Being more situationally aware in the car. Keeping our kids safe behind the wheel. And so much more. Follow Jane on Instagram , listen to their podcast, High Octane Hustle , and learn more about safe driving at putonthebrakes.org . Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here . Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart. Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit . And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!…
On episode 60 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Tania Friedlander, former professional table tennis player and current leadership coach, to explore the ingredients that add up to embracing risk. In this episode, we cover: Letting our children take risks (and not projecting onto them). Where does your relationship to risk come from? Who is giving you permission to take a risk? Understanding our priorities and goals in risk-taking. And so much more. Follow Tania on LinkedIn , and check out Tania's website at higherworkcoaching.com . Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here . Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart. Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit . And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!…
On episode 59 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Madeline Schwarz , an expert communications coach, to explore the everyday risks of navigating difficult conversations in the workplace and at home. In this episode, we cover: How to effectively present an idea with clarity and intent. The risks of not having the conversation. What we're afraid of in difficult conversations, from judgment to awkwardness. Tools to ground yourself during tough conversations. And so much more. Follow Madeline on LinkedIn . And learn more about Madeline's communications coaching services here . Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here . Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart. Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit . And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!…
On episode 58 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Michelle Arnau, an experienced scuba diver, to explore the everyday risks of scuba diving, from what to look out for when it comes to scuba diving classes and how best to prepare for your first scuba diving adventure! In this episode, we cover: How Michelle got into scuba diving. Scuba diving as a meditation. The number one advice for first-time scuba divers. Why you need to seek out a 5-star PADI-certified training facility. And so much more. Follow Michelle on Instagram . And check out Michelle's new clean ingredient insect repellant company, MIMIKAI . Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here . Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart. Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit . And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!…
On episode 57 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by her friend Suzanne Burns to explore all things driving safety, from texting while driving to where you should really place your hands (hint: it's not actually 10 and 2!). In this episode, we cover: The importance of seatbelt placement. When we take driving for granted. Learning about your car before you drive it. Why you should never take your hands off the wheel. Don't move your kids out of your carseats too soon! And so much more. Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here . Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart. Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit . And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!…
On episode 56 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by her son Grayson and husband Chris to explore the everyday risks of camping in the desert! In this episode, we cover: Quad driving safety, including a must-have neck brace. What to know about starting and tending to campfires. GPS and desert navigation. Essential resources in desert camping. Scorpions! And so much more! Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here . Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart. Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit . And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!…
On episode 55 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Nicki Reisberg, host of the Scrolling 2 Death podcast, to explore the everyday risk at the intersection of kids and technology. Content warning: brief mentions of suicide, online predators, depression, and anxiety. In this episode, we cover: The impact technology has on the mental health of children. Why iPhones aren't safe for kids. Scary stories with AI chatbots. How we provide a safer digital environment for kids. The dreaded algorithm. And so much more! Listen to Nicki's podcast, Scrolling 2 Death . And follow Nicki on Instagram , LinkedIn , and YouTube . Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for guests! Contact Lindsay here . Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart. Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit . And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!…
On episode 54 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Lloyd Ellis, owner of Custom Christmas Lighting , to explore the risks we take during the holiday season. In this episode, we cover: The hazards of installing holiday lights. Why someone should always be holding your ladder. Is there such thing as too many lights on one outlet? The importance of safety gloves. Body mechanics and holiday projects. And so much more! Learn more about Lloyd's Orange County-based lighting business, Custom Christmas Lighting . Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for industry guests! Contact Lindsay here . Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart. Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit . And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!…
On episode 53 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Terri Wallace , CEO and Founder at ESGineering ), to explore the sustainability of humans and businesses. In this episode, we cover: How sustainability connects to employee well-being. Why people, not businesses, are the drivers of change. How the pandemic really clarified what it is we value. Meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of the future. Taking care of the planet as a business owner. What Is ESG: Environmental Social Governance? And so much more! Connect with Terri on LinkedIn . Learn more about ESGineering . Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for industry guests! Contact Lindsay here . Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart. Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit . And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!…
On episode 52 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Lauren Bragg (previously featured on episode 22) to explore Lauren's courageous, scary and eye-opening hurricane experience. In this episode, we cover: Lauren's bonkers Twisters story! The risk of being in the heart of a hurricane. What disaster relief looks like. Assessing damage after a storm. And so much more! You can connect with Lauren at vixenskinco.com and on Instagram @wellnessvixen . Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for industry guests! Contact Lindsay here . Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart. Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit . And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!…
On episode 51 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Missy Kelly, co-founder of CatTongue Grips, the anti-slip and non-abrasive grips solution for home and work! In this episode, we cover: What it's like being a customer-driven company. Listening to customers and being open to new ideas. The origin story of CatTongue Grips. Tips for developing a product and starting your company. The fascinating world of non-abrasive grips. And so much more! You can learn more about Missy and CatTongue Grips at CatTongueGrips.com . Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for industry guests! Contact Lindsay here . Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart. Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit . And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!…
On episode 50 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Egor Olteanu, co-founder and CEO of Volt AI , to explore how AI can revolutionize security systems. Content warning: Discussion around workplace and school gun violence. In this episode, we cover: Egor's adventurous childhood. Making a plan and then making a plan for the plan. Anticipating the worst case scenario. Reducing workplace and school violence. How Volt AI enhances security with revolutionary AI. And so much more! You can learn more about Egor and Volt AI at Volt.ai. Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for industry guests! Contact Lindsay here . Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart. Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit . And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!…
On episode 49 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Rick Bistline , Ph.D., former law enforcement officer and current leadership development coach, to explore the human impact of public safety. Content warning: Brief mention of suicide and depression. In this episode, we cover: Measuring the impact of public service. The mental health impact of working in law enforcement. The dangers of the us vs. them mentality within the police force. The importance of seeing people as they are. Why peer support matters. And so much more! You can connect with Rick on LinkedIn . Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for industry guests! Contact Lindsay here . Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart. Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com . Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit . And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!…
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