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Send us a textIt's January- and many of us are resetting and focusing on some healthy habits. Life is... more
Send us a textYou all know I’ve been preaching about recruiting and development for our police teams. Many agencies... more
Send us a textNew Years morning was a devastating one for many of us who awoke to the tragic news.... more
Send us a textIn this panel episode, we hit a crucial number of topics that I'm frequently getting questions and... more
Send us a textWhen we talk about grit and resilience, it's about growing to overcome hard times and experiences. ... more
Send us a textPolice issues are shared, as are leadership challenges- and solutions! In this episode, my esteemed guests... more
Send us a textJust in time for New Years... an episode focused on not only building, training, and elevating your... more
Send us a textThis episode was a long time coming! I have been seeing Nathan's work, promoting critical conversations... more
Send us a textA key to personal and professional development is MENTORSHIP. We need guides, coaches, and advisors to... more
Send us a textLeadership starts with Ownership- leading yourself. There are two dynamics here to underline. The first... more
Send us a textI appreciate the applicant who asked this question- way to be aware and set up for success!Frequently,... more
Send us a textWhen can we get over our missteps and mistakes, and in many ways get out of our... more
Send us a textAcross the nation for years, we have seen headlines of lowered (or removed!) fitness standards. Many... more
Send us a textCulture, Culture, Culture.It is a driving conversation on Blue Grit Radio- how do we address, fix, mend,... more
Send us a textEvery great new officer (or hopeful) always asks what they should work on. Fitness, hitting the... more
Send us a textThis episode highlights an article from Calibre Press, listing 19 items that affect our decision-making abilities in... more
Send us a textIn this episode, I invite an hard-hitting panel on the real talk we need for policing culture.... more
Send us a textReturning guest Joey (Nor Cal SWAT cop) and I discuss topics much needed in police (and societal)... more
Send us a textCops are handicapped. Cops are scared to do their jobs. Rather than fixate on these... more
Send us a textIt is my pleasure not just to feature a selfless, busy AF first responder, veteran, serviceman, and... more
Send us a textBy now you all know that I'm a ginormous proponent of Peer Support, not just in policy... more
Send us a textI’m excited to feature this expert panel on so many aspects of first responder fitness and nutrition.... more
Send us a textYou asked, and WE responded! I’ve been asked about the high incidence of divorce, cheating, and... more
Send us a textThe longer I do this job (and this thing I call life), I realize that although I... more
Send us a textFor part 1, check out Ep. 145- where we talk about Sam's background, start in policing and... more
Send us a textWilliam Harry McRaven is a retired United States Navy four-star admiral who served as the ninth commander... more
Send us a textIt is my pleasure to share with you the first part of my conversation with a veteran... more
Send us a textIn this episode, I am joined by Brian Manley. Brian is a retired Chief of Austin... more
Send us a textI connected with Dr. Gino Collura after being on a shared panel on The Collective (s/o to... more
Send us a textCold therapy... ice plunges... breathwork. There is a lot of info and content continuing to grow... more
Send us a textThis episode is dedicated to my buddy, Diego Moreno (aka 2K56).In recent discussions, including Ep. 136 where... more
Send us a textThis job can be unrelenting at times, and what’s more is when our system, culture and bossed... more
Send us a textI recently spoke on a panel focused on recruiting and hiring practices for first responder jobs, Public... more
Send us a textIn this episode, I am pleased to introduce you to former LEO, SWAT cop, and author Joshua... more
Send us a textIn this episode, I riff off of a prompt where I and many of you on the... more
Send us a textI've gotten comfortable sharing my story on different occasions and platforms. It's all been in the... more
Send us a textWe talk about living outside of the blue world, over-identity and today we will talk about a... more
Send us a textWe talk about the importance of wellness in our first responder culture- and often times I wonder... more
Send us a textI found Jason's social media and it resonated with me- how he talked about mindset, ownership, and... more
Send us a textIn this solocast, I explore a "kind of" solo episode. Sure it's just me talking, the script... more
Send us a textIf you didn't catch Ep. 98- download, listen, and promptly return to this one. In that,... more
Send us a textYears ago, I had the privilege of hearing then active firefighter Mike Washington speak at wellness conferences.... more
Send us a textHere’s a solocast episode in follow up and coordination with my newest Police 1 article, where I... more
Send us a textAs someone who has self-experimented with most very diet at least for some time, it’s always intriguing... more
Send us a textI am joined by Haley an active police officer, the founder of Never Forgotten Clothing Co., and... more
Send us a textIf the title doesn't say enough about the intriguing nature of Luke, his career, and his mindset,... more
Send us a textIt was years of hearing about the true servant leader, Andy McCurdy, before I came to meet... more
Send us a textMany people credit the military for helping prepare them for their career, or frankly, life itself. ... more
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Medina Baumgart connects her experiences professionally as a psychologist supporting first responders and... more
Send us a textIn this episode I’m joined by retired Chief Patrick Flannelly, who is the author/host of the Coptimizer... more
Send us a textScott has been doing the work: speaking, training, and providing content to help our first responders tackle... more
Send us a textWhen I connected with Jodie, learning quickly about her experiences with tragedy- losing her husband in the... more
Send us a textEveryone has mentors that set them on course by virtue of providing example. I have publicly... more
Send us a textRetired Chief Tim Eggebraaten brings a practical and uplifting message and attitude to our law enforcement professionals.... more
Send us a textFollowing one of my articles on moral injury being featured in Police 1, Dr. Rachael reached out... more
Send us a textThe perils faced in this job claim far too many of our brothers and sisters. Sometimes... more
Send us a textThose who know... know. There is nothing like losing your faithful furry companion. The bonds... more
Send us a textCops are getting charged.. arrested.. convicted. No two situations are the same and this message as... more
Send us a textYou can’t be in the first responder wellness space and not know about James and his work... more
Send us a textAna is a lot of things: military kid, ex collegiate athlete, paramedic and nutrition and exercise coach... more
Send us a textKurt Weinreich has been a fitness professional in Colorado for over 25 years and utilizes his experience... more
Send us a textI got turned onto Antonio Neves and his work years ago after hearing him speak on a... more
Send us a textI met (new LT!) Sarah Shendy at the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s 40 Under 40... more
Send us a textThrough getting connected to Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (check our prior ep. #85!!) I got to meet... more
Send us a textWhen the gents at Level Up and Live connected with me, their name alone told me it... more
Send us a textIf you’re a first responder on social media, you NEED to be following Erica and TacMobility. ... more
Send us a textWelcome back Johanna Wender, from Bravura Counseling (and Ep. 21, where we talk about Mental Health Musts..... more
Send us a textI had the distinct pleasure to see ret. Deputy Chief Jim Dudley’s work through Police 1’s Policing... more
Send us a textAs June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness month and PTSD/I Awareness Month, it is my honor to... more
Send us a textWhen I first heard Jason speak on policing, drifting into the “gray area” and what it really... more
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Send us a textI got turned onto Antonio Neves and his work years ago after hearing him speak on a major health... more