The Tactical Debrief with Dr. Massimino
The Tactical Debrief podcast
(Formerly The Staff Assistant Podcast) is designed to assist and educate public safety personnel about mental health issues and managing work-related stress. Dr. Massimino is a licensed clinical psychologist who works within a large law enforcement agency and treats first responders in her private practice.
Each episode is designed to mimic an intake session - giving you an inside look into what meeting with a therapist would look like - through the eyes of other first responders. The goal of The Tactical Debrief podcast is to normalize therapy for law enforcement and first responders, and to reduce the suicide rate for this population.
The Tactical Debrief with Dr. Massimino
Episode 40: CDCR CRT Operator Homa (Shafii) Schweers
In this episode, we interview Homa Schweers, former NCAA athlete, firefighter, EMT, and correctional officer. She was the first female to graduate to from the SWAT/CRT Level 1 and Level 2 Operator Academy, earning two out of four of the top honors in the CRT Academy as “Top Operator” and “Top Gun.” She was recruited out of public service and into private executive protection details.
Homa details trauma from her childhood, moving abruptly from Iran to the United States at age eight without her mother. She also recalls frequent verbal and physical abuse from her father, and the important role of sports in her life.
Homa is currently a fitness coach for 1st Phorm and enjoys helping people achieve their fitness goals. She continues to work in executive protection and chronicles her recent battle with cancer. Homa is a warrior through and through. You can contact her on Instagram at @homa.schweers or online at https://www.alphasquadhoma.com/.