The Overwatch Collective Podcast
The Overwatch Collective (T.O.C.) Podcast is hosted by Greg Grogan, an active Police Officer, U.S.M.C. Veteran, and current U.S.C.G. Reservist.
T.O.C. podcast hosts guests from the first responder and military community with the ultimate goal of normalizing mental health challenges our community faces on a daily basis. In addition, our podcast enjoys recording episodes with other non-profit organizations that offer support and resources for our community.
T.O.C. is also a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization connecting and financially assisting our community to our contracted therapists while maintaining confidentiality. As of 4/7/2026, T.O.C. has financially assisted 303 people in our community to attend 3,154 therapy sessions spending $334,678.50 since August of 2022!
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Episodes
199 episodes
SZN 10 EP 18 - Therapy Question & Answers w/ Three Culturally Competent Therapists Specialized in First Responder & Military / Dr. Brooke Bartlett / Dr. Thalia Nicholson / Dr. Jena Kiser / Questions Our Community Should Consider When Seeking Therapy
Thank you to Dr. Brooke Bartlett, Dr. Thalia Nicholson, and Dr. Jena Kiser for joining this question and answer podcast, which is the first time this has been done on T.O.C.'s Podcast. In this episode, Greg asked several questions which were co...
SZN 10 EP 17 - Justin w/ Project 55 / Non-Profit Training Everyone How To Support Those Who Are Struggling w/ Suicidal Ideations / Free Training For All / Justin's PTSD Journey / Stigma IS Being Reduced
Thank you to Justin from Project 55 for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast to share some insight on what their -profit organization's mission to train our community to support those in need. Project55 is a community that empowers both individuals and org...
SZN 10 EP 16 - Wes Piatt Talks WeBUS / Helping Dads Across the Country Overcome Life Challenges with Like Minded People / Using MarcoPolo Application to Connect
Thank you to Wes for joining T.O.C.'s podcast once again. Wes is a United States Air Force Veteran and Fire Fighter, who founded WeBUS.WeBUS is a community of like-minded dads from across the country who come together to share experience...
SZN 10 EP 15 - Jared and Daniel w/ The Beautifully Broken Documentary / 0311 USMC Veteran Honoring His Dad Who Died By Suicide / Follow Jared During His Ultra-Marathon Journey / Documentary Available Upon Request in U.S.A.
An absolute honor to have Jared and Daniel on the podcast to break down the Beautifully Broken Documentary. This is focused on the unfortunate death by suicide of Jared's father on March 12, 2013, who was a veteran Police Officer.The doc...
SZN 10 EP 14 - D.D. Finder, A Flight Nurse That Authored 'Ready Left, Ready Right' and 'Two Minutes Out' / Proceeds From Books Donated to T.O.C. / Extreme Burnout While Performing a Serious Job / Funny Stores in the Air Enroute to Calls
Took about three years to finally get D.D. Finder on the podcast to talk about the behind the scenes life as a flight nurse and authoring two books. D.D. Finder is a former Flight and ICU Nurse, EMT-Basic, and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who...
SZN 10 EP 13 - Callie Wilson, T.O.C. Contracted Therapist / LPC Specializing in Trauma & Couple Work / Deep Brain Reorienting / Cognitive Processing Therapy / In-Field Training to Support First Responders / Virtual & In-Person
Thank you to Callie Wilson for joining T.O.C.'s podcast for her first ever podcast! Callie is a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma and couples work, specifically with our first responder community. Her work incorporates Eye ...
SZN 10 EP 12 - Beau / U.S. Marine Corps Infantry Rifleman Veteran / Healing Protectors / Veteran Trauma Therapy and Nature Retreats in Louisiana / Overcoming Addiction / One More Chair is One Less Veteran
An absolute honor to have Beau on the podcast to share about the incredible work him and his team is doing for our Veteran community. At Healing Protectors, they understand that those who have served our country deserve more than gr...
SZN 10 EP 11 - Kelley & Brain Performance Technologies / Non-Invasive Brain Care / Now Accepting Blue Shield Insurance / Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation / Authorized TriCare Provider / Covered Under HIPAA
Podcast #2 with Kelley from Brain Performance Technologies (BPT), who is proud to sponsor The Overwatch Collective's Podcast. This episode elaborates on BPT and some exciting updates as BPT now has some Interventional Psychiatrists,...
SZN 10 EP 10 - Sgt. Lacey Nelson Discusses Female First Responder Stigma / 20+ Yrs in LE / The Strength in Reaching Out for Help / Waiting till Shit Hits the Fan to Attend Therapy
Thank you to Sgt. Lacey Nelson for taking the time to join The Overwatch Collective Podcast to share her experience in Law Enforcement and discuss mental health amongst our community. Tune in to this episode to learn about her time ...
SZN 10 EP 9 - David Edwards w/ Call For Backup / Ret. Wellness Officer / Reserve Sgt. & Public Safety Chaplain / First Responder Suicide Awareness and Prevention Campaign
David Edwards shares his journey from personal tragedy to leading mental health initiatives for first responders. We discuss the importance of resilience, peer support, and proactive mental health strategies to reduce suicide rates among first ...
SZN 10 EP 8 - Sean, U.S.M.C. Combat Veteran / U.S. Marine Hit by IED / 1st Time Seeing Dead Body in Combat / Missing the Military and Re-Enlisting / Pain is Weakness Leaving the Body Creates a Negative Stigma Regarding Mental Health
A huge thank you to Sean for joining the podcast to share about his time in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantryman. Sean shares his experiences including high-level security details, deployment stories, and the personal loss of his br...
SZN 10 EP 7 - Aaron Ranallo / Nine Six One Strategies & Training Our Community / LEO's Needs to Improve Mental Health Awareness & Resources / K9 Handler / SWAT / Narcotics Officer
In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Aaron Ranallo from Nix Six One Strategies about his journey in law enforcement, including his experiences as a deputy sheriff, SWAT team member, and K9 handler. C...
SZN 10 EP 6 - Nick McCarthy / The Code 33 Project / Mentoring, Supporting, & Reviving our LEO Community / Produce Well-Rounded Thinkers and Leaders in L.E. / Discuss Challenges in Modern Day L.E. with Politics & Policies / Suicide Awareness & Prevention
Nick McCarthy, Founder of The Code 33 Project, takes a dive deep into the mentorship initiative aimed at supporting law enforcement officers and preparing them for success. Nick shares his journey from a police officer to a retired K9 handler, ...
SZN 10 EP 5 - Michael Worthen / 34 1/2 Yrs EMS / Losing Friends in Helicopter Crashes / 20 Years Sober / Importance of Vulnerability in our Community
In this episode of the Overwatch Collective, hosts Greg Grogan and Michael Worthen dive deep into the challenges faced by first responders, particularly focusing on mental health and the importance of vulnerability. Michael shares his extensive...
SZN 10 EP 4 - Josh / Enter the Lion, a Non-Profit Christian Ministry for our Community / How Faith Helps First Responders & Service Members / Free Retreats in Several States / Suicides Impact on Those Left Behind
Introduction call turned into a Podcast with Josh Cook from Enter the Lion, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting first responders and military personnel through mental health challenges. The conversation covers Josh's ba...
SZN 10 EP 3 - Dr. Robyn Sonnier & Dr. Brooke Bartlett / T.O.C. Contracted Therapists / EMDR is NOT the End All Be All / Vet Your Therapist / Impulsivity of Suicide / Not All FR's Always Hypervigilant / Department's Contract Non-Competent Therapist Horror
Listen in as Dr. Robyn Sonnier and Dr. Brooke Bartlett, T.O.C. contracted therapists, relax with a drink on a Friday afternoon and talk mental health in the first responder and military community.We talk about non-competent therapists be...
SZN 10 EP 2 - Joey 9MM Musashi / U.S. Army Company Commander Makes Big Decision Regarding A Specialists Mental Health / LEO Life During 2020 / Losing a Sgt. Major to Suicide That No One Saw Coming
In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, Greg Grogan and Joey discuss the critical issues surrounding mental health and suicide awareness in the military and law enforcement communities. They share personal experiences, the importan...
SZN 10 EP 1 - Devon Skerry / FireFighter's Ambulance Crash Sends Patient Flying / Air Force National Guard Refueling Jets Over Combat Zones / Worker's Comp is a Mess / Comparing Trauma and How Trauma Impacts our Body
Thank you Devon Skerry for your continued support of The Overwatch Collective by donating monthly and representing Rust and Iron Clothing Company. Devon spent 9 years in the Air Force National Guard and was working on refueling vari...
SZN 9 EP 22 - Lee Hanna / New Dawn Treatment Centers / U.S. Army 11 Bravo & 11 Charlie / Helping Veterans Combat Addiction / Suicide Attempt Following Mil Service
Listen to Lee Hanna, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, talk about his passion of serving our veteran community through New Dawn Treatment Centers. If you've been looking for any resources regarding veterans substance addictions and how to combat them...
SZN 9 EP 21 - Bill Braski / U.S.M.C. 0311/0369 OEF Combat Veteran / Active Police Officer / Combat Deployment as a LCpl Rifleman to a Platoon Sgt. / Abbey Gate Betrayal & Afghan Withdrawal Breakdown / Marine vs. IED / Leadership Improving Mental Health
Thank you to Bill for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast to share about his time in the United States Marine Corps as a young Infantry Rifleman in a combat zone in Afghanistan learning how real the affects of war can be. Bill returned to Afghanistan year...
SZN 9 EP 20 - Kelley Jensen / Brain Performance Technologies Improving PTSD, TBI, and More / SAINT / MeRT / TMS / Qualified under TriCare Insurance / T.O.C. Podcast Sponsor
In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Kelley Jensen about the transformative potential of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for mental health, particularly within the military and first responde...
SZN 9 EP 19 - Freddie, U.S. Army Military Police / Any Mission Anywhere is a Veteran Owned & Operated Hockey Company / T.O.C. Hockey Charity Game in 2026
In this conversation, Freddie shares the origins of his initiative, 'Any Mission Anywhere,' which began as a personal quest for purpose and community after his service in the U.S. Army. He discusses the importance of structure and c...
SZN 9 EP 18 - Sgt. Dakota Meyer / U.S.M.C. Medal of Honor Recipient / Re-Enlisting in the U.S.M.C. as Recon MOS / Leaderships Role in Mental Health / Compare Combat Veterans Trauma to First Responders / Losing Friends to Suicide / Fatherhood and Quality T
In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Dakota Meyer, a Medal of Honor recipient, about his journey from a small town in Kentucky to becoming a Marine and ultimately receiving the Medal of Honor for his...
SZN 9 EP 17 - Max / EMS & Volunteer Firefighter in Germany / U.S. vs. Germany Mental Health Resources / Strong Is Reaching Out For Help / Peer Support Benefits
Max, all the way from Germany, shares his experiences and insights as a paramedic, discussing the challenges and emotional toll of the job, the importance of support from colleagues, and his unwavering passion for emergency services.We c...
SZN 9 EP 16 - Melissa Ewing / T.O.C. Contracted Therapist in Kansas / Dropping 22 Non-Profit / Accelerated Resolution Therapy / Spouses Forgotten About in First Responder Community
Melissa Ewing, a T.O.C. contracted therapist in Kansas, shares her personal experiences and emphasizes the need for better systems to educate and support these spouses as they navigate the unique challenges of being married to first responders....