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 2/4/2026, T.O.C. has financially assisted 292 people in our community to attend 3,068 therapy sessions spending $322,835.50 since August of 2022!
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Episodes
187 episodes
SZN 10 EP 6 - Nick McCarty / 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, ...
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1:09:23
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...
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1:00:25
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...
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43:33
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...
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1:59:26
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...
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1:09:00
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...
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1:14:11
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...
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49:43
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...
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1:25:55
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...
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42:16
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...
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25:23
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...
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47:36
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...
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47:37
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....
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SZN 9 EP 15 - Karlee Davis / Begin Counseling / T.O.C. Contracted Therapist in West Virginia / Begins Emergency Responder Cultural Competence Model
In this podcast episode, Karlee Davis shares her experiences as a licensed independent clinical social worker in the state of West Virginia. Karlee has been in private practice since 2007 and founded Begin Counseling in 2023. Karlee...
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45:44
SZN 9 EP 14 - Mike Ergo / U.S. Marine Corps 0311 Combat Veteran / Operation Phantom Fury / Struggles with Transition to Civilian Life / Therapist Helping Veterans / Thin Line Advisory
In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Mike Ergo, a former U.S. Marine and current therapist who has dedicated over 13 years to helping combat veterans. They discuss Mike's journey from military servic...
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47:47
SZN 9 EP 13 - Bill Johnson, Merging Vets and Players / U.S. Army Ret. Sgt. Maj. / Support for our Veteran Community / In Person & Virtual Resources
In this episode, Greg Grogan interviews Bill Johnson, the Texas Regional Manager of Merging Vets and Players (MVP), a nonprofit organization that connects veterans and professional athletes to support each other in their transitions to civilian...
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35:25
SZN 9 EP 12 - Doug White / Author of 'Hiding in Plain Sight' / U.S. Air Force Veteran / Retired Police Officer / Looking at your Pistol in a Police Car / Dismissed by Administration / Normalizing Mental Health Challenges for First Responders
In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Doug White, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retired law enforcement officer, about his journey through mental health challenges and the importance of addres...
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56:23
SZN 9 EP 11 - Roger Sutherland / A Healthy Shift / Coaching Shift Workers to Thrive / 40 Years of Police Experience in Australia / Optimize Health & Wellness / Reduce Fatigue & Weight Gain
In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, Greg Grogan interviews Roger Sutherland, a retired police officer with 40 years of experience in Australia. They discuss the challenges faced by shift workers, particularly in law enforcement...
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1:44:47
SZN 9 EP 10 - Albert Lu / MetFix Boise in Idaho / Nutrition & Fitness Tips / Physical Health Benefits Mental Health / Maintain a High Level of Health & Fitness Working Graveyard
In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, Greg Grogan speaks with Albert Lu, the owner of Metfix Boise, about the intersection of physical and mental health, particularly for first responders and military personnel. They discuss the ...
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26:54
SZN 9 EP 9 - Terry Moran w/ Vets Boats / Non-Profit Based in San Francisco / Improving Mental Health on the Water / 28 Years U.S. Navy / F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot
Tuning in from the lovely Bay Area is Terry, who founded Vets Boats in 2014, with the intent to help our veteran community overcome the challenges of mental health by sailing on the water and working on experiential sailing, sail training, and ...
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1:04:20
SZN 9 EP 8 - Thomas LaGrave / Prior U.S. Navy SEAL / BUDS Class 106 / Drug Addiction & Kicked off Team 1 / Motivational Speaker
In this episode of the Overwatch Collective podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Thomas LaGrave, a former U.S. Navy SEAL who shares his journey from a troubled childhood and military service to overcoming addiction and finding purpose in helpi...
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31:51
SZN 9 EP 7 - Chappy / U.S. Navy Veteran / Arizona Trail Program Veteran Engagement & Trail Stewardship / Operation Freedom March
In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, Greg Grogan speaks with Michael 'Chappy' Chappell about his military experiences, the transition to civilian life, and his work with the Arizona Trail Association's VETS program. ...
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55:29
SZN 9 EP 6 - Ben & Cindy / U.S. Navy Corpsman / 11th MEU and Multiple Deployments / Building a Relationship while Depressed and Misusing Alcohol / Ibogaine Treatment in Mexico / Suicidal Thoughts Conversation w/ Wife
In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Ben and Cindy about their journey through military service, mental health challenges, and the impact of substance misuse. Ben, a former U.S. Navy Corpsman, shares...
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1:01:25
SZN 9 EP 5 - Marty & Chris w/ Trident K9 Consulting / Training Officers and K9's in Northern California / Stress a K9 Handler Experiences / Liability of Sending the Fur Missile / K9 Getting Injured / Officer Mental Health
Listen in as Marty and Chris give a full breakdown of Trident K9 Consulting, which was founded in 2015 and provides a plethora of training with several agencies in Northern California in addition to auditing across the Country. We t...
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