The Overwatch Collective Podcast
The Overwatch Collective (T.O.C.) Podcast is hosted by three U.S. Marines and a Police Officer! Greg is located in Louisiana while Jesse and Mike are located in North Carolina.
T.O.C. podcast hosts guests from the first responder and military community with the ultimate goal of sharing traumatic stories in order to normalize mental health amongst our community. In addition, our podcast provides resources for those in a dark place and all guests are available to be contacted if needed.
T.O.C. is also a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit connecting and financially assisting our community to our contracted therapists. As of 7/16/2025, T.O.C. has financially assisted 267 people in our community to attend 2,852 therapy sessions spending $291,956.50 since August of 2022!
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Episodes
169 episodes
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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51:42
SZN 9 EP 4 - Jesse Catches Up / Fundraiser Information
If you are wondering about the fundraiser, take a listen as I broke it down for ya! If you are wanting to hop on a podcast with Mike and I, reach out to us and we can make that happen!
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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11:05
SZN 9 EP 3 - Jonah & Rene / U.S. Coast Guard Members / Balancing Civilian Life While in The Military Reserves / PSU 308 Member Died By Suicide / Advice for Our FR & MIL Community
Tune into a fun and random in person podcast with Jonah and Rene, two fellow U.S. Coast Guard service members. This episode was recorded in a hotel room while on the East Coast on active duty orders so the audio/video may not be the best, but t...
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1:15:47
SZN 9 EP 2 - Max Garcia / U.S.M.C. Sgt. Maj. (Ret.) / Motivational Speaker / CPR in Back of Humvee After Gunshot Wound / Losing Marines to Suicide as Senior Enlisted Personnel / PTS Diagnosis Out of Nowhere
Coming to you from Sydney Australia is Retired Sergeant Major Max Garcia, who served honorably in the United States Marine Corps for 24 years. Sgt. Major shares some wild stories from his combat deployments, gives us a different perspective on ...
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54:12
SZN 9 EP 1 - Jessica Cowick, LCSW / T.O.C. Contracted Therapist / U.S. Army (Ret.) / What Therapy Looks Like With Jessica
Tune in to listen to Jessica Cowick, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is a contracted therapist with The Overwatch Collective based out of Florida. Jessica is licensed in Florida, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Listen in as Jessica ...
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47:38
SZN 8 EP 17 - Paul & Dakota / Partners On an Ambulance / Not Realizing Burnout Had Creeped In / How Personal Life Affects Work Life / Starting a Support Team at Department
Paul and Dakota have both been in EMS for over 10 years in Southern California and are currently partners on an ambulance. In this episode, they discuss some of the fun parts of working on an ambulance in addition to some of the challenges.&nbs...
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54:53
SZN 8 EP 16 - Chad / U.S.M.C. 0311 / 11 Friends Lost by Suicide / A Glock Misfire? / The Pain of Receiving Notifications of Suicides via Text / Co-Founder of Forge Concepts
Thank you to Chad for joining The Overwatch Collective Podcast after getting connected through Veterans_Up! Chad served in the United States Marine Corps as an 0311, infantry rifleman. Chad started his USMC career in active duty and then transi...
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1:02:45
SZN 8 EP 15 - Alison Fienning / T.O.C. Contracted Therapist / Neck Up Check Ups for First Responders / Founder of Pinpoint Behavioral Health Solutions / PTSD is a 3rd Wheel
Tune into this episode to learn about Alison Fienning, one of The Overwatch Collective's contracted therapists who is licensed in Ohio, Kentucky, Florida, & Arizona. Alison has been a therapist for over 12 years and specializes in working w...
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39:22
SZN 8 EP 14 - Natalie Montenegro / T.O.C. Contracted Therapist in California / Importance of Cultural Competency / Tips for First Responder Spouses
Joining today is Natalie Montenegro, a T.O.C. contracted therapist in California. Natalie has been a therapist for over 18 years and specializes in working with our first responder community. Natalie is also married to a Law Enforcement Officer...
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45:09
SZN 8 EP 13 - Brian Laurence, LMFT / T.O.C. Contracted California Therapist / 30 Years LEO in Northern California / 3 Years U.S. Army Military Police / Benefits of Prior LEO & MIL Experience in the Therapy Room / The Pro's of An Employment Assistance Prog
Thank you to Brian Laurence for joining the podcast virtually from Northern California! Brian served 3 years in the U.S. Army followed by 30 years in law enforcement, where he retired as a Lieutenant. Once retired, Brian focused on ...
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39:46
SZN 8 EP 12 - Melissa Cavanaugh / T.O.C. Contracted Therapist / Children's Challenges with Deployments & How Therapy Helps / Military Spouse Challenges / Tips & Tricks for Service Members Deploying with a Family
Tune in to listen to Melissa Cavanaugh, one of T.O.C.'s contracted therapists as she discusses life as a military spouse as her husband is a fighter pilot in the U.S. Navy. Also, Melissa is a therapist who specializes in working with children w...
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52:52
SZN 8 EP 11 - Joshua Fernandez / U.S. Army 11 Bravo / Suicides Following Discharge from the Army / How Physical Fitness Benefits Mental Health
Joining via zoom from Northern California is Joshua Fernandez. After spending four years in the U.S. Army as an infantryman with a deployment overseas, he switched to the Army National Guard for three years. After discharging from t...
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56:27
SZN 8 EP 10 - Trevor Ellis / U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey Pilot / Losing Two Marines to Suicide / U.S. Military Pilots & Mental Health is a Challenge / Isolation After Discharging from the Marine Corps
Thank you to Trevor Ellis for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast! Trevor was a U.S. Marine for 10 years where he spent 6 years flying the MV-22 Osprey and did two combat deployments. After flying the Osprey, Trevor found himself working with the grunts o...
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49:33
SZN 8 EP 9 - Nick Abeyta / Prior Infantry U.S. Marine / Benefits of Ketamine Assisted Therapy / How 9 Sessions Changed His Life / Deployment Life with New Wife / Challenges in Marriages While Deployed / Risk of Asking for Help in the Military
Thanks to Nick Abeyta for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast. Nick and Greg met in Camp Fuji, Japan, while on their deployment with 2nd Battalion 23rd Marines. Thankfully, they were able to stay in contact and Nick wanted to share about the challenges he...
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1:03:12
SZN 8 EP 8 - Nick McCarthy / Retired K9 Officer / Officer Involved Shooting That Changed His Life Forever / Effects on Family Post OIS / Challenges with Command Staff / The Shit Talking Needs To Stop / Code 33 Group
Very excited to get Nick McCarthy on the podcast. Nick and Greg worked together for about 10 years and have some great memories together. Nick shares his journey of joining Law Enforcement with his sole goal of becoming a Canine Handler. Once N...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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2:31:44
SZN 8 EP 7 - Greg Grogan - The Feeling of Helplessness When Critical Incidents & Suicides Hit Close to Home / Three Incidents Within San Mateo County, CA / The Importance of Taking Care of Yourself and Your People
In this first time ever solo episode, Greg opens up about the emotional weight that comes when tragedy strikes within our own ranks - when a line of duty death and/or critical incident hits close to home. These moments bring a unique kind of gr...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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38:00
T.O.C. Board of Directors Members Cheryl and Kamryn Provide Brief Breakdown of T.O.C.'s Therapy Process w/ New Criteria / Our Therapy Assistance Program is Officially Re-Opened to Serve our Military & First Responder Community
We are excited to announce The Overwatch Collective's Therapy Assistance Program is officially re-opened! After being paused for several months to due fundraising challenges, T.O.C. is back up and running after receiving some amazing donations....
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6:17
SZN 8 EP 6 - Cryus, Till Zero Coffee Company / Curbing Veteran & First Responder Suicide / The Challenges of Therapy in Our Community / Lack of Resources for Veterans
Thank you to Cyrus for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast via zoom from Colorado! Cyrus is currently an active duty U.S. Army Soldier and in the process of getting out due to medical reasons. Cyrus touches on the lack of resources out there for our veter...
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1:01:39
SZN 8 EP 5 - Sara Wilkinson, The Step Up Foundation's $25,000 Donation to The Overwatch Collective / Reducing Veteran & First Responder Suicides
A huge thank you to Sara Wilkinson and the team from The Step Up Foundation for donating $25,000 to The Overwatch Collective. Step Up Foundation has donated over $300,000 to various organizations that are working hard to combat veteran suicide....
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21:45
SZN 8 EP 4 - Pasadena Fire Captain Robert Sepulveda / Full Breakdown of the Eaton Fire in Southern California / 24+ Hours of Non-Stop Fire Fighting / Role as a Captain / Benefits of a Group Debrief
A huge thank you to Captain Sepulveda with the Pasadena Fire Department for joining T.O.C.'s podcast to share his accounts of the Eaton fire in Southern California. Captain Sepulveda shares how he prepared for the biggest fire he's ...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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51:31
SZN 8 EP 3 - Clyde, Active Fire Fighter & Founder of Rust & Iron Clothing Company / 3 Challenging Calls For Service / Family Aspect of The Fire Life / Strike Teams / Donating Proceeds to T.O.C.
Finally got Clyde on the podcast to talk about his career thus far as a fire fighter and the "why" behind starting the Rust & Iron Clothing Company. Rust & Iron Clothing Company is a lifestyle brand founded by Clyde to give...
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1:31:42
SZN 8 EP 2 - Bee Galindo, Paramedic 35+ Years / 4 Year Worker's Comp Claim for PTSI / Hiding That Mask The Best / Run Over By a Fire Truck / T.O.C. Buddy Program
Thank you to Bee Galindo for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast to discuss her 35+ year career as a paramedic, the stressful process of her worker's comp claim, and advice for our first responder community. Listen in as Bee shared the stigma...
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47:12