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Kyle Overmyer is a father, husband, and former Sheriff of Sandusky county, OH. He will be discussing overcoming addiction and crime to get to the successful place he is in today. To donate to First Responders Bridge, or for more in...

In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Patrick J. Kenny, a seasoned veteran with over 38 years in the fire service. Patrick, who retired in January 2021 after serving as Fire Chief in Hinsdale and Western Springs, Illinois for 25 yea...

In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Patrick J. Kenny, a seasoned veteran with over 38 years in the fire service. Patrick, who retired in January 2021 after serving as Fire Chief in Hinsdale and Western Springs, Illinois for 25 yea...

Amy Bock, the proprietor of Resilience Counseling and Consultation in Westerville, Ohio, has been delivering trauma-informed counseling services since obtaining her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Counseling from THE Ohio State University in ...

Kerry-Ann Burnett-Astree, a Christian and mother of three, is the Board Chair and CEO of Married 2 the Badge. As a widow of a law enforcement sergeant, she is deeply passionate about empowering women to flourish in all aspects of their lives. K...

Rhonda Grizzell embarked on her policing journey in 1994 and dedicated 26 years to the Columbus, Ohio Police Department, achieving the rank of Commander. Her impactful contributions include founding the Columbus Police Peer Assistance team. Tra...

With 17 years of experience in law enforcement, Sergeant Chuck Albers currently serves in Central Ohio's wellness bureau, leading a team of clinicians and law enforcement professionals. Their shared mission is to improve the well-being and heal...

Chief Neil Gang has worked in law enforcement since 1988. He is currently the Chief of Police for the city of Pinole Police Department in Pinole, California. Chief Gang is the author of the "ASHER model: A 7 Point approach to a culture of welln...

Matt Calhoun has spent the past 20 years working in the financial services industry as a financial advisor. Prior to joining the Edward George Wealth Management Group, Matt worked for Morgan Stanley where he obtained the title of Vice President...

Steve Click retired from the Ohio State Highway Patrol after serving in various roles, including patrol, the motorcycle unit, and as a lieutenant at the Ohio Highway Patrol Training Academy. His career culminated as the Lieutenant of the Ohio A...

Bryan Mason has been a police officer with the city of Columbus police department since 2006. Bryan has been involved in several critical incidents and now uses those experiences to help other officers.To donate to First Responders Brid...

We sit down with Anthony Johnson, a dedicated police officer with a remarkable story of transformation and community impact. Anthony grew up in a challenging neighborhood where trust in law enforcement was scarce, including his own skepticism. ...

Today we have Cindy Ell joining us. Cindy is the founder and president of the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation. The foundation was established in 2004 to provide international outreach support and resource assistance programs for firefighters and...

Jim King is a 30 year firefighter. He is the Vice President of the California Police Athletic Federation, which is the governing body for the US Police and Fire Championships and the World Police and Fire Games.

Peter Facinelli made his acting debut in 1995, appearing in Rebecca Miller's "Angela" and has worked consistently ever since. He has been on TV shows such as Law & Order, Fastlane, Glee, SWAT, Magnum PI, FBI and Nurse Jackie where he played...

Join us for a conversation with K.J. Watts, a second-generation firefighter and Assistant Fire Chief, as well as the co-founder of the Phoenix Project. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by first responders, K.J. emphasizes the i...

In this episode, we're joined by Rob Sagle, Deputy Chief of the Special Operations Bureau, who delves into the intricate world of administrative stress experienced by First Responder leaders. With real-life examples, Rob sheds light on the deli...

Alison Fienning, MSW, LISW-S, LMHC, CCTP, EMDRt, is a dedicated mental health professional with over a decade of experience in the field. She is the owner of Pinpoint Behavioral Health Solutions. Alison is deeply connected to the first responde...

In this episode, we sit down with Joe Lorenz, a firefighter and chaplain with Columbus Fire, who embarked on his firefighting career at the age of 39. Joe shares his deep connection to faith and how it has shaped his journey as a first responde...

In this episode, we sit down with Michael McSellers, a Virginia State Trooper and former Marine. Michael shares his personal journey explaining why it's okay not to be okay, and why we were never meant to carry our burdens alone.To dona...

Join us as Laura Thomas, a police dispatcher, discusses the highs of supporting officers' safety and the struggle of sending officers to dangerous situations. Listen as Laura candidly opens up about the cumulative stress that wears on dispatche...

In this episode, Jesi Arter shares her journey from marrying a firefighter to the unimaginable reality of becoming a suicide widow and a single mother. Jesi's story sheds light on the complexities of mental health and how family members of firs...

In this episode, Jamie and Brandon Qualls take listeners on an emotional journey through the hidden struggles of first responder families. Tune in as they share their struggles and the slow, determined crawl towards healing, reminding us of the...

Jeff Dill is a retired fire captain and founder of Fire Fighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FFBHA). Their mission is to shed light on and address the often overlooked behavioral health challenges faced by firefighters and EMS personnel. From de...