Old Ranger New Dad
Old Ranger, New Dad
Life doesn’t come with a manual, but if it did, it’d probably be written in crayon by a sleep-deprived parent and edited by an old Ranger with too many scars to count :-)
Welcome to Old Ranger, New Dad—a vlog and podcast where hard truths meet full authenticity. No fluff, no sugar-coating—just real talk about life’s struggles, triumphs, and everything in between.
Through my journey—from the battlefield to the home front—I’ll over-share the obstacles I’ve faced, the battles I’ve fought (both external and internal), and the lessons I’ve learned along the way, but like a Father would for his son, not like an influencer would for a 'Follower.'
This channel is about perseverance, faith, and finding purpose in the struggle. It’s always upbeat, always real, and always aimed at inspiring and equipping you for your own fight.
Whether it’s parenting, leadership, resilience, or faith, every episode delivers value. And while I don’t shy away from adult topics, I approach them with wisdom and respect—ensuring Old Ranger, New Dad is a Christian, family-friendly space you don’t have to worry about your kids overhearing. Because let’s face it, the world throws enough garbage their way—I won’t be adding to the pile.
Old Ranger New Dad
Police Officers DON'T FAKE SICK to stay home...they FAKE BEING OKAY to go to work (Guest: AK Dozanti)
Burnout doesn’t announce itself loudly—it whispers… until it screams.
In this raw, no-fluff conversation, I sit down with AK Dozanti, a former police officer who went from Officer of the Year to complete burnout, depression, PTSD, and suicidal ideation—and then fought her way back.
AK is now a career and mental burnout specialist and the author of Beat the Burnout, a practical guide designed specifically for law enforcement and first responders who feel trapped, exhausted, cynical, and disconnected from the life they once cared about.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why burnout is not a personal failure—and why departments often miss the warning signs
- The three pillars of burnout: exhaustion, cynicism, and loss of purpose
- How dark humor, overworking, and “just pushing through” quietly destroy marriages, health, and identity
- Why alcohol, sleep deprivation, dehydration, and nonstop side jobs accelerate burnout
- The dangerous myth of compartmentalization
- What leaders should be doing—and what officers can do right now to protect themselves
- Why leaving law enforcement is sometimes the bravest, healthiest decision a person can make
This episode is for:
- Law enforcement officers and first responders
- Veterans transitioning into or out of policing
- Spouses and families who feel the distance but don’t know why
- Leaders who actually want to keep their people alive
Burnout is common. Suicide doesn’t have to be.
You are not weak. You are not alone. And there is another way forward.
Her Book "Beat The Burnout": https://www.amazon.com/Beat-Burnout-Prevention-Solutions-Frontline/dp/B0DW6PPGML
& Her Newest Book...
"Responder Reset: 99 Real-Time Tactics for Frontline Regulation":
https://www.amazon.com/Responder-Reset-Real-Time-Frontline-Regulation/dp/1965971237?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1
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