Survived

Are you dreading packing on those holiday pounds this season? No worries, join Jesse and Darleen on this entertaining episode as we talk a little turkey with Jeff from Body by Blais on how to avoid adding those extra pounds! These little tips can save...

The sniper mindset. Special guest Juan Vargas spent many years on elite teams in law enforcement and contributes to the conversation. Three main points of the topic cover personal relationships, mental and physical readiness, and comradery. Sponsored by...

In tonight‘s episode of Survived, Doug and Karen welcome retired OPD SWAT operator and Survive First central Florida law-enforcement liaison, Raul Rivas to the show, as they dig deep into the subject of financial health and how it can impact one’s...

Doug, Chris, Chris Fields Major (Retired) from the Oklahoma City bombing talks about healing through being on stage and realizing that his career was bigger than one day and one picture. Chris Fields talks about the struggles that he encountered in his...

Special guest Chris Scallon joined Karen, Doug, and Chris over a special brew sponsored by the Dirty Oar Beer Company. The theme for the conversation is as the first responder helping first responders, how important it is to know your self and...

Deep discussion with special guest Raul Rivas retired OPD SWAT operator. Raul was at the Pulse Night Club shooting and shared his experience with us. Karen helped to make the studio safe by social distancing and joined through Skype. Doug, Chris and...

In this episode of Survived, Doug is joined by Andrea  Flagg of the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, and her husband Michael.  On vacation in Cocoa Beach, Andrea and Michael took the time to come to the studio to discuss life as a first responder family...

In this episode of Survived, Doug and Chris discuss how physical trauma can impact mental health and how to combat the emotional impact that many first responders experience from it. Join our movement at Survive First.

In this episode of Survived, Doug, Karen, and Chris discuss the importance of choosing healthy coping strategies to live a happy and healthy life, the difference between healthy and unhealthy coping strategies, and provide insight into some of the daily...

In this episode of Survived, Doug, Karen, and Chris discuss the difficult times in the country revolving around the death of George Floyd, the nationwide riots, and the toll it is taking on first responders and civilians alike.  How do civilians respond...

Doug and Chris comeback from their COVID-19 break with special guest Chris Gallo. Chris overcame breast cancer and found his way to competing in off road running triathlons. Chris continues his career as a long time law enforcement officer and now helps...

Doug starts out practicing social distancing alone in the studio to discuss what to do during COVID-19. Turning to the old school way of staying at home with friends and family and using basic cleaning philosophies of washing your hands and covering...

Managing chronic stress for a healthier life

Learn how unprocessed trauma can impact not only your mental, but physical well being

Doug and Chris, minus Karen, talk about the new year and what it takes to fill your cup. Positive relationships, surrounding yourself by positive people and things will help you to survive life. Share a hug with someone and break through all the things...

Doug and Chris discuss setting the years priorities and how to make it through mental health in a first responders world.

Persevering through the difficult times as a first responder

The Importance of Asking if Your Brother or Sister is OK

Ensure a healthy body to ensure a healthy mind

Learn the importance of communication and self expression in the first responder community

Karen, Chris, and Kevin tackle the issues we are seeing today, by bridging the gap amongst LEO and fire brothers and sisters.

Karen, Chris, and Tony continue the discussion of what happens when your friend and partner is suicidal

The Survived team discusses Doug Monda's mental health crisis in 2013 and how those who loved him intervened.

Karen Monda and Chris Hattaway discuss loyalty in the first responder community

Doug and Karen continue an open discussion of the first responder's all consuming career, and how it impacts family

When the first responder career takes a front seat to life

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