The Handbook

Fun conversation with my friend and fellow police officer David Dinardo. Covered a lot of nonsense, but we added some nice talking points concerning finances, fitness, mental health, leadership, and family.

Ep. 13 Anthony Smith (Ultra-marathoner, Triathlete, Police Officer, Army Veteran) IG: @rangersmitty FB: @Anthonysmith

Leadership Lesson on Leader Member Exchange aka In-Groups and Out-Groups

Steve Bart IG: @cfstevebart FB: @steve.bart.92 Rumble at the Rudder donation link for Green Beret Project: https://givebutter.com/dbc21

Jamal Merrell: Husband Father State Trooper Mentor Former NFL Player Not at all an exhaustive list, but just some of the things that Jamal Merrell is involved with and has accomplished in his life. Truly inspirational individual. Enjoy. Instagram: @jmerrell37

Leadership Lesson: Situational Leadership Guest: JP Piser (Police Sergeant, Master Instructor, SWAT Team Leader)

Lauren Oreskovich Mom. Police Officer. Fitness Enthusiast. BJJ Practitioner. "Be a force to be reckoned with."

Rob Miles School Superintendent: Mantua Twp School District, NJ

Brian Grant Delaware Army National Guard, currently the Company Commander of the 153rd MP CO -Runs Combatives Team Investigator with Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS) Jiu Jitsu Blue Belt Bagpiper with the Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes and Drums Former Army CID Former NCCPD Officer/SWAT Team Member

Kevin Green, PhD: Branch Chief US Army, BJJ Black Belt, Owner Triple Threat Combat Sports Awesome conversation about leadership, BJJ, higher education, and PTSD. Enough said. Just listen. Enjoy. https://www.instagram.com/triple_threat_combat_sports_/ http://www.ttcombatsports.com/_guilayer/main.php

Great episode with Kate Mackie today, registered nurse and owner of Kate Mackie Wellness. Check her out at https://www.instagram.com/kate.mackie.wellness/ About Kate: I've been in the fitness industry since 2011, most of which was spent training clients one on one and in groups at Fusion Fitness Center. I currently train clients one on one at RX Fitness. I have been a registered nurse at a substance abuse clinic since 2015 and have also worked in pediatric home health with special needs children. I am pretty enthusiastic about holistic nursing and completed my board certification as an Integrative Nurse Coach in 2017. A Nurse Coach differs from other health coaching certifications because nurses are trained from day one to look at the whole person regarding the status of their health and wellness along with having extensive medical knowledge. Combining nursing knowledge, intuition, and clinical experiences with coaching strategies will optimize your health and healing potential. Due to the variety in career backgrounds, what I care most about is health promotion and coaching others to be their best self. Seeing clients progress and get stronger both physically and mentally while adopting healthier habits makes my day. I strongly believe that moving properly, getting the right food in your system, getting enough sleep, and finding ways to reduce stress in this busy world are the keys to wellness. My clients inspire me to be better and are the inspiration for some of my posts. For more tips and tricks, follow me on social media. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kate.mackie.wellness/

Episode 3. Jeff Maguire. Police Sergeant. Librarian. Pen Maker. Jeff and I had a great time talking about resilience, being a police sergeant, fitness, along with his alter ego as a librarian and pen maker. Check out Jeff's social media account below...and seriously check out the pens that he makes. https://www.instagram.com/1904woodwork/ https://www.instagram.com/maguirerj/

https://www.jenniferboileau.com From Jenn's website: Hi, I'm Jenn- a trauma centered yoga and meditation teacher, reiki master, and a sound healing facilitator.  What that means is: I'm deeply committed to helping you find focus, resilience and balance in your life, especially if you're in a high stress profession. I help vets, active duty military & first responders find ease and develop deep resilience within themselves through the trauma focused, specialized practices I'm certified in. All of these practices are non-pharmaceutical solutions, to a deep need for ease in the body. ​As a former special education teacher, and certified Warriors At Ease, iRest Meditation & Accessible Yoga teacher, I believe that yoga is an inclusive experience for anyone and everyone, regardless of age, challenge or dis/ability. I'm a wife to a retired SWAT  S/SGT (20+years of service) and I understand the challenges & stress that come along with being married to someone who selflessly serves the community. I know the culture, the toll it takes on the entire family, and I know methods to help resolve those after effects.  Everyone experiences sensation differently in their bodies. I work with all my students to meet them exactly where they are, guide them through meditation, and explore those sensations on a physical, mental and emotional level for healing. And if you feel like you "can't meditate"? Then we definitely need a session! 

First episode. First guest. Jon Yard, Delaware's Lodge 5 FOP President, joins the show and discusses his role as FOP President and how the FOP is tackling stress management within the law enforcement community. Some humorous stories from the policing world are discussed as well as what the future holds for stress management. Enjoy. For more info on Delaware Lodge 5 FOP wellness, check out their Instagram page! https://www.instagram.com/delodge5wellness/ CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE EPISODES. https://the-handbook.captivate.fm/

As with most books, a preface serves as a guide to the reader on the who, what, and why of the upcoming content. Enjoy.