The Shield Within

Join Doctor David, Kelli, and Marc the Cop as we discuss the tasks of planning our end-of-life arrangements. What are your plans in the event of a Line of Duty Death? Have you discussed it with your family?

Join Marc the Cop, Doctor David, and Kelli as we discuss our time going to Police Week in Washington, DC. Respect, Honor, Remember. MTC was the Honor Guard Coordinator for 16 years. Kelli and MTC attended the local memorials in Ohio and Honored Miami County's fallen officers to the nation by placing memorial plaques on the National Police Officers Memorial.

Join Dr. David, Captain Fabulous, and Marc the Cop for the second half of the interview with Sgt. Chris. If you liked Episode 78, you don't want to miss Episode 79! Lots of quotes, fun and laughter.

Join Dr. David, Captain Fabulous, and Marc the Cop as we interview Sgt. Chris. Chris is retired from the Ohio State Highway Patrol after 34 years on the job. Chris was with us for the Sergeants Episode. Join us for some quoteable quotes, fun, and laughter.

Join Dr. David, Captain Fabulous, and Marc the Cop as we interview Mike McRill.Mike is a former school teacher turned Police Officer and SWAT operator who served on the Ohio Critical Incident task force. Join us for the second half of our two-part series.

Join Dr. David, Captain Fabulous, and Marc the Cop as we interview Mike McRill.Mike is a former school teacher turned Police Officer and SWAT operator who served on the Ohio Critical Incident task force. Join us for the first part of a two-part series.

Join Marc the Cop, Dr. David, The Kelli and FD Donnie as we interview author and comedian Brad Gosse! Brad writes comedic books that appear to be childrens books with a funny and dark humor twist. After all, laughter is the best medicine.

Join Dr. David, Marc the Cop, FD Donnie and The Kelli as we discuss Grounding. This Episode is high-energy and a lot of fun as we return to the studio to discuss grounding methods.

Join Marc the Cop as we interview Sergeant Chris and Sergeant Eric (Hey Baby Podcast) as we discuss the role of the sergeant in today's police environment.

Join Marc the Cop as we welcome our guests, Sgt. Chris and Sgt. Eric from the Hey Baby Podcast. We discuss the many aspects of being a Sergeant in today's law enforcement. Join us for the first part of a two-part series.

Join Marc the Cop and The Kelli as we welcome The Kelli's better Half, Builder Mark, and our former coworker Dan the Man as we talk about some of our most memeroable stories of calls for service we had on the job. We call them "Campfire Stories"

Join Dr. David & Marc the Cop for the second half of our Wives on the Line series. This is our third show for the spouses, and the second install ment of this interview with Karen, Janell, and Nicole.

Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop, FD Donnie, Captain Fabulous and The Kelli as we discuss our favorite episodes of 2024, to wrap up 2024 with style. Join us for some laughs and reflection!

Join Dr. David as he interviews three more first responder wives. The Sheild Within welcomes Karen, Janell, and Nichole to the studio.

Join Dr. David, Marc the Cop, and our very special guest, Mr. Jerry Knapke! Jerry is a licensed Clinical counselor. Join us for the second half of our interview. In this episode, we dive into the use of Cannabis products after MTC's visit to Oregon!

Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop as we welcome Jerry Knapke back to the studio! Jerry was with us on our first season, Episodes 8 and 9! Join us for this first part of a two-part series!

Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop for part two of our interview with La Mesa Police Department Captain Dan Willis (Ret). Dan is the author of Bulletproof Spirit, a must-read book.

Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop as we interview La Mesa Police Captain Dan Willis (Ret). Capt. Willis is the author of Bulletproof Spirit, which Col. Dave Grossman says is "An Excellent lifesaving book."

Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop for part two of our talk with Eric and Nichole from the Hey Baby Podcast in the studio! Eric and Nichole are also in law enforcement. Join us for this fun and exciting episode! This episode is them interviewing Dr. David and MTC!

Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop as we have Eric and Nichole from the Hey Baby Podcast in the studio! Eric and Nichole are also in law enforcement. Join us for this fun and exciting episode!

Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop as we interview Mr. Jim Burneka! Join use for the second half of a two part series! Jim Burneka is a Dayton, Ohio Firefighter/Paramedic. Jim has been involved with the fight against occupational firefighter cancer for over a decade. Jim is an author of the book "Overcoming Tuesday" a podcaster and lecturer.

Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop as we interview Mr. Jim Burneka! Jim Burneka is a Dayton, Ohio Firefighter/Paramedic. Jim has been involved with the fight against occupational firefighter cancer for over a decade. Jim is an author of the book "Overcoming Tuesday" a podcaster and lecturer.

Join Marc the Cop, Roll Call Room Nick and Dr. Travis Yates as we discuss leadership in law enforcement! This is a powerhouse episode you dont want to miss!

Join Marc the Cop as he talks with Roll Call Room Nick and Spinning our Gears' Turk about injured cops. Injuries on the job happen, sometimes those injuries will retire an officer. Join us as we discuss this issue and the sacrafices we made as officers.

Marc the Cop and "The Kelli" join Roll Call Room Nick and discuss Life after being in Law Enforcement. Kelli tackles the decision to leave and how to move forward after life behind the badge.

Join Dr. David, Marc the Cop, and Sainted Susan as we continue our talk with Melanie Palmer- Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT-S.

Join Dr. David, Marc the Cop, and Sainted Susan as we interview Melanie Palmer, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, IMFT-S. Melanie is also an EMDR Therapist licensed in Ohio and California and a First Responder certified therapist. Join us for the first part of a two-part series.

Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop as they discuss the recent happenings with The Shield Within- How positive change effects us all.

Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop as we are the guests on Within the Trenches Podcast. This is the second half of the interview. Within the Trenches is a dispatch-focused Podcast - telling the stories of 911. I am 911.

The Shield Within meets the Within the Trenches Podcast! Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop as we interview Ricardo Martinez II, the Within the Trenches Podcast host. Ricardo is an author and trainer who worked in public safety and dispatch and started the "I Am 911" movement. Within Trenches focuses on the stories of 911. Join us for this fantastic two-part series.

Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop as Dr. Travis Yates of the Courageous Leadership Alliance interviews us. Get your quote tablet out; there is a ton of quotable quotes in this dynamic episode!

Join Dr. David, Marc the Cop, and Captain Fabulous as we continure the conversaiton with Turk Gallagher. Turk and Capt. Fab are parents of adopted and foster children. Join us for the second part of a two-part series.

Join Dr. David, Marc the Cop, and Captain Fabulous as we interview Turk Gallagher of Spinning our Gears Podcast. We dive into the personal lives of Turk and Capt. Fabulous, both are parents of adopted and foster children. Join us for the first part of a two-part series.

Join the Shield Within crew as we interview Scott Medlin. Scott is an author, national speaker, and podcast host of the Ten Code Mindset. Join us for the second half of a two-part series.

Join the Shield Within Crew as we have Scott Medlin in the studio! Scott is the host of the Ten Code Mindset Podcast, Author, and National Speaker. Join us for the first half of this two-part series.

Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop for part two of our interview with Bill Mazur and Joe Collins of Acadia Healthcare.

Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop as we interview Bill Mazur and Joe Collins of Acadia Healthcare. Join us for Part One of this two-part series.

Join Dr. David, Mr. Hat, and Marc the Cop as we interview Steve Click, Director of First Responder Wellness- Ohio Department of Public Safety.

Join Dr. David, Marc the Cop, and Mr. Hat for the second part of a two-part series with Erika and Shannon from Windmill Wellness Ranch. Shannon and Erika discuss the healing processes at Windmill. Erika is also the admin of the Shadows of the Badge Facebook Page.

Join Dr. David, Marc the Cop, and Mr. Hat as we interview Erika and Shannon from Windmill Wellness Ranch in Canyon Lake Texas. Erika is a former Sergeant who lost it all, then rebuilt her life as a Therapist for first responders! A wonderful story of survival.

Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop, along with Roll Call Room Nick, as we interview the author of Relentless Courage, Sgt. Michael Sugrue (Ret.) Our Season 3 opener! In this episode, we talk about Michaels's story of his shooting, how he was treated after the incident, and how his command staff abandoned him.

Join Dr. David, Marc the Cop, and "The" Kelli for the second half of a two-part series with Brian Gray. Brian and MTC were both patients of Dr. David. Brian was the conduit that brought MTC to Dr. David's office. Join us as Brian shares his story as an Iraqi police trainer during the Iraq War.

Join Dr. David, Marc the Cop, and "The" Kelli as we interview the one and only Brian Gray. Brian is a veteran police officer who left the job to go to Iraq during the Enduring Freedom campaign to train Iraqi Civilian Police officers. Brian was the conduit to connect MTC with Dr. David. Join us for the first half of a two-part series with Brian.

Join Dr. David, Marc the Cop, Mr. Hat, "The Kelli" and Sainted Susan for this episode of Mental Health Awareness. We discuss the early signs of PTSD and the behaviors that can lead to suicide.

What happens when four great minds get together? You get one fantastic podcast! Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop as we combine forces with The Roll Call Room Podcast (Nick/Marc) and Spinning Our Gears Podcast (Turk/Swagger) for our first "Threesome".........Podcast!

Join Dr. David for the second installment of Wives On the Line. This Episode features MTC's wife, Sainted Susan, FD Holly, The Kelli and our special guest, Dan the Man's Wife Stephanie. Join us for this intense episode.

Strap in! In this episode, we interview the one and only Jake Clark of Save a Warrior!! Join Marc the Cop, Dr. David, Mr. Hat, and special guest Assistant Fire Chief Eric Krites of Troy Fire Department. Dr. David conducts this hard-hitting interview. Marc the Cop, was in total awe. This episode is uninterrupted.

"On the Road Again!" Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop for the second half of our two-part interview with Dr. Molly Hall, Psychiatrist, MD. We talk about the effects of sleep deprivation, MTC's visit to Buc- Ee's in South Georgia, and much more.

We are in the Office with Dr. Molly Hall - Psychiatrist, MD! Join Dr. David and Marc the Cop as we go "On the Road" to interview Dr. Hall. Dr. Hall spent 22 years in the Air Force, where she achieved the rank of Colonel. She was a "Full Bird." After retirement took a corporate position, then in 2019, she started her private practice. Join us for the first part of our interview with Dr. Molly Hall!

Join Dr. David, Marc the Cop, The Kelli, and Mr. Hat as we welcome Sainted Susan to the show! Susan sits in as we discuss Mental Health discipline. Mental Health discipline is working daily to improve your mental health and limiting exposure to those things that cause you anxiety or stress. Every day is a Therapy day! Pull up a chair and join us as we have some fun discussing this topic.

Episode 31 - Wives on the Line! Join Dr. David as he talks to the spouses. Sainted Susan - MTC's Wife, Mrs. Hat- Mr. Hat's wife, and FD Holly, FD Donnie's better half. Mix in Kelli and Dr. David and you will have a perspective none of us expected. Join us as we talk to the wives of our first responders to get their take on life in the Thin Blue Line and the Red Line of fire service.