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Dr. Killeen shares a story about a family whose newborn spent weeks in the NICU. Although friends generously brought flowers, meals, and food for the house, the family was rarely home to use them. What they really needed was something much simpler: takeout gift cards and the flexibility to grab a meal at the hospital. The story captures the heart of the core value “Have Each Other's Backs.” Real support begins by asking what someone actually needs, rather than offering what is easiest or most convenient to give. Dr. Killeen also explores how strong teams balance compassion with accountability by both catching people when they fall and telling them the truth so they can improve.

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“Just be consistent” is frustrating advice for entrepreneurs with ADHD because capacity is anything but consistent. This episode examines why traditional marketing expectations can lead to overwork, burnout, or abandoning visibility altogether.The Balanced Marketing Strategy introduces three complementary forms of marketing: algorithm-based, content-based, and relationship-based. Together, they create a more resilient visibility system that continues generating awareness, credibility, and opportunities during low-capacity weeks.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS & TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Introduction: ADHD Business Strategy & Visibility Realities 04:30 - Breaking the Cycle: ADHD Burnout Prevention in Marketing 10:15 - Building Sustainable Business Systems for ADHD Entrepreneurs 15:45 - Executive Function in Business: Streamlining Content Creation 20:10 - Stepping Up as an ADHD CEO: Long-Term Growth & Self-TrustHere's the ADHD-friendly reframe: Stop chasing consistency through effort—and start building consistency through structure.‍It's all about setting up a system that keeps your business visible even when you're having a low-capacity week with the Balanced Marketing Strategy which utilizes three types of marketing efforts:‍ ‍1. Algorithm-Based Marketing: SEO, social media, and anything that's discoverable through a machine. The beauty? Content you create once can keep working for you for months or even years.2. Content-Based Marketing: Your podcast, newsletter, blog—this is where your voice and expertise shine. It's the main way you build connection and trust, but it does require creativity and energy. ‍3. Relationship-Based Marketing: Networking, referral partnerships, collaborations, guest appearances—the power of other people's momentum carrying your visibility when you can't.‍How does it work? These categories almost never all fail at once. If you're running low on capacity for content, your relationships or algorithmic assets can keep generating leads and visibility, and vice versa. Far too many business owners with ADHD find out the hard way that putting all their promotion eggs in one basket makes them vulnerable to complete visibility collapse during low-energy periods.‍Your Redundant (Not Balanced) Safety NetDespite the name, the "Balanced" Marketing Strategy isn't about splitting your effort evenly. It's about building in redundancy, so your visibility never hinges on you always being ‘on'. It's like having a backup generator for your business.‍Try This Mini Audit‍ ‍● Look back at your last 90 days of marketing activities.● Sort them into: algorithm-based, content-based, or relationship-based.● Find your weak spot (the thinnest category) ‍● Start building out the thin one - just to a functional minimum.‍What's a “functional minimum?” One evergreen asset, three referral relationships, one quarterly guest appearance‍Your ADHD-ish ™ host ‍Diann Wingert, MSW is the host of the ADHD-ish Podcast which ranks in the top 1% of podcasts globally (Listen Notes.)‍Drawing from her own experiences as a serial business owner, former psychotherapist and fellow ADHDer, Diann challenges conventional business thinking, like the typical marketing advice "just be consistent,"‍Through her podcast, email newsletter, webinars and blog, Diann supports entrepreneurs with ADHD to create an ADHD-friendly business and avoid both boredom and burnout using the framework she created -The ADHD-ish Method.‍Need Help to Implement?‍My digital coaching clone, Di AI, can walk you through this audit and help you create a plan to fill your gaps. It's still free (in beta) but don't wait. Sign up now and start chatting! ‍Want deeper support for implementing a balanced marketing strategy in your business? Schedule a free consultation to explore 1:1 coaching with ADHD business strategist and coach, serial business owner, and former licensed psychotherapist, Diann Wingert, MSW.‍ ‍© 2026 ADHD-ish™ Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.

Episode 216 A Labor Day check-in from two UPS Teamsters who split the episode between rough work stories, a strong family weekend, and some pointed union talk. Dave and Luke also dig into a serious college football rant about Joe Paterno and Jerry Sandusky, with Luke laying out why the history around Penn State should not be glossed over.We discuss the realities of bad routes, weak local support, and what drivers can do when grievances get ignored. Then Dave shares a more personal highlight from the weekend, watching his sons get into skateboarding and helping Xander build a custom board. Key topics In this episode, Luke breaks down one of the worst Mondays he can remember - an unfamiliar country route, extra pickups, road crews, and a four-mile paving job that trapped him for 30 to 40 minutes. He explains how the delay cascaded into a brutal day: 12 hours on the clock, 158 miles driven, and no interstate time at all. Dave compares it to his own recent experience getting stuck behind paving work for about 20 to 25 minutes, calling it the kind of nonsense drivers are forced to just endure. The hosts talk about the frustration of AI dispatching and how every new company change seems to create more problems instead of fewer. Dave shares a much better part of the week: helping his mother-in-law move local items with a U-Haul, including a dining room table, buffet cabinet, side table, and outdoor furniture. He also рассказывает how his son Xander got a custom skateboard deck for his birthday and how both boys got excited about skating. Dave describes the parent moment of helping Xander assemble the board, then watching Grant land a simple trick after repeated tries. The episode shifts into union concerns, especially what happens when locals are weak, corrupt, or unresponsive to grievances and drivers feel like their dues are going nowhere. Luke raises the question of what national leadership can do about locals that ignore the contract or fail to back up members. The episode closes with Luke's strong criticism of honoring Joe Paterno while the Jerry Sandusky scandal remains part of the program's history. Timestamps 00:00 - Patreon shout-outs, Labor Day greeting, and episode setup 02:28 - Welcome back and what kind of week everyone had 03:12 - Luke's “More Area Monday” and the start of the worst route day 05:12 - Road crews, side roads, and getting boxed in by paving work 06:39 - Four miles of paving turns a delivery day into a logjam 08:37 - No cell service, bad ETA math, and falling behind on pickups 10:55 - 12-hour day, 158 miles, and a brutal Monday that ruined the week 11:53 - How long the construction delay actually lasted 12:37 - Spotify keeping podcasts going when service disappears 14:31 - Dave's own paving delay and the “brainwashed to keep moving” feeling 15:01 - Dave's rough week and frustration with AI dispatching 16:17 - Helping move family furniture with a U-Haul 18:28 - Xander gets into skateboarding and wants lessons 19:57 - Building a custom skateboard from the ground up 20:51 - Watching your kid love something you loved too 22:50 - Grant lands a trick after repeated tries 24:00 - U-Haul insurance, driving nerves, and close calls 25:27 - Transition into union locals and why some are stronger than others 26:10 - What leadership can do about shady or weak locals 29:13 - The Tennessee local example and a grievance system that failed 31:37 - Why shop stewards get burned out when the hall doesn't help 33:14 - Why drivers stop trusting the union when grievances go nowhere 35:52 - College football rant: Joe Paterno, Jerry Sandusky, and why the history matters 40:01 - Why Luke thinks Paterno should not be honored 43:08 - Closing advice: be safe, ask for help, and speak up on grievances Notable Quotes “I had maybe the unluckiest day of all time.” “You just wanna go. That's what we're brainwashed to do.” “Ask for help if you need it too for any grievances.”   www.patreon.com/aitdpod https://discord.gg/hm8WMUKVF8  takeaways Shoutout to Patreon subscribers for their support. Labor Day provided a much-needed break for everyone. Monday deliveries can be particularly challenging. Unlucky days happen to all delivery drivers. Construction delays can significantly impact delivery schedules. Personal experiences can resonate with listeners. Family activities, like skateboarding, bring joy and connection. Sharing personal stories fosters a sense of community. Navigating work-life balance is a common struggle. The excitement of children can reignite parental passions. The thrill of landing a skateboarding trick is unmatched. U-Haul experiences can lead to humorous stories. Union locals vary greatly in their effectiveness and integrity. Corruption in unions can lead to disillusionment among members. Shop stewards often feel unsupported in their roles. Drivers may question the value of their union dues. Online communities can provide support for union grievances. Joe Paterno's legacy is complicated by serious moral failures. Honoring figures like Paterno raises ethical questions. The importance of speaking out against injustices in sports. Thank you to our TOP RATE LEGENDS Tony, Starla & S_nner THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED OR VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS PODCAST ARE THOSE OF THE HOSTS AND GUESTS AND DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ANY DELIVERY COMPANY      

Go here to see sample grade scales and access the online homeschool grading calculator www.whatabouthomeschooling.com/gradinghomeschool   Not sure how to grade homeschool assignments or wondering if you're doing it the “right” way? Homeschool grading doesn't have to be complicated, and you may have more flexibility than you realize. In this episode of The Brave & Balanced Homeschool, I'm sharing my best homeschool grading tips from more than 20 years of homeschooling my own children. We'll talk about how grading can look different during the elementary, middle school, and high school years and how to use grades as a tool to help your child learn rather than simply as a number on a piece of paper. I'll explain different homeschool grading scales, how to calculate assignment grades, when it may be appropriate to let your child redo an assignment or test, and why your child may not need to complete every problem on an assignment. We'll also talk about grading online homeschool curriculum, calculating high school course grades, using weighted grades, and keeping good homeschool records for the future. Most importantly, I want to encourage you to remember that the goal of homeschooling isn't simply to finish assignments or earn a certain grade. The goal is for your child to actually learn and understand the material. In this episode, you'll learn: • How to grade homeschool assignments in elementary, middle, and high school • Why grades should help identify areas that need more practice • When to allow your child to correct or redo an assignment • How to calculate homeschool high school grades • The difference between simple averages and weighted grades • Why your child may not need to complete every problem • How to handle grades from online homeschool programs • Why keeping paper copies of homeschool grades and records is important PLUS, I've created a FREE Homeschool Grading Calculator to make grading even easier! Use it to quickly calculate your child's assignment grades and take some of the guesswork out of homeschool grading. Visit https://whatabouthomeschooling.com/gradinghomeschool/ to read the full blog post and try the free Homeschool Grading Calculator. If you're a new homeschool mom who feels unsure about grading, record keeping, or knowing whether your child is doing enough, this episode will help you approach homeschool grades with more confidence and flexibility.

Many businesspeople believe they are already reasonably good presenters. Their colleagues understand them. Their bosses do not complain. They can stand in front of a room, explain their slides and finish within the allotted time. Compared with the average business presenter, they may genuinely appear competent. Then they receive professional coaching, and the difference can be dramatic. In presentation training, even capable speakers often become noticeably more persuasive, confident and engaging within a short period. The question is why coaching creates such a large improvement when there are already countless books, videos, podcasts and online resources available. Can professionals become excellent presenters by studying alone, or do they need expert help? The strongest answer is a combination of knowledge, frequent practice and quality coaching. Can you become a better presenter through self-study? Self-study can make you a better presenter because books, videos and podcasts provide valuable techniques, examples and frameworks. However, consuming information alone may not be enough to make you exceptional. There is no shortage of presentation advice. Businesspeople can study storytelling, slide design, vocal variety, body language, executive presence, audience engagement and persuasive structure. Books such as Japan Presentations Mastery provide practical guidance for presenting in Japanese and international business environments. YouTube channels, TED Talks and business podcasts also make it easy to observe skilled speakers and analyse their methods. The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show covers leadership, sales and presenting, while the Japan Business Mastery Show provides shorter insights for time-pressed professionals. The Presentations Japan Series podcast also explores practical presentation techniques each week. Knowledge is essential because we cannot apply techniques we have never encountered. The limitation is that information cannot observe us while we speak. Do now: Choose one presentation resource and apply one specific technique in your next business presentation. Why does frequent practice matter in presentation skills? Frequent practice matters because presenting is a performance skill, not merely an intellectual subject.Understanding a technique and executing it confidently in front of an audience are completely different abilities. A person can read extensively about swimming, golf, music or martial arts, but mastery requires repetition. Presenting works the same way. Every speech gives the presenter an opportunity to test an opening, refine a story, improve timing or become more comfortable with silence. Repetition also reduces anxiety because the experience of standing in front of an audience becomes familiar. Tony Robbins reportedly made a deliberate decision early in his career to accept as many speaking opportunities as possible. Whether addressing small groups or large audiences, the volume of practice helped him develop his communication abilities. The same principle applies in business. Volunteer to lead meetings, explain projects, speak at associations, deliver client briefings or introduce speakers at events. Do now: Seek presentation opportunities rather than waiting until a major speech forces you to perform. Why is presentation coaching more effective than feedback from colleagues? A skilled presentation coach sees behaviours and audience reactions that the speaker cannot observe while presenting. This outside perspective turns vague advice into precise, practical adjustments. The speaker is facing the audience and concentrating on the message. They cannot easily see their own facial expression, posture, movement or gestures. They may also be too focused on remembering content to notice how the audience is responding. A coach can see when listeners become interested, confused or disengaged. Colleagues may say, "That was good", but this type of feedback does not explain what worked or what should change. In many workplaces, people avoid giving honest feedback because they do not want to offend a colleague or senior executive. A professional coach can identify specific changes while maintaining a positive and psychologically safe learning environment. Video recording is also valuable. It allows presenters to observe themselves, but an expert coach can interpret what the presenter sees and suggest suitable alternatives. Do now: Record your next presentation and ask a qualified observer to identify three specific behaviours to strengthen. How can coaching improve a presenter's voice and delivery? Presentation coaching improves vocal impact by helping speakers vary their pace, tone, volume, emphasis and use of silence. These changes make ideas easier to follow and important points more memorable. Many business presenters speak in a narrow vocal range. Every sentence receives roughly the same energy and emphasis, so the audience cannot easily distinguish the central message from the supporting detail. A coach may recommend increasing vocal modulation, slowing down, emphasising keywords or varying the rhythm of the delivery. Pauses are especially powerful. Nervous speakers often accelerate because they want to finish quickly. Confident speakers may also speed up when they become enthusiastic about their subject. When ideas arrive too rapidly, each new point can erase the previous one before the audience has processed it. A deliberate pause gives listeners time to absorb the message and gives the presenter time to breathe and reset. Silence can initially feel uncomfortable, but to an audience it often sounds calm and authoritative. Do now: Mark pauses and keywords directly into your speaking notes before rehearsing. How does body language affect presentation credibility? Body language affects credibility because audiences judge confidence, openness and authority before they fully process the words. Gestures, posture, eye contact and facial expression all shape the message. A presenter may need larger gestures to communicate energy in a large room. Another presenter may move constantly and need to stand still so the audience can concentrate. Eye contact is equally important. Effective presenters do not rapidly scan the room or stare at their slides. They engage one person at a time, hold that person's gaze while completing a thought and then move naturally to another listener. Facial expression can also create an unintended impression. A speaker concentrating intensely may appear angry, aggressive or unfriendly even though they feel none of those emotions. Because the speaker is focused on content and delivery, they may be completely unaware of how they look. The coach can identify the mismatch between intention and impact. Do now: During rehearsal, check whether your face, posture and gestures support the impression you want to create. Why do presenters need to leave their comfort zones? Presenters need to leave their comfort zones because their familiar delivery style may be competent but not powerful enough to influence an audience. Coaching provides permission and encouragement to try behaviours they would not attempt alone. A presenter may intellectually understand that larger gestures, stronger vocal emphasis or more emotional storytelling would improve the speech. However, those changes can feel unnatural or exaggerated during rehearsal. The speaker therefore returns to the safe style they have always used. A coach can encourage carefully judged experimentation. They might ask the presenter to increase a gesture, hold a pause longer, move closer to the audience or deliver a line with greater conviction. The first attempt may feel excessive to the speaker while appearing completely natural to the audience. This is particularly important in business, where presenters must balance authenticity with professionalism. The objective is not theatrical performance for its own sake. It is a larger, more engaging version of the speaker's genuine communication style. Do now: Rehearse one section at a higher energy level than feels comfortable, then review the result on video. What is the best way to become an excellent business presenter? The strongest formula is to combine presentation knowledge, frequent speaking opportunities and expert coaching.Each element supports the others, and removing one limits the speed and scale of improvement. Knowledge introduces techniques and models. Practice converts those ideas into usable habits. Coaching provides an accurate outside perspective and helps the presenter select the changes that will create the greatest impact. Self-study without practice remains theoretical. Practice without guidance can reinforce weak habits. Coaching without continued opportunities to present will produce improvements that may not become permanent. The combination matters because every presentation contributes to the speaker's personal and professional brand. Audiences form opinions about competence, confidence, credibility and leadership potential whenever someone speaks. A strong presentation can build trust. A confusing, flat or nervous delivery can weaken it, even when the content is technically correct. Becoming a better presenter is therefore not simply about delivering a polished speech. It is about becoming a more influential professional. Do now: Build a development plan that includes weekly study, regular speaking practice and periodic expert coaching. Conclusion Presentation resources are everywhere. Books, videos, podcasts and public speeches give professionals access to more knowledge and more examples than ever before. That is a valuable starting point, but information alone has limitations. Presenting is a practical performance skill. Improvement requires repeated opportunities to speak, experiment and reflect. To reach a much higher level, presenters also need someone who can observe what they cannot see, identify the gap between intention and impact and recommend specific changes. The winning combination is simple: Absorb high-quality presentation knowledge. Present as frequently as possible. Work with an expert coach. Every time we speak, we are shaping our professional reputation. The real question is not whether we can survive a presentation. It is whether our delivery builds the trust, credibility and influence our message deserves. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021 and received the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver leadership, communication, sales and presentation programmes globally, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including the best-sellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery, as well as Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including ザ営業, プレゼンの達人, トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう and 現代版「人を動かす」リーダー. Greg publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and X and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews for executives seeking practical strategies for succeeding in Japan.

Social media has made it easier than ever to recognise ourselves in conversations about ADHD, trauma, anxiety and burnout. But what happens when every diagnosis feels familiar and you leave feeling more confused than before? This week, Julia, Emily and Sophie answer a listener's question about knowing the difference between the ordinary struggles of life and when it's time to seek help. They explore why labels can be useful but aren't always the starting point, how to notice the areas of life where you're feeling stuck, and why your own experience of distress is reason enough to ask for support. It's a compassionate conversation about self-understanding, diagnosis and learning to trust yourself before the noise around you. Send us your Agony Aunties questions: jsamuelpod@gmail.com Or message Julia on Instagram: @juliasamuelmbe More from Therapy Works: Subscribe to the Therapy Works Substack for guidance on everyday struggles and access to Julia's monthly live webinar: ⁠⁠https://juliasamuel.substack.com/⁠⁠ Grieving someone you love? Julia's Grief Works Support Programme offers structured, expert-led help, with 94% of people reporting feeling better after using it. As a podcast listener you can get 25% off plus a 30-day money-back guarantee here - ⁠⁠www.griefworks.com/therapy⁠⁠ Follow Julia on Instagram: ⁠⁠@juliasamuelmbe⁠⁠ for tips, tools, and conversations about navigating life's challenges. If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing - it makes a big difference and helps others discover these conversations. If you need help finding a therapist, visit: ⁠⁠The Samuel Therapy Practice⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nick Kirby and Craig Sandlin break down the Cincinnati Reds decision to call up their No. 16-ranked prospect, outfielder Carlos Jorge, from Triple-A Louisville. They discuss why the Reds made the move, what Jorge can bring to the roster, his journey through the organization and where he fits into the team's long-term plans. Plus, Nick and Craig examine what the corresponding roster move could be. ------------------ Check out our partners ⤵️ Braxton is the Official Craft Beer Partner of the Cincinnati Reds. Visit one of their taprooms or grab a Ballpark Beer at GABP. Get more information at braxtonbrewing.com. Book your appointment at Richter & Phillips today: http://richterphillips.com/chatterbox Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-... It's OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org

Today's guest is Davy Pulkerman, founder of Zippit.After developing Long COVID symptoms, Davy became obsessed with improving his breathing, sleep and energy, eventually creating his own mouth tape and nasal strips. Today, Zippit has more than 100,000 customers.Amazingly, after more than five years of this podcast, this is the first time I've sat down with someone who actually makes mouth tape and nasal strips! We get into nasal vs mouth breathing, sleep and snoring, who should and shouldn't use mouth tape, nasal strips for exercise, and some of the simple things you can do to make breathing through your nose easier.Want to try Zippit?

Edna was a trial lawyer running on empty — until a medical leave forced her to actually learn what self-care means. What she discovered became the Serene Weekly Planner, and she built it postpartum during nap times. Today I am sitting down with Edna, founder of Serene Paper Co. and Print School alumni. In this episode of the Dream Printing Podcast, Edna shares how six years of high-pressure trial work, a mental health crisis, and a trip to Japan's stationery aisles all collided into her first product — the Serene Weekly Planner, a self-care focused undated planner built around honoring your energy and planning with intention. You'll hear the real story behind what self-care actually looks like beyond bubble baths, how Edna built a capacity assessment into the planner to help women evaluate what they can realistically take on, and why she designed the daily check-in around energy and stress ratings before the to-do list ever starts. If you're the woman who thinks she doesn't have time for this kind of thing, Edna would say that's exactly who this planner is for. Use code THANKYOU15 for a discount at https://serenepaperco.com Plus grab the free Soft Reset weekly planning template to try it before you buy. https://serenepaperco.myflodesk.com/softreset   Edna, founder of Serene Paper Co., walks through building her self-care weekly planner — available in three colorways at serenepaperco.com.   ABOUT ME: I am Polly Payne, the CEO and founder of Horacio Printing. I have sold more than 60,000 Dream Planners around the world along with bible studies and journals. I now help other dreamers do the same, which is why I created Print School. Have a question? Drop it below — I read every comment. ────────────────────────────────────────── YOUR NEXT STEPS: ✨ Take My 5-Day Print Challenge: https://www.dreamprinting.co/challenge

149 - Leadership Is Wellness: Four Conversations Every First Responder Should Hear Leadership and wellness are not separate conversations. In this special edition of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Conrad Weaver shares highlights from the first four episodes of the brand-new First Responder Leadership Podcast—featuring conversations with Chris Cowan, Jason Yerkovich, Kristen Ziman, and Max Gomez. These leaders come from different backgrounds and experiences, but their stories point to the same truth: healthy leaders help create healthy teams. Chris Cowan shares how the line-of-duty death of one of his officers changed the way he thinks about leadership, significance, and what it means to live a legacy. Jason Yerkovich challenges one of the most common responses in the first responder world—“I'm fine”—and talks about the importance of self-awareness, ownership, and doing the work required to become healthier. Former Police Chief Kristen Ziman reflects on leading through a mass shooting and realizing that while she had worked hard to provide mental-health resources for her officers, she wasn't taking her own advice. Her lesson is one every leader needs to hear: you have to put the mask on yourself before you can take care of everyone else. And Max Gomez shares the moment he realized the job was changing him and forced him to confront a powerful question: Who am I becoming? This episode is a preview of the kinds of conversations you'll hear regularly on the First Responder Leadership Podcast—conversations about leadership, culture, emotional intelligence, wellness, resilience, personal responsibility, and becoming the leader your people deserve. Listen to the First Responder Leadership Podcast The new show is now live. Listen on Apple Podcasts YouTube Listen to the full conversations with Chris Cowan, Jason Yerkovich, Kristen Ziman, and Max Gomez—and subscribe so you don't miss the leadership conversations still to come. Because leadership doesn't begin with everyone else. It begins with you.     +++++ Need Help? We have a list of resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Book a PTSD911 screening event: contact GaryMiller@ptsd911movie.com Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.  

NYPD Mental Health & Suicide: Suffering in Silence - Sgt. Vincent Scotto's Story Behind the badge, police officers often carry struggles the public never sees. Retired NYPD Sergeant Vincent Scotto joins The Finest Unfiltered for an important and deeply personal conversation about his own struggles with mental health, how years in law enforcement affected him, and ultimately how he found a way forward. For generations, cops have been taught to be strong, compartmentalize trauma, answer the next call, and keep moving. But what happens when the person everyone depends on realizes that he needs help himself? In this episode, we discuss: • Vincent Scotto's personal mental health journey • The pressures and trauma associated with a career in policing • Why cops may suffer in silence • The stigma surrounding police officers asking for help • Whether officers truly trust departmental mental health resources • The fear of career consequences associated with seeking treatment • The NYPD's devastating 2019 suicide crisis • Mental health challenges after retirement • The impact on spouses, children, and families • Recognizing warning signs in fellow officers • What supervisors can do differently • How Vincent overcame his struggles and what helped him recover • What he wants to tell the cop who may be struggling right now This isn't an episode about weakness. It's a conversation about recognizing that police officers are human beings—and that sometimes the people who spend their careers helping everyone else need someone to help them. Most importantly, this is a story about recovery, hope, and understanding that asking for help can be an act of strength. NEED HELP? If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health or suicide crisis, call or text 988. NYPD Employee Assistance Unit (EAU): 646-610-6730 Available 24/7 to active and retired NYPD members and their families. POPPA (Police Organization Providing Peer Assistance): 1-888-COPSCOP (1-888-267-7267) Independent, confidential peer support for NYPD officers. KALSHI — OFFICIAL PARTNER OF THE FINEST UNFILTERED Trade on what happens next with Kalshi. Use promo code FINEST when signing up. https://kalshi.com/r/FINEST ️ If there is an immediate danger to yourself or someone else, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. #NYPD #MentalHealth #PoliceMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #NYPDSuicide #LawEnforcement #PoliceOfficers #FirstResponders #VincentScotto #TheFinestUnfiltered Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this week's episode, David and Gabby are joined by Gabby’s childhood best friend and mother of two, Rebecca Robertson! Together, this iconic trio helps a poor girl whose insecure about the size of her engagement ring, a daughter whose dad is a DAWG and needs help navigating him, and parents who need help getting their child to sleep through the night. They also talk about what it was like growing up in the Bryan household, including one infamous prom picture photoshoot that they still laugh about today! To submit a question to David & Gabby email: letmeaskmydadpod@gmail.com Watch full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@letmeaskmydad Follow Gabby & David: Let Me Ask My Dad on Instagram: @letmeaskmydadpod Let Me Ask My Dad on TikTok: @letmeaskmydadpod David Bryan on Instagram: @davidbryanmusic Gabby Bryan on Instagram: @gabbyisbryan Gabby Bryan on TikTok: @gabbyisbryan Let Me Ask My Dad is produced by Lizzie Stewart in partnership with iHeart RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The opening asks where Howie Roseman must still improve the roster before McMullen reaches the quarterback trade discussion. McMullen identifies the Eagles' remaining roster needs, says Philadelphia has discussed J.J. McCarthy, and ranks the cuts most likely to be claimed.Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Chicago Cubs overwhelmed the Cincinnati Reds 17-5 on Saturday at Wrigley Field, evening the weekend series. Pete Crow-Armstrong powered Chicago's offensive explosion with his first career three-homer game, driving in six runs as the Cubs piled up 19 hits. Cincinnati starter Andrew Abbott struggled, allowing seven runs on eight hits in three-plus innings to suffer his third consecutive loss. The Reds did produce some power of their own. Eugenio Suárez hit a two-run homer, while rookie Sal Stewart launched his 30th home run of the season. Cincinnati has now lost 10 of its last 15 games. ------------------------------------ Check out our partners ⤵️   Braxton is the Official Craft Beer Partner of the Cincinnati Reds. Visit one of their taprooms or grab a Ballpark Beer at GABP. Get more information at braxtonbrewing.com.    Book your appointment at Richter & Phillips today: http://richterphillips.com/chatterbox   Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440   The Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigar! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars    It's OK not to be OK! Need Help? Call or text 988 DAY OR NIGHT or visit mantherapy.org -----------------------------------

In this episode, Amaney Kazlak shares her journey from civil engineering to becoming a Muslim marriage coach, highlighting the importance of intentionality, self-awareness, and faith in the marriage process. She offers practical advice for singles and couples on how to approach marriage with purpose and trust in Allah

I've been glued to The Lindsay Clancy Trial for weeks, and for me it feels personal. As a new mom, I was diagnosed with postpartum anxiety/OCD. As I listen to the testimonies of this trial all I can think is - thank god my help worked. The Lindsay Clancy Trial is laying bare how much our system downplays the challenges of postpartum women. In today's episode, I'll share a bit of my own story, give my thoughts on the expert testimony in the case, and address all of the ways that alcohol is being left out of the conversation. New moms, if you are struggling please know: You are not alone, and there is help. I know, I was there, and I'm so grateful the help I found worked for me. Get more of my thoughts on The Lindsay Clancy Trial over on my Substack, Sober for Good: https://suzannewarye.substack.com/Community makes all the difference. Join The Sober Mom Life Cafe for 6+ Peer Support meetings each week and a private Facebook group to connect with sober and sober-curious women. Pre-order your paperback copy of The Sober Shift! Would you like a signed copy? Order yours here! Sign up for our next ‘Fresh 30' and ‘Beyond 30' cohorts. Learn more here! Follow on Instagram @thesobermomlifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Father's Rights Playbook, family law attorney Mark Reel Jr. discusses how to defend against false domestic violence allegations in family court.   He highlights how California's expanding definition of domestic violence—which includes coercive control—can be weaponized as a "sword" rather than used as a "shield" during custody battles. Ruel explains that unlike criminal court's "beyond a reasonable doubt" standard, family court relies on a lower "preponderance of the evidence" burden, making credibility the central battleground.   To counter false claims, he recommends three main strategies: exposing lies and inconsistencies through cross-examination, demonstrating that the accuser was actually the primary aggressor, and utilizing the "8 Mile method"—admitting minor personal flaws or past mistakes on the stand to build trust and authenticity with the judge.   Learn More:  

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Catheryn had a prayer journal idea she literally sketched out on paper before she ever touched a design program. Here's how she went from that sketch to a successful Kickstarter — and what she learned about faith, fear, and following through. Today I am sitting down with Catheryn, founder of Heartfelt Pages and Print School alumni. In this episode of the Dream Printing Podcast, Catheryn shares the story behind A Letter to God — a lined vegan leather prayer journal built around the simple format of Dear God to In Jesus' Name, Amen — and how eight years of personal journaling became a published product. You'll hear why Catheryn chose a Kickstarter to fund her first print run (and the faith conviction behind that decision), what the difference between print on demand and working with a quality manufacturer actually felt like in her hands, and the mindset shifts she had to work through around pricing, marketing, and putting herself out there. Her reminder that faith is an action verb is one you'll want to write down. Shop A Letter to God at heartfeltpages.com About me: I am Polly Payne, the CEO and founder of Horacio Printing. I have sold more than 60,000 Dream Planners around the world along with bible studies and journals. I now help other dreamers do the same, which is why I created Print School. Have a question? Drop it below — I read every comment. YOUR NEXT STEPS: ✨ Take My 5-Day Print Challenge: https://www.dreamprinting.co/challenge

If you've been on social media for more than two seconds and you own a small business, you've seen it: "Google just changed this," "AI just changed that," "this is a total game changer." Jerry gets pinged about these constantly, from clients and from friends who own small businesses, and 99% of the time, his honest answer is that it's a nothing burger. In this episode, he breaks down two of the latest ones making the rounds: adding social media platforms to Google Search Console, and becoming a "preferred source" for Google AI. He explains what Search Console actually is, why the ability to connect Instagram and YouTube to it is genuinely useful data, and why it is absolutely not a secret shortcut to ranking on Google. He also shares an actual, untested theory he plans to try himself: treating social media descriptions like mini blog posts rather than throwaway captions. The second half tackles the "preferred AI source" claim head on. Jerry explains what this feature actually does, individual users selecting trusted sources for their own AI results, why it has nothing to do with a business self-selecting itself as an expert, and why the vast majority of chiropractic websites don't even have the authority required to be eligible in the first place. He closes with the underlying principle that ties both examples together: none of these tools matter if you don't have real authority behind them. Reviews, credentials, backlinks, social following, and genuine expertise are what Google and AI are actually looking for. Tools and technical settings can help you communicate that authority once it exists. They can't manufacture it. Topics Covered Why "changes" get marketed as "game changers" on social media What Google Search Console is and why it's worth being connected to The new ability to add Instagram and YouTube as standalone Search Console properties What this data actually tells you, and what it does not (it will not make your Instagram outrank your website) Jerry's untested theory: treating social captions like mini blog posts to give Google more to work with What "becoming a preferred AI source" for Google AI actually means Why this is an individual user setting, not a business self-selection tool Why most chiropractic websites don't have the authority to even qualify for this The YouTube subscribe button analogy explaining how preferred sources actually work The core principle underneath both examples: authority is the only thing that actually matters Need Help? If you want a free look at your website and local search, request a review at RocketChiro.com. If you want more help with the business and marketing side of practice, check out the Next Step program at RocketChiro.com.

Do you want to be right or do you want to be helpful? Choose carefully, because insisting on being "right" usually just makes you poor! On this week's episode, Squirrel and Jeffrey tackle the classic consultancy challenge: dealing with boneheaded clients. Join us to learn how to use the LEAP method (Listen, Empathize, Agree, Partner) to find common ground, ship workable results and keep your consultancy clients playing you! Links: - “I'm Right, You're Wrong, Now What?” (The LEAP Method) by Dr Xavier Amador's https://www.xavieramador.com/books - “I am Not Sick, I Don't Need Help!” by Dr Xavier Amador: https://www.xavieramador.com/books - LEAP Institute: https://leapinstitute.org/ -------------------------------------------------- You'll find free videos and practice material, plus our book Agile Conversations, at agileconversations.com And we'd love to hear any thoughts, ideas, or feedback you have about the show: email us at info@agileconversations.com -------------------------------------------------- About Your Hosts Douglas Squirrel and Jeffrey Fredrick joined forces at TIM Group in 2013, where they studied and practised the art of management through difficult conversations. Over a decade later, they remain united in their passion for growing profitable organisations through better communication. Squirrel is an advisor, author, keynote speaker, coach, and consultant, and he's helped over 300 companies of all sizes make huge, profitable improvements in their culture, skills, and processes. You can find out more about his work here: douglassquirrel.com/index.html Jeffrey is Vice President of Engineering at ION Analytics, Organiser at CITCON, the Continuous Integration and Testing Conference, and is an accomplished author and speaker. You can connect with him here: www.linkedin.com/in/jfredrick/

A New Chapter: Leadership, Wellness & What's Next - Conrad Weaver Something new is coming — and it's been in the works for quite some time. In this special edition of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver steps away from the normal interview format to share two major announcements about the future of First Responder Wellness Solutions — and why leadership has become such an important part of the mission. After years of bringing PTSD911 to agencies and communities across the country and having conversations with first responders, families, clinicians, and command staff, one thing has become increasingly clear: If we want healthier first responders, we need healthy leaders. That conviction is driving two new initiatives designed to equip first responder leaders to lead better, live healthier, and create cultures that thrive under pressure. The First Responder Leadership Podcast Launching September 1, the new First Responder Leadership Podcast begins with four powerful conversations with first responder leaders who have experienced the realities of leadership firsthand. These aren't conversations about leadership theory. They're honest discussions with people who have led through crisis, made difficult decisions, learned from failure, navigated organizational challenges, and discovered what it takes to lead themselves and others well. The podcast will explore topics including: Leadership under pressure Building healthier organizational cultures Leading through crisis and adversity Personal wellness and self-leadership Difficult decisions and lessons learned Developing the next generation of first responder leaders The first four episodes drop September 1. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and share the show with another first responder leader. The First Responder Leadership Network Conrad also officially introduces the First Responder Leadership Network — a growing leadership-development community created specifically for the realities of public safety leadership. The Network is being built as more than another source of leadership content. It's a place for leaders to learn, connect, grow, and have the conversations that don't always happen inside their own organizations. Members will have access to a growing ecosystem that includes: Leadership and wellness training courses Practical leadership resources Leadership Masterminds Conversations with experienced leaders and subject-matter experts Peer connection with leaders across public safety Leadership development opportunities The upcoming First Responder Leadership Summit The goal is simple: develop healthier leaders who can build healthier teams and stronger organizations. PTSD911 Continues While these new initiatives have been developing behind the scenes, the mission of PTSD911 continues. The film is still being brought to departments, conferences, associations, and communities around the country to create meaningful conversations about first responder mental health, wellness, organizational culture, and asking for help. If you'd like to bring PTSD911 to your agency or community, we'd love to work with you. Learn more about hosting a screening: PTSD911Movie.com/screenings One Mission The PTSD911 documentary, the First Responder Wellness Podcast, the new Leadership Podcast, the Leadership Network, Masterminds, training courses, and upcoming Summit aren't separate projects. They're part of one larger mission: Equip first responder leaders to lead better, live healthier, and create stronger, healthier cultures for the people they serve. Because leadership isn't simply about rank or title. It's about influence. It's about how you show up. It's about what you model. And sometimes the most important person you will ever learn to lead is yourself. In This Episode Conrad shares: Why leadership has become central to the mission What's coming with the First Responder Leadership Podcast Why the First Responder Leadership Network was created How leadership and wellness are inseparable What's ahead for Masterminds, training, and the Leadership Summit Why PTSD911 screenings remain an important part of the work The bigger vision connecting all of these initiatives First Responder Leadership Podcast: Launching September 1, 2026 PTSD911 Screenings: PTSD911Movie.com/screenings First Responder Leadership Network: Learn more and join the growing community of first responder leaders committed to leading better, living healthier, and building cultures that thrive under pressure.   +++++ Join us for the FREE Leadership Webinar on Tuesday, August 25!  Need Help? We have a list of resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Book a PTSD911 screening event: contact GaryMiller@ptsd911movie.com Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.  

When we think of our roads we tend to think of the tarmac or bridges but not what's next to them: guardrails. We hope to never meet one but Steve Eimers knows more about them than he ever wanted to. After his daughter passed away in a car accident he learned the culprit was a guardrail that was banned but hadn't yet been uninstalled yet. Ever since he has traveled the U.S. inspecting our roads and speaking with politicians about how to improve safety and save lives. Recorded August 22, 2026 https://www.instagram.com/theguardrailguy/ https://www.youtube.com/@TheGuardrailGuy/videos Square Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at https://square.com/go/tire #squarepod Hims Ready to reach your goals? Visit hims.com slash tire to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman

‼️ Join the 5-Day Print Your Thing Challenge, September 14-18 at https://www.dreamprinting.co/print — use code YOUTUBE10 to get $30 off your VIP ticket (only $7). Pssss: I said it incorrectly in the video, you are actually getting $30 OFF! :) WOO HOO! Today I am teaching you the five most common mistakes new planner makers make. In this episode of the Dream Printing Podcast, Polly walks through each mistake she sees again and again from new creators entering the luxury paper product space — including ones she made herself when starting Horatio Printing in 2014.   You'll learn why skipping your audience definition kills the product before it launches, why print on demand is a trap for anyone trying to build a profitable brand, how to price your product using the right cost of goods formula, what separates intentional design from cheap design, and why August is already too late to launch a 2027 dated planner. Whether you're just starting out or you've already hit one of these walls, this episode gives you the clarity to course-correct before it costs you. About me: I am Polly Payne, the CEO and founder of Horacio Printing. I have sold more than 60,000 Dream Planners around the world along with bible studies and journals. I now help other dreamers do the same, which is why I created Print School. Have a question? Drop it below — I read every comment. YOUR NEXT STEPS: ✨ Take My 5-Day Print Challenge: https://www.dreamprinting.co/challenge

Need Help NOW Getting Your Homeschool Set Up? It's almost September, and if you've decided to homeschool but still don't quite have everything figured out, I can help. Starting August 21st, I'm opening 3 spots for my Homeschool Blueprint Intensive, where I'll work with you 1-on-1 over the next four weeks to help you get your family's homeschool set up and get started with confidence. Think you might need my help? Let's talk. ❤️

⚠️Trigger warning: this episode discusses rape, sexual assault, and PTSD.⚠️ What do you do when the worst thing you never expected becomes the story you were always meant to tell? Jessica shares the journey from sexual assault survivor to published author — and why healing has to include God. Today I am sitting down with Jessica, founder of Sting and Honey and author of *This Is Her: Navigating PTSD with God*. In this episode of the Dream Printing Podcast, Jessica shares her personal story of surviving sexual assault, navigating PTSD across eight years of healing, and why she wrote the faith-based resource she couldn't find anywhere else. You'll hear what Jessica learned about complex PTSD that most people don't talk about, why she believes secular therapy alone leaves a gap for Christian women, and what it actually looked like to bring this book to life after years of feeling silenced by trauma. Whether you're in the thick of healing or just starting to ask hard questions, this conversation is an honest look at what it means to navigate the unthinkable with God — not around him.

Social media has made it easier than ever to recognise ourselves in conversations about ADHD, trauma, anxiety and burnout. But what happens when every diagnosis feels familiar and you leave feeling more confused than before? This week, Julia, Emily and Sophie answer a listener's question about knowing the difference between the ordinary struggles of life and when it's time to seek help. They explore why labels can be useful but aren't always the starting point, how to notice the areas of life where you're feeling stuck, and why your own experience of distress is reason enough to ask for support. It's a compassionate conversation about self-understanding, diagnosis and learning to trust yourself before the noise around you. Send us your Agony Aunties questions: jsamuelpod@gmail.com Or message Julia on Instagram: @juliasamuelmbe More from Therapy Works: Subscribe to the Therapy Works Substack for guidance on everyday struggles and access to Julia's monthly live webinar: ⁠⁠https://juliasamuel.substack.com/⁠⁠ Grieving someone you love? Julia's Grief Works Support Programme offers structured, expert-led help, with 94% of people reporting feeling better after using it. As a podcast listener you can get 25% off plus a 30-day money-back guarantee here - ⁠⁠www.griefworks.com/therapy⁠⁠ Follow Julia on Instagram: ⁠⁠@juliasamuelmbe⁠⁠ for tips, tools, and conversations about navigating life's challenges. If you enjoy this episode, please consider rating, reviewing, and subscribing - it makes a big difference and helps others discover these conversations. If you need help finding a therapist, visit: ⁠⁠The Samuel Therapy Practice⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SPECIAL EDITION: AXON AID - How a Tech Innovator is Fighting for First Responder Mental Health   What does a technology company best known for TASER energy weapons and body cameras have to do with first responder mental health and wellness? More than you might expect. In this special edition of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver sits down with Bella Giannini, Head of Marketing at Axon Enterprise and one of the founding voices behind Axon Aid—the company's philanthropic initiative providing wellness resources and support to first responders and public safety agencies. Bella takes us inside the evolution of Axon Aid, from its beginnings during Hurricane Florence in 2018, to helping agencies secure PPE and hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic, to what it has become today: a growing ecosystem of wellness resources available to agencies at no cost, whether or not they use Axon products. In this special conversation, you'll hear about: Post-traumatic growth and the framework developed with Boulder Crest Institute—including research suggesting that trauma, when processed effectively, can become a catalyst for resilience and growth. VR empathy and de-escalation training that allows officers to practice interactions with individuals experiencing mental health crises in a safe, controlled environment. The Axon Aid memorial fund, providing immediate financial support to families of officers lost in the line of duty or to suicide. Why Axon sees supporting the people who protect others as more than a business initiative—it's a commitment to the people behind the badge. Bella's personal connection to this mission through her Vietnam veteran father and the hope she carries for him and others who have lived with the lasting impact of trauma. This special edition is for first responders who may be wondering what help is actually available—and for chiefs, command staff, peer-support teams, wellness coordinators, and agency leaders looking for practical resources they can bring back to their people. Some of those resources may be closer than you think. Explore Axon Aid's wellness resources at axon.com/aid. If this conversation is valuable to you, subscribe to the First Responder Wellness Podcast, leave a review, and share this special edition with a leader, colleague, or first responder who needs to know these resources exist. Learn More: www.axon.com/aid   +++++ Join us for the FREE Leadership Webinar on Tuesday, August 25!  Need Help? We have a list of resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Book a PTSD911 screening event: contact GaryMiller@ptsd911movie.com Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.  

147 - The Loneliness Epidemic Is Killing First Responders - with Dr. Jody Carrington In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Conrad Weaver sits down with Dr. Jody Carrington — psychologist, bestselling author, and former civilian member of Canada's national police force, the RCMP — for an important conversation about first responder mental health, PTSD, burnout, loneliness, trauma, and the power of human connection. Dr. Carrington brings a rare perspective to the conversation. She spent years embedded in policing culture, trained alongside RCMP cadets, and has spent more than 25 years working with first responders and people impacted by trauma. She understands both the demands of the job and what can happen when there is no meaningful opportunity to decompress, reconnect, and recover. At the heart of the episode is a sentence heard in firehouses, patrol cars, dispatch centers, and EMS stations everywhere: “We're fine.” Dr. Carrington explains why those words can mask something much deeper. She explores the growing loneliness epidemic among first responders and how organizational culture, fragmented schedules, social media, cumulative trauma, and the expectation to remain tough can contribute to isolation and burnout. The conversation also gets into the neuroscience. Dr. Carrington explains how trauma and chronic stress affect the brain and nervous system, using the “flip the lid” brain model to show what happens when a first responder becomes dysregulated during or after a difficult call. She introduces her practical “go in, go out” framework for nervous system regulation and discusses how connection can play an important role in trauma recovery and resilience. Dr. Carrington also makes the case for understanding PTSD as a psychological injury rather than simply a mental illness, and why changing that language could help reduce the mental health stigma that remains prevalent in fire, EMS, law enforcement, and other first responder professions. For leaders, the conversation turns toward first responder organizational culture and trauma-informed leadership. Dr. Carrington offers practical guidance for middle leaders who want to create healthier teams and build meaningful cultural change without waiting for permission from the top. Listeners will come away with a better understanding of first responder burnout, cumulative trauma, emotional regulation, social connection, PTSD, and resilience, along with practical ideas they can begin using personally and within their organizations. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that first responders were never meant to carry the weight of this work alone — and that the people who spend their careers taking care of others deserve the opportunity to finish those careers healthy, connected, and whole.     Connect with Dr. Carrington: https://www.drjodycarrington.com   +++++ Join us for the FREE Leadership Webinar on Tuesday, August 25!  Need Help? We have a list of resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Book a PTSD911 screening event: contact GaryMiller@ptsd911movie.com Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.

In this episode of the Father's Rights Playbook, Mark Real Jr. breaks down the most common question he gets: what are the real chances of getting 50/50 custody in California? He explains how the “best interest of the child” standard works in practice, recent trends toward more equitable timeshares, and why expanding services to Northern California through the new San Jose office matters for dads in places like San Francisco and Oakland. Mark then dives into how domestic violence laws, Family Code Section 3044, and the weaponization of allegations and status quo can derail 50/50 custody, even when claims are flimsy or later proven false. He closes by highlighting shifting gender roles, the long-game reality of family court, and why more dads than ever still have a real shot at substantial time with their kids.   Learn More:  

Another great eTail conversation with a new friend to the program, Founder and CEO of AirShelf. This is where agentic shopping will be going and is here in many cases. The agents need someone to help them make their way! AirShelf is how you will be able to trust the agents to buy the right things! Find out how and how cool AirShelf is for the agentic present and future. Always Off Brand is always a Laugh & Learn!   eTail episodes are brought to you by TALKOOT! Go to https://talkoot.com/ to find out how you can scale your content, copy, story telling. Faster Product Content Operations for the AI Era!     FEEDSPOT TOP 10 Retail Podcast! https://podcast.feedspot.com/retail_podcasts/?feedid=5770554&_src=f2_featured_email   GUEST Ashish Piplani LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashishpiplani/ AirShelf Website: https://airshelf.com/   Huge Shout Out to everyone at eTail for the great support and giving us the place to record at their great events.    QUICKFIRE Info:   Website: https://www.quickfirenow.com/ Email the Show: info@quickfirenow.com  Talk to us on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/quickfireproductions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quickfire__/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickfiremarketing LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/quickfire-productions-llc/about/ Sports podcast Scott has been doing since 2017, Scott & Tim Sports Show part of Somethin About Nothin:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/somethin-about-nothin/id1306950451 HOSTS: Summer Jubelirer has been in digital commerce and marketing for over 17 years. After spending many years working for digital and ecommerce agencies working with multi-million dollar brands and running teams of Account Managers, she is now the Amazon Manager at OLLY PBC.   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/summerjubelirer/   Scott Ohsman has been working with brands for over 30 years in retail, online and has launched over 200 brands on Amazon. Mr. Ohsman has been managing brands on Amazon for 19yrs. Owning his own sales and marketing agency in the Pacific NW, is now VP of Digital Commerce for Quickfire LLC. Producer and Co-Host for the top 5 retail podcast, Always Off Brand. He also produces the Brain Driven Brands Podcast featuring leading Consumer Behaviorist Sarah Levinger. Scott has been a featured speaker at national trade shows and has developed distribution strategies for many top brands. LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-ohsman-861196a6/   Hayley Brucker has been working in retail and with Amazon for years. Hayley has extensive experience in digital advertising, both seller and vendor central on Amazon. Hayley lives in North Carolina.  LinkedIn -https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayley-brucker-1945bb229/   Huge thanks to Cytrus our show theme music "Office Party" available wherever you get your music. Check them out here: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/cytrusmusic Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cytrusmusic/ Twitter https://twitter.com/cytrusmusic SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6VrNLN6Thj1iUMsiL4Yt5q?si=MeRsjqYfQiafl0f021kHwg APPLE MUSIC https://music.apple.com/us/artist/cytrus/1462321449   "Always Off Brand" is part of the Quickfire Podcast Network and produced by Quickfire LLC.  

Hour 2 - With the Red Sox bouncing back last night, the crew debate if the Red Sox even need guys like Story and Anthony back. Catherine Glennon-Bertochi and Emily Kleschinsky from Dana-Farber join the show. Sean Flaherty from Keches Law joins.

It's really standing out to me how much we all need each other. Everyone needs help. In my earlier adult life, I didn't understand this at all. I thought I could do everything. I'd jam-pack my schedule and wear many different hats. I took everything onto my own plate. But eventually I started to notice that I was spinning my wheels and not really moving the ball forward. I didn't want to be busy for the sake of being busy. In fact, I wanted to be less busy. I wanted more time to myself and not be go-go-go 24/7. That's when, gradually, I learned to stick to my strengths and accept the help of others to fill in the gaps around my weaknesses. I can't do it all. I can accept the help of others. Here's a real life, current example: one of my tutors has made a video-based course for the Calgary Language Nerds that is 99% ready to be launched. I just have to do a few administrative tasks first before it can go live.The problem is that I hate administrative tasks. I'm slow at them. They're hard for me. They exhaust me. I do them poorly too since I'm not always one to pay close attention to small details. As a result, I sent a text to my assistant asking her for help. It's absolutely ok not to do everything by myself and to need support.Nobody is superman.---Thanks for listening/reading!AzrenCalgary Language Nerds ownerhttps://azrenthelanguagenerd.com

There is a point in almost every growing business when being the founder who can handle everything stops being an advantage. The challenge is that the shift rarely announces itself. You are still capable of answering the employee question, researching the leave issue, or figuring out what to do about a difficult termination. The question is whether you should still be the person doing all of it.InvitationIf you've ever found yourself thinking, "Nobody told me this part of running a business would be so hard," you're not alone.The people side of business can be complicated, stressful, and full of situations that don't come with clear answers. IDO On Call was built for founders who want experienced HR guidance before small issues become bigger problems. Whether you're dealing with a difficult employee situation, a management challenge, or simply need a second opinion, we're here to help.Learn more about IDO On Call at https://vickybrownhr.com/idooncall

The Root Cause of Addiction & the Path to Your Authentic Self | Pax PrentissWhat if addiction isn't the problem itself—but a symptom of something deeper?On this episode of The Healthy CEO, Jason Wright sits down with Pax Prentiss, co-founder and CEO of Passages Malibu and co-author of The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure.Pax's story is extraordinary. After struggling with heroin, cocaine, and alcohol addiction for nearly a decade, repeated attempts at traditional treatment failed to produce lasting sobriety. Eventually, Pax and his father began asking a different question:Why was he using in the first place?That question changed everything.Rather than focusing exclusively on managing addiction, Pax began addressing the underlying issues driving his substance use. That experience eventually became the foundation for Passages Malibu and its individualized, holistic approach to treatment.Jason and Pax explore addiction, recovery, mental health, family dynamics, physical wellness, and the growing normalization of substances in American culture. But the conversation ultimately becomes something even bigger: How do we stop escaping from our lives and become the healthiest, most authentic versions of ourselves?In This EpisodeJason and Pax discuss:Pax's personal journey from heroin addiction to more than two decades of sobrietyThe question his father asked that changed his recovery: "Why do you think you're using?"Why Pax believes addiction can be a symptom of deeper underlying conditionsDepression, anxiety, trauma, stress, insecurity, low self-esteem, and other factors that can contribute to substance useWhy treating the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—is central to the Passages philosophyHow individualized therapy differs from traditional group-based treatmentWhy escaping uncomfortable emotions can prevent real healingThe importance of confronting problems rather than continually numbing themMarijuana, today's higher-potency products, and Pax's concerns about normalization of recreational drug useKetamine therapy and the addiction cases Pax says he is increasingly encounteringPsychedelic-assisted approaches to trauma and why Pax personally favors clear-headed, individualized therapyHow families can recognize when helping has crossed the line into enablingWhen families should consider working with a professional interventionistWhy recovery doesn't end when someone leaves a treatment centerThe importance of aftercare and creating a healthy home environmentWhy family members may need to change their own relationship with alcohol when someone returns from treatmentThe example parents set for their children around drinking, marijuana, and other substancesWhy Jason and Pax both believe an alcohol-free lifestyle can be transformativeSleep, nutrition, exercise, mental clarity, and their role in rebuilding a healthy lifeIdentity-based habits and becoming the person you actually want to beWhy recovery isn't about creating a new person—it's about rediscovering the person underneath the addictionThe Bigger Idea: Becoming Your Authentic SelfOne of the most powerful themes of the conversation is that recovery isn't simply about removing drugs or alcohol.It's about rebuilding a life.Pax describes a whole-person approach that addresses psychological, physical, relational, and spiritual health. The objective isn't simply sobriety. It's helping someone rediscover who they are without the substance—and begin moving toward the healthiest version of that person.Jason connects this philosophy to his own pursuit of health and personal development: the idea that genuine wellness can't be one-dimensional.Physical health matters.Mental clarity matters.Relationships matter.Purpose matters.Spiritual health matters.And the environments and habits we build around ourselves matter.Ultimately, the goal is not perfection.It's continuing to move toward your authentic self.About Pax PrentissPax Prentiss is the co-founder and CEO of Passages Malibu. His own experience with addiction and recovery inspired the creation of an individualized treatment model focused on identifying and addressing underlying conditions associated with substance use.Passages opened in 2001 and uses a multidisciplinary approach involving medical, clinical, therapeutic, physical, and spiritual components of recovery.Pax is also the co-author of The Alcoholism and Addiction Cure and says Passages has helped more than 40,000 people pursue sobriety and recovery.Need Help?Pax personally continues to speak with individuals and families seeking treatment and takes admission calls for Passages.Passages Admissions: 310-589-2880Passages operates locations in Malibu and Ventura, California. Pax explains in the episode that the Ventura location works in-network with many insurance plans, while insurance may also contribute toward treatment at the Malibu location.If you or someone you love is struggling with substance use, seek qualified professional help. Treatment decisions should be made with appropriate medical and mental-health professionals.Authentic HealthRecovery and long-term wellness involve more than removing unhealthy behaviors. Nutrition, sleep, movement, and providing the body with the nutrients it needs are all part of creating an environment where better health is possible.Learn more about the Authentic Health Foundational Stack at shopauthentichealth.com.Use promo code JASON for 10% off your order.The Healthy CEO explores the intersection of health, performance, longevity, leadership, and living well.If this conversation helped you—or made you think of someone who needs to hear it—share this episode with them.And don't forget to subscribe to The Healthy CEO and leave a five-star rating.

"White allies need help overcoming ambivalence in their anti-racism commitments" - Dr. Yara Mekawi University of Louisville Color Lab ProfessorDespite Kentucky law banning DEI in public colleges and universities, the University of Louisville still has a Color Lab. An associate professor from this Color Lab, Dr. Yara Mekawi, was recorded by an undercover journalist from Accuracy in Media (AIM) giving a presentation on Beyond Fragility at the American Psychological Association (APA) conference on moving beyond white fragility.In it, Yara Mekawi talks about using psychology to help white people overcome their guilt and the mental issues they develop from being white and how to become a better white ally.The University of Louisville receives $134 million a year in state taxpayer funds, and Mekawi is a government employee.It is wrong to push ideas that treat people differently based upon their skin color. It is wrong to tell people they should feel guilty, oppressed, or emotional just because of the color of their skin. It is wrong to use taxpayer funds to push these ideas.The Legislature needs to put some real teeth in their DEI law, otherwise it was all just performative nonsense.

It's Polly's birthday — and instead of celebrating herself, she's handing the mic to the dreamers. Hear from real Print School students who went from an idea in their head to a product in their hands. Today I am celebrating my birthday by highlighting the stories of dreamers who have brought their paper products to life. In this episode of the Dream Printing Podcast, Polly shares messages from Print School 2.0 students across different niches — faith, marriage, motherhood, homeschooling, and productivity — each holding a finished product they once only imagined. You'll hear from ten students who used Print School to go from idea to launch, including a children's bedtime book, a marriage relationship planner, a 12-month identity devotional, a homeschool and home management planner, a daily gratitude journal, and more. Each story is a real example of what's possible when you take one step at a time toward your dream. If you have a paper product idea you can't stop thinking about, learn more about Print School 2.0 at https://www.dreamprinting.co/ Meet our Alumni: Bethany Kimsey: https://bethanykimsey.co/products/a-warrior-mamas-prayer-journal Jen and Terrell Turner: https://oakhavencompany.com/ Fatima: https://womanwifemomgod.com/ Kelly: https://www.wovenword.net/ Stephanie: https://www.thebusydreamer.com/ Miki Hicks: https://shop.mrsclever.com/ Leighton Lunger: https://prayherforward.com/ Jen Camp: https://dreamprinting.co/alumni Anna Summers: https://todayandcompany.com/ Catherine: https://heartfeltpages.co/ Christina Marie Paperie: https://christinamariepaperie.com/ Tamara Lipscomb: https://cartamebstudio.com Theresa Burrough: https://justcelebratepaperie.com Catie Daly: https://thruhimcreative.com Martine Jean Louis: https:///heavenlyartillerie.co Amber: https://HUPOMONELIVING.COM Valisha J.: https://VALISHAJ.COM Noreen Barr: https://HIDDENLANEPAPER.COM Carolyn - Little Light Tribe: https://LITTLELIGHTTRIBE.COM Gaby - Found Rest: https://foundrest.co Nicky Hines: https://SAMIRACALEB.COM Jamie - Bold Witness Ministry: https://DREAMPRINTING.CO/ALUMNI Danielle Patrice C.: https://BYCDANIPATRICE.COM Chandani Thompsom: https://CLARITYPRINT.CO Heather Griffiths: https://EVERYTHINGPLANNED.CO Wendy Alcime: https://SHOP.PLANPREPPRAY.COM About me: I am Polly Payne, the CEO and founder of Horacio Printing. I have sold more than 60,000 Dream Planners around the world along with bible studies and journals. I now help other dreamers do the same, which is why I created Print School. Have a question? Drop it below — I read every comment. YOUR NEXT STEPS: ✨ Take My 5-Day Print Challenge: https://www.dreamprinting.co/challenge

From 08/03 Hour 2: The Washington Commanders had a great start to their 2026 Training Camp! Fans came out in droves to support the team on Saturday morning. What are your expectations for week two of training camp?

In this episode of Not Just A Pony Ride, we sit down with Rebecca Nichols, LMHP, to discuss an essential topic for equine-assisted service providers: navigating mental health in the arena.Rebecca breaks down the boundaries of practice, offering clear guidance on what adaptive riding instructors can and cannot do when addressing mental health concerns in participants. We explore practical strategies for managing mental health in the arena, creating safe environments, supporting participants while maintaining professional boundaries, and recognizing why an instructor's own mental well-being is critical to a safe, effective program.In this episode, we cover:The role and boundaries of adaptive riding instructors regarding mental healthHow to spot when mental health support is needed and how to handle it responsiblyPractical approaches for managing mental health dynamics inside the arenaWhy our own mental health as instructors matters for our safety, focus, and sustainabilityKeep an eye out for Rebecca's Webinar that is coming out next week!

Being a chiropractor is both awesome and genuinely frustrating, and Jerry Kennedy has felt both sides of that for years, both in his own nine years of practice and in working with chiropractors ever since. In this episode, he wants to offer something a lot of chiropractors don't hear enough: an honest word of encouragement. Jerry talks about the prejudice chiropractors face, including his own skepticism before ever becoming a patient himself, and why some of that reputation, uncomfortable as it is to admit, has actually been earned by bad actors in the profession. But he pushes back hard on the idea that this should translate into insecurity for the vast majority of chiropractors who are doing honest, skilled work and genuinely helping people. From there, Jerry lays out what he believes is the actual core of chiropractic, optimizing the health and function of the spine, and argues that pain relief, wellness benefits, and everything else are meaningful but secondary to that main thing. He gets refreshingly direct about a hard truth: being great at adjusting is not enough on its own, and being great at business is not enough on its own either. Both matter, and chiropractors who are only strong in one area are leaving real impact and income on the table. The episode closes with a personal story about switching upper cervical techniques mid-career, discovering he was mediocre at one style and excellent at another, and why finding the technique that fits you personally, rather than the one a seminar tells you is superior, is part of building real confidence in the chair. Topics Covered The duality of being a chiropractor: genuinely awesome and genuinely difficult at the same time Jerry's own skepticism about chiropractic before becoming a patient himself An honest, in-house acknowledgment that some of the profession's bad reputation has been earned Why that reputation still doesn't reflect the vast majority of chiropractors doing honest work The core thing chiropractic actually does: optimizing the health and function of the spine Why pain relief and wellness benefits are real but secondary to that main thing The uncomfortable truth: being a great adjuster isn't enough, and being great at business isn't enough either Why confidence tends to follow competence, not the other way around Jerry's personal experience switching from side posture to knee chest upper cervical technique Why the "best technique" is the one you personally get the best results with The three things Jerry believes every chiropractor needs: security in who you are, skill at adjusting, and competence running a business Need Help? If you want help with your website and local search, or if you want to build real competence as a business owner and leader, you can find both the free website and SEO review and the Next Step program at RocketChiro.com.

If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You are not alone, and help is available. You can also find first responder-specific resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources   "I had to save myself because if I stayed where I was, I literally was going to die. It wouldn't have been a proverbial die. It would be a true death."
— Tracey Wilkinson   144 - PTSD and Institutional Betrayal with Tracey Wilkinson   What happens when the people we trust to save others cannot get help saving themselves? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver sits down with Tracey Wilkinson — a retired Fort Wayne, Indiana firefighter with 23 years of service — to talk about one of the most important conversations in the first responder world: what happens when you fall apart, and the institution you gave your life to looks the other way. Tracey's story begins with a line-of-duty death at a training exercise she was responsible for as a training officer. The guilt of that incident, layered on top of two decades of accumulated trauma, eventually led to a PTSD diagnosis, severe physical symptoms, and a period of suicidal ideation so dark that she describes standing on the edge multiple times. What kept her here — and her answer is both heartbreaking and profound — was her fierce protectiveness of the people who would have had to respond to her if she hadn't been. This conversation is for the firefighter who is white-knuckling it through every shift, for the officer who doesn't know why small incidents are suddenly setting them off, and for the administrators and union leaders who want to do better but don't know where to start. Tracey brings both her lived experience and her academic training to offer one of the most grounded, compassionate, and clinically informed conversations on this podcast.   +++++   Need Help? We have a list of resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Book a PTSD911 screening event: contact GaryMiller@ptsd911movie.com Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.

JOIN US AT THE 2026 DUCKS UNLIMITED EXPO! July 31 - August 2 at the RENASANT CONVENTION CENTER in Memphis, TN Learn what's driving a new botulism outbreak in the Klamath Basin and what conservation partners are doing to help protect thousands of waterfowl. Host Dr. Mike Brasher is joined by Jeff McCreary, Ducks Unlimited's Director of Operations for the Western Region, and Dr. Dan Smith, DU waterfowl scientist, to discuss deteriorating habitat conditions in one of North America's most important waterfowl landscapes.After a winter of record-low snowpack and a spring that produced exceptional numbers of ducklings, water levels in the Klamath Basin are rapidly declining.  Those conditions have created an elevated risk of avian botulism, threatening young ducks and molting birds concentrated on the region's wetlands. Jeff and Dan explain how the outbreak developed, why the Klamath Basin remains critical to the Pacific Flyway, and how Ducks Unlimited and partners are working to bring additional water into the refuge system before conditions worsen. Topics CoveredWhy botulism outbreaks occur during drought conditionsThe connection between snowpack, water availability, and wetland healthHow more than 100,000 ducklings were produced despite current challengesWhat “flow-through” water management could mean for the Klamath BasinThe importance of Lower Klamath and Tule Lake refugesWhy collaboration is essential to solving long-term water issuesHow DU and partners are responding to current conditionsThe future of waterfowl habitat in the Pacific FlywayListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.orgSPONSORS:Bird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:Whether you're winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly. CLICK HERE TO PROTECT THE DUCK FACTORY

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Click here for a Coaching Strategy Call with Conrad Weaver: https://firstresponderwellness.co/schedule/   143 - Ego Kills Careers, and How to Lead Differently with Dr. Ron Camacho   "There is a pre-therapy Camacho and a post-therapy Camacho. They are two totally different people."
— Chief Ron Camacho What does it take to go from being the most feared officer in the building to the most trusted chief in the department? For Dr. Ron Camacho, it took therapy — and the courage to look honestly at who he had become. In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Conrad Weaver sits down with Chief Ron Camacho of the North Charleston, South Carolina Police Department — a 30-year law enforcement veteran who built his career in York, Pennsylvania, advised police forces in Afghanistan, managed a State Department contract in Mexico, and eventually led two police departments: a 40-person agency in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and now a 400-officer department in one of South Carolina's most complex cities. But his title is not the most interesting thing about him. What makes this conversation different is his honesty. Chief Camacho describes his early leadership style as 'a cross between Patton and Genghis Khan.' He admits to intentionally trying to break officers in disciplinary meetings — and celebrating when he made them cry. He was, as he puts it, angry every day. On the path to a stroke, a use-of-force incident, or worse. In this episode, you will hear: Why ego in law enforcement is a symptom of insecurity — not toughness How unresolved childhood trauma drove his early leadership failures The specific moment therapy changed everything How he scaled from a 40-person to a 400-person department and what he had to unlearn The real story behind his department cutting use-of-force by 50% in year one Why he teaches 'Ego Kills Careers' classes to every rank in his department How cross-industry learning from business leaders made him a better cop The coaching program he brought into his department to develop officers at every level How to start building self-awareness — even if you have never been to therapy This episode is for every first responder who has ever suspected that the culture around them — or inside them — might be part of the problem. It is for supervisors and chiefs who want to know what servant leadership actually looks like in practice. And it is for anyone who has been told that going to therapy means you are weak. Chief Camacho proves, with data and with his own life, that it means the opposite. Subscribe to the First Responder Wellness Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Share this episode with a leader in your department who needs to hear it.   +++++   Need Help? We have a list of resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Book a PTSD911 screening event: contact GaryMiller@ptsd911movie.com Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.    

Fertility specialist and Montgomery Fertility Center founder Oluyemisi "Yemi" Famuyiwa discusses the article "What no one tells you about fertility, from a doctor." Yemi discusses the article through a compassionate look at the emotional, biological, and practical realities patients often discover only after struggling to conceive. She explores fertility myths, reproductive timing, menstrual cycle awareness, egg health, sperm production, male factor infertility, patient anxiety, and the hope and grief that often coexist during the fertility journey. This episode examines why being healthy does not guarantee pregnancy, why both partners need evaluation, and why fertility care must address the human soul as well as the science. It is a reassuring conversation about replacing silence and shame with understanding, support, and choices that help patients feel less alone. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

In this episode, I sit down with Cam Lanzilli, college pitching coach and former professional pitching development specialist with the Baltimore Orioles, to talk about what elite pitching development actually looks like behind the scenes and what most coaches and families are getting completely wrong.Cam breaks down why recruiting pitchers who "throw strikes" is the wrong way to think about command, what focal point training is and why it changes everything, and how he uses data and movement profiles to develop pitchers individually rather than forcing them into a one size fits all system.We also get into the Tommy John epidemic, why low volume training in the fall is actually the smartest thing a pitcher can do. He also mentions what he saw in a preferred walk-on that nobody else wanted that turned him into a scout magnet by the end of the season.This conversation is a must listen for pitchers, parents, and coaches who want to understand what modern elite pitching development actually looks like and why uniqueness beats everything else in recruiting.Topics Covered:0:00 Intro0:08 Is "recruit guys who throw strikes" actually true or just a social media trend3:55 What acquiring strikes actually means and why zone rate alone is misleading4:45 How focal point training works and why pitchers should stop throwing to their target7:35 What the average pitch miss differential is in the MLB and what it means for development8:39 What Cam would teach hitters knowing everything he knows as a pitching coach10:35 A simple breakdown of focal point vs target and how pitchers can use it today13:45 What Cam learned about patience from his mom being an English teacher15:58 The biggest differences between developing college pitchers and professional pitchers19:00 Why Cam keeps fall workloads intentionally low and what he is actually building toward21:39 The real reason Tommy John injuries spike at the start of every season25:03 How Cam gets pitchers to buy in when they are resistant or listening to someone else25:36 Why Cam always has a reason before asking a pitcher to make a change27:43 When is the right time for a pitcher to get a biomechanics assessment and 3D motion capture29:42 The preferred walk-on nobody wanted who became a scout magnet by the end of the season32:34 What Cam looks for first when he watches a pitcher and why uniqueness beats everything36:53 The advice Cam would give every player and family navigating the recruiting process todayFollow Cam Lanzilli:Twitter/X: https://x.com/LanzilliCam https://x.com/eckerdbaseballCheck Out Patrick's Stuff:•

In this episode, I sit down with Clay Martin, pitching coach at the University of Pittsburgh, to talk about what it really takes to compete on the mound at the highest level of college baseball and what separates pitchers who get there from those who don't.Clay breaks down his journey from Division III to the ACC, what he learned building one of the best pitching staffs in Division II at Seton Hill, and what the biggest adjustments have been in his first year coaching in the ACC at Pitt.We also get into the development side, why Clay believes failure is the most underrated tool in a pitcher's growth, what he would do completely differently if he could coach young pitchers over again, and what he saw in national Pitcher of the Year Ian Korn before anyone else did.This conversation is especially valuable for pitchers and families trying to understand what the jump to elite college baseball really looks like and what coaches are actually evaluating when they recruit at the highest level.Topics Covered: 0:00 Intro 0:05 What it was like competing at the ACC Tournament for the first time 2:00 The biggest adjustments Clay has made coaching in the ACC at Pitt 3:47 How TrackMan is changing the strike zone in college baseball and what it means for pitchers 5:45 What made Seton Hill one of the best Division II programs in the country 7:37 The biggest lesson Clay took from his time at Seton Hill 8:57 What is Seton Hill's secret sauce for recruiting good players year after year 10:51 The real talent difference between Division II and ACC baseball 13:00 How Clay recruits pitchers to fit the park and the program at Pitt 14:37 Is struggling to put hitters away a mental problem or a mechanical one 16:09 Command first or velocity first and which pitcher Clay would rather recruit 18:00 The resources at Pitt that give pitchers a real developmental edge 19:46 The one thing Clay wants to do better as a pitching coach next season 22:02 The biggest coaching lesson Clay learned working with 14U travel ball players 24:37 Why keeping it simple is the most underused tool in player development 25:51 When Clay realized Ian Korn had what it took to become national Pitcher of the Year 28:22 Was there ever a hidden gem Clay found that other schools overlooked 31:00 Why Clay calls Pittsburgh a dream job and what makes Pitt a special place to playFollow Clay Martin and Pitt Baseball: Twitter/X: @ClayMart_ Instagram: @therealclaymartin Twitter/X (Pitt Baseball): @Pitt_BASECheck Out Patrick's Stuff:•

06/25 Full Show: Hour 1 - 1:00 Hour 2 - 45:00 Hour 3 - 1:26:00 Hour 4 - 2:09:00 The Sports Junkies break down the top storylines around the sports world. Today's guests were Tarik El-Bashir and Tony Massenburg.