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Behind The Shield

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Jan 2, 2022 • 2h 28min

Derek Robinson - Episode 557

Derek Robinson is a veteran firefighter and the author of "Continue". We discuss his early life, finding solace in swimming, lifeguarding in Australia, his journey into the fire service, his powerful mental health story, catharsis through writing and so much more.
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Dec 29, 2021 • 2h 8min

Kara Smith - Episode 556

Kara Smith is an Airforce, FBI and NSA Intelligence Analyst Veteran and an integral part of the DeliverFund team. We discuss her journey into the military, terrorist watch lists, the Patriot Act, tracking human traffickers, the porn industry, red flags for first responders and so much more.
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Dec 27, 2021 • 2h 20min

Paul Tylla - Episode 555

Paul Tylla is a veteran firefighter, Swift Water Rescue instructor and the creator of HEAL. We discuss his time in search and rescue, realism in training, the power of nutrition, losing his wife to ALS, creating a nutritional supplement for both palliative and everyday nutrition and so much more.
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Dec 25, 2021 • 1h 11min

Patrick McKeown - Episode 554

Patrick McKeown is a world renowned breath coach and bestselling author. We discuss the childhood ailments that led him into breath work, Da Costa's syndrome, the power of nose breathing, disease reversal, athletic performance, nervous system deregulation and so much more.
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Dec 23, 2021 • 2h

Merritt Cassell - Episode 553

Merritt Cassell is a veteran law enforcement officer and the host of the "Brownie in Blue" Podcast. We discuss his childhood in El Salvador, childhood trauma, his journey into policing, the work of Dr Gabor Maté, organizational stress, mental health, the importance of fitness and so much more.
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Dec 20, 2021 • 1h 33min

Codey Gandy - Episode 552

Codey Gandy is a Marine veteran and a member of the Echelon Front team. We discuss the youth athlete, his journey into the Marines, his leadership highs and lows, the transition struggle, mentoring the first responder communities, Roll Call and much more.
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Dec 18, 2021 • 2h 31min

Mike and Anne Gagliano - Episode 551

Mike Gagliano is a retired firefighter, author and speaker. Mike and Anne began writing and speaking about the multiple stressors in a first responder marriage. We discuss the beginning of their romance, the impact of firefighting life on their own relationship, finding solutions to some of the common problems in our professions, the mental health epidemic and so much more.
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Dec 15, 2021 • 36min

Rodney Smith Jr - Episode 550

Rodney Smith Jr is a Bermuda native who founded Raising Men and Women Lawn Care Service. We discuss his childhood on the island, his journey into IT, finding purpose, the power of mentorship, giving back to the community, immigration and much more.
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Dec 13, 2021 • 2h 53min

Josie V - Episode 549

Josie V is a law enforcement officer and elite tactical athlete. We discuss growing up in Holland, Dutch policing, chasing the American dream, her cancer diagnosis, the grueling physical and mental health journey, jiujitsu, Crossfit and so much more.
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Dec 11, 2021 • 2h 21min

Jeff Nichols IV - Episode 548

Jeff Nichols was an operator in the Navy's most elite special operations team and is one of the most respected tactical athlete strength and conditioning coaches today. In this fourth conversation we discuss the importance of underlying health for resilience, traumatic brain injuries, his non-profit Project Lyceum, supplementation, mental health and much more.

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