Behind The Shield

Dr. Nicole Bowles, OHSU’s 2021 Women in Academic Health & Medicine Emerging Leader, and Assistant Professor in the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences at Oregon Health and Science University, received a BS in Chemistry with a minor in Mathematics at New York University and obtained her Ph.D. in Neuroendocrinology from The Rockefeller University. She then went on to obtain her MS in Clinical Epidemiology from Weill Cornell Medical College. Her research is supported by the Ford Foundation, an American Academy of Sleep Medicine Young Investigator Award, and the National Institutes of Health.In this conversation, we discuss firefighter shift schedules, THC and sleep, the health and cognitive impacts of sleep deprivation and so much more.

After battling Lyme Disease and debilitating co-infections that left her bedridden for over a year, Angela turned to alternative healing modalities and psychedelic-assisted therapies when Western medicine failed to provide relief. By 2022, her health was fully restored, and she has remained prescription-free and active ever since.On June 17, 2022 at 3:43pm, while on a family vacation celebrating her husband Casey’s upcoming 46th birthday and Father’s Day, a tree fell on their vehicle. Casey, guided by his training and quick instincts, managed to steer the car to minimize the impact on his family, sacrificing his own life to save them. The loss of Casey has been profoundly devastating for his family, friends, and all who knew him.https://343fund.org/

Fire Chief Richard A. Kelley has led the Oklahoma City Fire Department since September of 2017. A member of the department since 1991, Chief Kelley promoted through the ranks in the Fire Operations division having held positions as Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Special Operations Coordinator, Technical Rescue Station Officer, and Battalion Chief of two distinct fire districts. Chief Kelley then promoted to Deputy Chief of Support services before becoming Deputy Chief of Operations in 2015.Chief Kelley holds numerous licenses and certifications; Fire Instructor Level II, Emergency Medical Technician, Rescue Technician, Dive Team member, and Oklahoma Task Force I Task Force Leader.Additionally, Chief Kelley spent a decade as an adjunct instructor for the Eastern Oklahoma County Vo-Tech Fire Training Academy where he had the opportunity to train and mentor future fire service personnel. Chief Kelley has been the recipient of numerous awards, and he holds a degree in Municipal Fire Protection from Oklahoma State University. He also completed the Oklahoma Executive Fire Officer Leadership Program in 2015.

Dr Michael Lange is an optometrist, nutritionist and radio personality. We talk about vision, eye health, physicals, nutrition and much more.Dr. Michael Lange, optometrist has worked extremely hard at developing one of the top eye care centers in the country. Lange Eye Care and Associates was started on March 15, 1993 by Dr. Michael Lange. Ocala Florida was his very first location and the beginning of his dream to build a state of the art eye care center utilizing the latest in technology.Lange Eye Care has optometric physicians and ophthalmologists on staff to provide full coverage in some locations seven days a week. Michael Lange OD, CNS , the Ocala eye doctor, worked seven days a week, 18 hrs a day for the first ten years to build such an impressive organization of eye care specialists. Dr. Lange states, “If you work hard enough, long enough and truly have a passion for what you do, you will succeed.” He adds, “To be extremely successful it takes a lot of sacrifice as well”.Dr. Lange has been hosting his own live talk radio show called “Ask the Doctor” since April of 1993. This is a live call-in show that can be heard on multiple networks throughout the South and live video streaming throughout the world via the internet and on I heart radio and In tune Radio. The talk show is all about educating the public about the latest in eye care and nutrition.One of Dr. Lange’s first degrees is in psychology and he is also one of a select group of optometrists in the country that is a certified nutrition specialist. The combination of psychology, optometry and nutrition enables Dr. Lange to tactfully handle just about any question that comes over the air. His unique gift of discussing even the toughest questions with patients from all over the country in easy to understand terminology has made him one of the most popular talk show hosts in Florida and around the world. Dr. Lange also has a degree in physiological optics that only enhances and further qualifies him to answer a variety of questions.He always states, “This is for educational purposes only and never replaces a comprehensive eye exam”. He lectures to doctors and the public on the importance of proper nutrition, dietary modifications and lifestyle changes for overall health and good eye health.Dr Lange's website: http://www.langeeyecare.com/about-us/

Mark Bouchard has over 15 years of experience in law enforcement, including 10 years of ERT / SWAT work. He also has a master’s degree in leadership studying police culture and police officer mental health. His goal is to provide educational content for law enforcement.Mark is the author of Setting My Sights on Stigma: Thoughts From An Injured Mind, which he wrote to help police officers prepare for the psychological challenges of a career in policing.https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-bouchard-8b63a0227/

Marc Creswell is a 33 year veteran of EMS and Air Medicine. We discuss his journey into prehospital care, responding to Hurricane Katrina, the Deep Water Horizon tragedy, drones for EMS and much more.Marc began working with Acadian in 1990 in Abbeville, Louisiana. He worked in human resources, education, communications, and was the first training officer for Air Med Services. He now manages the day-to-day operations of the Air Med’s rotor-wing division, Operational Control Center and other operational issues under the directions of Air Med Services.Marc trained at Acadian through the in-house paramedic class and was named Paramedic of the Year in 2007. Marc’s air medical experiences have offered content in several documentaries on the Discovery Channel and National Geographic.

Alan Shebaro has trained a broad spectrum of operators during his deployments to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. These operators included U.S. Army Special Forces from all Groups (Active Duty and National Guard), U.S. Army Rangers, U.S. Navy SEALs, U.S. Air Force Special Operations, Tactical Air Control Party (TACPs), Combat Controllers (CCTs), and U.S. Marine Force Recon.Professor Shebaro earned his Black Belt from Carlos Machado in 2004 and is currently ranked as a 4th degree Black Belt under Professor Chris Haueter. He was 1 of only 4 Black Belts in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the U.S. Army and is the first Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt in Special Forces Regiment.In this second conversation, we discuss settlers in the West Bank, ICE raids, the Iranian conflict and so much more.

Julien Pineau is a world renowned movement specialist and innovator. Julien specializes in getting athletes out of pain my identifying muscle imbalances and correcting them with functional movements.Sports have been a part of Julien’s life since he was young and he’s been a state and national champion in a number of sports including soccer, swimming and wrestling. As an adult, he really found something he liked with MMA (he’s a brown belt) and Ju Jitsu (black belt equivalent in the no-gi category) and spent time traveling the world to learn from the best in the industry. That time spent with the best made him want to learn more about sport and movement so that he could coach others.In 1993, he began his coaching career as a conditioning and grappling coach for the MMA gym where he trained and in 2008, he opened his own gym that focuses on strongman training (another sport at which he excelled) which allow him to train people with the movements and exercises he’s looking for. Julien’s brain is wired to see faulty patterns and visualize, in space, how people move. With his knack for diagnosing muscular & strength imbalances he has developed his own system to identify what issues are and fight root of the problem.https://www.instagram.com/strongfit1/?hl=en

Christian Lane is a former Canadian Border Services Chief officer and the man behind the 10-8 Podcast. We discuss his journey into law enforcement, immigration, drug prohibition, human trafficking, transition and so much more."As a former law enforcement and intelligence professional, I built my career on a foundation of integrity, trust, and unwavering commitment to service. Throughout my years of conducting hundreds of interviews, I developed a deep ability to listen, analyze, and truly understand people’s needs—skills I now bring to my role as a mortgage professional. My goal is to ensure every client feels heard, valued, and confident in the decisions we make together.In addition to my work, I am the founder and host of the Team Ten Eight Podcast, a platform dedicated to honoring those who serve our communities. From emergency nurses and paramedics to police officers, firefighters, military members, and veterans, I’ve had the privilege of connecting with incredible individuals who embody dedication and sacrifice.Community service has always been close to my heart. I’ve served on a mayoral task force, mentored youth through Big Brothers, and even ran for city council to advocate for positive change.I also hold several leadership roles, including as a board member for the Canadian Peace Officer Memorial Association, and advisory board member and Ambassador for the True Patriot Love Foundation. I’m honored to have received the Peace Officer Exemplary Service Medal and the King Charles III Coronation Medal, recognitions that underscore my lifelong dedication to serving others.Now, as a mortgage professional with the Invis - Pinto Mortgage Group, I bring the same dedication and integrity to helping my clients navigate the mortgage process. Whether you’re buying your first home, renewing, or refinancing, I’m here to guide you with expertise and care every step of the way. "We rise by lifting others.""

Marc Hill, is a veteran firefighter and paramedic, and the author of "Two Dark Thirty." Marc is a highly sought-after educational consultant, lecturer, instructor, and mentor with over two decades of experience in both public education and emergency services. He started his career as a social studies teacher and football coach in a high school and later became an administrator and college professor. Marc also worked his way up the ranks of the fire department and became a full-time Chief, where he made a significant impact on his departments. Marc has been honored with several awards, including the Core Values Award, Teacher of the Year Award three times, and many more. He has also authored the workbook that complements "Two Dark Thirty."https://twodarkthirty.com/