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Fighting Through The Darkest Times in Law Enforcement: Michael Sugrue

Podcast 50: Positive Connections Radio
Fighting Through the Darkest Times in Law Enforcement
Retired U.S. Air Force Captain and Police Sergeant Michael Sugrue joins me again on Positive Connections Radio for my 50th episode.
Michael speaks up about smashing the stigma and going all in to get the help you need. How Command Staff (showing their true leadership abilities) can set the bar and open the doors for officers getting mental health assistance.
Trusting that it is ok to ask for help. Asking for help before it is too late to keep your job and perform your duties once honored and respected with the passion for helping others. How can we help others in these times of chaos when we refuse to admit that we need help ourselves.
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IPSA International Public Safety Association: Dr. Stephen Odom: First Responder Wellness

Podcast 49: Positive Connections Radio
IPSA International Public Safety Association
Dr. Stephen Odom (First Responder Wellness)

Dr. Stephen Odom is a notable healthcare and addiction treatment professional with more than 30 years of expertise in the field. He is the founder and Chief Clinical Officer of First Responder Wellness by Simple Recovery.
He possesses an educational background in organizational behavior, clinical psychology and healthcare administration. This valuable combination allows him to integrate current research knowledge, clinical and administrative practice understanding, and practical, directly relevant experience. Stephen holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Behavior from Covenant College, a Master’s in Experimental Psychology (Univ. of Tennessee), a Master’s in Clinical Psychology (Palo Alto University), and a Doctorate (Ph.D.) with a focus in Healthcare Administration (Capella University). He is also a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California.
Stephen has served in multiple roles during his career, including CEO & Chief Clinical Officer of New Vista Behavioral Health, a Director’s post of Program Development for CRC Health and multiple Administrative and Clinical Director posts at various behavioral health and chemical dependency treatment centers and hospitals in California, including Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach and El Camino Hospital in the San Francisco Bay area. Moreover, Stephen served as a university adjunct faculty member in Psychology and Child Development and continues to work in private practice. Dr. Odom has been coined as a wellness and behavioral health expert with peer-reviewed articles published on mental health, substance abuse and technology; was presented the national Behavioral Health Champion award in 2018; has appeared on The Today Show; the 2016 documentary film California High, and multiple print, radio, and podcast media channels.
Dr. Odom’s focus on First Responder Wellness was born of his family’s career backgrounds with the military, healthcare, law enforcement and public safety, and was honed as he created and led specialty programs for physicians, nurses, first responders and their families. In his distinguished and extensive career in behavioral health and addiction treatment, Stephen’s empathetic and therapeutic approach has allowed him to connect not only with his clinical teams but each first responder who walks through the door.
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www.Firstresponder-Wellness.com

Commander Greg Dean: Glen Waverley Police: Melbourne, Australia

Podcast 48: Positive Connections Radio
Commander Greg Dean. Glen Waverley Police
Melbourne, Australia

Commander Greg Dean is a 30-year police veteran currently working as station commander of Glen Waverley Police Station. Greg was Senior Sergeant of Victoria Police’s Welfare Services who provide 24/7/365 confidential well-being support to all 20,000 Victoria Police as well as their immediate family. We talk about First Responder only retreats, how the attitude about asking for help has changed and how we can combat the fear of asking for help around the globe.
Please contact Commander Greg Dean with any questions or comments:
Greg.Dean@Police.Vic.Gov.AU
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“Fighting Naked”: Firefighter, Cop and their Amazing Clinician Wives

Podcast 47: Positive Connections Radio
“Fighting Naked”
Firefighter, Cop and their Amazing Clinician Wives

Tiffany and Shonna along with their husbands Mark and Jason join me for an in-person talk about what it’s like being in a relationship with a First Responder and Clinician. Dealing with stress, communication, self-care, self-help, coping strategies and breaking the stigma. A very unique, valuable, entertaining and informative interview. Find out what Fighting Naked is all about.

Tiffany Atalla-Hernandez LMFT, Therapist for Simple Recovery First Responder Wellness Program, The Counseling Team International and founder of Best Solutions Therapy.

Mark Hernandez, Anaheim Fire Captain. Hazmat and Peer Support Team Member.

Dr. Shonna Hill. Therapist for The Counseling Team International and CISM Clinician.

Jason Hill. Police Officer, Santa Ana Police Department.

www.thecounselingteaminternational.com
www.bestsolutionstherapy.com
www.simplerecovery.com
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The Counseling Team International (TCTI): Nancy Bohl-Penrod Ph.D.

Podcast 46: Positive Connections Radio
The Counseling Team International: Nancy Bohl-Penrod Ph.D.

From 1985 to the present, Nancy Bohl-Penrod has been assisting First Responders by providing safe and confidential guidance to the ones who help everyone else First. Nancy talks about her start in the field of First Responder Wellness and Peer Support and the motivation that keeps her passion alive.
We are unique individuals who are highly trained to handle any situation that most of us would not dare tread. However, there comes a time in our lives that we realize that we are not bulletproof, we are not immune from the emotional turmoil encountered day after day. Yes, we signed up for this life and it is an adventure beyond compare but the price some of us pay by keeping it all in (because we are the helpers) may become a price of severe loss. There are those of us who hold on to our old ideals and are unwilling to change. If you are able to step over that line of fear and ask for help then you will find us. You will find yourself again. You will show others that the resiliency on the job you hold so dear can work for you in a program of positive recovery.
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www.thecounselingteam.com

Being your Own First Responder through Self-Care: Jim and Jennifer Ellis

“Being Your Own First Responder Through Self-Care”

Jennifer Ellis – Life Enlightenment – Manager of Authors and Speakers, ACE-certified Fitness Instructor, YogaRenew Certified Yoga Teacher, Peta Vegan Mentor, Essential Oils Distributor
Jim Ellis – Legacy Productions – Author, Filmmaker, Healer, Corona Virus Survivor

James Anthony Ellis is an award-winning playwright, author and videographer embracing a higher purpose to broadcast a message that makes a difference in our world. He filmed, edited and produced the acclaimed documentary “Indoctrinated; The Grooming of our Children into Prostitution” about the issues facing prostituted youth in our society. His latest documentary “Keeping The Peace; Emotional and Mental Wellness for All Law Enforcement” addresses post-traumatic stress, suicide and wellness on the police force. Ellis lives in San Diego with his wife, and can be contacted at JimEllis1103@Gmail.com and http://www.LegacyProductions.org. Two relevant books by Jim; Preparing for the Best and Starting Point.

Jennifer Marie Ellis started her company Life Enlightenment in January 2001 upon moving from New York to California. She manages and consults with speakers, authors, and celebrities looking to enlighten more lives. She is featured in the book Guerrilla Publicity 2 and has co-hosted and produced several radio, podcasts, and TV shows. Jennifer is a vegan who is passionate about wellness, health and sports. She is an ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor, a YogaRenew Certified Yoga Teacher and an Independent Distributor for Young Living Essential Oils who practices yoga two hours every day, and manages her schedule around LA Kings games. Website: http://www.Life-Enlightenment.com.
TOP 7 SELF-CARE
1. Human Rights
2. Fitness / Exercise / Yoga
3. Good relations – atonement work
4. Dealing with Emotions / Mental Health
5. Good Nutrition
6. Essential Oils
7. Mindfulness / Meditation / Prayer

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Pandemic Self-Care 2020: Lt. David Bond

COVID19 has and is changing everything we understood about how we live and conduct ourselves in our day to day lives. We stand together as a nation, a country, a world and as members of the Human Race.
I started this podcast to bring together those that wish to help break the stigma of mental health issues among First Responders and to everyone even if you are not on the front lines every day and putting your lives out there so others can have peace. We are in this together and if we can understand ourselves better then we can be there for the ones who need us. Our family, children, friends and the strangers who reach out their hands praying they can get out of it.
David Bond retired as a police lieutenant after 27 years and has been working as a therapist with Focus Psychological Services in San Diego after going back to school to become a Psy.D. We talk about living in this atmosphere of powerlessness and how as a country, as a human race, we will overcome and be stronger than before.
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From Cartel Trainer and Bank Robber to College Graduate: Laura Murray

Laura Murray was arrested in the 90’s for her involvement in a large heroin drug cartel and subsequent criminal investigation named “Operation Tarpit”. After getting out of prison Laura lost everything in the financial crisis of 2007-2008 and again found herself addicted to drugs and homeless. After robbing several banks she was sent to prison and turned her life around. With the help of Project Rebound and some strong and empathetic people in her life she now has graduated college and is working on her master’s degree. Laura’s story is one of hope and she is now an advocate for others who have headed down a similar path.

Secrets, Survival and Murder: Jan Canty

In 1985, Jan Canty’s life changed forever when her husband was murdered and his body scattered throughout Detroit. Jan escaped the media and news coverage of this horrific crime by changing her name and starting over in another state. Jan did not speak of her husband’s murder for 30 years and lived a secret life. Jan has a podcast named The Domino Effect of Murder and today speaks with Mike Koch about the murder and life afterwards.

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San Diego Marine Running for Congress: Janessa Goldbeck

PCR was created to reach out and find individuals with integrity, passion and the ability to have the courage to stand for what they believe and share their truth. It is PCR’s goal to connect others together who are in line helping break the stigma. Whatever and wherever this “Stigma” exists. I know you will be able to relate in some way to Janessa’s life experiences and realize that no matter what, we can survive and overcome. “It’s okay to be fallible if we use these failures as an opportunity to move forward” Janessa Goldbeck.
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www.Janessagoldbeck.com

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