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.
Christy Warren joins Barry and Kristin to talk about her diagnosis of PTSD. She thought her life was over. Tune in as she goes in depth on being a female firefighter and how stigma about mental health made treatment options seem impossible…until they weren’t!
Join Barry and Kristin as they talk with Ken Falke about the definition of struggling well. Ken is a 21-year combat veteran of the U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community and retired Master Chief Petty Officer. Ken is highly respected around the world as an innovative and forward thinking leader on the subjects of wounded warrior care, military and veteran transition, counterterrorism, military training, and innovative technology development.
Join former undercover detective and first responder advocate, Michael Koch, along with Barry Toone and Kristin Walker as they talk about Mike’s career in law enforcement. Mike worked for years as an undercover narcotics officer. He shares his journey through addiction and the road to working as an addiction counselor with first responders.
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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Kristin and Barry speak with Nick Bauer about his mental health struggles after several first on the scene incidents in his long career as a first responder. They also discuss his need to help his colleagues navigate the trauma they experience on the job!
Matthew Fiorenza has been a Firefighter/Paramedic in Southern California for 18 years. After 10 years on the job he began having issues with anxiety, stress and depression and was later diagnosed with PTSD. Matthew’s life began to unravel as he found himself spiraling out of control with pain medication, and alcohol as he suffered alone with anxiety, depression and PTSD. Matthew found himself contemplating suicide by cop when he was brought to his moment of clarity by two Sheriff Deputies and he was given hope. Through it all and with the help of his wife, children and the support of his friends he was able to turn it all around and return to work. Matthew now shares his story of survival and is a strong advocate for others who may be suffering in silence.
Dr. Stephen Odom is a notable healthcare and addiction treatment professional with more than 30 years of expertise in the field. He currently serves as CEO and Chief Clinical Officer of Simple Recovery in Costa Mesa, CA. He developed a First Responder recovery program at Simple Recovery that incorporates comprehensive curriculum involving substance abuse treatment, anxiety, stress and depression as well as incorporating family systems support. Foremost, Simple Recovery offers safe and confidential help for First Responders and their families.
Join Barry, Kristin, and their guest, Chris Scallon, as they talk about his career in law enforcement and why mental health challenges became a part of his journey.
Sgt. (Retired) Christopher Scallon is the owner of Survival Mindset Training. Sgt. Scallon MPsy, CCISM, retired as a 24-plus-year veteran of the Norfolk Police Department, holds a Masters in Psychology, BS in Criminal Justice, and is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management from the University of Maryland BC Emergency Health Services. He is the current Director of Public Safety Support for Chateau Recovery and the First Responder Outreach Specialist for Evolution Way Recovery Centers. He connects first responders and veterans to mental health and/or substance abuse programs.Scallon was the founder and first director of the Norfolk Police Department’s Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) & Peer Support Unit and Crisis Intervention Team Co-Coordinator for the Norfolk Police Department. He is a peer and current board member of Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program , a certified peer with the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat/First Responder Support Network. Having been involved in multiple shootings, he is intimately familiar with trauma and the consequences of exposure. Scallon is an approved instructor for International Critical Incident Stress Foundation , teaching Basic and Advanced Assisting Individuals in Crisis and Group Crisis Intervention, a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor (Adult/Veteran Modules) through the National Council for Behavioral Health and Iraq and Afghanistan Veteran’s Association (IAVA), founder of Survival Mindset Training and Consulting, and a Master Trainer for Homefront Protective Group teaching across the country and abroad.
Scallon is currently a Training and Technical Assistance Consultant for the Office of Victims of Crimes. He is also on a team tasked with creating a nationally accepted CISM model with the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Previously, a Vicarious Trauma Fellow with IACP and Northeastern University working on a national grant from the U.S. Department of Justice–Office of Victims of Crimes, creating an evidence-based vicarious trauma toolkit for first responders.
Scallon is a U.S. Navy Veteran and served as a line officer in the Port Washington, NY Fire Department, Atlantic Hook & Ladder, Light and Heavy Rescue. He was directly involved in multiple traumatic incidents within the aforementioned fire, military, and police agencies in addition to multiple deadly force encounters during his tenure as a police officer, both directly and indirectly. Scallon has first-hand experience with the primary, secondary, and tertiary effects of trauma related to personal and professional relationships.
He has received numerous awards to include the National Top Cop award, Virginia’s Public Safety Medal of Valor (presented by former Governor Tim Kaine), and the Norfolk Police Department’s Medal of Honor. He has received multiple certifications from the Nassau County Fire Service Academy in Long Island, New York.
Join Barry Toone and Kristin as they speak with Survive First Founder, Doug Monda, about his journey through suicidal ideation, ptsd, and depression working in law enforcement.
COPLine is the only Confidential Hotline for Police Officers in the Country. COPLine is dedicated in serving law enforcement officers and their families by providing 24/7 trained peer support for crisis intervention along with referrals to specifically skilled mental health professionals if needed. COPLine peer support call-takers are Retired Police Officers who are volunteers. They are reviewed, vetted and if accepted participate and complete 40 hours of mandatory training given by mental health professionals. In this podcast I talk with the Lead Trainer for COPLine, Police Psychologist Dr. Jay Nagdimon.
