In this conversation, Dr. Sarah Charbonneau shares her journey from being a bomb technician and arson explosive detective to pursuing a PhD in forensic science. She discusses her early influences, the challenges she faced in law enforcement, and her passion for educating the next generation. Sarah highlights the importance of physical fitness, the impact of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) on bomb technicians, and her goals for future research in this area. She emphasizes the need for baseline testing and the importance of mental health awareness in the field.