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Kyle Overmyer is a father, husband, and former Sheriff of Sandusky county, OH. He will be discussing overcoming addiction and crime to get to the successful place he is in today. 

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In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Patrick J. Kenny, a seasoned veteran with over 38 years in the fire service. Patrick, who retired in January 2021 after serving as Fire Chief in Hinsdale and Western Springs, Illinois for 25 years, brings a wealth of experience and insights. Beyond his distinguished career, Patrick is also an international best-selling author, known for his impactful book "TAKING THE CAPE OFF: How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief and Loss." Join us as we delve into Patrick's journey, exploring leadership in the face of mental health challenges and profound loss.

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In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Patrick J. Kenny, a seasoned veteran with over 38 years in the fire service. Patrick, who retired in January 2021 after serving as Fire Chief in Hinsdale and Western Springs, Illinois for 25 years, brings a wealth of experience and insights. Beyond his distinguished career, Patrick is also an international best-selling author, known for his impactful book "TAKING THE CAPE OFF: How to Lead Through Mental Illness, Unimaginable Grief and Loss." Join us as we delve into Patrick's journey, exploring leadership in the face of mental health challenges and profound loss.

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Amy Bock, the proprietor of Resilience Counseling and Consultation in Westerville, Ohio, has been delivering trauma-informed counseling services since obtaining her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Counseling from THE Ohio State University in 2013. Amy is a certified first responder counselor, focusing her expertise on assisting first responders and their families.

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Kerry-Ann Burnett-Astree, a Christian and mother of three, is the Board Chair and CEO of Married 2 the Badge. As a widow of a law enforcement sergeant, she is deeply passionate about empowering women to flourish in all aspects of their lives. Kerry-Ann advocates that every law enforcement wife should have the necessary support to excel in her role as a spouse and supporter to her partner.

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Phone: (678) 752-1322

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Rhonda Grizzell embarked on her policing journey in 1994 and dedicated 26 years to the Columbus, Ohio Police Department, achieving the rank of Commander. Her impactful contributions include founding the Columbus Police Peer Assistance team. Transitioning in 2020 to the role of Deputy Chief for the Reynoldsburg, Ohio Police Department, Rhonda played a pivotal role in initiating the Metro Peer Assist Team in Central Ohio. This effort aimed to provide crucial mental health resources to suburban law enforcement agencies.

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With 17 years of experience in law enforcement, Sergeant Chuck Albers currently serves in Central Ohio's wellness bureau, leading a team of clinicians and law enforcement professionals. Their shared mission is to improve the well-being and health of police officers within the department.

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Chief Neil Gang has worked in law enforcement since 1988. He is currently the Chief of Police for the city of Pinole Police Department in Pinole, California. Chief Gang is the author of the "ASHER model: A 7 Point approach to a culture of wellness." In 2020 he was awarded the Public Safety Hero of the Year by Congressman Mike Thompson and is a national keynote speaker on Officer wellness.

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Matt Calhoun has spent the past 20 years working in the financial services industry as a financial advisor. Prior to joining the Edward George Wealth Management Group, Matt worked for Morgan Stanley where he obtained the title of Vice President.

Matt went on to earn his Bachelor's degree in business education from THE Ohio State University. While at OSU, he played fullback for the Buckeyes. After college Matt spent time in the NFL with the New York Giants and the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Contact Matt Calhoun
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(614) 325-2630

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