Episode 82 of the GrabLives Podcast features Eileen Day McKusick, researcher, author, and pioneer in the modern use of tuning forks for therapeutic sound work. Known for her books Tuning the Human Biofield and Electric Body, Electric Health, Eileen has helped reshape how people think about the body, energy, and healing by exploring the human biofield and the role vibration plays in our physical and emotional health.

In this conversation, Eileen breaks down her work in a way that’s approachable even if you’ve never heard of vibrational medicine. She explains how stress, trauma, and unresolved experiences can show up as patterns of tension or “dissonance” in the body’s energetic field, and how carefully applied sound frequencies may help the nervous system reorganize and settle. Rather than framing healing as something mystical or abstract, she connects vibration to everyday physiology, showing how sound can influence the body’s electrical and sensory systems.

For first responders and anyone living with high stress or PTSD, this episode offers a new lens for understanding how trauma lives in the body and how non-invasive tools like sound therapy may support regulation, recovery, and resilience. It’s an eye-opening discussion about the intersection of science, sensation, and healing, and how tuning into the body’s signals can open doors to deeper self-awareness and restoration.

Whether you’re curious about energy medicine, looking for new recovery tools, or simply want to understand your nervous system better, this episode translates complex ideas into practical insights you can relate to real life.

In this episode of the GrabLives Podcast, I sit down with Lisa Mercier, a medium who works closely with firefighters and police officers to help them understand something most people are never taught to look at: their energetic health.

We talk about energetic hygiene, emotional residue, and why so many first responders feel exhausted, disconnected, or heavy even when their physical body seems “fine.” Lisa breaks down how energy is constantly being exchanged on calls, scenes, and in everyday interactions and how ignoring this invisible layer quietly erodes mental, emotional, and physical well-being over time.

This conversation explores why people resist acknowledging energy as real, how unprocessed experiences stay stored in the body and nervous system, and what it means to actually clear yourself after witnessing trauma, death, and human suffering.

Not a spiritual bypass. Not a self-help cliché.
A grounded look at the part of health most of us were never trained to see.

In Episode 80 of the GrabLives Podcast, Jon sits down with LAPD Detective Robert Smey, a 23-year veteran who has spent years working sex crimes, hunting predators, and standing face-to-face with humanity at its darkest edges.

This is not a sensational conversation about catching bad guys. It’s a sober, introspective look at what that work does to the person behind the badge.

Bob speaks with rare maturity about the internal discipline required to survive long-term police work. He shares how he checks in with himself daily, not only in his interactions with victims and criminals, but with coworkers, systems, and his own evolving worldview. At the center of the conversation is hypervigilance—not the firefighter’s readiness for chaos, but the police officer’s constant, quiet scanning of threat, intent, and deception… even off duty.

We explore how Bob manages his internal narrative, how he prevents cynicism from calcifying his humanity, and how self-awareness becomes a form of armor when you can never fully turn your back on the world.

This episode pulls the mask back on law enforcement culture, responsibility, and the psychological cost of always looking over your shoulder—and choosing, consciously, who you become because of it.

Topics include:

Life after decades in sex crimes investigations

Police hypervigilance vs. firefighter hypervigilance

Managing internal dialogue under chronic threat awareness

Daily self-checks as a survival strategy

Staying human while confronting inhuman behavior

Identity beyond the badge

This is a conversation about responsibility, awareness, and the quiet work of keeping your inner world intact when your outer world demands constant vigilance.

Grab Life. Stay aware. Stay human.

In this powerful and refreshingly real conversation, Jon sits down with Dr. Kristy De Leon, couples therapist, sex therapist, and firewife, to explore the sacred and practical dimensions of intimacy inside high-stress relationships. Dr. Kristy brings a rare blend of clinical mastery and lived experience, speaking directly to the realities firefighters, first responders, and their partners face when the nervous system lives in survival mode.

We go far beyond the basics of sex therapy and into the heart of what actually heals.

We talk about the sanctity of sex through union, why presence matters more than technique, and how intimacy becomes medicine when the nervous system feels safe enough to receive it. Dr. Kristy breaks down porn, desire, arousal, and libido through a trauma-informed lens, helping both men and women understand what’s really happening inside their bodies and relationships.

We unpack the invisible tension that lives between shift change and home life, how couples unknowingly collide in different nervous system states, and why conflict isn’t a failure but a doorway to deeper connection when approached with skill and compassion.

This episode is a masterclass in:

Conscious intimacy

Male and female libido

Attachment, arousal, and relational safety

Learning the language of a woman’s body

Understanding masculine desire without shame

Healing sexual disconnection after trauma

Turning conflict into connection

Dr. Kristy’s voice is both clinical and deeply human, bridging science, somatics, and sacred union in a way that feels grounded, relatable, and profoundly hopeful.

If you are a first responder, a partner of one, or anyone who wants a relationship that doesn’t slowly fade under stress, this episode will change how you see sex, intimacy, and the nervous system forever.

This isn’t about better sex.

It’s about coming home to each other.

Contacting Dr. Kristy De Leon:

https://linktr.ee/kristydel

What do you do when the diagnosis says “lifelong,” but your intuition says “there’s another way”?

In Episode 78, we sit down with Amanie, whose life was interrupted by a series of hospital visits, neurological symptoms, and ultimately a diagnosis that would change everything: Multiple Sclerosis — an autoimmune disease the medical system said she’d be managing forever.

But instead of accepting a lifetime of pharmaceuticals, injections, and uncertainty, Amanie and her partner made a radical decision:
They stepped away from the conventional treatment path and chose to rebuild her health from the ground up.

What followed was a complete transformation of:

Diet

Environment

Lifestyle

Stress load

Relationship to healing

Driven by the belief that the human body is designed to heal, they began searching globally for the most nutrient-dense superfoods on the planet. That journey led them to one of the most powerful natural remedies in the world: Sea Moss.

What started as research turned into a lifestyle — and eventually into a mission.

In this episode, we explore:

The emotional and spiritual shock of an MS diagnosis
Why they rejected the conventional treatment plan and what risks, fears, and doubts came with that choice
The holistic system they rebuilt — from nutrition to nervous system regulation
How Sea Moss became a cornerstone of Amanie’s recovery, providing 92 of the 102 minerals the human body needs
The evolution from sourcing raw sea moss from Saint Lucia → to creating their own concentrated, single-ingredient gels
How this healing journey became a calling, not just a solution

Amanie’s story is a reminder that healing isn’t always found in a prescription — sometimes it’s found in the courage to listen to your body, trust your intuition, and rebuild your life one choice at a time.

This episode is for anyone facing chronic illness, autoimmune conditions, or the overwhelming sense that the system doesn’t have all the answers. It’s also for the warriors who choose the path of self-healing, resilience, and radical responsibility.

Website: https://survivalmoss.com/pages/about-us
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/survivalmoss

What happens when the uniform comes off… and never goes back on?

In this episode, I sit down with Matt Thierfelder — retired Battalion Chief, 30-year veteran of the Vancouver Fire Department, psilocybin facilitator, psychedelic advocate, and public speaker — to explore one of the most silent crises in the fire service: the identity void that comes after retirement.

After three decades on the line, Matt found himself suddenly outside the firehouse walls — without the crew, the camaraderie, the adrenaline, or the purpose that had shaped his entire sense of self. What followed was a strange, disorienting unraveling of identity. Who was he without the calls? Without the station? Without the title?

Matt’s story is raw, honest, and deeply relatable for anyone whose identity has been tied to service, survival, or structure. His experience shows that retirement isn’t the end — it’s the beginning of the mirror. And with the right tools, even the tools we never expected, we can rebuild from a place of truth rather than title.

This episode is for every firefighter, first responder, and high-drive professional who has ever wondered:

“When the job ends… who am I?”

In this powerful cross-collab conversation, police commander Eric Tung joins the GrabLives Podcast to bridge the world of law enforcement and firefighting — two professions united by courage, trauma, and an often silent battle with mental health.

Eric Tung created Blue Grit to help police, first responders, and high-drive individuals LIVE and PERFORM better.

Eric is an active police commander in Washington State who oversees patrol operations and his department’s wellness and peer support programs.  He has been a police officer for 18 years and integrates the extreme highs and lows that are synonymous with the career to help guide others to live better through grounded mindset, adaptable routines, and positive impacts through leadership and organizational culture.

In this episode, we break down:

The hidden emotional weight carried by police and firefighters

Why first responders shut down their emotions as protection

How culture, leadership, and stigma fuel burnout, anger, and numbness

The power of peer support and building a warrior bond between agencies

Grounded routines and mindset shifts that keep first responders whole

What police and fire can learn from each other about healing

Why mental health is no longer optional — it’s survival

Eric brings wisdom from the street, the station, and the human heart — helping first responders reconnect to meaning, resilience, and the parts of themselves they lost along the way.

This is a conversation about unity.
About the evolution of the warrior.
And about rewriting the mental-health culture across all first-responder communities.

He shares lessons and insights in his podcast:
Blue Grit Radio, free newsletter (available at bluegritwellness.com) and can be found on LinkedIn, at [email protected] and @bluegritwellness on Instagram

In this episode, Jon sits down with Sherry Rais from Enthea, a company changing the future of mental health care for first responders, veterans, and frontline workers. We dive into Ketamine-Assisted Therapy, psilocybin therapy, and Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) — three powerful, evidence-based treatments offering real relief from PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and chronic stress.

Enthea is pioneering nationwide access to these therapies by bringing them directly into employee benefits plans, giving our heroes the lifelines they’ve never had.

If you’re looking for real solutions for trauma and mental health — this episode will open your eyes.

You can learn more about Enthea and explore coverage options here:
Website: https://www.enthea.com
Find Providers / Benefits Info: https://www.enthea.com/for-individuals

 Joe Linares has served as a Firefighter/Paramedic with the Los Angeles City Fire Department — the busiest department in the nation and one of the most demanding careers on the planet. Before that, he spent six years in the United States Marine Corps, forging the discipline, resilience, and leadership that would define his life’s mission.

Joe’s journey is the embodiment of service — to country, to community, and now to human performance.
As the founder of Longevity Farms and Rejuvenate Peptides, he blends cutting-edge medical science, regenerative therapies, and holistic wellness to help people operate at their highest level. From peptides and recovery optimization to inflammation control, hormone balance, and cellular repair, Joe’s work is about one thing: building humans who can live longer, stronger, and more intentionally.

In this episode, we dive into:

Joe’s transition from Marine Corps service to LAFD

The physical + psychological toll of frontline work

Why peptides are becoming a revolutionary tool for first responders, veterans, and athletes

How Longevity Farms and Rejuvenate Peptides were built from the ground up

The deeper mission behind helping people heal, regenerate, and reclaim their vitality

The future of performance medicine and personalized recovery

Joe is on a mission to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and real-world performance — giving people the tools to take control of their biology and reclaim the quality of life they deserve.

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In this episode, Jon sits down with Trevor Millar, the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Ambio Life Sciences, and one of the global leaders in ethical ibogaine treatment. Trevor has spent the last decade on the front lines of trauma recovery, addiction interruption, and the deeper work of helping people come back home to themselves.

Trevor isn’t just a provider.
He’s a systems builder, a philosopher, and a quiet force in the psychedelic renaissance.

His impact runs deep:

• Co-founder of the Canadian Psychedelic Association
• Former Chair of the Board for MAPS Canada
• Co-author of peer-reviewed ibogaine research (trauma, TBI, opioid use disorder)
• Featured in award-winning documentaries including DOSED and Netflix’s In Waves and War
• Pioneer in developing safe, integrative, patient-centered ibogaine care

At Ambio, Trevor leads operations, partnership building, and the entire client experience, blending clinical precision with real human understanding. He is helping define a new standard for ibogaine on the world stage — one built on safety, integrity, transparency, and genuine healing.

In this conversation, Jon and Trevor explore:

• What makes ibogaine different from every other psychedelic
• Why the medicine is uniquely suited for trauma, addiction, and patterned pain
• How ibogaine interrupts survival loops and restores agency
• The emerging global movement highlighted in In Waves and War, and why Navy SEALs, veterans, and first responders are turning to this medicine
• The real risks and the real responsibilities of providers
• Why integrative care — before and after the medicine — determines how deep the healing goes
• The future of ibogaine treatment, regulation, and global access
• How to prepare your mind, your body, and your life for the kind of healing ibogaine can initiate

This is an episode rooted in clarity rather than hype, leadership rather than trend, and lived experience rather than speculation.
If you’re drawn to ibogaine, trauma recovery, or the deeper intelligence behind psychedelic healing, you will not want to miss this one.

 Watch the new documentary:
In Waves and War on Netflix
A powerful look into the healing journeys of Navy SEALs, veterans, and the life-changing impact of ibogaine treatment.

Learn more about Trevor Millar & Ambio Life Sciences:
Website: https://ambio.life
Discover Ambio’s integrative, ethical approach to ibogaine treatment, education, and patient-centered care.