In this heartfelt and deeply honest episode of No One Fights Alone, co-hosts Brad and Ben welcome back therapist, recreational specialist, and longtime friend of the Chateau community, Stacey Stocking.

With wisdom, warmth, and a touch of humor, Stacey shares how outdoor adventures, pickleball injuries, and personal transformation intersect in the journey of mental wellness.

This episode tackles perfectionism, the importance of self-awareness, radical honesty, and building meaningful relationships, as well as the emotional challenges first responders and beyond face.

It also explores what it takes to truly reconnect with yourself and others. The trio also explains that slowing down isn’t a luxury but is essential to staying grounded in a chaotic world.

This episode offers insight, laughter, and the reminder that healing begins when we are willing to remove the armor.

About Stacey Stocking

CMHC | Recreational Therapist | Pickel Ball Athlete

Stacey Stocking is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over three decades of experience, known affectionately as “The Wizard” by clients at Chateau, where he’s been a primary therapist since 2017.

With credentials in substance use counseling and therapeutic recreation, Stacey brings a unique blend of skills to his workshops, process groups, and outdoor intensives.

A passionate guide in mental health and recovery, Stacey’s warmth, wisdom, and hands-on approach make him a standout in the field. When he's not helping others heal, you’ll find him hiking, biking, or playing pickleball in the Utah mountains.

In this heartfelt and deeply human episode of No One Fights Alone, Ben and Brad reflect on recent experiences with aging parents, fatherhood, and what it means to have hard conversations before it’s too late.

Through personal stories, laughter, and raw honesty, they explore generational values, emotional expression, and how to break long-standing rules of silence.

Whether you're a parent, a child, or somewhere in between, this episode reminds us how powerful vulnerability can be.

On this episode of the No One Fights Alone podcast, Host Brad Shepherd and Co-Host Ben Pearson sit down with Victoria M. Newman, a best-selling author, law enforcement advocate, and Founder of How2LoveOurCops. With a deep passion for supporting law enforcement families, Victoria shares her powerful insights on resilience, relationships, and the unseen challenges faced by those who stand behind the badge. Don’t miss this impactful conversation!

Victoria M. Newman

Author | Law Enforcement Advocate | Founder of How2LoveOurCops

Victoria M. Newman (Vicki) is an accomplished author and the wife of Chief Brent Newman of the California Highway Patrol. She has written multiple books focused on supporting law enforcement families, drawing from her own experiences and the challenges faced by officers and their loved ones.

In response to the rising number of LODDs and suicides within the department, Victoria researched and wrote A CHiP on My Shoulder—How to Love Your Cop with Attitude in 2011, offering insight and encouragement for law enforcement spouses.

She later co-wrote Selfish Prayer with SSG Emmett Spraktes, a military book that gave her a deeper understanding of the emotional toll of war. In 2015, she published A Marriage in Progress—Tactical Support for Law Enforcement Relationships, providing practical guidance for couples navigating the demands of a law enforcement career.

For ten years, Victoria homeschooled her children, a time she considers precious. Now, with her children grown and building their own paths, she enjoys watching them contribute positively to the world. She also treasures her grandson with golden curls, who brings joy and laughter to her life.

Victoria is the Founder and President of How2LoveOurCops, where she uses her skills in writing, speaking, networking, and mentoring to support law enforcement families. She is passionate about helping others through connection and advocacy.

Outside of her work, Victoria enjoys telling her famous “Chubby” story, cooking, and is a forensic crime show enthusiast.

Host Brad Shepherd and Co-Host Max Morgan are joined by Vance Row on this No One Fights Alone podcast episode. Together, they dive into Vance’s journey from law enforcement to yoga instruction, exploring how his personal struggles with mental health, trauma, and recovery led him to a new mission: helping first responders find healing and resilience through yoga.

Vance Row

Former Police Officer | Yoga Instructor | First Responder Wellness Advocate

After spending more than 20 years in law enforcement with the Ocean City and Salisbury Police Departments in Maryland, Vance Row faced overwhelming mental health challenges, a toxic work environment, and a career-ending injury. Like many first responders, he turned to unhealthy coping mechanisms, including alcohol abuse. But in November 2019, he discovered yoga. A practice that not only transformed his body and mind but also provided a lifeline of connection, resilience, and healing.

Recognizing the profound physical and mental benefits yoga had on his life, Vance made it his mission to bring these tools to first responders and public safety professionals. In March 2021, he completed his 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) through Yoga-Vibez in Ocean City, MD, under the mentorship of Tana Martin (RYT-500). Since then, he has expanded his expertise with Warriors at Ease Training, Aerial Yoga Teacher Training, and Veterans Yoga Project Mindful Resilience. He began his 300-hour YTT at Guiding Wellness Institute in 2024 and recently completed iRest Level One Training through the iRest Institute.

Vance regularly shares his story through presentations and workshops, raising awareness on suicide prevention, alcohol abuse, and mental wellness for first responders. In his talk, "Calming Stormy Seas: How Yoga Calmed My Storm Within," he explores the detrimental impact of police culture and stress—and how yoga helped him find peace.

Through Yoga Rescue, a nonprofit he founded in November 2021, Vance blends breath, movement, and mindfulness to support first responders and military personnel overcome trauma. His engaging, accessible classes focus on alignment, strength, and flexibility, making yoga a powerful tool for resilience and suicide prevention in the first responder and military communities.

Vance’s journey is a testament to the transformative power of yoga, and he remains committed to helping others find healing, balance, and renewed purpose—one breath at a time.

On this episode of the No One Fights Alone podcast, Host Brad Shepherd and Co-Host Max Morgan sit down with Adam Davis to discuss his powerful journey, the mental and spiritual resilience of first responders, and how his work is changing lives across the country.

Author | Speaker | First Responder Advocate

Adam Davis is a former law enforcement officer who understands firsthand the daily struggles faced by first responders. Since 2015, he has dedicated his life to empowering and encouraging first responders through his books, training programs, and motivational presentations that sharpen the mind and spirit.

With a raw and unfiltered storytelling style, Adam has become a powerful voice of hope.

His work has touched more than 1 million lives since 2015 and he is widely recognized across the United States and beyond, offering practical strategies for overcoming life’s most overwhelming battles. As a nationally recognized trainer and keynote speaker, he shares proven principles to help first responders achieve peak performance and personal fulfillment.

Adam’s inspiring message has been featured on major media platforms, including The Huckabee Show, Good Morning America, The Rick & Bubba Show, The Blaze Radio Network, Family Life Today, The 700 Club, The Glenn Beck Program, and the Team Never Quit Podcast with Marcus Luttrell, among many others.

He is also the Founder and Executive Director of the Live Unconquered Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing faith-based wellness resources and training for first responders and service members. Through his mission, Adam continues to serve those who serve, ensuring they have the tools to live strong, resilient, and unconquered.

Pat McMonigle spent 19 years in the FBI, serving as an analyst, Special Agent, and Field Supervisor. He investigated national security crimes, led hostage negotiations, and worked on the Joint Terrorism Task Force, earning 24 commendations, including the Combat Theater Award for his 2017 deployment to Afghanistan.

Despite his success, Pat witnessed the toll of the job, losing at least nine colleagues to suicide. In 2022, after a devastating case, he was diagnosed with PTSD.

Seeing the FBI’s failure to support struggling agents, he resigned in June 2024 to protect his own well-being.

Now, as a guest on No One Fights Alone with host, Brad Sheperd and co-host, Ben Pearson, Pat shares his journey through trauma and recovery, advocating for PTSD awareness and mental health reform in law enforcement.

With over three decades of dedicated service in law enforcement communications and military operations, Deborah Green has spent her life protecting and supporting those on the front lines.

Her career began in 1986 with the California Army National Guard, where she served as a Communications Specialist and Military Police Officer until 1992. Transitioning into emergency dispatching, she worked for the Sacramento Police Department (1992-1993) before joining the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department, where she spent 27 years (1994-2021) as a critical lifeline for officers in the field.

On October 23, 2019, tragedy struck when a deputy under her watch was killed in a critical incident. The emotional and psychological impact of that event, combined with years of accumulated trauma, led to her PTSD and cPTSD diagnosis in October 2020. After retiring on June 1, 2021, Deborah became a passionate advocate for mental health awareness, peer support, and breaking the stigma surrounding PTSD in first responders.

Now, as a guest on the No One Fights Alone podcast with hosts Brad Shepherd and Max Morgan, Deborah shares her deeply personal journey of resilience, healing, and hope, offering strength and understanding to those who continue to serve.

We are joined by Sergeant Siobhan McTighe, an 18-year law enforcement veteran, serving the majority of her career as a Major Crimes Detective. She is currently employed as the first female Sergeant in the history of her police department, in Windsor, Colorado. Sergeant McTighe is the mother of 2 boys, and an active wellness advocate for the first responder community. She is a content provided for The Curve, national speaker, and resilience trainer. She is passionate about creating a new standard for policing and officer wellness in the law enforcement community.

Join us as we visit with Lilly Bodway, a retired Phoenix PD officer and US Air Force veteran. As Lilly says ... former cop, former airman, former punk, rocker and motorcycle rider… Gonna stray. Now entrepreneur, up-and-coming couture designer…still off her rocker.

Join us as we visit with Chad Ballestrazze. Chad is an Active-Duty Army Officer with 18 years of service in both Conventional and Special Operations Formations. Chad entered the U.S. Army in 2007 as a Cavalry Scout and served until his selection into the Special Operations Civil Affairs branch in 2013. In 2017 he was selected for the Army’s Green to Gold Program and commissioned in 2019

He is the founder and CEO of Beyond the Trek, an organization that focuses on creating better generational Americans with lessons learned from leadership in Combat and self-development in the United States Army.

Beyond The Trek seeks to develop individuals on a personal level, so they become the person who is a leader to themselves and those that depend on them.

Chad has been married to Tawny Ballestrazze and they have two children