Officer Wellness with Brian Manley

Rubel, a Board-Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, Accomplished Author, and Keynote Speaker for Trauma Informed and Jason Palamara, a US Navy Veteran, retired NYPD Detective, and certified Life Coach, Teacher, Trainer, and Speaker. Team up with Brian Manley to discuss the culture of policing, the stressors and traumas that officers can face on a daily basis, and the stigma surrounding mental health issues in law enforcement.  

Rubel, a Board-Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress, Accomplished Author, and Keynote Speaker for Trauma Informed and Jason Palamara, a US Navy Veteran, retired NYPD Detective, and certified Life Coach, Teacher, Trainer, and Speaker. Team up with Brian Manley to discuss the culture of policing, the stressors and traumas that officers can face on a daily basis, and the stigma surrounding mental health issues in law enforcement.  

Brian Manley and Michael Sugrue discuss the deficit of care after trauma in law enforcement environments. Sugrue, a U.S. Air Force SF veteran, and retired police sergeant, speaks candidly about recovering from a traumatic experience on the job, and the obstacles that delayed his healing. Now a keynote speaker and best-selling author of the book Relentless Courage, Sugrue works to bring mental health to the forefront in an environment where emotions are often questioned and discouraged.

Brian Manley and Michael Sugrue discuss the deficit of care after trauma in law enforcement environments. Sugrue, a U.S. Air Force SF veteran, and retired police sergeant, speaks candidly about recovering from a traumatic experience on the job, and the obstacles that delayed his healing. Now a keynote speaker and best-selling author of the book Relentless Courage, Sugrue works to bring mental health to the forefront in an environment where emotions are often questioned and discouraged.  

Brian Manley and Sherri Heichelbech approach officer wellness from the perspective of positive coping strategies. Heichelbech, the newly elected Sheriff of Spencer County, IN, and NAWLEE Member at Large, shares her personalized approach to wellness through triathlon training, family support, and a positive mindset. She also talks about her journey with breast cancer and the importance of timely healthcare. 

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In this episode, Brian speaks with First Sergeant with the Indiana State Police, and NAWLEE (National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives) Member at Large Sherri Heichelbech. Sherri's law enforcement career spans over 25 years and is an experienced participant of Iron Man and triathlon events.

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Brian and Dustin continue discussing the benefits of the TLEPN program and its assistance in improving the mental wellness of the officers across the state of Texas.

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This week Brian meets with Dustin Schellenger, Director of the Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network at the Caruth Police at The University of North Texas Dallas. Dustin gives us a breakdown of how the TLEPN works to provide all Texas law enforcement officers, regardless of location, access to peers specially trained to address stress, fatigue, and trauma associated with law enforcement. Dustin and Brian address the vital role that mental health plays in preventing self-harm and how technology can be used to promote wellness.

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In part two of Brian's conversation with renowned cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Sheinberg, Brian and Dr. Sheinberg discuss the current law enforcement perceptions on diet and exercise, the risks of cardiovascular disease among officers, and Dr. Sheinberg's work at Sigma Tactical Wellness.

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Dr. Jonathan Sheinberg attended Washington and Lee University before receiving his medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He completed a rotating internship at Georgetown and then completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at USAF Medical Center Keesler, located on Kessler Air Force Base, Mississippi.

After residency, Dr. Sheinberg completed his fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He has served overseas in the United States Air Force during U.S. military operations in Haiti and in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Dr. Sheinberg has served as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. He is trained in both invasive and noninvasive cardiology, with extensive experience performing cardiac catheterization, pacemaker implantation, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, and other noninvasive cardiac procedures.

Besides medicine, Dr. Sheinberg's passion is Law Enforcement. He is a licensed Peace Officer for the State of Texas, a Lieutenant on the Cedar Park Police Department, and a Special Deputy United States Marshal. He is the Assistant Medical Director of Williamson County EMS over tactical medicine and oversees the tactical medical support for the Central Texas Regional SWAT Team, Williamson County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team and the Round Rock Police Department SWAT Team.   

Dr. Sheinberg is also involved in cardiac research within the Law Enforcement Community. He is a member of the US Dept. of Justice Presidential Task Force on 21st Century Policing and serves on the Officer Safety and Wellness Working Group. He has developed The Cardiac Screening Initiative (CSI), an observational cohort study with the intent on determining the prevalence of coronary disease in the asymptomatic law enforcement officer. Dr. Sheinberg is a well regarded lecturer and has presented his study data at the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Major City Chiefs Association, Texas Chiefs Association, The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center of the Department of Homeland Security and many other state, local and federal agencies.

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This episode of Officer Wellness delves deep into the human heart with renowned cardiologist and law enforcement expert Dr. Jonathan Sheinberg. Dr. Sheinberg details the specific factors which put law enforcement at special risk of heart disease. Brian and Dr. Sheinberg explore the preventative measures law enforcement can take and the role agency leaders play in keeping their officers heart healthy.

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Dr. Jonathan Sheinberg attended Washington and Lee University before receiving his medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He completed a rotating internship at Georgetown and then completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at USAF Medical Center Keesler, located on Kessler Air Force Base, Mississippi.

After residency, Dr. Sheinberg completed his fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. He has served overseas in the United States Air Force during U.S. military operations in Haiti and in Operation Enduring Freedom.

Dr. Sheinberg has served as Assistant Professor of Medicine at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, and at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda, Maryland. He is trained in both invasive and noninvasive cardiology, with extensive experience performing cardiac catheterization, pacemaker implantation, transthoracic and transesophogeal echocardiography, and other noninvasive cardiac procedures.

Besides medicine, Dr. Sheinberg's passion is Law Enforcement. He is a licensed Peace Officer for the State of Texas, a Lieutenant on the Cedar Park Police Department, and a Special Deputy United States Marshal. He is the Assistant Medical Director of Williamson County EMS over tactical medicine and oversees the tactical medical support for the Central Texas Regional SWAT Team, Williamson County Sheriff's Office SWAT Team and the Round Rock Police Department SWAT Team.   

Dr. Sheinberg is also involved in cardiac research within the Law Enforcement Community. He is a member of the US Dept. of Justice Presidential Task Force on 21st Century Policing and serves on the Officer Safety and Wellness Working Group. He has developed The Cardiac Screening Initiative (CSI), an observational cohort study with the intent on determining the prevalence of coronary disease in the asymptomatic law enforcement officer. Dr. Sheinberg is a well regarded lecturer and has presented his study data at the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Major City Chiefs Association, Texas Chiefs Association, The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center of the Department of Homeland Security and many other state, local and federal agencies.

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