Hi Friends, I have another great episode for you today.

In this episode, I have the honor of talking with Richard T. Oakley. He is a retired DEA Agent and I have learned so much from him since I have known him. He has had quite a life and career journey and he has learned that in order to be the best version of himself for himself and for those around him, he has to take care of his health and wellness.

Rich also shares his thoughts on leadership and I think his approach is very much needed in work and life these days. He is a gentle soul with so much passion to help and I am thankful for the time we shared on this podcast episode.

Here are a few resources he shared:

Books:

Necessary Losses - Judith Viorst

The New Centurions - Joseph Wambaugh

Healthy Food Ingredient App:

Yuka

Online Bible Verses:(YouTube)

Verse Of The Day

*You can also learn more about Rich's story in the book Wounds To Wisdom - Healing Through Veteran and First Responder Narratives.https://www.thepowerofourstory.com/

Thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day.

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Hi Friends, Happy New Year and I hope this year brings you happiness, inspiration and growth.

I have a new podcast episode to share with you. Joining me is a very special woman who is kind, compassionate and someone who is bringing back a small and important act of kindness for our protectors and others. She has also inspired me to do the same!

Her name is Natalie and her voice is so sweet and her story is very heartfelt and inspiring. Out of a life situation that was sad and hard, came a beautiful movement that is very important and needed in this world. Natalie is the founder of Nothing But Love Notes and in this episode, she explains her story and how this movement of love and kindness got started one love note at a time.

Thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day!

If this podcast has inspired you in some way, please consider subscribing so you can be the first to receive future episodes.

Website:https://www.nothingbutlovenotes.com/

(Nothing But Love Notes can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.)

Book: All Because Of A Love Note - https://www.nothingbutlovenotes.com/my-book

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Hi Friends, I have a new episode for you today with a special person who has made a beautiful impact on my life. Her name is Sara Correll and because of her, I have been blessed to be a part of a special community of Veterans and First Responders that have not only accepted me as one of their own, but some have taken me under their wing and shared with me their knowledge and wisdom that I am extremely thankful for.

Sara created The Power Of Our Story - Coffee and Conversation groups. A group of Veterans, First Responders and Caring Bridge Builders that come together each week (virtually) to share their story and listen to and support others sharing their stories. She has built a safe and judgement free zone for our protectors and it is an honor to be among these amazing people each week.

In this episode, Sara shares her story and how she got started creating a community that fosters connection, learning and acceptance in an environment that feels like family.

I hope you enjoy this episode.

Thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day.

If this podcast has helped to inspire you in any way, please consider subscribing so you will be the first to receive new episodes.

How to connect:

⁠www.thepowerofourstory.com⁠

Email: [email protected]

Book: Wounds To Wisdom - Healing Through Veteran and First Responder Narratives

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Hi Friends, I have a new podcast episode to share with a very good friend of mine. George and I grew up together. He lived next door to me and I cannot tell you how many times I would see him practicing Martial Arts in his back yard and now he has his own fighting academy!

He takes us through his journey of starting out at the bottom while working his way up any way he could while paying attention to the people in his life and the life lessons along the way.

His life was not easy and he had to use his Martial Arts training and discipline to help propel him to where he is today... The Owner and Head Coach of GT Fighting Academy. I am extremely proud of him for all he has accomplished and I'm thankful to call him my friend.

If you would like to learn more about the GT Fighting Academy, please visit: www.gtfightingacademy.com

Some of the Authors, Books & Additional Resources Mentioned:

Kevin Seaman -

Rickson Gracie - Breathe

Burton Richardson

The Weapons and Martial Arts Of Indonesia

Carlos Machado

Morning Coffee with Marcaida

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Hi Friends, I have another great episode to share with you!

In this episode, we get to learn from Dave Sanderson. He is an author, leadership speaker and an Inspirational Survivor from the "Miracle On The Hudson". Dave was the last passenger off US Airways Flight 1549 that had to ditch into the river after both engines were destroyed just after takeoff.

Dave shares many life lessons he learned before and especially after that turning point in his life. His story is a an amazing example of Posttraumatic Growth and I am excited to have him share his story with all of us.

I learned so much from him and it was a pleasure to have him as a guest. There are times in life that we are called to stand up and lead and Dave had to do just that. Now he is making it his mission to help mentor others by helping them create the life they desire.

I hope you enjoy this episode and as always, thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day!

Books Mentioned:

Moments Matter - Dave Sanderson

From Turmoil To Triumph - Dave Sanderson

The Limitless Life - Dave Sanderson

Brace For Impact - Dorothy Firman and Kevin Quirk

Moments Matter Magazine - Dave's Website listed below...

www.davesandersonspeaks.com

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Hi Friends, it's been a little while, but I'm back with a new episode that is very inspiring!

In this episode, I talk to Chaplain Todd Stewart who is a Retired Fire Fighter, a Trauma Resiliency Peer Coach, a Chaplain serving First Responders and a contributing author in the new book Wounds To Wisdom: Healing Through Veteran and First Responder Narratives.

Todd takes us on the twists and turns of his story and he also shares ways he created his own personal spiritual practice and how you can too!

This episode is full of knowledge and wisdom that is so helpful especially in times like these.

I hope you enjoy it and as always, thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day!

Resources:

www.22zero.org

www.firstrespondersbridge.org

www.chaplains.care

https://lcmc.net

To get in touch with Chaplain Todd: [email protected]

Bible Verses & Psalms Mentioned:

New Testament - 2nd Corinthians 12:8-10 & Romans 5:1-5

Psalm 121

Book: Wounds To Wisdom: Healing Through Veteran and First Responder Narratives

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Hi Friends, on this episode, I talk to Mark who is a retired Law Enforcement Officer and he shares his story. He takes us through his journey of going through some frustrating challenges from his past and on the job that brought him to the brink of despair. Thankfully, he found his way back and in the process, he has made it his mission to help other First Responders through his foundation - Protecting The Guardian.

In this episode, Mark explains about his symptoms and his journey. Please listen at your own discretion.

Here is the link to Marks foundation:

https://protectingtheguardian.com/

As always, thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day!

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Hi Friends, In This episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Aaron Terrill. He is a medically retired Police Officer and he shares his story of being involved in an on duty accident that changed the course of his career and his life.

Through his journey of sustaining multiple traumatic brain injuries, he cultivated a Warrior Mindset and it fueled his passion to help First Responders and Veterans.

I know Aaron personally and his determination to help others (Myself Included) is amazing. It is an honor to know him and learn from him and I am excited for you to hear this episode.

*I do want to add that Aaron does talk about his symptoms and diagnosis, so please listen at your own discretion.

Aaron also wanted me to provide his

[email protected]

Thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day!

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Hi Friends, Have you ever wondered about how to get started in journaling? If so, this episode is for you! In this episode, I talk to Janet Wiszowaty who is a retired dispatcher for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and she shares her story and how she navigated her journey through PTSD and the related symptoms she experienced.

She used journaling as a tool on her journey and I really like her guidance on how she uses it to process heavy emotions. There are so many ways you can use journaling in your life that I did not know about and I'm thankful for the knowledge she shares with us in this episode.

She also shares some additional resources that are listed below:

Books:

The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz

The Magic by Rhonda Byrne

The Year The World Paused: Stories of Inspiration and Transformation by Janet Wiszowaty

The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

Intro To Journaling Video:

https://youtu.be/kjyqGhF5e_Q?si=jWlvv2KO-plGZeTp

Thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day!

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Hi Friends, on this episode, I share the benefits of meditation and different ways to try it if you are interested in that. I have personally tried a few different ways to meditate, but I did not feel they were completely right for me. Then, I was taught a way of doing it from the brain retraining program that I used. I enjoy it so much that I still meditate like this!

On this episode, I give an example of the way I do a visualization meditation so you can see what it is like if you have not tried it before.

The good thing is that you can customize a way of meditating that works for you. I feel that for me, it is a good way to relax and in time, it can actually help to regulate emotions. It is a way I can spend time on my self-care and I honestly look forward to doing this each night before I go to sleep.

See what you think and as always, thank you for listening and I hope you have a great day!

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