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Join former police detective and current certified drug and alcohol counselor, Michael Koch, invoking positive change and breaking the stigma of mental health issues among first responders.... more
FAQs about Positive Connections Radio:How many episodes does Positive Connections Radio have?The podcast currently has 115 episodes available.
June 02, 2023THROWING OUT THE BULLSHIT FLAGTHROWING OUT THE BULLSHIT FLAGH.A.L.T. and Call for BackupCoast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintockWith Cassie SextonPositive Connections Radio: S-1 E-17 PCR E-86Former Dispatcher and dynamic advocate for mental health for First Responders; Cassie Sexton is back with an update on her world and what strides and setbacks she is facing in the effort to break the stigma. We hit hard into the discussion regarding misinformation and how we need to stand together as a team when protecting integrity in the efforts to help First Responders. Cassie works with Mindbase and travels the country vetting out organizations and others who support the men and women protecting our streets and providing selfless life saving feats of heroism, dedication and honor. Mindbase is the first and only solution of its kind, integrating with real-time CAD and RMS incident data to transform employee wellness programs and apps of the past into peer support technology tools to build Mission Ready Minds. Visit the site at: Mindbase | Proactive First Responder Wellness (getmindbase.com)The Courage to Stand Up and Speak Your Truth. Showing Others that there is a Way Out. Break the STIGMA!!!!www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.comwww.McLintockcounseling.com[email protected][email protected]https://linktr.ee/cassiesexton...more1hPlay
May 26, 2023A DEEP DIVE INTO DISPATCH IN DEPTHA DEEP DIVE INTO DISPATCH IN DEPTH H.A.L.T. and Call for BackupCoast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintockBecca Barrus, Host of Dispatch in Depth PodcastBecca Barrus is the host of the Dispatch In Depth Podcast. She is also a writer and copy editor-social media coordinator for the Annals of Emergency Dispatch and Response and the IAED, International Academies of Emergency DIspatch. We discuss the IAED and its role in the DIspatcher Community as we take a deep dive into Becca’s podcast designed to help others understand the Dispatcher’s role and journey through our ever changing social climate. Positive Connections Radio: S-1 E-16 PCR E-85The Courage to Stand Up and Speak Your Truth. Showing Others that there is a Way Out. Break the STIGMA!!!! www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.comwww.McLintockcounseling.com[email protected][email protected]AEDRjournal@emergencydispatch.org[email protected]...more38minPlay
May 12, 2023BURNOUT-EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTIONBURNOUT-EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTIONH.A.L.T. and Call for BackupCoast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintockSDPD Assistant Police Chief Sarah CreightonDo you remember what your passion for the job felt like? We were all once on our A game but somehow over time and distance we discover our lives aren’t what we had planned. Join us as we dive deep into emotional resiliency and unpack the stressors that lead many of us into burnout, addiction and other unhealthy coping methods. We talk about the solutions and get to the heart of problems. Positive Connections Radio: S-1 E-15 PCR E-84The Courage to Stand Up and Speak Your Truth. Showing Others that there is a Way Out. Break the STIGMA!!!! www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.comwww.McLintockcounseling.com[email protected][email protected][email protected]...more1h 4minPlay
May 05, 2023ADDICTION WANTS TO KILL YOUADDICTION WANTS TO KILL YOUH.A.L.T. and Call for BackupCoast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintockDon’t give addiction the excuse it’s waiting for. Doing pushups and being patient as you drop your guard. Holding on to your reservations, setting you up for destruction.Remember, Addiction wants to Kill You, don’t get fooled again.Positive Connections Radio:The Courage to Stand Up and Speak Your Truth. Showing Others that there is a Way Out. Break the STIGMA!!!! S-1 E-14. PCR E-83 www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.comwww.McLintockcounseling.com[email protected][email protected]...more1hPlay
April 28, 2023ANY DOOR-ANYTIME-ANYPLACEANY DOOR-ANYTIME-ANYPLACEH.A.L.T. and Call for BackupSgt. Brent Larsen (Ret) Brent Larson is a veteran police officer with 32 years of active duty with the Salt Lake City Police Department. He comes on the show to let others know that there is hope and not to give up. He talks about the suicide of his friend and partner Matt Jeweks and shares his experiences with the ultimate dark side of life and the ultimate price one may suffer when you feel there is no hope left. Brent states, “This job is going to change you, don’t make this job your life. Make your family the priority.”This podcast is dedicated to the memory of Officer Matthew Garth Jewkes and his family, loved ones, brothers and sisters left behind. Positive Connections Radio:Having the Courage to Stand Up and Speak Your Truth will Show Others that there is a Way Out. Break the STIGMA!!!! S-1 E-13. PCR episode 82www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.comwww.McLintockcounseling.com[email protected][email protected][email protected]...more1h 5minPlay
April 21, 2023HAPPINESS IS AN INSIDE JOBHAPPINESS IS AN INSIDE JOBH.A.L.T. and Call for BackupCoast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintockWith Retired Long Beach Police Officer Mary CovarubiasThis podcast episode is dedicated to the memory of Police Officer Misael Mase Aguayo of the Tulare Police Department and to the family and friends who loved him dearly. Sometimes it’s hard to see any other way out, life is hopeless, others would be better off without you. This is a LIE!!!! This is NOT TRUE!!!!! Please reach out and know this: No matter what, there is a way out. You don’t have to do this alone and no matter how devastating and hopeless life seems right now, you will get through this. You have friends who will listen and lead you back to the light. Before listening we want to advise that we talk about suicide, death, addictions, critical incidents and other topics that may trigger you. If you need support and/or referrals to culturally competent, vetted and legit treatment facilities or therapists, please reach out and contact us. If you need help now, pick up that phone and dial 911.Music credits: Tim Mcgraw “I got friends that do” The Who “Won’t get fooled again”Steve Miller Band “Fly Like an Eagle” Positive Connections Radio:Having the Courage to Stand Up and Speak Your Truth will Show Others that there is a Way Out. Break the STIGMA!!!! S-1 E-12. PCR episode 81www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.comwww.McLintockcounseling.com[email protected][email protected]...more1h 22minPlay
April 14, 2023REMEMBER YOUR WHY-THE COST ON THE HUMAN SOULREMEMBER YOUR WHY-THE COST ON THE HUMAN SOULH.A.L.T. and Call for BackupCoast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintockWith Guest-Lieutenant Katy LynchLa Mesa Police DepartmentLt. Katy Lynch from the La Mesa Police Department shares her passion for her career and the steps she takes to make sure her officers are provided the best possible guidance and leadership. Katy has a police canine partner named Declan who provides love and support to officers and others needing that selfless contact only a dog can provide. Declan translates from the Irish definition meaning “Full of Goodness” and obtained through Next Step Service Dogs in Escondido California. Katy is a solid role model and leader among her peers and talks about the truth behind the badge. Many of us don’t want to admit we’re going through a rough time and put on a uniform and badge to be there to help others while we suffer in silence. There is hope through any problems we are facing and Katy talks about a solution. Positive Connections Radio:Having the Courage to Stand Up and Speak Your Truth will Show Others that there is a Way Out. Break the STIGMA!!!! S-1 E-11. PCR episode 80Contact Katy at: [email protected] 619.667.7566[email protected]www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.comwww.McLintockcounseling.com[email protected][email protected]...more45minPlay
April 05, 2023NEXT-GEN 911: Crisis Response SystemNEXT-GEN 911: Crisis Response SystemH.A.L.T. and Call for BackupCoast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintockAdam Wasserman-911 Director for the State of Washington. Former Commander of the US Coast Guard. Having the Courage to Stand Up and Speak Your Truth will Show Others that there is a Way Out. It’s OK to be not OK, it’s NOT OK to stay that way. Positive Connections Radio: Break the STIGMA!!!! HALT and Call For Backup S-1 E-10 PCR Episode 79 www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.comwww.McLintockcounseling.com[email protected][email protected][email protected]...more57minPlay
March 29, 2023EMOTIONAL FIRST AID-The Perishable Skill of Wellness: HALT and Call For BackupEMOTIONAL FIRST AID-The Perishable Skill of WellnessH.A.L.T. and Call for BackupCoast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintockwith Guests Deanna Dotta-SDPD Wellness Unit Program Coordinator and Retired SDPD Assistant Police Chief Sarah Creighton.What an honor to have Sarah and Deanna on the show. Both of these women are instrumental in taking action to help our First Responders. We discuss why peer support is crucial for every department and what steps need to be taken to make sure our people are given a safe harbor to get help. Having the Courage to Stand Up and Speak Your Truth will Show Others that there is a Way Out. It’s OK to be not OK, it’s NOT OK to stay that way. It all starts with you. Take care of yourself so you can continue to be there for others. Positive Connections Radio:Break the STIGMA!!!! HALT and Call For Backup S-1 E-9. PCR episode 78www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.comwww.McLintockcounseling.com[email protected][email protected]...more44minPlay
March 17, 2023EGO-A TEAR IN THE ARMOR: HALT and Call for BackupEGO-A TEAR IN THE ARMORH.A.L.T. and Call for BackupCoast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintockWith Guest-Mary Covarubias Retired LBPDPositive Connections Radio:Having the Courage to Stand Up and Speak Your Truth will Show Others that there is a Way Out. Break the STIGMA!!!! S-1 E-8. PCR episode 77www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.comwww.positiveconnectionsradio.comwww.McLintockcounseling.com[email protected][email protected]...more1h 23minPlay
FAQs about Positive Connections Radio:How many episodes does Positive Connections Radio have?The podcast currently has 115 episodes available.