Positive Connections Radio

By MHNR Network, LLC

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

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How many episodes does Positive Connections Radio have?

The podcast currently has 128 episodes available.

Positive Connections Radio episodes:

July 14, 2023 THRIVIVAL: THRIVE, don't just SURVIVE: With Eric Farwell
THRIVIVAL: THRIVE don’t just SURVIVE
H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
With special guest Eric Farwell
Positive Connections Radio: S-1 E-20 PCR E-89.

Eric Farwell joins HALT and CALL FOR BACKUP with a powerful message on thriving, resilience, self-care, and life balance: something we call "THRIVIVAL!"
A veteran of the US Air Force and with over 23 years of law enforcement experience--Eric enthusiastically discusses the life lessons learned from tactical medicine, firearms training, team leadership, crisis intervention/de-escalation, emotional wellness, and supervising district attorney investigations. Resonating throughout the podcast, you will hear Eric's heart for "getting to know my team" and how he blended "servant leadership by encouragement and guidance rather than by directives."
"I hit the finish line on my face. I didn't even cross the finish line with a flag in my hand...at what cost...how much is enough?" "It's important to manage your career. If your career is not going the way you thought it would, you need to pivot. You need to know what the next redirect should be. Every cop I know has that little voice and they can always rely on it. It's telling you that something is not right. Listen to it. If you don't, you're going to suffer without needing to. As my dear friend Katie Lynch would say, “Call for cover now."
Join us for this fast-paced episode of HALT and CALL FOR BACKUP with trainer, course instructor, criminal investigator, active shooter responder, mac-tac instructor, and tactical combat casualty care training coordinator Eric Farwell!
You have the Courage to Stand Up and Speak Your Truth.
Show others that there is a way out and Break the STIGMA!!!!
www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.com
www.positiveconnectionsradio.com
www.McLintockcounseling.com
[email protected]
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Contact Eric:https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-farwell/
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1h 2min
July 01, 2023LOVE: 28-DAY CHALLENGE #1
LOVE: 28-DAY CHALLENGE #1
H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Positive Connections Radio: S-1 E-19 PCR E-88
In order to make positive changes in your life it's wise to start making a change today. This is the 28-Day Challenge.
28-DAY CHALLENGE GOALS: We’ll have a podcast at the beginning of every month for 9 months and talk about the following principles; (1) LOVE, (2) JOY, (3) PEACE, (4) PATIENCE,
(5) KINDNESS, (6) GOODNESS, (7) GENTLENESS, (8) FAITHFULNESS, (9) SELF-CONTROL.
Self awareness-Self LOVE. What are you doing right this minute? Are your hands grasping the steering wheel? Are you clenching your teeth? What are you doing and not being aware of it?

Here are some steps to train your brain to think better and as a result you will begin to find self-love. All we need is ONE DEGREE of change.
Absorb the concept of your inner self: We have an inner voice that is telling us negative things and this creates chaos and thus an internal battle within ourselves. This voice has been with you always and just wants some empathy and grace but we don’t realize this until now. Start with wanting to be a friend to yourself. How would you talk to a friend?
Imagine what it would be like to begin talking to yourself with respect: Instead of fighting back, running away or finding something to make it all go away. Ask this voice to listen and do this with LOVE.
Act the next time your inner self tells you things that are unhealthy, rude and disrespectful. Realize that these thoughts are not true. Use this simple sentence. “Excuse me brain, I'd rather not think about that, thank you.” Your inner-self/brain will pause because this will likely be the first time you've talked to yourself with kindness, with love. Tell your brain, “I understand what's happening and I chose not to believe you and I'd rather not think these thoughts. Instead I'm going to think about something that makes me feel happy." It takes practice and might be uncomfortable and embarrasing somehow. Don't stress, no one will hear you, they can't, it's you.
The Courage to Stand Up and Speak Your Truth. Showing Others that there is a Way Out. Break the STIGMA!!!!
www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.com
www.positiveconnectionsradio.com
www.McLintockcounseling.com
[email protected]
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37min
June 16, 2023 RESENTMENTS and FALLING FORWARD
RESENTMENTS and FALLING FORWARD
H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Positive Connections Radio: S-1 E-18 PCR E-87
The Courage to Stand Up and Speak Your Truth. Showing Others that there is a Way Out.
Break the STIGMA!!!!

www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.com
www.positiveconnectionsradio.com
www.McLintockcounseling.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
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55min
June 02, 2023 THROWING OUT THE BULLSHIT FLAG
THROWING OUT THE BULLSHIT FLAG
H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
With Cassie Sexton
Positive Connections Radio: S-1 E-17 PCR E-86
Former 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.com
www.positiveconnectionsradio.com
www.McLintockcounseling.com
[email protected]
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https://linktr.ee/cassiesexton
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1h
May 26, 2023 A DEEP DIVE INTO DISPATCH IN DEPTH
A DEEP DIVE INTO DISPATCH IN DEPTH
H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Becca Barrus, Host of Dispatch in Depth Podcast

Becca 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.com
www.positiveconnectionsradio.com
www.McLintockcounseling.com
[email protected]
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AEDRjournal@emergencydispatch.org
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38min
May 12, 2023 BURNOUT-EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION
BURNOUT-EXECUTIVE DYSFUNCTION
H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
SDPD Assistant Police Chief Sarah Creighton

Do 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-84
The Courage to Stand Up and Speak Your Truth.
Showing Others that there is a Way Out.
Break the STIGMA!!!! www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.com
www.positiveconnectionsradio.com
www.McLintockcounseling.com
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
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1h 4min
May 05, 2023 ADDICTION WANTS TO KILL YOU
ADDICTION WANTS TO KILL YOU

H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock

Don’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.com
www.positiveconnectionsradio.com
www.McLintockcounseling.com
[email protected]
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1h
April 28, 2023 ANY DOOR-ANYTIME-ANYPLACE
ANY DOOR-ANYTIME-ANYPLACE
H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup
Sgt. 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 82

www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.com
www.positiveconnectionsradio.com
www.McLintockcounseling.com
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1h 5min
April 21, 2023HAPPINESS IS AN INSIDE JOB
HAPPINESS IS AN INSIDE JOB
H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
With Retired Long Beach Police Officer Mary Covarubias

This 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 81

www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.com
www.positiveconnectionsradio.com
www.McLintockcounseling.com
[email protected]
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1h 22min
April 14, 2023 REMEMBER YOUR WHY-THE COST ON THE HUMAN SOUL
REMEMBER YOUR WHY-THE COST ON THE HUMAN SOUL
H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
With Guest-Lieutenant Katy Lynch
La Mesa Police Department
Lt. 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 80
Contact Katy at: [email protected] 619.667.7566
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www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.com
www.positiveconnectionsradio.com
www.McLintockcounseling.com
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45min

FAQs about Positive Connections Radio:

How many episodes does Positive Connections Radio have?

The podcast currently has 128 episodes available.

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