Rise The Podcast

By Kwesi Millington

Kwesi’s story is known nationally and is the subject of the best-selling book, Blamed and Broken.

Kwesi Millington is a former RCMP police officer, who has overcome struggles professionally as well a... more

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The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.

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September 11, 2024 Surprising Lessons from My Police Days: Mental Strength Duration
Unlock surprising lessons in mental strength with insights from Kwesi Millington's days as a police officer. In this motivational video, Kwesi shares powerful lessons that shaped his resilience and can help you too. Discover how overcoming challenges can lead to greater happiness and why asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Kwesi emphasizes the importance of removing toxic influences and staying true to oneself, while also embracing change as a path to personal growth.
- Discover Kwesi Millington's approach to mental strength and resilience.
- Learn why facing difficulties is key to personal growth.
- Understand the importance of asking for help to maintain strength.
- Recognize the value of surrounding yourself with positive influences.
- Embrace the journey of self-discovery and adapting to change.
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Connect with him on Instagram: @Kwesispeaks.
#HowToOvercomeChallenges #NeverGiveUp #Inspiration #LawEnforcement #MentalHealthTips
#PersonalGrowth #PoliceAcademy #NeverGiveUp #Inspiration #HowToOvercomeChallenges
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10min
October 21, 2022 Policing Mental Health & The Psychology Of The Use Of Force With Mark Bouchard
Kwesi Millington welcomes Mark Bouchard to the program. They discuss policing mental health and the psychology of the use of force.
Policing Mental Health & the Psychology of Use of Force with Mark Bouchard
Mark Bouchard is a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who is assigned to the Williams Lake detachment in British Columbia. He also has a position on the Emergency Response Team, which is the SWAT team in Canada.
Mark also has a specialty profile as a medic on the team. Prior to joining the RCMP, Mark worked for the Delta Police Department for 14 years, which is a suburb of Vancouver.
Mark has a passion for mental health in policing, which is based on his experience as a cop and his education. He was diagnosed with PTSD in 2015 and was unable to work due to a psychological injury. Mark was able to heal from that injury and then began helping other officers as a peer support member and Road to Mental Readiness instructor.
This year Mark has completed a Master’s Degree in leadership from Royal Roads University, with a focus on police culture and police officer mental health. He has also spent the past 3 years writing a book about policing and mental health based on his experiences.
Stay in touch with Mark at http://www.markbouchard.ca
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47min
September 10, 2022 The Path To Inner Knowing With The Oanh
Thể Oanh - The Path to Inner Knowing & Personal Peace Thể Oanh, pronounced like Tey'One (Oanh 'ONE' for short), is a Multidimensional Transformation Coach & Oracle, guided by her Fierce Guardian Angel, she serves as a Spiritual Guide & Tarot Reader for her querents. She is a certified Life Coach, NLP Practitioner & Image Consultant with over a decade of experience as a highly skilled makeup artist & hair stylist, who specializes in inner & outer beauty.
Oanh is deeply passionate about holding sacred space & helping as many souls as possible, realize & embody their limitless potential. She wants everyone she connects with, to embrace their Divinity, to gain unwavering confidence, look sophisticated & to reclaim their sovereignty. Oanh lovingly co-created with Source & her Angel, The 6 Petals Of Life™ & the Thrive Evolution Method™, which uses Sacred Geometry as a blueprint & compass, to guide us on how to consciously create a balanced life we love & deserve whilst feeling sexy. She believes that love will deliver us peace, and such love must start with self-love, the unconditional self-love that we were all born with & have the ability to realign with as adults.
Oanh would love to live in a world where everyone is in love, in love with themselves, in love with their life, in love with our planet & all Earthlings, thus attracting love, so we can all love & be loved. Love will always prevail. Oanh is an eternal student, animal lover, humanitarian, environmentalist & a multifaceted artist with an insatiable appetite to create beauty in many forms. She cherishes spending time with loved ones, her pup, kitten & gecko.
Connect with Thể Oanh to see how she can support you on your journey of self-mastery, please visit her website www.TheOneCoach.Solutions IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.one.coach.143
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/143.CrystalClearSolutions
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/th%E1%BB%83-oanh-coach-4b650a17b/
Oanh is also Vancouver's Branch Director for Happy Healthy Women. https://hhwglobal.com/collections/branch-directors-1/products/oanh-nguyen-br-vancouver-bc-br
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42min
June 15, 2022 Police Wellness 101 With Scott Medlin
Scott Medlin helps police officers and other first responders achieve wellness and security by providing practical and inspirational training, so they can be fulfilled and excel.
WHO I WORK WITH: I partner with law enforcement and also:
🚨Police Recruit Academies
🚨Police and First Responder Training
🚨Conferences/Seminars 🚨Government Training Programs
🚨Podcasts and YouTube Channels 🚨News Channels
🚨Community Outreach Programs
WHY IT WORKS: When you partner with L.E.O. Motivation LLC and have Scott Medlin as a speaker/trainer, you get the most efficient, effective and affordable training that police officers are looking for right now.
🔥WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT: To speaking at police conferences to training police recruits, I have professional experience of serving for more than a decade in law enforcement and I served in the United States Marine Corps during Operation Iraqi Freedom. I also have personal experience battling PTSI, Depression, and an addiction.
🔥 I bring powerful training based on hardships, mistakes, and solid research done on how the mind reacts to trauma and what police officers can do to cope in healthy ways. I do not believe in death by PowerPoint slides.
💥💥I am a Certified Speaker through Eric Thomas and Associates, and because of my training, officers will learn to:
🚔1. Acknowledge and counteract the “warrior socialization” of police officers. You’re not a tough person – you’re a person.
🚔2. Realize the truth about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and how to overcome it.
🚔3. Uncover the secret system of your mind that can make or break your mental health as a police officer.
🚔4. Unravel and address the numerous and often surprising contributors to on-the-job stress.
🚔5. Introduce habits and strategies for developing the strongest defense against the traumas and other stressors involved with policing. READY TO TALK? Reach out to me directly here on LinkedIn, email me at [email protected], or visit online at https://thescottmedlin.com.
You can also view content from me at The 10 Code Mindset YouTube Channel (https://bit.ly/3rwj4IJ)
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39min
May 15, 2022 The Power Of Community & New Beginnings with Sri Mahabir
Sri Mahabir refused to let her camera shyness get in the way of being able to share the stories of other entrepreneurs and her own story. In April of 2020, Sri created the IG live series Journey of an Entrepreneur” After interviewing 100 entrepreneurs, she realized her passion. Sri helps solo entrepreneurs be able to face their camera shyness and help build visibility to their brand and business. Sri has another show on Linked In which is called Sip N Chat with Sri and Charlene. If you would like to connect with Sri, please connect with her on IG: nexlevconsulting, Linked In: Sri Mahabir or tik tok: srimahabir
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47min
April 04, 2022 Healing From Invisible Wounds With Norm DeVarennes
Kwesi Millington welcomes Norm DeVarennes to Rise The Podcast.
Norm DeVarennes was a police officer with the RCMP for 28 years. In both this podcast and his book, he dives deep into his emotion as he reflects on the effect a career in policing on his mental health.
His goal is to have other first responders see themselves through the eyes of the author while it will help people from the general public on what generally happens to police officers during a career on the streets.
Listen to and read his book to understand how the mind of a shy, non-confrontational person, transformed into a person that was ready for battle at the drop of a dime.
Stay connected:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/norm-devarennes-15096567/
Get Norm’s book, Invisible Wounds: https://www.amazon.ca/Invisible-Wounds-emotional-journey-officers-ebook/dp/B08F5K14G4
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50min
February 14, 2022 Shifting Perspectives And Saving Skid Row With Deon Joseph
Kwesi Millington welcomes Deon Joseph who discusses shifting perspectives and saving skid row.
Deon Joseph is an LEO (Law Enforcement Officer), as well as a Law Enforcement Consultant and Trainer on Homelessness and Community Policing.
From patrolling the streets to meeting with public figures and advocating for change, Deon is driven to influence an environment for the homeless that helps them to reclaim their lives from the grips of their complex issues.
Deon has created The Housing Program and The Open Door Project in an effort to creatively dispel the fear that many homeless people have of law enforcement. His programs are designed to empower the residents of Skid Row and create real change and impact.
Stay connected with Deon:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deon-joseph-898549124/
Website - www.deonjoseph.org
Email - [email protected]
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43min
December 16, 2021 23. Overcoming Bullying, Linked In Connection & Firewalking With Shelly Elsliger
Shelly Elsliger is a ball of positivity....we talk about so much in this podcast, but here's a bit about her:
WHO AM I?
Not your typical LinkedIn Trainer that is for sure!
I focus on Social Reciprocity as a way for you to WIN ON LINKEDIN!
It is very important to have an optimized LinkedIn Story but it will be your belief in your story, how you pay it forward, and how you tap into a market who will want to read it – so much so that they will keep returning for more and more…I did not inherit the title LinkedIn CKO (Chief Kindness Officer) for nothing. My goal is to help you build a globally supportive community on LinkedIn where your LinkedIn relationship building skills shine and your kindness builds trust.
The time is NOW to blaze your unique trail, create LinkedIn “AHA” moments, and revolutionize how you and your team own your space, tell your unique and individualized stories, approach LinkedIn as a unified and supportive team, do what you need to do to become thought leaders, and approach LinkedIn like a BOSS and be ready to say, I am ready for a mindset “SHIFT” to happen!
I have spread LinkedIn Goodness in well over 400 (workshops, talks, keynotes) for executive teams, associations, departments, entrepreneurs, job seekers, special groups, and for amazing women leaders!
I have two signature workshops: LinkedIn in High Heels: Rise Up and Lead Online. It is all about kicking imposter to the curb and creating a transition for women leaders to Lead-IN, Listen-IN, Link-IN, and become IN-fluential leaders online. The POWER of your LinkedIn Story and Social Reciprocity takes you on a journey of finding out what success looks like on LinkedIn and how you are going to get yourself there.
I am a certified Coach, member of the International Coach Federation (ICF), A women of Inspiration Winner, a Forbes Writer, and on the list of globally recognized LinkedIn experts.
My diverse experience as a professional LinkedIn Trainer and Coach allows me to bring a unique breadth of knowledge, as well as an aspect of fun and passion, to all my workshops and talks. This is very important because you should be enjoying your LinkedIn journey.
“LinkedIn is no longer and option, it is a must stop shop for professionals who want an amazing tool that will support their transition into professional greatness”
Connect with Shelly - https://linkedexpress.ca/about-me/
Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/selsliger/
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50min
November 15, 2021 22. Uncovering Your Resilience With Treena Reilkoff
Treena Reilkoff is a certified Resiliency trainer with experience in trauma informed practice and promoting strategies and optimizing resiliency. Her professional background is diverse and includes working in the fields of mental health, behavioural analysis, corrections, ADR and social work. She brings more than 25 years of experience providing service to persons and groups who have experienced trauma, in diverse, complex and high-risk environments. Having served organizations across Canada (government, correctional facilities, schools, hospitals, sporting organizations, indigenous communities) by providing critical incident stress management, employee assistance, occupational health and safety consulting, and union leadership, Treena possesses deep insight into the nature of resiliency. Stay connected with Trina: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/treena-re... Website - www.tlrsolutions4conflict.ca Email - [email protected]
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41min
October 14, 2021 #21 Policing Communities And Bridging Gaps With Toronto Police Officer Dale Swift
Kwesi sits down with Toronto Police Officer Dale Swift, to discuss policing communities and bridging the gap.
It is no secret that policing isn’t the most popular career choice these days. From being unfairly and broadly painted as bad apples, to being attacked and insulted, to officers opting for early retirement due to stress and mental health issues all over North America, it is no wonder that fewer people are choosing this as a job.
However, being a former police officer myself, I know the rewards of doing the job. It is not just about saving lives. Police officers help communities, heal families, and give people hope. That is exactly what my guest on the RISE podcast, Toronto Police Officer Dale Swift, is doing. From his empowering and vulnerable posts on his popular Instagram page (tpswiftd), to his work with not only his city, but the black community, he is an officer that is not only doing the badge proud, but truly making a difference in his city.
#cop4unity #cop4community
Stay connected with Dale, an officer whose mantra is BE THE DIFFERENCE, here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tpswiftd/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/tpswiftd?lang=en
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-swift-16645292/?originalSubdomain=ca
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46min

FAQs about Rise The Podcast:

How many episodes does Rise The Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.