The Overwatch Collective Podcast

Thank you Mark from Battle Worn Foundation for joining T.O.C.'s podcast to talk about the common mistakes we see in the first responder & military community regarding mental health. After losing one of his best friends to suicide, Mark came to realize that he can make a difference in normalizing mental health challenges in our community and came up with a great resource! 

We discussed how department's set our community up to put the agency before our family's needs, losing friends to suicide, importance of peer to peer support, and a full breakdown of Battle Worn Foundation. 

Learn more about Battle Worn Foundation by checking out their website: https://www.battlewornfoundation.org/home

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A huge thank you to Kenneth for coming on the podcast as he's made it his mission to talk about how he compartmentalized so much trauma over his career and had to deal with it a few month after retirement. 

Like many, Kenneth worked hard in Probation for 28 years working primarily in crimes against children. After experience drug overdoses, suicides, and more, Kenneth hit that retirement mark and thought it would be a smooth ride. After three short months, everything caught up to him and needed an emergency therapy session to work on everything he suppressed over the course of his career. 

Tune in to learn about Kenneth's career and some great advice for our community. 

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A huge thank you to Matt from Frontline Mental Health for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast all the way from Australia to talk about their mission to get first responders in Australia the mental health resources they need. Partnering with Aussie Frontline and Boulder Crest Foundation, they have been able to help countless people in our community. 

Tune into to learn about Matt and the amazing work that Frontline Mental Health is doing for those that need it the most!

Thank you to Roger Sutherland for the connection!!

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Thank you to Jamie and Shaunna for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast to give a full overview of the Significant Others & Spouses Retreat through the First Responder Support Network. 

If you've never known or have any questions regarding what is offered at this retreat, then listen to this episode as they answer my questions and give a day to day summary so you know what you're getting into. 

A reminder, T.O.C. funds 50% of the costs if the Significant Other & Spouse meets our criteria. 

Thank you again Jamie and Shaunna and for FRSN for everything y'all do for our community. 

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Thank you Dr. Brad Kobsar for joining T.O.C.'s podcast to share about the Wellness Method, which he founded in 1995. Dr. Kobsar most recently started the Kingdom Wellness Foundation, which has a branch called 'Healthy Heroes' that offer resources for our first responder and military community. 

Also, Dr. Kosbar sheds some light on the insurance barriers and challenges in addition to the importance of sleep/rest. 

Learn more at Mywellnessmethod.com and on Instagram at Dr.bradkobsar. 

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Thank you to Breanna for joining The Overwatch Collective's Podcast to share about The Little Blue Crew, which is a non-profit organization helping our law enforcement community thrive during challenging times. 

Breanna discusses how her and her husband, a Deputy Sheriff, thrive and work together to maintain a healthy relationship while raising four kids. Also, Breanna talks about the resources that Little Blue Crew provides for our LEO community during challenging times and not just line of duty deaths. 

Tune into this episode to learn more about Breanna and the great work she is doing for our community. 

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Kicking off season 11 with Denise Gee from Northern California, who married to a Police Officer and is a therapist working with first responders and spouses. 

Tune in to listen to Denise touch on some tips and tricks on how to have a successful marriage in this first responder community. 

If you're a first responder spouse, definitely give this episode a listen!

Thank you to Brain Performance Technologies, which is T.O.C.'s Podcast Sponsor.

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Thank you to Dr. Brooke Bartlett, Dr. Thalia Nicholson, and Dr. Jena Kiser for joining this question and answer podcast, which is the first time this has been done on T.O.C.'s Podcast. In this episode, Greg asked several questions which were comprised by a first responder and big T.O.C. supporter. 

If you're curious what questions you may consider asking your therapist or things to consider with attending therapy, then this podcast is for you. This is a great opportunity to hear three different perspectives from three therapists. 

A special thank you to Dr. Bartlett and Dr. Nicholson for being T.O.C. contracted therapists!

If you want to connect with either of them, you can fire off an email. 

Dr. Brooke Bartlett - [email protected]

Dr. Thalia Nicholson - [email protected]

Dr. Jena Kiser - [email protected]

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Thank you to Justin from Project 55 for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast to share some insight on what their -profit organization's mission to train our community to support those in need. Project55 is a community that empowers both individuals and organizations to proactively improve mental health outcomes in the workplace. By providing actionable information, insightful discussions, and collective learning; we empower individuals to prioritize their well-being and build inclusive workplaces that challenge the stigma of mental health struggles.

Learn more at Project55.org

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Thank you to Wes for joining T.O.C.'s podcast once again. Wes is a United States Air Force Veteran and Fire Fighter, who founded WeBUS.

WeBUS is a community of like-minded dads from across the country who come together to share experiences and support one another through life's challenges. Founded by Wes Piatt, who personally understands the struggles of dealing with childhood trauma, military service, and first responder stress, WeBUS is a beacon of hope and camaraderie.

Instead of offering unsolicited advice, WeBUS DUDES share their personal experiences. This approach ensures that members receive genuine wisdom from those who have walked similar paths, free from the often unhelpful "bro advice" that can be so prevalent. By sharing stories and experiences, we empower each other to navigate life's rough seas and curate the tools and insights that resonate most with our individual journeys.

Learn more today at https://www.webusint.com/ and check them out on Instagram @Webusint.

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