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On this episode of the podcast we have my new friend, Tyler. Many do not know him on a personal level. As a matter of fact his K9, Arlo, will probably have a better chance of being recognized. Tyler is his handler, friend, his family. 
This episode we go through all of it. Tyler's life, and how he has managed to make it through some pretty RUFF times. (See what I did there? lol) He also takes us through what it is like to have someone like Arlo by his side all the time, and the bond between handler and K9.
WMUF please help me welcome Mr. Tyler, better known as K9Arlo's dad.

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On this episode of the podcast we have a pretty amazing guest. His name is Chris, the lead singer of the band TRAPT.
 
 Chris, and I dive into his past, and how he has grown in his self worth, and mental health through out the years. From becoming a worldwide known artist at a young age, to maturing not only himself, but the music he creates.
 
 Chris, and the band have nothing but respect for the Civil Service members of this country. He shares how he continues to support, and lift up our service members through, not only their actions, but also with their music.
 
 Please help me welcome my friend Chris, lead singer of TRAPT.
 
 **Stay tuned, at the end of the episode we have a SAMPLE PREMIRE of TRAPT's new song "ABOVE IT ALL"**
 
 "Above It All"
 Mastered by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering - California - U.S.A http://www.maorappelbaum.com/

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On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. R. Louis better known on his social media accounts as @lonelydad007, and close friends as Black. An ARMY Veteran of 17 years, Black shares what life was like growing up, and how he found himself joining the armed forces. He also takes us through what it was that got him to dealing with his mental health issues, and how they affected his life. Black opens up and says "fuck it" to the haters that may give him flack for opening up. His mission is to help others start the conversation, because he knows what it is like to stay silent for too long. WMUF please help me welcome Mr. Black to the WhatMakesUsFire Podcast.

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On this episode of the podcast we have Mr. Dylan. A 22 year old Veteran of the US ARMY. I asked this young gentleman to be a guest of the podcast for one reason, his maturity. Dylan is beyond his years when it comes to being self aware of his mental health and how it affects his life. He has shown through his ability to share who he truly is on the inside, and not being afraid of being judged, that he can be a voice in the fight against the stigma that is mental health.
He and I bust each other's balls and its all in good fun. I hope you laugh, and learn something from this episode. I was happy to learn there is hope for the next generation.

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WhatMakesUsFire,
On today's episode of the show we are doing something a little different. I have been given permission to post an episode of the Behind The Badge Podcast, where I was a guest! 
Blue & Stepp were amazing hosts, and definitely have something big going. I couldn't have been more appreciative of them having me on their show.
We dive into a hell of a conversation. Everything from jokes, the job, mental health, and me wanting to destroy my computer...
I hope you enjoy the episode and take something from it, as I have.

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WhatMakesUsFire Family,
On this episode of the podcast we have my good friend Mr. J. Smith, better know as @Offical_Smith406 on his social media platforms. J takes us on a wild story of his childhood and how he found his way through it all to become a better man than what his history could have dictated for him. He is a wildland Firefighter, with a passion of building up the next generation of Firefighters. Doing his best in leaving the job he loves better than how he found it.
So without saying too much else, please help me welcome Mr. J. Smith, a man becoming better than his past.

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WMUF Family,
On this episode of the podcast we have Toni, better known as southerngirlleo11 on her social media accounts. Toni, has been a long time supporter of the WMUF Family for a long time and doesn't plan on stopping. She is also a part of a new non-profit being formed called Blue Line PD, which is dedicated to helping Police Officers obtain gear that their departments can not currently afford to give them. 
Toni shares her story with us in what is the first time she starts her conversation in getting the help she is seeking. I ask that you listen with open ears and hearts, and know that her story is what drives her to be the LEO she is today.
Without saying more please help me welcome Ms. Toni The Southern Girl LEO

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WMUF Family, 
Guess who is back on the WhatMakesUsFire Podcast!? The amazing Mrs. Morgan Matte, know also on social media as @morganmatte, an influencer showing how overcoming addiction and mental health issues CAN be done with a beautiful smile on your face. Morgan and I dive right back into mental health and how over the last 6 months we have grown individually with the shit storm we call life. She shares with us how she has found even more strength to overcome some recent tragic events, and how she has grown into an even stronger version of what is the already amazing soul she is. 
Morgan is dear to my heart and my life, so please help me welcome back Morgan Matte THE Warrior Among Us.

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WhatMakesUsFire,
On this episode of the podcast we have Ms. Melissa Parker also know on social media as @thekentuckyditchdoc. Author of the book "Living Through The Darkness" a Firefighter/ Paramedic's story of overcoming life's tragedies, Melissa shares the her story with us getting into the dirty details. Overcoming addiction, battling depression, and trying to find her way through her own darkness, she shows us that as long as you keep moving forward, it can be done.
Please help me welcome Ms. Melissa Parker.

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WhatMakesUsFire,
On this episode of the podcast we have Devon, also know on social media as @two6zero6. Devon is, and has been a HUGE supporter of WhatMakesUsFire since the beginning, and now on the show, he shares with us a lot about himself. 
Going through a childhood trauma, not reaching what was always a childhood dream of his, and how he has found his way to accepting what his purpose in life came to be; Devon reveals this entire process to us.
Please help me welcome Devon, MY Thin Red Line Brother.

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