Bringing the greatest minds in mental and physical wellness to the men and women who serve our communities.
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This podcast is for anyone in the power line industry. Those of you that love to build and maintain power lines at work and after work. This is a collection of stories from line workers around the world. This is a community for us to share where we’ve been, who we’ve worked with, projects we’ve been apart of and hopefully pass on some of those key lessons that we could all learn from. This podcast will be a mix of line workers and their stories as well as other professionals sharing about ho ...
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Welcome to About My Dad hosted by Janine Pezarro, the podcast that dives deep into the raw, untold stories of men’s relationships with their fathers—or the absence of one. These are the conversations you’ve never heard before: stories of heartbreak, resilience, and redemption. Whether your father was distant, absent, or your greatest guide, this space unravels the complexities of fatherhood and how it shapes the men we become. From confronting unresolved pain to celebrating profound connecti ...
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Jim Reading (Royal Marines, Tier 1 Coaching and The Obesity Crisis) - Episode 1083
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1:15:24"I began my journey in the fitness industry over 15 years ago as a personal trainer. From walking the gym floor to earning a degree in Sports Science, I ultimately joined the Royal Marines. There, I specialised as a Royal Marines Physical Training and Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor. After nearly a decade in the Marines, it has become my mission…
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Anthony Longo (Combat Medicine, Working Dogs and Canine Therapy) - Episiode 1082
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1:43:11Anthony Longo is a U.S. Marine Corps Combat Veteran who served multiple deployments in Fallujah, Iraq, as an Infantry Communication Specialist. After his military service, he pursued a career in Fire Rescue, earning a degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and certification as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP). His dedication to protecti…
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Dr Michael Greger (Plant Based Diets, Reversing Disease and Immunity) - Episode 227
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30:12Dr Michael Greger is a physician, author and internationally recognized nutrition expert. We discuss the causes of chronic disease, plant based diet, carcinogens, disease reversal and much more. Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized professional speaker on a number of important …
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Jeff and Kathryn Nichols (COVID, Cowardice in Leadership and Training the Tactical Athlete) - Episode 1081
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2:32:22Jeff Nichols has been a strength coach for over 20 years working with athletes of all ages in amateur and professional athletics. Jeff is certified through the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Facilitator both with distinction. Jeff began his career as a graduate assistant at Troy University under Richard Schaughnessy CS…
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177 | Safety Starts in the Field | The ISS 2025 Foreman Panel
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51:58Recorded live at the 2025 Infrastructure Safety Symposium (ISS), this special panel episode dives into one of the most critical, and overlooked, roles in safety: the foreman.Hosted by Powerline Podcast’s Ryan Lucas, this conversation features seasoned foremen from across the industry who bring raw, unfiltered perspectives from the field. Together, …
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Steve Wolf (Movie Pyrotechnics, Stunt Performers and Solving Wildfires with Science) - Episode 1080
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1:52:43Steve Wolf's passion for science and engineering, and his 35-year career in stunts and pyrotechnics have given major Hollywood directors the ability to create and control all manner of fires. Now he's redirecting his skills to give the same abilities to firefighters. Wolf has hosted Discovery TV shows on science on engineering, and holds a B.A. fro…
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Dr Erik Won (Combat Medicine, Neuroscience, Performance and Mental Health) - Episode 1079
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1:50:13Dr. Erik Won is President and Chief Medical Officer of Wave Neuroscience, Inc; a biotechnology company that has innovated breakthrough technologies called Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy (MeRT) and Synchronized Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (sTMS). These technologies utilize computational neuroanalytics and brain imaging to customize treatment pro…
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Elizabeth Pol (Suicide Psychological Autopsy, Law Enforcement and Canine Therapy) - Episode 1078
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2:04:22Ellizabeth Pol is a current Police Officer of 21 years and the Founder/CEO of Resilient Heroes to present first responders and military personnel with psychoeducation on Trauma and Suicide. We discuss her journey into law enforcement, the first responder mental health crisis, suicide autopsies, forensic psychology, canine therapy and much more. "As…
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Alastair McGregor and Josh Williams (Prisons, Recidivism and the Healing Power of LEGO) - Episode 1077
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1:55:18Alastair McGregor is the Co-Founder of STEALTH®: A de-escalation tool using Lego® Serious Play®. A preventative tool which stops people dying. It works and it lasts. And it uses Lego® Al is a Preventative Psychologist specialising in subconscious communication. He has researched and worked with personnel from the SBS & Royal Marines through to ball…
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Blayne Smith (Green Berets, Rucking, Non-Profits and Leadership) - Episode - 1076
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2:24:49Blayne Smith is a West Point graduate, former Green Beret and highly effective business leader across a variety of industries and capacities. For over 25 years, Blayne has built teams and communities through a deep understanding of, and focus on, culture and leadership. Whether serving in corporate, small business, or nonprofit roles, his focus has…
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Terry, Joe, Richard and James (Inside a Cohesive Fire Truck Company and Brotherhood) - Episode 162
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3:49:01Terry, Joe and Dickie were my crew on Truck 1 in California, a true example of a band of brothers. We've helped each other through epic fires, gruesome extrications, divorce, back surgery, COVID and PTSD. This episode gives an insight into the reality of a cohesive team. in the fire service. We discussed everything from creating great leadership, d…
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Professor Russell Foster (Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Deprivation and Neuroscience) - Episode 647
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1:45:20Russell Foster is a professor of circadian neuroscience at the University of Oxford, where he also heads the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology and the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute. Foster’s research focuses on both visual and circadian neurobiology, and mainly on the mechanisms whereby light regulates circadian rhythms in humans an…
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Kona Oliveira (Mixed Martial Arts, Big Wave Surfing and Firefighting) - Episode 1075
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1:54:59Kona Oliveira is a federal firefighter, professional MMA fighter and big wave surfer who recently went viral for shredding a monster swell at Peahi off Maui. We discuss his childhood in Hawaii, growing up in a martial arts family, his MMA journey, the paradox of surfing and competition, becoming a firefighter and much more.…
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176 | Let the Linemen Lead | Bryce Hubbard’s Playbook for Culture That Lasts
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1:41:32Foreman Bryce Hubbard breaks down how to lead with purpose, build unshakable team culture, and turn tailboards into powerful leadership moments. With hard-won lessons from the field and one unforgettable story about saving a child’s life this episode is a playbook for anyone serious about raising the standard.…
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Matson and Tawni Browning (Infiltrating White Supremacy Gangs, Polygamy and Undercover Policing) - Episode 1074
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2:01:20Matson Browning is an internationally recognized authority on the inner workings of white supremacy groups. As an undercover detective for more than two decades in Arizona, he thought he knew what hate looked like, that is, until he got a front row seat. For more than 25 years, Browning has been infiltrating, documenting, and disrupting White supre…
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Chris Hinshaw, Nic Gregson and Kelsie Meade (Forging Marine Performance through the Fittest Instructor Competition) - Episode 1073
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1:25:27LtCol Gregson is the Director for the Marine Corps Center for Learning and Faculty Development at TECOM and Kelsie is the High-Intensity Tactical Training Coordinator for Marine Corps Base Quantico. Chris Hinshaw is the founder of Aerobic Capacity and is widely considered one of the top endurance coaches in the world. In this conversation, we discu…
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Dyana Alexander (Death Notifcations, Cardiac Arrests and Moral Injury) - Episode 1072
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2:21:26Dyana Alexander is a Fire Captain and Paramedic. We discuss her journey into the fire service, death notifications, cardiac arrests, moral injury, pickleball and so much more. Dyana is a dedicated professional with nearly 18 years of experience with Orange County Fire Rescue. Currently serving as a field Captain in Battalion 3/A, she covers a vast …
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Jason Vale (Weight Losss and Reversing Disease with Juice Fasting) - Episode 370
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1:02:05Jason Vale aka "The Juice Master" is an author, filmmaker and creator of the Juicy Retreats. We discuss childhood trauma, owning your history, how he reclaimed his health, disease reversal, addiction, forging resilience and much more. Jason Vale – also known as “the Juice Master” – is a man on a mission to “juice the world!” He is the best-selling …
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Daniel Higuera (Firefighter Shift Research and the Health Impact of Sleep Deprivation) - Episode 1071
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2:11:35Daniel Higuera is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at Santa Ana College Department of Fire Technology. Currently, he provides health and wellness services to over 20 fire and police departments in southern California. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into the impact of shift work on firefighter health and performance. Previously, Higu…
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Brian Sanders (Gangs, Drug Prohibition and Police Recruitment) - Episode 1070
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2:29:15Brian Sanders is a recently retired homicide lieutenant, gang expert, and presenter. During his career, he served on various proactive units, to include Gang Suppression Unit, homicide unit as a detective and later as a sergeant, intel sergeant, and other units. He is known for developing sources, actionable gang intelligence, motivating others to …
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Eric and Amanda Stevens (A firefighter's battle with ALS) - Episode 256
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1:40:59Eric Stevens is a collegiate and NFL football player turned firefighter. Eric was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) earlier this year. We discuss their athletic careers, how they met, being given a terminal diagnosis, how a potential cure is being withheld, how you the listener can help and much more. “The average life expectancy of ALS dia…
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Dr Thaer Ahmad III (The US Healthcare Crisis, Murdered First Responders in Gaza and Israeli Protests) - Episode 1069
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2:03:17Thaer Ahmad, MD is a board-certified emergency medicine physician working at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Ahmad is the assistant program director for the emergency medicine residency program. He serves as both the global health director and medical ethics director for the emergency department at Advocate Christ. Dr. Ahmad is also …
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175 | The Fitness & Recovery Blueprint for Hardworking tradesmen | Eric Hinman
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53:31In this episode of Powerline Podcast, Ryan Lucas sits down with Eric Hinman, a hybrid athlete and entrepreneur who has mastered the balance of fitness, recovery, and high performance. Eric shares how tradesmen and linemen can optimize their health while working demanding jobs, avoid burnout, and build a resilient mindset for long-term success. From…
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Joe Bonanno (The impact of 9/11 on the FDNY, Firehouse Cooking, and Fitness) - Episode 1068
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1:58:48Joseph Bonanno is a 21 year veteran of the FDNY, fitness trainer and award winning chef. We discuss his journey into the fire service, firefighter fitness, his powerful 9/11 story, the community of 9/12, how nutrition led him to host a cooking show and so much more. FDNY VETERAN FIREFIGHTER Graduate Award Winning Chef Fitness Trainer/Nutritionist A…
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Dave Grossman III (On Hunting, School Safety and Hearing Ear Dogs) - Episode 1067
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1:58:21Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world’s foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime. Col. Grossman is a former West Point psychology professor, Professor of Military Science, and an Army Ranger who has combined his exper…
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Erik Paulson (Catch Wrestling, Defensive Tactics and Mixed Martial Arts) - Episode 562
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2:42:32Erik Paulson is a former Shooto world champion and renowned catch wrestling coach. We discuss his journey into the martial arts, Jeet Kune Do, weapons, training the tactical professions, his time in the stunt industry, coaching the older martial artist and so much more. Sensei Erik Paulson has trained fighters such as Josh Barnett, Ken Shamrock, Re…
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Lionel Crowther and Steve Farina (Courageous Leadership, Firefighter Families and Mental Health) - Episode 1066
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1:47:19Lionel Crowther is a 27 year veteran of the fire service, LODD survivor and mental health advocate. Steve Farina is a 30 year fire service veteran, a VP for the BC Professional Firefighters Association and is the vice-chair of the BCPFFA’s Mental Health Committee, as well as their Occupational Health & Safety Committee. In this second conversation,…
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