Best Firstresponder Podcasts (2026)

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E1059 The Call You Never Talk About 11:03

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton address a reality many first responders carry in silence: there is at least one call you never talk about—not with coworkers, not with family, sometimes not even with yourself. It wasn't necessarily the worst call on paper. It might not be the one ot…

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Ep. 236 Adam Smith 2nd Commando Regiment and Victoria Police Special Operations Group 4:51:37

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On todays Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Adam Smith 2nd Commando Regiment and Victoria Police Special Operations Group Adam joined the military in 2005 first kicking off his career as an infantry solider at the 2nd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment. During his time there he deployed twice to Timor Leste. In 2008 he attempted and…

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SZN 10 EP 2 - Joey 9MM Musashi / U.S. Army Company Commander Makes Big Decision Regarding A Specialists Mental Health / LEO Life During 2020 / Losing a Sgt. Major to Suicide That No One Saw Coming 1:09:00

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In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, Greg Grogan and Joey discuss the critical issues surrounding mental health and suicide awareness in the military and law enforcement communities. They share personal experiences, the importance of leadership in supporting mental health initiatives, and the impact of 2020 on first responders. The …

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E1058 How the Job Quietly Changes You 10:56

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore a truth many first responders only recognize in hindsight: the job doesn't just affect what you do—it slowly changes who you are (Amazon Affiliate). There's no single moment where everything shifts. No dramatic breaking point. Just small, rep…

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E1057 Proud of the Job, Ready to Quit 10:37

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton speak directly to a tension many first responders carry silently: loving the mission, believing in the work, and still feeling dangerously close to walking away (Amazon Affiliate). You're proud of what you do. You respect the badge. You believe in se…

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E1056 Strong at Work, Distant at Home 10:41

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton address one of the most painful contradictions in first responder life: being highly capable, dependable, and composed on the job—while feeling emotionally distant at home (Amazon Affiliate). At work, you're decisive, calm under pressure, and trusted…

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SZN 10 EP 1 - Devon Skerry / FireFighter's Ambulance Crash Sends Patient Flying / Air Force National Guard Refueling Jets Over Combat Zones / Worker's Comp is a Mess / Comparing Trauma and How Trauma Impacts ... 1:14:11

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Thank you Devon Skerry for your continued support of The Overwatch Collective by donating monthly and representing Rust and Iron Clothing Company. Devon spent 9 years in the Air Force National Guard and was working on refueling various fighter jets over combat zones. Throughout his time in the National Guard, Devon began volunteering as a fire figh…

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E1055 When Chaos Feels Like Home 10:48

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore a reality many first responders quietly live with: calm can feel uncomfortable, while chaos feels familiar (Amazon Affiliate) —even comforting. After years of operating in high-intensity environments, your nervous system adapts to urgency, no…

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E1054 The Hidden Cost of the Badge 10:35

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton pull back the curtain on something every first responder feels—but few ever name: the hidden cost of wearing the badge (Amazon Affiliate). The badge gives purpose, pride, identity, and brotherhood. But it also quietly takes things in return—energy, e…

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REPUBLISHED EPISODE - Ep. 81 Ben Besant "Officer A" Former NSW Police TOU - LINDT CAFE SIEGE 3:41:20

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REPUBLISHED EPISODE Following the recents events in Bondi, if you missed previous episodes this was one not to be missed surrounding the events of radical islamic terrorist ideology (Denied by the government!) that occurred at the Lindt Cafe Sydney on the 15th December 2014. On today's episode I sit down with the NSW Police Tactical Operations Unit…

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E1053 Why You Can't Relax Off Duty 10:26

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton unpack one of the most frustrating and confusing experiences many first responders face: being off duty but never actually feeling off (Amazon Affiliate). You finally get a day off… Your body is home… But your mind is still scanning, listening, braci…

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SZN 9 EP 22 - Lee Hanna / New Dawn Treatment Centers / U.S. Army 11 Bravo & 11 Charlie / Helping Veterans Combat Addiction / Suicide Attempt Following Mil Service 49:43

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Listen to Lee Hanna, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, talk about his passion of serving our veteran community through New Dawn Treatment Centers. If you've been looking for any resources regarding veterans substance addictions and how to combat them, then check out New Dawn Treatment Centers. Thank you to Lee for sharing about his time in the U.S. Army,…

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E1052 First Responder Parenting: Why Kids Say 'You're Never Really Here' 11:06

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore one of the most heartbreaking truths in first responder families (Amazon Affiliate): your children often feel your absence long before you ever realize you're gone. You provide, you protect, you show up exhausted but determined — and still, y…

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E1051 The Shift Work Divorce Trap: How Odd Hours Break Down Relationships 10:53

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton take a brutally honest look at one of the most painful realities in the first responder world...how shift work (Amazon Affiliate) quietly erodes relationships from the inside out. When one partner is awake while the other sleeps… When days off never …

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E1050 Police Officer Perfectionism: The Hidden Burnout Trigger 9:55

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton unpack a silent but powerful burnout driver in law enforcement — perfectionism (Amazon Affiliate). From writing flawless reports… to never missing a detail… to making split-second decisions under pressure… to constantly being evaluated by body cams, …

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SZN 9 EP 21 - Bill Braski / U.S.M.C. 0311/0369 OEF Combat Veteran / Active Police Officer / Combat Deployment as a LCpl Rifleman to a Platoon Sgt. / Abbey Gate Betrayal & Afghan Withdrawal Breakdown ... 1:25:55

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Thank you to Bill for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast to share about his time in the United States Marine Corps as a young Infantry Rifleman in a combat zone in Afghanistan learning how real the affects of war can be. Bill returned to Afghanistan years in later with a different mission set as a seasoned Platoon Sgt. with a different role. Listen in as Bil…

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E1049 The Call That Changed You: Why Some Incidents Never Leave Your Mind 11:00

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore one of the deepest truths in first responder life (Amazon Affiliate) — there is always that one call that never fully lets you go. It may have been early in your career. It may have blindsided you years later. It may involve a face you still …

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THE DEBRIEF #23 Bondi Beach Terror Attack hosted by Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris with Big Chocky and Scott Jones aka The Saint SCOJO 1:12:37

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Today's debrief Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chat with Big Chocky and Scott Jones aka SCOJO These debriefs we touch base with a previous guest and check in on their lives and talk about anything and everything. More specifically chat about the most recent radical islam terrorist attack Bondi Beach, Sydney Australia. Send us a text however …

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E1048 Marriage Under the Microscope: When Your Spouse Sees the Job Differently 10:47

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton tackle a quiet but powerful source of conflict in first responder marriages (Amazon Affiliate) — when your spouse sees the job through a completely different lens than you do. Maybe they think you're overworked… but you think you're doing what's nece…

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THE DEBRIEF #22 Bondi Beach Terror Attack hosted by Zero Limits Podcast Matty Morris with Matt Nicholson Episode #222 NSW Police Officer and Scott Jones aka The Saint SCOJO 1:11:38

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Today's debrief Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chat with Matt Nicholson Episode #222 NSW Police Officer Scott Jones aka SCOJO These debriefs we touch base with a previous guest and check in on their lives and talk about anything and everything. More specifically chat about the most recent radical islam terrorist attack Bondi Beach, Sydney Au…

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E1047 Dispatch Stress: How the Radio Shapes Your Brain and Body 11:13

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton turn their attention to the often unseen, unheard, and under-acknowledged backbone of first responder work — dispatch (Amazon Affiliate). Behind every call, every rescue, every crisis, and every tragedy is a dispatcher whose voice holds the line betw…

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SZN 9 EP 20 - Kelley Jensen / Brain Performance Technologies Improving PTSD, TBI, and More / SAINT / MeRT / TMS / Qualified under TriCare Insurance / T.O.C. Podcast Sponsor 42:16

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In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Kelley Jensen about the transformative potential of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for mental health, particularly within the military and first responder communities with Brain Performance Technologies. Kelley shares her personal journey with her autistic so…

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E1046 The Weight of the Vest: How Physical Gear Impacts Mental Health 10:21

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore something most first responders never stop to think about — how the physical weight you wear every day becomes an invisible emotional burden (Amazon Affiliate). The ballistic vest, duty belt, radio, rifle, boots, turnout gear, SCBA — these it…

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E1045 First Responder Fatigue: Why You're Always Tired Even After Sleep 11:07

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton dig into one of the most universal — and misunderstood — struggles in the first responder world: chronic fatigue (Amazon Affiliate) that doesn't go away, even after "enough" sleep. Police officers, firefighters, EMTs, dispatchers, corrections officer…

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E1044 Not All Heroes Feel Heroic: Living With a Title You Didn't Choose 10:02

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore a powerful emotional truth most first responders (Amazon Affiliate) never say out loud: being called a hero doesn't always feel good — or accurate. Police, fire, EMS, and dispatch professionals often get labeled as heroes by the public, the m…

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SZN 9 EP 19 - Freddie, U.S. Army Military Police / Any Mission Anywhere is a Veteran Owned & Operated Hockey Company / T.O.C. Hockey Charity Game in 2026 25:23

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In this conversation, Freddie shares the origins of his initiative, 'Any Mission Anywhere,' which began as a personal quest for purpose and community after his service in the U.S. Army. He discusses the importance of structure and camaraderie in his life and how these elements inspired him to create a movement that embodies selflessness and reinteg…

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E1043 First Responder Suicide Crisis: Signs We're Missing and How to Prevent It 10:49

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton confront one of the most urgent and heartbreaking issues in the first responder community — the silent suicide epidemic (Amazon Affiiate). Police officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, dispatchers, corrections officers, and veterans are dying by …

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E1042 Faith Under Fire: Why Some First Responders Find God and Others Turn Away 10:20

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton dive into one of the most personal and often unspoken aspects of first responder life: faith (Amazon Affiliate). For some officers, firefighters, dispatchers, and medics, the job pulls them closer to God — prompting prayer on the drive to a call, gra…

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E1041 The Bulletproof Guide to Surviving The Holidays As A First Responder 10:49

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton break down one of the toughest seasons for police, fire, EMS, and dispatch — the holidays. While the rest of the world is slowing down, celebrating, and gathering with loved ones, first responders are gearing up for some of the most demanding, emotio…

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Ep. 235 Lucinda Boon Western Australia Police - Royal Australian Infantry Army Reserve 3:11:50

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On today's episode of the Zero Limits Podcast, host Matty Morris sits down with former WA Police officer and Army Reservist, Lucinda Boon. After finishing school, Lucinda began her law-enforcement journey with the Western Australia Police as an Auxiliary Officer, serving just over four years before transitioning into a full Police Officer role. She…

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SZN 9 EP 18 - Sgt. Dakota Meyer / U.S.M.C. Medal of Honor Recipient / Re-Enlisting in the U.S.M.C. as Recon MOS / Leaderships Role in Mental Health / Compare Combat Veterans Trauma to First Responders ... 47:36

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In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Dakota Meyer, a Medal of Honor recipient, about his journey from a small town in Kentucky to becoming a Marine and ultimately receiving the Medal of Honor for his actions in Afghanistan. Dakota shares his experiences transitioning from military to civilian life, the c…

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E1040 The Partner You Lost Without Goodbye: Grieving Transfers and Tragedy 10:35

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore a kind of grief that rarely gets talked about in the first responder world — the grief (Amazon Affiliate) of losing a partner not to death, but to distance, transfer, or tragedy. The bond between partners runs deeper than most friendships. Yo…

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E1039 Police Under Pressure: The Mental Health Impact of Constant Public Scrutiny 10:28

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton dive into one of the most emotionally exhausting realities of modern policing — the weight of constant public scrutiny. From viral videos to media narratives, today's officers live under a microscope where every move, every word, and every split-seco…

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E1038 Living for the Next Shift: When the Job Becomes Your Only Anchor 10:41

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton tackle a hidden form of burnout (Amazon Affiliate) that creeps into the lives of countless first responders — when the job becomes the only place you feel grounded. For many in law enforcement, fire, or EMS, work isn't just a career; it's where purpo…

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SZN 9 EP 17 - Max / EMS & Volunteer Firefighter in Germany / U.S. vs. Germany Mental Health Resources / Strong Is Reaching Out For Help / Peer Support Benefits 47:37

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Max, all the way from Germany, shares his experiences and insights as a paramedic, discussing the challenges and emotional toll of the job, the importance of support from colleagues, and his unwavering passion for emergency services. We compare U.S. vs. German mental health resources and the differences between the stigma. "It's not like a job for …

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E1037 Dark Humor in First Responder Culture: Coping or Hiding the Pain? 11:08

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the fine line between coping and concealment when it comes to dark humor in first responder culture (Amazon Affiliate). It's no secret that police, fire, EMS, and military professionals often use humor to process tragedy. The jokes, sarcasm, …

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E1036 The Department as Family: Comfort or Control in Law Enforcement Culture? 10:28

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton dive into one of the most complex dynamics in law enforcement (Amazon Affiliate) — when your department starts to feel like family. There's comfort in belonging to a tight-knit team. The shared jokes, the late-night calls, the unspoken trust — it's w…

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E1035 The Promotion Illusion: Why Climbing Ranks Doesn't Fix Burnout 11:06

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton unpack one of the most deceptive beliefs in first responder culture (Amazon Affiliate) — that the next promotion will make things better. Many responders chase advancement believing that more authority, a new title, or a higher paycheck will finally …

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Ep. 234 Jacob Turner Australian Army 5RAR - Prison Guard - Actor 3:22:49

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On today’s Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with Jacob Turner former Australian Army 5RAR also Corrective Services Prison Guard and now pursuing an acting career. After leaving school, Jacob started a few odd jobs however after a short time he decided to join the Australian Defence Force. In 2009 he enlisted into the infantry and once fi…

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SZN 9 EP 16 - Melissa Ewing / T.O.C. Contracted Therapist in Kansas / Dropping 22 Non-Profit / Accelerated Resolution Therapy / Spouses Forgotten About in First Responder Community 28:00

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Melissa Ewing, a T.O.C. contracted therapist in Kansas, shares her personal experiences and emphasizes the need for better systems to educate and support these spouses as they navigate the unique challenges of being married to first responders. In addition, Melissa talks about what therapy would look like if anyone in our T.O.C. community would wan…

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E1034 First Responder Marriage on the Edge: When You're Only Half Present 11:13

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton get real about what it means to come home—but not really be home. For many first responders, your physical body walks through the door, but your mind and emotions stay behind the badge (Amazon Affiliate). Over time, that distance creates cracks in co…

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E1033 Adrenaline Addiction in First Responders: Chasing Chaos Off Duty 10:47

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton unpack one of the most overlooked struggles in first responder life — adrenaline addiction (Amazon Affiliate). For years, you've been trained to respond instantly, to run toward chaos, to stay sharp and alert when others freeze. But what happens when…

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E1032 Live Interview With Erik Holt: Integrity Under Fire 25:21

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Live Interview With Erik Holt: Integrity Under Fire Today, we're sitting down with Erik Holt, a former Fire Chief who stood his ground when faced with corruption, and paid the price for refusing to compromise his oath. This isn't just a story about a job. It's about integrity in the face of retaliation, and the personal cost of choosing what's righ…

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SZN 9 EP 15 - Karlee Davis / Begin Counseling / T.O.C. Contracted Therapist in West Virginia / Begins Emergency Responder Cultural Competence Model 45:44

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In this podcast episode, Karlee Davis shares her experiences as a licensed independent clinical social worker in the state of West Virginia. Karlee has been in private practice since 2007 and founded Begin Counseling in 2023. Karlee discusses what therapy looks like with her as a T.O.C. contracted therapist and breaks down the 'Begins emergency res…

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E1031 Trauma Echoes: Why Old Calls Resurface Years Later for First Responders 10:49

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, dives into one of the most persistent and misunderstood challenges in first responder life: when the call is over but it still isn't. Sometimes, what happened years ago resurfaces in your mind, body, or relationships (Amazon Affiliate) and it doesn…

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E1030 Life After the Badge: Rebuilding Identity Beyond Law Enforcement 11:23

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, explores what happens when the job that once gave you purpose, structure, belonging, and identity (Amazon Affiliate) is suddenly gone. Whether retirement was planned, forced, medical, or accelerated by burnout — the emotional fallout can feel like …

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E1029 The Paycheck Prison: Why Many Officers Stay in Jobs That Break Them 11:51

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a direct look at one of the most unspoken realities in law enforcement: staying in a career out of financial obligation (Amazon Affiliate), identity attachment, or emotional survival—not passion. We break down how many officers find themselve…

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Ep. 233 Fin Johnson New Zealand Army Queen Alexandra’s Mounted Rifles 2:33:22

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On today's Zero Limits Podcast host Matty Morris chats with former New Zealand Army trooper Fin Johnson - Strength and Conditioning coach for UFC fighter Jack Della Maddalena Fin was born in Perth, WA however at a young age moved to NZ with his parents. After leaving school and working as a baggage handler, Fin decided to join the NZ Army more spec…

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SZN 9 EP 14 - Mike Ergo / U.S. Marine Corps 0311 Combat Veteran / Operation Phantom Fury / Struggles with Transition to Civilian Life / Therapist Helping Veterans / Thin Line Advisory 47:47

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In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Mike Ergo, a former U.S. Marine and current therapist who has dedicated over 13 years to helping combat veterans. They discuss Mike's journey from military service to civilian life, the challenges of transitioning, and the importance of mental health support. Mike sha…

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E1028 Emotional Armor: When Protecting Yourself at Work Hurts Your Family 11:34

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, explores the double-edged sword of emotional armor (Amazon Affiliate) in the world of first responders. On duty, emotional detachment is a survival skill. It allows officers, firefighters, and medics to function under extreme pressure and make quic…