Best Leow Podcasts (2026)

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Cyber Woman: A Lawyer’s Career on the Front Line of Cybersecurity with Joanne Elieli of Stephenson Harwood - Episode 53 50:56

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In this episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, host Lara Quie is joined by Joanne Elieli, Partner at Stephenson Harwood and the firm’s Cyber Lead, for a wide ranging and highly practical conversation on cyber risk, data protection, and what lawyers really need to understand about modern cyber incidents. Drawing on her extensive experience advising org…

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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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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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Episode 140: Jangai Jap, Department of International Affairs, The University of Georgia 1:08:33

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In this episode, guest co-host Drake Avila, a master's student in Asian Studies, joins host Namfon Narumol Choochan to interview Assistant Professor Jangai Jap from the Department of International Affairs at the University of Georgia. They discuss her recent research on ethnic rebellion in Myanmar and why the current explanation of post-independenc…

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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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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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Episode 139: Analyn Salvador-Amores, Department of Anthropology, University of the Philippines Baguio 46:11

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In this episode, host Namfon Narumol Choochan interviews Analyn Salvador-Amores (Ikin), Professor of Anthropology and former Director of the Museo Kordilyera at the University of the Philippines Baguio. Together, they discuss how the recent tourism trend has revitalized Kalinga tattoos, a tradition of the ethnolinguistic group in Buscalan village, …

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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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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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Episode 138: Anocha Suwichakornpong, Associate Professor of Film, Columbia University 45:20

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In this episode, host Namfon Narumol Choochan speaks with "Mai" Anocha Suwichakornpong, independent filmmaker, producer, founder of Electric Eel Film, and Associate Professor in Film at Columbia University. Anocha shares how films and filmmaking can be a form of resistance by rethinking the boundary between truth and fiction. They discuss how her p…

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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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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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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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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…

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Episode 137: Chiara Formichi, Department of Asian Studies, Cornell University 50:26

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In this episode, host Namfon Narumol Choochan interviews Chiara Formichi, H. Stanley Krusen Professor of World Religions, Director of the Religious Studies Program, and Professor of Asian Studies at Cornell University. They discuss how Prof. Formichi's personal and intellectual journey shaped her research trajectory in Islamic and Southeast Asian s…

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Indonesia in 10 Films: "Soegija" with Arnoud Arps 1:04:38

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Indonesia in 10 Films: "Soegija" with Arnoud Arps In this second episode of "Indonesia in 10 Films," host Michael Kirkpatrick Miller explores the film Soegija (2012), an ambitious historical drama by director Garin Nugroho. Soegjia follows the non-traditional Catholic national hero Monsignor Albertus Soegijapranata, during one of the most volatile …

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E1027 The Myth of the Invincible Officer: Why the Strongest Break the Hardest 11:12

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a hard look at one of the most dangerous myths in first responder culture — the belief that "strong" officers don't crack. Behind the calm faces and tactical precision, many responders carry crushing loads of trauma (Amazon Affiliate), respon…

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Dr. Ryan C. Warner: How to Cultivate Positive Interactions at Work | Doing Well #90 49:52

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Given that most of us spend half our lives at work, it is no surprise that positive workplace interactions are critical for both our well-being and productivity. So, this week on Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Marie Stella interviews psychologist Ryan C. Warner for tips on how to foster positive interactions at work withou…

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E1026 Hyper-Vigilance at Home: Living Like Every Door Is a Threat 11:19

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, tackles a silent struggle many first responders face: hyper-vigilance that doesn't switch off when the shift ends. On the job, scanning for threats is survival (Amazon Affiliate). But at home, that same mindset can turn into exhaustion, irritabilit…

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E1025 New Guest Drop! Brent Colbert | Veteran Officer & Leadership Coach 24:41

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We're excited to welcome Brent Colbert—veteran police officer, doctoral student in leadership, and life/career coach—to the Tactical Living Podcast! Brent brings a no-ego, boots-on-the-ground approach to training, leadership (Amazon Associates), and coaching for first responders. In this convo, he'll break down how coaching principles can level up …

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E1024 First Responder Burnout: Why Admitting "I Can't Do This" Feels Impossible 10:07

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, confronts one of the hardest truths in the first responder culture: admitting when you're burned out (Amazon Affiliate) feels impossible. For police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and military professionals, the job demands strength, endurance, and …

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E1023 Family Fallout: How a Police or Firefighter Career Impacts Home Life 11:03

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a hard look at the ripple effect first responder careers have on families. Behind every badge or helmet is a spouse, child, or loved one carrying the hidden costs of service. From missed holidays to emotional distance, the fallout is real—and…

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Leading the Future of International Arbitration at the LCIA with Kevin Nash 38:34

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Episode 52: Kevin Nash - Leading the Future of International Arbitration at the LCIA In this must-listen episode of The Legal Genie Podcast, your host Lara Quie sits down with Kevin Nash, the Director General of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) and a globally recognized leader in the field. With a career spanning Canada, Sweden,…

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E1022 The Hidden Battles of First Responders: Struggles No One Sees 10:43

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, shines a light on the invisible battles first responders fight every single day. Behind the badge (Amazon Affiliate), the turnout gear, or the radio call sign, there are struggles that few outside the profession will ever understand. We uncover the…

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Episode 136: Aditya Bhattacharjee, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow from Asian Studies, Cornell University 1:08:41

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In this episode, host Namfon Narumol Choochan interviews Dr. Aditya Bhattacharjee, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Asian Studies at Cornell University. Together, they discuss how growing up in Bangkok led him to study the localization and globalization of Hinduism. Focusing on the transnational appearances of Ganesha in Thailand and Thai restaurants …

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E1021 Emotional Containment: The Skill That Keeps You Alive and Costs You Connection 10:50

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a raw look at one of the most common survival tools in first responder culture (Amazon Affiliate): emotional containment. In the field, shutting down your feelings can keep you sharp, focused, and alive. But at home, that same survival skill …

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E1020 The Praise Paradox: Why Recognition at Work Doesn't Always Feel Good 10:57

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, unpacks a surprising truth: praise, awards, and public recognition don't always feel good to first responders (Amazon Affiliate). While many people assume medals and compliments bring pride, for those in uniform they can sometimes trigger discomfor…

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E1019 Quiet Quitting in Uniform: What It Looks Like and Why It's Dangerous 10:26

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, tackles a silent but growing problem in first responder culture: quiet quitting. This isn't about physically leaving the job—it's about emotionally checking out while still showing up (Amazon Affiliate). We explore how this disengagement creeps in,…

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Hannah Gunderman, Ph.D.: The Positive Effects of Video Games No One Talks About | Doing Well #89 57:44

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In this episode of Doing Well, we explore the research behind video games and their relationship with digital social connectedness. While video games are often portrayed negatively in traditional media from claims of promoting violence to enabling harmful online interactions — this conversation focuses on their positive impact. Our guest, Hannah Gu…