Best Tim Fasnacht Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 199: Dr. Leah Kaylor | FBI's Sleep Expert | Author | Prescribing Psychologist 1:18:05

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Episode 199 invites clinical and prescribing psychologist Dr. Leah Kaylor—known for her role as the FBI’s premier Sleep Expert—to dive deep into the science of sleep. With expertise grounded in trauma-informed care, psychopharmacology, EMDR, and Brainspotting, Dr. Kaylor brings cutting-edge strategies to help high‑stress professionals reclaim resto…

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Episode 198: Intentional Thought, Hug the Cactus - Mighty Mondays 25:19

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In this Mighty Mondays edition, Chris unpacks three powerful themes to kickstart your week with intention and grit. Eat at Home – Why preparing meals yourself isn’t just cost-effective, but also a way to craft higher-quality nourishment for both body and mind. Hug the Cactus – Embracing discomfort and owning hard truths instead of running from them…

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112: Security, Innovation, and Leadership in American Prisons - Interview w/Pete Bludworth 1:19:56

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What does it take to navigate the most dangerous prisons in America while maintaining both safety and humanity? Pete Bloodworth's extraordinary 35-year journey through corrections offers profound insights into this question. From his early days as a Marine Corps sniper to becoming one of corrections' most influential tactical innovators, Bloodworth…

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Episode 197: Dispatch Leader Esther Click 1:08:40

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In Episode 197 of the Gravity Podcast, Chris sits down with Esther Click, a dispatch leader whose life was forever changed in 2018 when her husband suffered a medical emergency at home. In a heartbreaking twist of fate, Esther had to call 911—the very system she had dedicated her career to serving. Her husband did not survive. This powerful episode…

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Episode 196: Toothbrushes, Friendships, and the Condition of the Heart - Mighty Mondays 20:10

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On this Mighty Monday edition of the Gravity Podcast, Chris unpacks three powerful reminders to help us live with more wisdom, kindness, and intentionality. What you’ll hear in this episode: Always be nice to anyone who has access to your toothbrush. A lighthearted but practical truth about treating those closest to us with care and respect. Pause …

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Episode 111: Knowledge, Willingness, Courage: What Officers Need From Leaders 34:07

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What makes a truly effective correctional leader? In this thought-provoking episode, Michael Cantrell draws from decades of experience to unpack the three essential qualities officers desperately want from their supervisors: knowledge, willingness, and courage. Correctional officers seek leaders who possess deep knowledge about policies, case law, …

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Episode 195: Therapeutic Courts with Judge Trinity Orosco 50:56

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This week, Chris was joined by long time friend, Franklin County (WA) District Court Judge Trinity Orosco. Judge Orosco and Chris covered a lot of content to include the amazing work being done in therapeutic courts. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Connect with Judge Orosco ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ Facebook Instagram Email Connect with Service Peace …

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Episode 194: Things Don't Change if Things Don't Change - Mighty Mondays 17:30

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On this episode of Mighty Mondays, Chris shares wisdom he learned from a friend while they were out jogging. His friend shared, "Things don't change if things don't change." A reality of life. If we don't like our current circumstances, we have to change something in order for us to experience change. Simple, yet powerful truth. Contact Gravity Con…

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110: The Silent Service: Finding Purpose in a Life of Sacrifice - Interview w/LTC Dave Grossman 1:07:12

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Lieutenant Colonel Dave Grossman brings decades of expertise to this powerful conversation about the psychology of violence, trauma response, and the vital role corrections professionals play in society. Drawing from his groundbreaking research that shaped books like "On Combat" and "On Killing," Grossman frames correctional officers as society's e…

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Episode 193: Mentors | Quality Training | God's will - Tim Fasnacht 1:02:10

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This week, Chris sits down with prior co-worker Tim Fasnacht. From police explorer, to cadet, to reserve police officer, to corrections officer, to corrections academy commander, to international trainer - Tim has a lot of experience in the criminal justice arena. Chris and Tim started their criminal justice careers together at the Lynnwood Police …

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Episode 192: What's Important Now? - Mighty Mondays 24:54

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In this short but powerful Mighty Monday episode, Chris dives into the concept of "What's Important Now" (WIN)—a question that can help bring clarity to chaos, reduce stress, and guide our next right step. He explores how this mindset helped him manage emotional overload during high-stakes moments as a police officer and how it can help anyone, in …

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109: Rethinking Correctional Training: Objective-Based Training with Myles Cook 1:07:52

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What if everything we thought we knew about training correctional officers was based on flawed assumptions? In this eye-opening conversation with Myles Cook, we explore how questioning basic training objectives can transform outcomes across corrections. Miles brings 15 years of diverse experience spanning corrections, patrol, narcotics, investigati…

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Episode 191: Transformed Life with Officer Sebastian Castilleja 1:04:12

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This week, Chris sat down with one of his previous co-workers, Kennewick Police Officer Sebastian "Zebbie" Castilleja. Zebbie shares about a rough upbringing that led to amazing mentors. He also shares about standing outside of the crowd of peer pressure in high school, but then stepping into the alcohol scene as a young police officer. This episod…

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Episode 190: Postured for Adversity - Mighty Mondays 20:45

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This week, Chris reflects on a powerful lesson learned during a recent workout on the shores of Cannon Beach. Battling a relentless headwind while pushing through a mile interval, he found himself groaning at the resistance—until perspective kicked in. That wind wasn’t just an obstacle; it was preparation. A reminder that adversity is the training …

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Re-Broadcast - ILEETA Live: An interview with Mike Cantrell and Gary York 1:04:24

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This is a Re-Broadcast of ILEETA Live! Yyou can find more episodes here: / @ileeta Two nationally recognized voices in corrections. One powerful conversation. ILEETA Live is back July 16 at 7:30PM CST. This month: Michael Cantrell and Gary York—both published authors and respected subject matter experts—join us to talk leadership, resilience, and t…

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Episode 189: Motherhood | Perseverance | Corrections Officer - Taffien Wright 1:08:26

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This week, Chris sat down with Corrections Officer Taffien Wright. Taffien shares about the consequences of a tough childhood that led to addiction. A tough life got tougher with negative self-image, motherhood, and cancer. Taffien shares her low point at her daughter's sports awards night. Feeling judged by the other parents in the room, Taffien f…

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Episode 188: Lead and Stay Out of the Way - Mighty Mondays 22:18

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This week, Chris shares a leadership mantra shared with him and a recent experiences that reinforced this approach. Leadership student Tim Mattila shared, "Lead the way without getting in the way." About a week after hearing this, Chris and Jaimie went on a date to Bruchi's Cheesesteak Restaurant in Kennewick. They saw owner, Michael Scott working …

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Episode 187: Knife Fight | Burglary In-Progress | A Cop Family - A Tribute to Danielle Littrell 52:59

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Year One - On this 1-year anniversary of our daughter, Danielle's death, we thought it was fitting to re-air the episode she was interviewed. Originally aired on December 22, 2022, this episode has been a blessing when we needed to hear our girl's voice. We hope that Dani's experiences and perspectives bless you and your family. Connect with Gravit…

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108: Can Smart Technology Create Second Chances? Interview w/Alisha Shoates James 54:28

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What happens when a police officer's career evolves into revolutionizing corrections technology? Alisha Shoates-James takes us on her remarkable journey from patrolling Nashville streets to developing innovative tablet solutions that transform prison environments nationwide. Drawing from her seven years in law enforcement and extensive experience a…

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Episode 186: Set the Standard without Compromise - Mighty Mondays 21:54

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This week, Chris shares a mantra he heard from a motivational speaker and the sermon notes from a recent church service. The two nuggets of wisdom, put together, were inspiring for him. In this episode, we look at the Dangers of Compromise and the mindset that, "I don't match the energy, I set the standard." Paid Promotion ⁠⁠⁠First Responder Health…

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Episode 185: Prioritizing You | Wellness | Cycling with DC Julie Beard 1:09:08

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This week, Chris sat down with law enforcement leader Deputy Chief Julie Beard. DC Beard has been a Washington State law enforcement officer for over two decades. The profession has taught her the importance of prioritizing her health and her family responsibilities so she can be an effective leader at work, at home, and in the community. DC Beard …

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107: Inside the American Jail System: Leadership & Innovation - Interview w/Shaun Klucznik 1:06:03

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When was the last time you heard a positive story about what happens inside America's jails? For most of us, these facilities only make headlines when something goes wrong—an escape, a use-of-force incident, or a facility failure. But as Major Shaun Klucznik reveals in this compelling conversation, corrections professionals save lives, change futur…

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Episode 184: Compromise, Consequence, & Commitment - Mighty Mondays 21:01

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This week, Chris shares the lessons he learned from his most recent half marathon race. His performance was far off what he expected. As he assessed the root causes, he realized his conclusions - weather, recent injury, dehydration, etc. - were contributing factors, but not the main cause. These factors were excuses that were clouding his assessmen…

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Re-Broadcast - The Silence Crisis in Corrections w/Michael Cantrell - Independent Voter Podcast 33:10

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This is a Re-Broadcast of The Silence Crisis in Corrections with Michael Cantrell from The Independent Voter Podcast - https://olasmedia.com/blogs/behind-the-bars-beyond-the-badge-the-hidden-struggles-of-correctional-officers Think the justice system only affects the incarcerated? Think again. In this episode of the How It Really Works series of th…

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Episode 183: Better Treatment with Haley and Ryan Scellick 1:12:35

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This week, Chris sat down with Nurse Practitioner Haley Scellick and her husband, firefighter Captain Ryan Scellick. With over 20 years of Fire experience, Ryan's health was declining and traditional medical care was not making things better. With Haley's medical background, she got curious. Working with Ryan's primary health care provider, Haley d…

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Episode 182: Alcohol, Wives, & Character Lessons - Mighty Mondays 31:58

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This week, Jaimie joins Chris for a special episode of Mighty Mondays. They have talked previously about how alcohol became a wedge in their marriage - robbing them of time together and overall health. They continue telling some of that story with the backdrop of a new experience. This past week, Chris visited his first AA meeting and picked up man…

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Episode 181: Out of Darkness with Shane St. John 1:17:50

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This week, Chris sat down with Shane St. John. Shane is a retired Green Beret and alumni of Warriors Heart who now serves as the Alumni Director for the program. He is also known for his commitment to helping other veterans through his own recovery journey and by participating in events like Ironman triathlons to raise awareness and support for Fro…

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106: Jujitsu, Justice, and Leadership - Interview w/Bryan Antonelli 1:12:15

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Brian Antonelli, known throughout corrections as "the fixer," pulls back the curtain on what it takes to restore order in some of America's most challenging prisons. Drawing from 32 years of distinguished service in federal and state corrections, Antonelli shares candid stories about transforming troubled facilities like USP Hazleton, where he arri…

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Episode 180: What have you OUTGROWN? - Mighty Mondays 29:01

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This week's Mighty Monday episode was inspired by a hamburger restaurant. In 1999, Chris and Jaimie were frequent visitors of Sonic when they lived in San Antonio, Texas. Fast forward 20 years, the restaurant opened a chain in Kennewick, Washington. Chris and Jaimie no longer eat there. The food is still extremely tasty, so what changed. As Chris r…

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Episode 179: On Stigma with Mark Bouchard 1:03:20

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This week, Chris connected with author and law enforcement officer Mark Bouchard. Mark Bouchard has 18 years of law enforcement experience in Canada, with almost ten years on the Emergency Response Team (SWAT), where he is also an advanced care tactical medic. Mark is currently assigned to a full-time position in the RCMP's National Tactical Medici…

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105: Keeping Your Cell Extraction from Going Viral on YouTube - Interview w/Tim Fasnacht 1:08:42

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The shocking disparity between training requirements—four weeks to become a correctional officer versus sixteen weeks to become a hairdresser in Washington State—highlights a systemic problem in how we prepare staff to handle some of society's most challenging individuals. Fosnott describes his earliest experiences, including being thrown into supe…

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Episode 178: When your PLANS fall apart - Mighty Mondays 23:30

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This week, Chris saw his half-marathon plan unravel as he bonked between miles 6 and 7. What do you do in life when plan A falls apart? How about when plan B also fails? Chris brings perspective from his days in law enforcement. He talks about having a P.A.C.E. plan that will increase success during tough times. Contact Gravity Consulting & Trainin…

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Episode 177: Loss, Struggle, and Resilience for First Responders, w/ Eric Tung and John Kelly 1:01:04

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This week, Gravity Podcast releases an episode first recorded for Blue Grit Radio. Podcast host Eric Tung asked fellow podcasters Chris Littrell and John Kelly to join him to discuss loss, struggle, and resiliency. This was a great conversation. Eric later sent the episode to Chris and John and invited us to release this episode on our channels. Ch…

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104: Recent Training Spotlight - and A Special Announcement by Michael Cantrell 36:36

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Michael Cantrell returns with a passionate exploration of the evolving corrections landscape, sharing significant professional milestones while introducing his upcoming new book, "Power Skills: Emotional Intelligence and Soft Skills for Correctional Officers, Public Service, and Beyond." The episode begins with exciting news about Cantrell's appoin…

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Episode 176: Alcoholism & Healing with Keith Czuleger 1:44:39

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This week, Chris is joined by police sergeant Keith Czuleger. Keith is an active officer in Washington State. He shares his story of military service, family life, and alcohol abuse. Keith finally hit bottom and made the courageous call to Warrior's Heart to get support and training. Keith returned to work after a long road of healing. Keith is now…

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Episode 175: Mighty Mondays - Should You Pee Yourself? 22:54

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This week, Chris was confronted with a questionable triathlon training tip, to pee himself. Not just in the BIG race, but to practice peeing himself during training so that he would be able to do it in a race. Chris took this suggestion and bounced it off more experienced triathletes who gave him sound advice. Contact Gravity Consulting & Training …

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103: The Human Stories of Military Justice and Rehabilitation - Interview w/James Cummings 1:09:05

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From the corridors of military prisons to the unique challenges of civilian life, our guest Jimmy Cummings shares an extraordinary journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. A retired Marine with a commanding presence in military corrections, Jimmy opens up about his early struggles in Scranton, Pennsylvania, that led him to the Marines, meet…

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Episode 174: Chaplain & Author Jim Hopper 56:56

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This week, Chris is joined by fire/police chaplain Jim Hopper. For over a decade, Jim volunteered as a fire and police chaplain in the greater Seattle area. He learned that the trauma of first responder work effects everyone, even chaplains. He was inspired to write some of his stories and insights in the book, Beyond the Sirens - Faith, Compassion…

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Episode 173: Mighty Mondays - Emotions Follow Behavior 27:04

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This week's Mighty Monday episode was inspired through a conversation with Blue Grit Radio (podcast) host Eric Tung. Eric shared with Chris that he was down in the dumps and took intentional action to feel better. Chris has been living this out over the past year and felt it was relevant for listeners. Contact Gravity Consulting & Training ⁠⁠⁠⁠grav…

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102: Leadership Strategies and Fostering a Culture of Integrity - Interview w/Chris McConnell 58:30

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From military operations in the Gulf to the corridors of correctional facilities, Chris McConnell's journey is a narrative of resilience and leadership. Growing up in a law enforcement family in Pennsylvania, Chris was destined for a life of service. After serving as an airborne infantryman in Operation Desert Shield Storm, he transitioned into a c…

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024 - Jason Krawczyk 1:17:04

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keywords corrections, law enforcement, firearms training, instructor, personal story, career development, corrections officer, training methodologies, corrections, firearms training, mental health, law enforcement, officer safety, training standards, communication, leadership, crisis management, innovations in training summary In this conversation,…

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Episode 172: Navy Veteran & LEO - Jordyn Jureczki 1:02:01

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This week, Chris is joined by Navy veteran and law enforcement officer, turned non-profit CEO Jordyn Jureczki. Jordyn's story includes twists and turns with alcohol, domestic violence, and suicidal ideation. It was at a jiu jitsu event when she met Warrior's Heart co-founder and CEO Josh Lannon who invited her to the Warrior's Heart jiu jitsu gym. …

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023 Safe Restraints Oceania 57:24

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keywords Safe Restraints, WRAP tool, law enforcement, mental health, Australia, training, officer safety, de-escalation, corrections, community care summary In this conversation, Tim sits down with Jye and Dean from Safe Restraints Oceania to discuss their new venture in Australia, focusing on the WRAP tool designed for safer restraint in law enfor…

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Episode 171: Mighty Mondays - You Can Have It All 29:20

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The rat race. Climbing the corporate ladder. Keeping up with the Jones'. AND you can have it all... These are all phrases that describe a similar phenomenon in western culture. Chris had two different sources that shared different thoughts that inspired this episode. We are stewards of the stuff and the time we have. Be a steward. Enjoy the stuff a…

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101: Transforming Prisons: Innovation and Rehabilitation in Belize - Interview w/Dr. Jarrod Sadulski 53:11

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Discover the transformative world of Central American prisons with Dr. Jarrod Sadulski, whose journey from the Coast Guard to criminology and federal law enforcement has led him to the heart of prison reform in Belize. As we navigate through his insights, you'll uncover the stark realities and surprising successes within the Belize Central Prison, …

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Episode 170: Firefighter Resiliency Training in Washington 1:23:21

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This week, Chris is joined by his brothers in the fire service and from Deer Hollow Recovery. The Washington State Council of Firefighters is partnering with Deer Hollow Recovery to host resiliency training across Washington State in 2025. The trainings will be in Kent (April 14), Spokane (May 2), Vancouver (September 5), Tri-Cities (October 10), a…

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Episode 169: Emotional and Mental Healing with Paige Arnone 1:05:49

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This week, Chris is joined by Yoga Badass Paige Arnone. Paige opens up and shares about her childhood and the path that led her to healing her mind and body. As she learned from yoga, she looked for opportunities to come alongside the first responder community to help them in their healing journey. Connect with Paige Arnone Website ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ Ema…

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Episode 168: Mighty Mondays - Character Precedes Conduct 26:18

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This week's episode was inspired by an unnamed leader and by the Working Genius certification course. Chris couldn't recall where he heard, "Character precedes conduct," but he believed it was impowering. In the Working Genius certification course he heard, "What's rewarded is repeated." This concept begs the questions, What are we rewarding in our…

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100: Discover the Secrets of Human Behavior - Interview w/Greg Williams & Brian Marren 1:22:43

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Discover the secrets of human behavior in high-stress environments with our special guests, Greg Williams and Brian Marren from Arcadia Congerati. These experts, known for their work in developing the Marine Corps' Combat Hunter program, join us to celebrate the 100th episode of the Prison Officer Podcast. They offer unique insights into the parall…

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Episode 167: Linebacker | Police Officer Zach Johnson 1:04:14

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This week, Chris is joined by Zach Johnson. Chris and Zach worked together at the Kennewick Police Department. Zach can be described in a lot of ways: NCAA National Football champion (2010), coach, leader, mentor, police officer, twin brother, husband, father, friend. Zach's experiences and his faith have shaped his view of the world and leadership…