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113: Beyond Toxicity: Building Healthier Correctional Workplaces - Interview w/Josh Ryle

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Joshua Ryle brings over two decades of corrections experience to this deeply insightful conversation about the hidden psychological patterns that shape corrections culture. From his early days at the Tennessee Department of Corrections to his current role as a training sergeant, Ryle has observed firsthand how the corrections environment creates behavioral patterns that affect officers both professionally and personally.
At the heart of this episode is Ryle's new training program focused on workplace toxicity in corrections. He explains how officers spend their entire workday in a hypervigilant, fight-or-flight state that gradually transforms how they interact with everyone around them. This physiological reality leads to communication challenges, negative filtering, and self-sabotaging behaviors that follow officers home and contribute to concerning wellness statistics in the corrections profession.
What makes Ryle's approach unique is his focus on behavioral science and practical solutions. Rather than simply identifying problems, he provides clear strategies for shifting from self-criticism to self-reflection, improving communication despite technological limitations, and creating a culture where colleagues support rather than undermine each other. Ryle's program has gained such recognition that it's now being implemented nationwide through ARC Tactical.
Whether you work in corrections or are interested in workplace culture transformation, this episode provides valuable insights into how awareness and intentional behavior change can create healthier environments in even the most challenging professions. Connect with Josh at [email protected] to learn more about bringing this training to your agency.

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Chapters

1. 113: Beyond Toxicity: Building Healthier Correctional Workplaces - Interview w/Josh Ryle (00:00:00)

2. Thanking Sponsors and Introduction (00:01:08)

3. Josh's Journey into Corrections (00:10:25)

4. Training Evolution and Development (00:19:52)

5. Workplace Toxicity in Corrections (00:31:42)

6. Communication Challenges in Corrections (00:45:43)

7. Self-Reflection vs. Self-Criticism (00:55:12)

8. Creating Cultural Change (01:03:52)

9. Expanding Training Nationwide (01:13:58)

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