Behind The Shield

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Mike Tanzer - Episode 666 Sep 13, 2022

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Mike Tanzer is a former firefighter/paramedic and a 20 year veteran in emergency medicine. We discuss his journey into EMS, violence in Boston, his burnout in the fire service, addiction, compassion fatigue, suicide, post traumatic growth, refinding purpose and so much more.

Brian Bushway - Episode 665 Sep 10, 2022

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Brian Bushway has been described as "probably the world's best completely bind mountain biker". In this incredible conversation we discuss losing his vision at 14 years old, the mental health impact, redefining his identity, how hearing is underutilized by so many, echo location, the power of active listening, how his company Acoustic Athletics can help the tactical communities and so much more.

Billy Cushing - Episode 664 Sep 08, 2022

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Billy Cushing is a veteran law enforcement officer, K9 handler and Medal of Valor recipient. We discuss his journey into policing, working with his K9 Kitt, the shooting that left him wounded and Kitt dead, the physical and mental healing journey, Operation Enduring Warrior and so much more.

Ernest Emerson II - Episode 663 Sep 05, 2022

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Ernest Emerson is a lifelong martial artist, teacher, author and the founder of Emerson Knives. In this second conversation we discuss his new book, "Bad Guy with a Gun", school safety, the psychology of violence, mental health and much more.

Carolyn Carroll - Episode 662 Sep 03, 2022

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Col. Carolyn Carroll is a 30 year veteran Army helicopter pilot and instructor. We discuss her journey into the military, overcoming prejudice, flying in Desert Storm, her contract work in Africa, the importance of fitness, mental health and so much more.

Steve Farina - Episode 661 Sep 01, 2022

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Steve Farina is a veteran Canadian firefighter, mental health advocate and one of the men behind The BC Firefighter's Resiliency Program. We discuss his journey into the fire service, the importance of fitness, his own powerful mental health story, the power of community and much more.

Sara Wilkinson II - Episode 660 Aug 29, 2022

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Sara Wilkinson is a Crossfit athlete, mental health advocate and the widow of Navy SEAL Chad Wilkinson. In this second interview we discuss navigating grief, the pursuit of identity, the healing power of plant medicine, advances in TBI treatments, Chad 1000x and so much more.

Sean Chuma - Episode 659 Aug 27, 2022

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Sean Chuma is one of the world's top BASE Jumpers and a member of the Human Performance Project team. We discuss his childhood athletics, his journey into extreme sports, injury, fitness, mental health, overcoming fear, when to say no, psychedelics and so much more.

Ashley Cummins - Episode 658 Aug 24, 2022

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Ashley Cummins is a retired veteran law enforcement officer, MMA fighter and one of the founders of OTX Tactical. We discuss her journey into martial arts, policing, defensive tactics, training the tactical athlete, mental health and so much more.

Doc Pete Chambers - Episode 657 Aug 22, 2022

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Doc Pete Chambers is a Green Beret veteran, physician, cowboy and the man behind Full Spectrum American. We discuss his father's immigration story, Doc's journey into the military, his road into medicine, 9/11, Army special forces, vaccine mandates, mental health, the border crisis and so much more.

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