Send us a text On this very funny short Bonus Show, standup comic Mack Dryden shares his story about going to the Dentist...you'll never believe what happens...Hilarious! Look for Mack Dryden's "NEW" Dry Bar Comedy Special... Please Listen, Enjoy, and Share where you can...Thanks!! Support the show Standup Comedy Podcast Network.co www.StandupComedyPodcastNetwork.com Free APP on all Apple & Android phones....check it out, podcast, jokes, blogs, and More! For short-form standup comedy sets, listen to: "Comedy Appeteasers" , available on all platforms. New YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/@standupcomedyyourhostandmc/videos Videos of comics live on stage from back in the day. Please Write a Review: in-depth walk-through for leaving a review. Interested in Standup Comedy? Check out my books on Amazon... "20 Questions Answered about Being a Standup Comic" "Be a Standup Comic...or just look like one"…
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SPECIAL EPISODE: Cynthia's Veterans Mission (Part 2)
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Вміст надано Ride Along Chronicles. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Ride Along Chronicles або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
Join us for Part 2 of this Special Episode as Cynthia, a combat veteran and business professional who works in the behavioral health field, continues her story. Cynthia will share how her personal mental health journey, and the challenges she faced seeking treatment, fueled her passion on helping active service members and veterans navigate mental health services through the VA. Cynthia will explain how this mission led her to advocate for legislative changes in mental health benefits available for this population. As a board member of the Veterans Medical Leadership Council of AZ, Cynthia will share details about the "The Veterans COMPACT Act of 2020." So, come ride along with us!
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Вміст надано Ride Along Chronicles. Весь вміст подкастів, включаючи епізоди, графіку та описи подкастів, завантажується та надається безпосередньо компанією Ride Along Chronicles або його партнером по платформі подкастів. Якщо ви вважаєте, що хтось використовує ваш захищений авторським правом твір без вашого дозволу, ви можете виконати процедуру, описану тут https://uk.player.fm/legal.
Join us for Part 2 of this Special Episode as Cynthia, a combat veteran and business professional who works in the behavioral health field, continues her story. Cynthia will share how her personal mental health journey, and the challenges she faced seeking treatment, fueled her passion on helping active service members and veterans navigate mental health services through the VA. Cynthia will explain how this mission led her to advocate for legislative changes in mental health benefits available for this population. As a board member of the Veterans Medical Leadership Council of AZ, Cynthia will share details about the "The Veterans COMPACT Act of 2020." So, come ride along with us!
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Today we meet Cameron in Part 1 of this three-part perspectives series a first responder couple. Cameron and Alison will each share their individual experiences and challenges living in this first responder lifestyle. In Part 1 we learn about Cameron's career as a young police officer, a young husband and new father. In Part 2 we will meet with Alison and then, in Part 3, we will bring them both together in the same interview to learn more about their story. They will share how they constantly focus their communication style, how they prioritize their marital relationship, and how individual and couples therapy gave them the tools they needed to continually grow together. So come ride along with us!…
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Today, we have an opportunity to meet with a first responder wife, Alison, who shared how she found a way to give back to a first responder wife who unexpectedly dealt with the unthinkable, the passing of her fallen officer. We met Alison as part of an upcoming 3-episode series with her LEO, Cameron. During that time, we learned how Alison's small act of kindness for another first responder's wife became contagious and grew into a widespread act of giving. So, come ride along with us!…
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On today's special episode we meet Jim, retired LEO and former President of C.O.P.S. (Concerns of Police Survivors) Arizona chapter. Through his involvement with C.O.P.S., he shares his personal experiences with National Police Week. Jim breaks down all of the programs and events during National Police Week in Washington, D.C. held in every May. He also explains the tremendous support and services C.O.P.S. provides to the families of Fallen Officers which includes funding each surviving family's attendance at National Police Week. Jim's passion and long term commitment with C.O.P.S. and National Police Week is inspiring and amazing. Working with survivor's families throughout the many programs and retreats, Jim exemplifies the true meaning of a servant's heart. To learn more about C.O.P.S. and upcoming events, please visit www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org and www.copsarizona.org. So, come ride along with us!…
On today's Spotlight Monday, we wanted to shine the light on how organizational leaders can retain good employees by making them feel valued. We had an opportunity to delve deep into this topic with our guest Jason, of Episode 64. Jason, a law enforcement agency leader himself, shared what he observed and learned about appreciating employees throughout his 25+ years of service. Between his own personal experiences being supervised, to those who mentored him, and to the good leaders who influenced him and the choices he made as a leader, Jason shared a few examples of what he learned from those who demonstrated great leadership moments.For more information and resources, visit us at ridealongchronicles.com and be sure to catch us on the next ride!…
Welcome 2025! This is the third year of our podcast, and we are excited to review where we’ve been and where we're going. Over the past three years we've met amazing people and have learned so many interesting things that not only challenged us but have also enlightened us. Reflecting on past interviews we talked about feelings that were brought up after our interviews with our guests and about challenges experienced. Recognizing we were more transactional in our interview style we decided this year we would dig more into the feeling part. We have so much to learn and share with this new year so come ride along with us!…
On today's special episode, we meet Sandor who will share his knowledge about the benefits and services of the National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), and its many state and local chapter lodges. As the Phoenix FOP Lodge #2 trustee, Sandor will also share what he has experienced being a law enforcement officer for over 30+ years and his passion for helping others officers through the FOP. So come ride along with us!…
Our guest today, Jason, shares his professional journey for over 25 years as a police officer, and later, as an agency leader. He discusses the importance of organizations actually caring about their employees and how it can help them retain good people. He explains what he learned about valuing employees and the importance of leaders being ambassadors to wellness. This included his own personal experiences as a leader as well as good leaders who influenced him and the choices he made as a supervisory. Thanks for riding along with us today! For more information and resources please visit us at www.ridealongchronicles.com AND be sure to catch us on the next ride!!!…
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Today's Special Episode is still so sensitive and taboo amongst the first responder career. As you know we have learned about addiction and addiction recovery from some of our past guests, and how it impacted their personal and professional lives. However, our guest today's personal addiction journey is actually very enlightening and inspiring. Jeff, a 22-year veteran law enforcement officer, will share his battle with addiction during his career, the impact it had on his family, and how he ultimately overcame it. His passion for sharing his story in the hopes that it will help others in this struggle, led to his the publishing of his first book, "Sober from Sin." It chronicles the source of his issues to include his career and childhood traumas, and the ugly side of his struggles. We are eager to hear about Jeff's recovery journey and his book can help others. So, come ride along with us! To reach Jeff and find his book visit www.thejefffields.com and https://linktr.ee/1333consulting…
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Today, we had the opportunity to meet Lorenzo Ortiz, a crisis negotiations team lead in one of the largest cities in the US. He has a background in education and psychology and is currently currently working towards another masters degree in clinical mental health. He has 19 years of law-enforcement experience, and utilizes opportunities when teaching to share about crisis intervention and crisis negotiation with other first responders. In addition, he has written a book called 'Brining Hope' to further help others in this field. So, come ride along with us!…
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In today's episode we had an opportunity to speak with a seasoned police officer, Red, whose dedication for peer support resonates with both young and veteran officers. This commitment has led him to become a Team Leader for his agency's Peer Support & Wellness Unit and help them expand their outreach to smaller surrounding first responder agencies. His knowledge and passion are contagious, and his desire to keep learning and sharing with others is very inspiring. So, come ride along with us!…
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Today's Special Episode, is pretty unique. We have an opportunity to meet, Kristofer Healey, a retired law enforcement officer whose belief and practice of stoic philosophy helped him succeed in his personal and professional life. His passion for helping other first responders and their families learn about and practice stoicism led him to writing his book, In Valor: 365 Stoic Meditations for First Responders, and becoming the host of his own podcast, The Stoic Responder. Kristofor shares his personal journey and explains how the lessons and insightful advantages of this philosophical mindset can help others experience an emotional healthier life. We encourage you to read Kristofor's book and visit his website at kristoferhealey.com to learn more about stoic philosophy and its personal benefits. So, come ride along with us!…
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Join us for Part 2 of this Special Episode as Cynthia, a combat veteran and business professional who works in the behavioral health field, continues her story. Cynthia will share how her personal mental health journey, and the challenges she faced seeking treatment, fueled her passion on helping active service members and veterans navigate mental health services through the VA. Cynthia will explain how this mission led her to advocate for legislative changes in mental health benefits available for this population. As a board member of the Veterans Medical Leadership Council of AZ, Cynthia will share details about the "The Veterans COMPACT Act of 2020." So, come ride along with us!…
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Join us for Part 1 of this Special Episode with Cynthia, a combat veteran and business professional who works in the behavioral health field. Cynthia will share her personal mental health journey and the challenges she faced seeking treatment through the VA. She will also explain how her experience fueled her focus to help active service members and veterans navigate behavioral health services. Cynthia will explain how this passion led her to advocate for legislative changes in mental health benefits available for this population. As a board member of the Veterans Medical Leadership Council of AZ, Cynthia will share details about the "The Veterans COMPACT Act of 2020." So, come ride along with us!…
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On today's special episode we meet Jenny, a licensed mental health professional, who explained what it was like working with first responders in the field and inside behavioral health facilities. Jenny shared how she got into this career and fell in love with helping individuals dealing with mental health struggles. She explained how her professional experience working at Connections Health Solutions-Urgent Psychiatric Center (UPC) and Valleywise Behavioral Health in Arizona prepared her for her own personal journey caring for her mentally ill mother. Realizing that self care such as sleep during this time and utilizing available resources, like Vitania-Heal the Heroes, was vital. Jenny explained how that experience navigating in-patient recovery facilities for her mother became the catalyst to refocus her commitment to helping others in public safety and the community. So, come ride along with us! https://connectionshs.com/phoenix https://valleywisehealth.org/locations/valleywise-health-medical-center/utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmbhospital https://vitanya.com/gilbert/…
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Відтворити Пізніше Відтворити Пізніше Списки Подобається ПодобаєтьсяIt's been two years since we launched our podcast! Join us as we honor this momentous occasion by going back to where it all started and reflect on lessons learned, how we have grown, and what we have achieved these last two years. We brought back our first guest, Lisa from Episode #2, Getting "THAT" Call, to join us in this two-part reflection episode. In this Part 1 episode, we catch up with Lisa and look back at her personal story where she shared her experience with her first responder's officer involved shooting incident, multiple line of duty injuries, and the aftermath recovery. Lisa set the bar on what it should look like and feel like when someone shares their personal story with so much honesty, vulnerability and bravery. We learn how Lisa has continued to share her personal journey and enlighten, support, and empower other first responder families. So come ride along with us!…
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Join us for Part 2 of our Special Episode with Rainee as she continues her personal story as a first responder spouse and how she incorporated her experiences in this lifestyle in her newfound position as a Programs Manager at the 100 Club of Arizona. In this Part 2 episode, Rainee specifically shares how she helps first responders and their families through the multitude of assistance programs offered by the 100 Club. Rainee breaks down some of these amazing financial and wellness support programs. She also shares how working with first responders and their families as the 100 Club Programs Manager gave her a new, unexpected purpose and responsibility she is honored to have. You can learn more about the 100 Club of Arizona and the multitude of assistance programs they offer at 100Club.org. So, come ride along with us!…
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On today's two-part Special Episode, Rainee from the 100 Club of Arizona shares her story as a longtime first responder spouse AND how helping first responders and their families in her newfound position there became her greatest, unexpected privilege. In this Part 1 episode, Rainee shares her personal journey living in the first responder lifestyle to include what she first experienced, how she adjusted, the challenges of raising her family, and the lessons she learned along the way. In addition, Rainee explains how she became the Programs Manager at the 100 Club of Arizona and how she navigated the challenges being on the supportive side of helping first responders and their families. Be sure to listen to Part 2 of Rainee's episode released in two weeks where she breaks down the multitude of financial and wellness support programs offered by the 100 Club. She also shares her personal, heartfelt experiences working with this population. You can learn more about the 100 Club of Arizona and the various assistance programs they offer at 100Club.org. So, come Ride Along with Us!…
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On today's episode, we wanted to honor the anniversary of our podcast! Two years ago this month Vicki, Tina and I launched Ride Along Chronicles. It has been a whirlwind two years filled with highs, lows and lots of lessons in between. We have so much gratitude and respect for our guests who have shared such deep and personal stories. We have had so many new experiences and have personally grown as women, as friends and as podcasters. It all started with our first guest, Lisa, and her episode "Getting that Call." So, to memorialize our launch two years ago, we decided to re-play that first interview with Lisa. What she shared was so raw, insightful, emotional and empowering! So, come ride along with us!…
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On today's episode Sarah shares a very unique perspective regarding a type of culture shock that she experienced while dating a first responder. She will tell us how she navigated their personal relationship and what family life was like as she adapted to this lifestyle. So, come ride along with us!
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Today’s guest, Renee, shares her story and experiences as a public safety dispatcher and being the primary breadwinner in her marriage. She and her husband faced challenges when he became the stay-at-home Dad receiving negative judgements from family, friends and society in general. Her perspective on not following the traditional role is fresh, interesting and enlightening. So, come ride along with us!…
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On today's episode we meet Duke, a law enforcement officer, who shared her journey working in various agencies from Municipal, Federal and State levels, and finding the courage to change her career paths. She shared her experiences at each level and how she made these decisions. Being a female in a male dominated field, meeting and exceeding certain expectations is not easy, but Duke showed us how she not only met those expectations but excelled in them. She is a true example of grit, determination and courage. So, come ride along with us!…
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For our last episode of the year we decided to highlight a previous guest who shared some insightful tips on how to address all the holiday disappointments and issues that affect first responder families. Our interview with Robin addressed so many common communication issues and disagreements that we have all faced at some point in our relationships. Her “1 to 10 scale” was fantastic to identify, as a couple, what holidays are important as a family. No matter the shift schedules, family compositions or dynamic, learning how to navigate this important and emotional challenge of the holidays is integral to a healthy family unit. We encourage you to listen to Robin’s full episode and see how her helpful advice could help your family during the holiday season. So, ride along with us!…
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‘Tis the season for good times and laughter, but it can also bring sadness and overwhelming stress for many. This time of year the one thing that most of us have in common is that self-care becomes secondary or altogether non-existent. For first responders and their families this can be especially true. In this episode we focus on self-care to remind all of us why it is important and how to practice it during the holidays. Reflecting on previous interviews we highlight some healthy strategies shared by some of our previous guests and share a few of our favorite tips. So come ride along with us!…
This is the time of year to stop and think about all the things that we could be grateful for. It has been a tough few years for many and lately we have been seeing on many different platforms people focusing on gratitude to offset their dark times. We decided to focus on gratitude and one of the things we found was an online article from GradSchool.cornell.edu, called The Gratitude Project. It’s a research study by Cornell University that really broke down the concept of gratitude and its effects on people and their overall wellbeing. The facilitator of this Gratitude Project, Robert A Emmons, a professor of psychology at Southern California, Davis, an author of many books and the world’s leading scientific expert on gratitude. Emmon’s believed that people who express gratefulness on a regular basis have higher levels of positivity, overall better wellness, and determine. His research also showed that the practice of gratitude can have significant and lasting PHYSICAL effects on a person’s life such as lower blood pressure, better immune function and more quality sleep. For those in the first responder world, practicing gratitude could prove beneficial to one's mental and physical wellbeing. We are grateful to all of you who encourage and support us and we grateful to all first responders who put it all on the line. So, come ride along with us! https://gradschool.cornell.edu/alumni/alumni-newsletter/the-gratitude-project/#:~:text=The%20Gratitude%20project%20is%20based,essential%20qualities%20for%20graduate%20students.…
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In Part 2 of Carmen's episode, she continues to share her personal journey of strength, resilience, courage, and post-traumatic growth. Carmen dives deeper into her path of healing, the challenges of navigating a healthy first responder relationship, and how serving her community of military veterans and first responder families became her biggest triumph for her success and positivity. **Trigger Warning** This episode contains discussion of sexual assault. Be sure to go back and listen to Part 1 of Carmen's story as she shares how she became part of the first responder lifestyle, what she experienced in her initial first responder relationships and how she first realized the need to get help and find support. So, come Ride Along with us!…
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Today we had the opportunity to meet a first responder spouse, Carmen, who knows what it's like on both sides of living as a first responder family. Carmen had so much insight and personal experience to share that we made it a two-part episode. Carmen shares how her positivity, serving heart, and determination to continually stay on the path of healing has helped her overcome multiple unhealthy relationships, parenting challenges, and navigating a successful first responder family life. In Part 1 of Carmen's story, she shares how she became part of the first responder lifestyle, what she experienced in her initial first responder relationships and how she first realized the need to get help and find support. So, come Ride Along with us!…
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On today’s episode, we meet Craig, one of the owners of Guardian Garage. Craig is a retired police officer, who along with his brother, created a safe place where first responders and veterans suffering from service-related trauma can feel connected and supported. Realizing his own unresolved trauma and PTSD from his 25+ years in law enforcement, Craig decided to give back and turn a childhood passion for cars into a place of camaraderie, compassion and creativity. He turned his personal workshop into an environment where these two groups could partake in the customization of vehicles, and restoring of projects and collectibles to redefine their purpose, find support and utilize available resources. So come ride along with us! To learn more about Craig and Guardian Garage, visit guardiangarage.org or listen to Craig's full episode coming soon! So come ride along with us!…
In honor of the 22nd Memorial Anniversary of 9/11, today's Special Episode highlights an event that commemorates those who made the ultimate sacrifice that day, the Salt River Fire Fighter's 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb being held on Saturday, September 9th in Arizona. We meet Riley, a firefighter and the coordinator for this amazing cause. Riley explains what this event is all about, why he is so passionate about it, and how people can support this great cause. Riley also shares why he loves being a firefighter, serving his community with a servant's heart, and why honoring the fallen first responders and their families is so important. So come ride along with us!…
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On today's episode we meet Michelle, a first responder's adult daughter who shares her story of growing up in a family where her father and mother put their family unit first. Michelle explains how it is possible to have a "normal" upbringing in a first responder family with all the continued trauma, rotating shift work, and overtime that exists in that lifestyle. She will share her own experiences and offers insight into how other families can succeed as well. So, come ride along with us!…
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On today's episode, we spoke with Jennifer, a licensed mental health professional, who works with the first responder population. We brought back Jennifer to share her insight and educational knowledge on mindfulness and meditation. Jennifer shared her experience with guided meditation and using different mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and anxiety. She introduced her concept of "Find Your Feet" to ground oneself during an overwhelming moment and then reengage to the present situation. Jennifer's passion and knowledge in mindfulness was very ensightful. So, come ride along with us and be sure to catch Jennifer's Special Episode on the challenges and benefits of treating first responders and their families coming soon!…
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On today's episode we meet Rebecca, a Financial Coach and owner of Priority One Financial Coaching. Rebecca focuses her financial expertise on first responder families and discusses her strategies to help families have the tough financial conversations to reduce their debt and eliminate the need to HAVE to work overtime to survive. To learn more about Rebecca's financial coaching visit her website at www.priorityonefc.com and follow her on IG @bluelinemoneycoach. So, come ride along with us!…
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On today's episode we meet Will, a Police Peer Support & Wellness Coordinator who retiring after 34 years, returned to his agency in the role to give back. Will breaks down the role of a Police Peer Support & Wellness Team and explains the many different components that should exist. He shares his own experience with peer support from when he was an active LEO, how he came to be one, and the challenges he encountered re-building one in his agency. Will provides some very insightful knowledge and information to consider. So come ride along with us!…
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On today's episode, in light of father's day, we meet Joe, a retired law enforcement officer and a DAD. Joe shares what he has learned as a first responder dad over his 25+ year career. He explains how he stayed connected to his children during his career, the lessons learned, and the challenges he faced as his children grew older. Joe provides some insighful information he hopes will help others stay connected as they raise children in this public safety career. So come ride along with us!…
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In Part 2 of this "Special Episode" with Lauren Goldbach, a licensed mental health professional and owner of East Valley Trauma Counseling, she continues to enlighten us about the challenges of treating first responders and the impact that trauma has to their families. Lauren delves deeper into specific trauma treatment modalities that can be successful for treating this population such as EMDR, Attachment Therapy and Neurofeedback. She explains how it can help promote healing and create stronger family attachments. She also provides her perspective on how first responder agencies can better assist their first responders to seek help and remove the negative stigma of mental health treatment. So come ride along with us !…
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On today's "Special Episode" we meet Lauren Goldbach, a licensed mental health professional, and owner of East Valley Trauma Counseling, who focuses are treating first responders. She discusses how the lifestyle challenges and emotional traumas not only affect first responder but their families as well. In Part 1 of her interview, Lauren shares her professional experiences about these challenges and educates us on trauma, treatment modalities, and therapeutic ways that can positively impact a first responder relationship. Her perspective and practical knowledge was so enlightening and very informational. So come ride along with us and be sure to catch Part 2 of Lauren's interview in two weeks!…
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On today’s episode we had an opportunity to meet Jennifer, a 20+ year female police officer who has been promoted to a mid-level management position at her agency all while balancing her most important job…being a MOM! She shares what that journey of motherhood has been like at each advancement and how she adjusted. So, come ride along with us!…
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We hear all about the unexpected challenges, struggles and unfulfilled expectations about living the first responder lifestyle. Firefighters and their spouses are no strangers to the rigors of shift work, missed holidays and the stresses of this career. Today we meet Paige, a firefighter wife, who shares a positive experience about living in this world for over 20 years. She talks about finding community, the benefits of a non-traditional work schedules and the unique opportunities this career allows to build family ties and marital bonds. So ride along with us as Paige shares her story!…
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Today we meet Hope, a 17-year police dispatcher, who shares her story of being the first line of communication between those in need and those who protect and serve. Her experiences remind us that police dispatchers are the unsung heroes in the first responder world and they are not immune from the same stresses of shift work, traumas and managing a work-life balance that police officers and firefighters face. So, come ride along with us!…
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On today's episode we meet Amy who highlights her incredible 20-year law enforcement career. She shares her mental and physical wellness journey that she experienced along the way. She explains how she could no longer survive on luck and had to finally put her health first and take charge of her future after retirement. So, come ride along with us!…
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On today's episode we wanted to explain what peer support and employee wellness programs are like in first responder agencies. We introduce Jane, a firefighter, who also manages her department's peer support team. She shares how she learned the hard way that you cannot invest in people more than they are willing to invest in themselves. Her commitment and dedication to her team and what her agency is doing for their employees and their families is inspiring and a great model for others to follow. So, come ride along with us!…
In this Spotlight Monday, Vicki breaks down self-care, and how it can be practiced and prioritized. She reviews an important self-care tool she has used many times called the "Self-Care Wheel" assessment that can be found at www.olgaphoenix.com. She also shares how Lisa in Episode #2 "Getting the Call" was a great example of making self-care a priority.…
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Join us for Part 2 of this two-part episode series of a married police couple who found a way to make it work. In this second episode, we introduce John who shares his unique perspective on being married to his LEO wife, Julie. He gives his account on how they navigated their expanding family, their individual careers, and their relationship. And, John explains how a foundation of friendship and mutual respect became the key to their success!…
Join us for Part 1 of a two-part episode series as we meet a married police couple and find out how they are making it work. In this first episode, we meet Julie who shares her unique perspective on meeting and working with her LEO husband, John; expanding their blended family; navigating their individual careers; and finding the balance to make their relationship important. Julie explains how a foundation of friendship and mutual respect became the key to their success! Don't forget to listen to John's story in Part 2 coming soon!…
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1 Special Episode: Patrick's Wellness Evolution 1:05:48
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Відтворити Пізніше Відтворити Пізніше Списки Подобається ПодобаєтьсяIn this special episode we meet with Patrick Fitzgibbons of CJ Evolution. Besides being a podcaster, Patrick is a retired police commander, author and advocate for first responder mental health wellness. After surviving 23 years in law enforcement, Patrick never expected to experience a significant mental health crisis, which led him to attended Shatterproof/FHE, a first responder only treatment facility. His recovery there and his strong belief in the program led to his desire to give back and work at Shatterproof helping first responders all over the country. Email Patrick Fitzgibbons at cjevolutionpodcast@gmail.com Link to Patrick’s website: www.cjevolution.com Link to FHE Rehab Website: www.fherehab.com…
What a first year for Ridealong Chronicles! Join us as we reflect on 2022, and review the lessons learned, the unexpected challenges, the surprising themes, and our exciting plans for next year. We share how validation, support, clear expectations and self-care turned out to be important factors to us as well as our guests. Come ride with us as we breakdown these themes and explore future ideas for 2023!…
The most wonderful time of the year? It can be. With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, finding time to make connections with friends, celebrate old traditions, or create new ones can feel overwhelming. Self-care is not something that we prioritize amidst the decorating, shopping, cooking, cleaning and school recitals, but it is exactly at this time that we must take care of ourselves. One way we connect with each other, and our friends is at our annual Cookie Day. We wanted to know how others manage the chaos, so we invited two LEO spouses to share their favorite traditions, foods, memories and tips for the holiday season. So, come ride along with us and a get a sweet treat as a bonus! Our favorite Christmas cookies! (Sources: www.Allrecipes.com, www.tasteofhome.com and www.BettyCrocker.com) Vicki: Betty Crocker Snickerdoodles - https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/classic-snickerdoodle-cookies/7ffc92a9-d847-4869-9ecb-99de3b751b14?int=td&rc=&gclid=CjwKCAiAy_CcBhBeEiwAcoMRHJnmT9sEfnRQ84B-s6QUag4_xIDh2eBiw3XTpadnzEOficGGcnjwmBoCgWkQAvD_BwE Salli: Russian Tea Cakes (aka Mexican Wedding Cakes) - https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/10192/russian-tea-cakes-i/ Tina: Eggnog Snickerdoodles - https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/eggnog-snickerdoodles/ Angelica: Buckeyes - https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9909/buckeyes-i/ Jennifer: Peanut Butter Cup Cookies - https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9471/peanut-butter-cup-cookies/…
As resources are becoming more readily available for officers who have experienced a critical incident or just going through a rough patch; one service that is not as utilized as it could be is police chaplaincy. Today we meet Sam, a police chaplain and member of the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC) who explains a service he provides to officers in need. Being a retired police officer himself, he shares why he has such a deep love and appreciation for his brothers and sisters in blue. What an enlightening episode!…
Today we meet Sydney who shares how she refused to let unexpected obstacles in her personal life keep her from reaching her dream of becoming a federal law enforcement officer. She details her journey of being recycled during her first academy after sustaining a serious injury, being away from her family for months, and going through an emotional breakup with her fiancee during her second academy. She chronicles how she conquered these hurdles and why she never gave up allowing her to successfully complete the academy and become a federal agent. Her story is perseverance and resilience in its finest form and teaches us to never give up on your dream!…
Join us for part 2 of this couple series as we continue with Carolynn’s and Vincent’s stories. Carolynn shares her perspective following her LEO’s traumatic work incident that resulted in his participation in an out-of-state treatment facility for 30 days. She explains what she went through before her LEO agreed to go to treatment, how his behavior affected their family, and how they adjusted their relationship when he returned home.…
Join us for Part 1 of this series as we bring you two unique episodes of Vincent’s and Carolynn’s stories. In this episode, Vincent shares his perspective following a critical incident that resulted in his attending an out-of-state, inpatient treatment facility for 30 days. He shares his thoughts and feelings on what he went through and how his behavior was affecting his family and work life. He also details what his experience was like in treatment and how he adjusted returning home.…
Join us as Courtney shares how the aftermath of her LEO's critical incident and subsequent medical retirement ended up feeling like he was carrying boulders in his backpack. Courtney had a front row seat of that journey and explains why it's so important to never give up, and never let your LEO's isolation become his best friend.…
Join us for this "Special Episode" as we meet Dr. Dara Rampersad from BluePaz First Responder Services. He is a first responder psychologist who shares his many years of counseling experience and knowledge working with this population. He provides some insight on the the dynamics of first responder relationships and helpful tools that both parties can utilize to improve their connection and communication.…
What is medical retirement like for a LEO family? Our guest today, Susan, shares the challenges she endured after her LEO medically retired and how it set her on a path to redefining her relationship and starting her own personal health journey.
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On today’s episode we meet Adam, a LEO, who shares his story of how a succession of work-related traumatic incidents set him on a path of anger and mistrust. He shares how it resulted in his participation in a first responder treatment program. He explains what it was like during those 60 days in treatment, how it saved his life, his family, and how integral it was to his recovery.…
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1 Help Wanted: Holding Down The Fort While He Is In Treatment (Her Story) 1:12:58
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Відтворити Пізніше Відтворити Пізніше Списки Подобається ПодобаєтьсяOn today's episode we discuss what it is like for the family when a first responder is dealing with mental health struggles and needs treatment. Charli shares when her first responder suffered some work-related traumatic incidences which resulted in his participation in a 60-day first responder treatment program. With raw honesty she opens up to tell her story of all the emotions and challenges she faced managing their home, her work and taking care of their young children during his absence.…
Join us as we chat with Anjelica who has a unique perspective on sleep. As a civilian first responder and LEO wife herself, she will share her struggles working shift work, adjusting to changing sleep patterns, finding balance in her family life, and not being ashamed to ask for help in order to prioritize her sleep and health.…
Join us for Part 2 of Melissa's story as she shares how she found a new perspective after motherhood, how she adjusted back to work, and how a life-changing career event challenged everything. Melissa will detail how she re-defined her family dynamics and how her new identity as a mother saved her when an unexpected injury ended her career.…
On today's episode we introduce Robin, who shares her experience of how she dealt with holidays and family events throughout her first responder's career. She shares tips she implemented that changed the way she dealt with holidays which used to cause her severe stress and resentment toward her LEO. Come ride along with us!…
We all fear getting "THAT CALL" as a first responder family....Now imagine getting that call twice! Today we brought back Lisa who shares what happened after her LEO suffered a second serious on the job injury, shortly after recovering from his first one. She describes what it was like during that dark time, the support received, the unexpected struggles, and her incredible journey of self-care and commitment to her LEO. If you haven't heard Lisa's first episode, please make sure to go back and listen to Episode 2!…
Join us for our special Mother's Day podcast episode! Today, we meet with Betty, a mother of a police officer, who shares her journey of her son's career from academy through retirement and beyond. She details how she dealt with her concerns when she learned about his career choice, how she intentionally chose to champion him, and how she maintained her own perspective through it.…
Join us for Part 1 of Melissa's story as she shares how she found her place in a male-dominated career, how she navigated dating before marrying her husband, and her experience revealing her pregnancy. Melissa shares some lessons she learned the hard way and details the challenges she overcame to find balance on and off the job. Part 2 of Melissa's story coming soon!…
On today's episode we meet with Diane who shines a positive light on working towards a successful first responder marriage. She shares her nearly 40 years of experience as a LEO wife and mother. She highlights how this lifestyle, although difficult at times, has been been enriching and a calling for the whole family!…
On today's episode we meet with Monica, who will share her courageous story of parenting a child with mental health struggles. In this episode we discuss "the invisible ones", first responder children who often get forgotten in this lifestyle but end up seeing and absorbing everything. Monica shares her daughter's emotional battle with depression, addiction, and unhealthy coping strategies. Find out how this affected Monica's entire family, and how she and her first responder worked together to save their daughter. Recommended Resources: National Teen Suicide Prevention: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: www.afsp.org or call or text 800-273-8255 SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): www.samhsa.gov Alateen: www.al-anon.org Mental Health America: www.the nationalcouncil.org Adult & Teen Challenge – Christ-centered drug & alcohol recovery www.teenchallengeusa.com Trauma Stewardship, authored by Laura van Dernoot Lipsky with Connie Burk *Disclaimer: Ride Along Chronicles Podcast doesn't support or endorse one resource over another. Some popular resources have been recommended for anyone interested.…
On today's episode we chat with Violet who shares her experience of when her LEO transitioned from patrol to an undercover assignment shortly after welcoming their twins. She explains the challenges she faced and the routines she set in order to keep her family in the front seat and her relationship in tact.…
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