(*Caution: Episode MAY Contains Triggers)In Episode 11, Wayne talks about a recent relapse into depression, what that looked like and how it impacted him, and how mindfulness helped him turn it around. Scott talks about the small steps that it

Episode 10: Decompression and Mindset

Jun 21st, 2018 30m 8s

(*Caution: Episode MAY Contains Triggers)Mindful Decompression and the At-Home MindsetToday, Bryson, Matt, Scott, and Wayne answer a listener question: How are things on the home front? Do you need a “decompress” when you get home? Are your w

Episode 9: FEAR

Jun 8th, 2018 39m 58s

(*Caution: Episode DEFINITELY Contains Triggers)FEAR: The guys share their scariest moments. You’ll be able to hear a pin drop: Landsharks, gun barrels, mid-air collisions and hell hounds. *If you find value in this podcast we ask that you sh

Episode 8: How Does Fitness Fit in?

May 31st, 2018 32m 17s

(Caution: Episode May Contain Triggers)Inspired by The Squad Room Podcast, Matt talks to Wayne about functional fitness and its role in a holistic wellness and recovery program. Wayne brings up a few strategies he’s put into place to direct h

Episode 7: Going Live

May 24th, 2018 43m 12s

(Caution: Episode May Contain Triggers)THANK YOU for all the support and feedback that we’ve received- the comments, emails, texts, and face to face conversations have been pouring in, and we’re floored.On this week’s episode, Scott, Matt and

Episode 6: Reaching Out for Help Part 2

May 12th, 2018 27m 38s

(Caution: Episode May Contain Triggers)Matt offers a disclaimer. Bryson makes the analogy to end all analogies (we can’t even type it without blushing!). The team has a couple of good laughs. In this episode the boys open up about the podcast

Episode 5: Reaching Out for Help Pt 1

May 5th, 2018 28m 46s

(Caution: Episode May Contain Triggers)In an almost analogy-free episode of Survival Mentality, Scott takes no sh!t and Matt loses his train of thought. More importantly, though, the guys talk about why cops find it so hard to reach out for su

Episode 4: Bryce's Episode

Apr 28th, 2018 34m 20s

(Caution: Episode May Contain Triggers)List your skill set: Parachuting, Winter Warfare, Medic. In this episode, Bryson describes the similarities and differences between military and police veteran’s experiences with PTSD. He describes milita

Episode 3: You Still Have A Job To Do

Apr 24th, 2018 29m 48s

(Caution: Episode May Contain Triggers)The opening is a load of fun. Matt starts the discussion with a pill that some might find hard to swallow, around obligations to seek treatment. Scott asks whether the guys think part of the issue with P

Episode 2: Origin Stories Part II - Death By A Thousand Cuts

Apr 21st, 2018 37m 19s

(Caution: Episode may contain triggers)Fentanyl VS Tortillas, a story about a lady of the night, and meatball subs are topics of everyday conversations in the cop world. Work in the area of PTSD Prevention, Treatment and Recovery is a relat

Episode 1: Origin Stories Part I

Apr 21st, 2018 30m 2s

(Caution: Episode may contain triggers)You’re only as sick as your secrets. Expect vulnerability, honesty and no BS as 4 seasoned cops talk shop and recount their experiences on the job and with mental health. The guys share their backstories

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