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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 1H 2M

Season 11 | Dawn Taylor: The Ass Kicker, Hope Giver

from Sirens, Slammers and Service - A podcast for Female First Responders · host Nikki Cloutier

Send us Fan MailWe’re continuing Season 11 of Sirens, Slammers and Service with a powerhouse conversation you won’t forget. 💥This episode features Dawn Taylor—trauma specialist, straight-shooter, and client proclaimed “ass kicker, hope giver.” Dawn shares a raw, deeply personal story of surviving a brain aneurysm and going on to achieve a lifelong dream: skiing. That moment sparks a real-time reflection with host Nikki Cloutier on how accomplishment can feel wildly different in the moment versus in hindsight.We dig into trauma, mental health, and fighting for yourself—covering Dawn’s unapologetically unconventional stance on psychological credentialing, long-term disability for first responders, and why physical healing must be part of trauma recovery. From “rage work” to “tiny actions,” Dawn explains the tools she uses to create real change, her no-filter coaching style, and how her own trauma fuels her mission.This episode is bold, honest, and challenging—in the best way. And it’s only the beginning of Season 11. Trust us… there’s a lot more heat coming. 🎧🔥Blue Line Fitness Testing is a premier law enforcement fitness testing and training center based in Edmonton. Specializing in helping individuals prepare for the physical demands of a career in law enforcement, we offer comprehensive fitness evaluations, specialized training programs, and classes tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Support the showWant to support this podcast even more! Make a monthly subscription for only $3 a month here! Interested in becoming a first responder? Reach out to learn more! Email - [email protected] Line Fitness TestingFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/bluelinefitnesstestingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/bluelinefitnesstesting/LinkedIn - Nikki Cloutier 

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Send us Fan Mail We’re continuing Season 11 of Sirens, Slammers and Service with a powerhouse conversation you won’t forget. 💥 This episode features Dawn Taylor—trauma specialist, straight-shooter, and client proclaimed “ass kicker, hope giver.” Dawn shares a raw, deeply personal story of surviving a brain aneurysm and going on to achieve a lifelong dream: skiing. That moment sparks a real-time reflection with host Nikki Cloutier on how accomplishment can feel wildly different in the mom...

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