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Forge Resilience Podcast
by Chris and Lacy Wolff
We are a podcast dedicated to helping first responders and their families build resilience!
Episodes
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Don't Defund Fire: Learn the facts
Unlock the secrets behind the complexities of local politics in Pflugerville, Texas. This episode of the Forge Resilience podcast reveals the critical funding challenges facing the Pflugerville Fire Department, also known as Travis County ESD 2. Discover how a vacated sales tax from Austin…
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David Berez: Living a Life with Purpose
In this episode we were honored to interview David Berez. David retired as a Police Officer on January 1, 2020. Since retirement he has formed Six 4 Consultants LLC and works as a Public Safety Consultant and Master Resiliency Trainer. In this episode Dave shares his story tells us how one phone...
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Chief Joel Rivera, Ph.D.: Building Resilience & Mental Health in Law Enforcement
In this episode, we explore the remarkable journey and innovative initiatives of Chief Joel Rivera who has not only achieved personal milestones like completing a Ph.D. and running marathons but has also become the Chief of Police in Weslaco, Texas. He has transformed his department by…
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Joe Collins: Creating a mind-shift with a gratitude practice!
In this podcast we talked to Joe Collins. Joe retired from law enforcement after 35 years of dedicated service. He served as Chief of Police in Two Rivers, Wisconsin since 2005. He has since moved to the Houston Texas area and he and his wife Colleen are enjoying the warm Texas weather! Joe is a...
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Chief William "Bill" Lattimore: Telling our story can change first responder culture
Chief Lattimore's story made us want to start podcasting again! A 27 year law enforcement veteran from a small police department near Houston, Texas that has been through multiple critical incidents walks us through his experience of dealing with trauma on his own (shoving it down) and how he…
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#16 Chief Jessica Robledo On Leadership And Passion
In this podcast we talked with Jessica Robledo, Chief of the Pflugerville Police Department. She retired from Austin Police Department after a distinguished 30 year career before her arrival in Pflugerville in 2017. In this podcast she talks about leadership and tells about her traumatic…
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#15 Shawn And Jeff Thomas: 1st Responder Conferences from vision to reality
In this podcast we interviewed Shawn & Jeff Thomas, a dual law enforcement couple from King County Sherriff's Department that is on a mission to help First Responders normalize mental health issues and access resources when they need them most. After going through their own personal struggles and...
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#14 LTC Grossman On Sheepdogs, Sleep And Sacrifice
Lt. Col Dave Grossman has been on the road for more than 200 days a year since he retired from the US Army. He relentlessly works to support the US military and first responders through speaking engagements and his books. In this podcast we were honored to have him talk to us about the sheepdog...
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#13 LTC David Grossman's thoughts on the COVID- 19 pandemic
LTC Dave Grossman is a prolific author and speaker and coined the "Sheepdog" philosophy that most military and first responders are familiar with. He is one of the greatest trainers in military science and psychology of our time. LTC Grossman is an Army Ranger, paratrooper, and taught Psychology…
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#12 Bryce Wellman: Route 91 Las Vegas massacre, a story of surthrival
On October 1st, 2017, Bryce Wellman went from enjoying a concert in his home-town of Las Vegas to suddenly having to take cover to as bullets ripped into the crowd. Bryce shares his story of survival- from terror to thriving and helping others. Bryce is a dispatcher at the Cedar Park Police...
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#11 First Responder Fitness: Care about people and deadlift! featuring Vanessa Frost-Piedrahita
In this episode we talked to Vanessa Frost-Piedrahita, the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator for the Pflugerville Fire Department. Vanessa came to Pflugerville from a Division 1 Strength Coaching position and has built a program that is dynamic and holistic. She has an uncanny ability to make the...
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#10 Chronic Pain Discussion with Dr. Vincent Pham And Rachel Roselli
In this episode, we had the opportunity to talk with two engaging and insightful people, Dr. Vicent Pham, a doctor who specializes in chronic pain and works at the VA hospital in Austin, Texas and his girlfriend, Rachel Roselli, who is a professional graphics designer and Star Wars expert! They…
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#9 Shame Triggers: It would be a shame to not know this!
In this podcast we discuss how shame can affect you and your relationships without you even knowing it. Being able to identify the things that trigger shame in you and your loved one can help build a strong and stable relationship. For more on this topic please watch Brene Brown's TED Talk on…
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#8 Joe Maranowicz And Tony Barthuly
I had the great honor of co-facilitating a resilience course with these two incredible people in Rapid City, South Dakota. Joe Maranowicz and Tony Barthuly are both inspiring, honest, and committed to improving the lives of police officers through resilience training.Joe Maranowicz is a Deputy...
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#7: Family Talks Technology
In this brief episode we are talking with our family about technology and communication.
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#6: Steve Cummings
In this podcast we sat down with Steve Cummings and his fiance, Gina Shiotani. Steve talks about his experience in the 173rd Airborne Infantry including his deployment to Afghanistan. He will also discuss the resilience strategies he found to be most effective post combat and in life.
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#5: John Chacon
Chief Master Sergeant John "JC" Chacon, and his wife Brandi, join the show to talk about how he integrates resilience in his life and Air Force career.In this episode we discuss how JC has used resilience skills to get him through his challenges post deployment and also the work he has done to...
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# 4: Travis Cox
This week we sat down with Travis Cox, a veteran turned strength and conditioning coach for the San Antonio Spurs, turned business executive. Travis got real with us as they discussed how mentors, connections to the veteran community, his faith, and his work with non profit organizations has…
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#3 Chris & Lacy discuss the 5 Love Languages
In this episode we discuss one of the strategies that we credit for our happy marriage for the past 15 years, the 5 Love Languages.
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#2: Greg Stevens, Part 2
In part 2, Greg Stevens discusses how he dealt with 40 years of being a patrol officer, addressing trauma, and the importance of having a strong support network.
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#2 Greg Stevens, Part 1
In this podcast we talk with Greg Stevens, retired police officer and Medal of Valor recipient from Garland, Texas. He tells the story of the events that occurred on March 3rd, 2015 when he prevented two terrorists from entering the Culwell Center in Garland, He talks about the importance of...
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#1 Mark Powers, Ph.D. : FORGE Resilience
This podcast features Mark Powers, Ph.D., the Chief of Trauma Research at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He researches PTSD and Resilience and boils it down to solid nuggets of information that everyone can use in daily life.
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We are a podcast dedicated to helping first responders and their families build resilience!
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Forge Resilience Podcast has 22 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Forge Resilience Podcast is created and hosted by Chris and Lacy Wolff.
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