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Righteous Debriefs
by Righteous Debriefs
A podcast for first responders, veterans, and anyone fighting silent battles. From trauma to truth, lets bring light to the darkness. Scott Cothran and Steve Holland host real conversations, bringing truth, hope, and light to the hard stuff.
Episodes
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Episode 4 - Mike the Cop
Mike The Cop joins us to unpack officer mental health, loss, & resilience, and how faith helped keep him grounded through the hardest seasons of policing. We also discuss proactive wellness, leadership, and the responsibility to step in when a brother or sister is suffering.Mike served as a…
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Episode 3 - David Kennington
Today’s guest is David Kennington, a licensed professional counselor with 38 years in psychotherapy and 19 years working directly with police officers through a large agency’s Wellness Section. He breaks down the stigma around seeking help, the administrative barriers that can derail treatment…
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Episode 2 - Carollynn Xavier
Carollynn Xavier, the “Recovering Californian” comedian who can make you laugh at life’s chaos and still tell the truth with a straight face, joins us for an episode that turns from punchlines to prayer real quick. In this episode, she shares the story of her ex-husband, a Marine with two...
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Episode 1 - Let's Start The Conversation
Episode 1 starts with the truth. Scott and Steve open up about PTSD, addiction, & suicidal thoughts... and breaking the silence in the first responder and military communities matters. This is where the hard conversations begin. RESOURCES: https://www.magnoliameadows.com Residential PTSD, trauma…
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Mental Health Mondays, 8/25/25 - Cortisol is Killing You, Matthew 11:28-30
Cortisol and Norepinephrine are horomones released from stress. First responders experience a 9,000% increase in these horomones compared to the average citizen... and here are the life threatening effects that is having on our bodies. www.righteoustactics.com
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Mental Health Mondays, 8/18/25 - Effects on Your Brain, Isaiah 41:10
What really happens inside your brain during trauma? 🧠When a traumatic event strikes, your brain’s survival systems take over: the amygdala sounds the alarm, the hippocampus struggles to organize memory, and the prefrontal cortex — the part that helps you think clearly — shuts down. This…
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Mental Health Mondays, 8/11/25 - Spiritual Warfare, Ephesians 6:12
Spiritual warfare is the ongoing battle between the forces of God and the forces of evil. It’s about resisting temptation, standing firm in your faith, and overcoming the lies, fears, and destructive influences that try to pull you away from God’s truth. www.righteoustactics.com
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Mental Health Mondays, 8/4/25 - Suicide & Negative Distortions, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10
Suicide rates are alarming in the United States. Veterans and First Responders are at the highest risk. Lets take a look at some of the causes that can lead to suicidal thoughts, such as hopelessness & negative distortions. www.righteoustactics.com
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Mental Health Mondays, 7/28/25 - Courageous Conversations, Psalm 34:17
It’s time to break the silence. In this episode, we dive into the hard truth: how many traumatic events first responders are likely to face over the course of their careers—and what those experiences do to the body and brain.Too often, these invisible wounds go unrecognized. Society teaches us to...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast for first responders, veterans, and anyone fighting silent battles. From trauma to truth, lets bring light to the darkness. Scott Cothran and Steve Holland host real conversations, bringing truth, hope, and light to the hard stuff.
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