On January 9th 2024, Brain Sizemore lost his son Lucas to suicide. Lucas had graduated the academy that May and was an officer with the City of Atlanta Police Department. Since his son's passing Brian has been on a mission to bring this tough conversation of suicide in law enforcement to the public. For every officer that dies at the hands of a suspect, 2-3 take their own lives.

Brain and I are joined on this episode by Jared Murphey, the Acting SAC of Homeland Security for Detroit Michigan. Lucas actually interned for Jared at HSI when he was younger, before he became an Atlanta officer.

We discuss the unanswered questions of this tragic event that brought these two men together. And just as importantly we highlight the work both are doing to bring awareness to this dynamic in the first responder community.

The " Bring Them Home" 1000 mile Charity Relay Run starts in Atlanta and finishes in Detroit.

For more information go to : www.bringthemhome@luucascrusade.org

www.lawenforcementunitedcrusadeagainstsuicide.com

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This week I had the great privilege of sitting down with NCIS retired special agent Tom Coyle. Tom has been serving in various law enforcement capacities since the 80's at the local, state, and federal levels. Tom and I discuss his career, some great assignments, and the role leadership plays in all that we do. Sit back and give this episode a listen as we dig deep into what makes leadership memorable.

More about Tom:
Experienced public speaker, Leadership and Security Instructor. CEO and counterintelligence/Insider Threat Thought Leader with a diverse background in complex investigations, U.S. counterintelligence operations, training (leadership and ops-related), and policy writing. Visiting Lecturer, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA.

Experience comes as the result of service with local (Fairfax County, VA police officer), state (Indiana Gaming Commission Investigator), and Federal law enforcement (career NCIS Special Agent). Served 6+ years overseas supporting the Navy and Marine Corps, and later the Ofc of Secretary of Defense. Founder and CEO of Talon Security Solutions, LLC, located in Carmel, Indiana, I earned multiple engagements for key personnel vetting, facility vulnerability studies, and sensitive internal inquiries.
At the Natl Insider Threat Task Force, I provided expert guidance, training and recommendations to multiple government agencies on the issue of Insider Threat Vulnerability and the creation of formal Insider Threat detection and mitigation programs. As the LE Advisor for the Office of the Army Provost Marshal General, I delivered policy advice to the seniors leaders within the Army MP Corps and CID.

I helped to both to create and conduct formal training for Insider Threat Personnel, Program Managers and Senior Officials from over 55 government Departments and Agencies. Hired in May 2023 as Adjunct Professor, UVA Charlottesville, VA to teach Leadership to Law Enforcement - in July presented to over 40 DEA Supervisors (Special Agents, Analysts and professional Support Staff). Website: https://www.leading4life.com/


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This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Annemarie Lafferty, a woman who has dedicated the majority of her life helping first responders heal from past traumas and chronic injuries. Traditional modalities treat symptoms, Annmarie addresses the root cause thus removing the source of the pain both physically and emotionally. I know that, I don't know, and Annmarie was excellent at explaining concepts and theories in an easy to understand way. Sit back and give this episode a listen and walk away better informed, and with some new tools to address trauma and pain.

More about Annemarie:

Mind-Body Medicine sessions and FCOA that release cellular trauma for first responders and everyday clients! Great for acute and chronic injuries as well as persisting behaviors that western medicine has been unable to resolve.
Groups, EMS agencies and individuals welcome! Get brain and body working together.

Founder-Practitioner at Healing Within Wellness since 2015. Getting to the root cause of chronic injury and trauma in EMS personnel. NET, FCOA, Energy Medicine, Reiki, Advanced Trauma Mind-Body Medicine Facilitator, Amazon author of "Eight Steps to Uncovering Who You Really Are" and past KPCA Radio 103.3FM Programmer/ Host of "The Healing Within Show." Ret. EMT, Ret. RDA in pediatrics. Founder-Owner Healing Within Wellness Sprays

http://www.healingwithin.us/

healingwithin11@gmail.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemarie-lafferty-cecp-424b00a0/

https://youtu.be/lQGx0kTgFk8?si=F63wacJHFKPTJawV

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A week filled with reflection, appreciation, and gratitude. After 40 years, I had the absolute pleasure to sit down with an old high school buddy, United States Army Brigadier General, Joe Reale. Joe and I talked about the good old days, friendship, and the impact we have had on others during this journey called life. We discussed his humble beginnings a private in the "Old Guard", to his leadership during the refugee mission in Kandahar as a Brigadier General, and everything in between. Joe allowed himself to be vulnerable, sharing with me that for the entirety of his time in the military his focus was on taking care of others, and unfortunately he did that that the expense of taking care of himself. Sit back, and give this episode a listen. 40 years have gone by in the blink of an eye, oh what a ride it's been.

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This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with Wayne South, retired law enforcement professional, instructor and author of " A Lifetime of Service, the Journey of a Law Enforcement Leader". Wayne and I discuss his career, the philosophies that shaped it and his commitment to brining the absolute best in leadership lessons and practicer to our community.

More about Wayne:

Wayne South retired as a Lieutenant from the Gainesville (FL) Police department in 2018. Upon his retirement he was the Training and Education Division Commander with the responsibility of training for the department. Wayne has held many formal leadership roles including Deputy District Commander, Patrol Commander, Shift Commander, and Field training officer Supervisor. Wayne also served as a background investigator and polygraph examiner. Wayne has been an instructor for over 25 years and has taught classes to basic students as well as executive level law enforcement officials. Wayne has taught over thirty classes in leadership and field training to officers across the country in the last year. Wayne has also taught leadership internationally to officers in Canada and a contingent of law enforcement supervisors from Dubai. Wayne not only facilitates classes with Advanced Police Concepts but also facilitates leadership classes for the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Wayne has also taught criminal justice classes on a college level and developed a college level program in criminal justice which is still in use today. Wayne holds a Master of Business Administration degree as well as a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice. Wayne continues to improve himself and his skills by attending advanced classes in how to be a master presenter, frequently attends leadership classes, and continues to develop curriculum for leadership and train-the-trainer courses.

Wayne has published several articles on leadership and training in Police 1 as well as an article on recruiting and retention for Police Chief magazine.
When not traveling to teach Wayne still works part time at the SW Virginia Regional Police academy.

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Wow, this week I had the privilege of sitting down with former firefighter and founder of the S.I.R.E.N. Project , Angela Graham. The S.I.R.E.N Project is an initiative that looks to help first responders and veterans heal from past trauma through the use of psychedelic medicines. We dove deep into everything that this modality is, and just as important, everything that it is not. I learned soo much from my brief time with Angela. My biggest takeaway, there is always something you can do to better your situation, always. The one caveat to this, it's got to be YOU that takes action and is intentional on how you want to live your life! Grab a pen and paper, sit back, reflect, take notes, and if you or someone you love is struggling, share this episode with them and put them in touch with Angela, or don't , the choice is yours.

https://thesirenproject.org

Facebook : @thesirenprojectforfirstresponders

Instagram : @the.siren.project

Mail to : The S.I.R.E.N. Project

PO Box 1213 Carmel, CA 93924

angela@thesirenproject.org

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This week I sit down with Retired Deputy Sheriff Rob Poynter. Rob and I discuss his use of plant based medicine to help address his trauma. Rob shares his journey from the prep work, the experience itself and the after care. We have heard of the benefits of psilocybin therapy in treating different trauma related situations. I wanted to know more and Rob certainly added some great first hand account information concerning this treatment modality. I'll be following up this episode with another, from the Co-Founder / Executive Director of the S.I.R.E.N project, Angela Grahm. Angela leads an organization that helps first responders and veterans heal through the use of psychedelic medicines . Sit back and give this episode a listen and share it with someone that may be struggling.

https://thesirenproject.org/

Thank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :

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This week John Mattingly and I sit down to discuss "12 Seconds In The Dark", A Police Officers Firsthand Account of the Breonna Taylor Raid. I started off the interview apologizing to John for doing what I think a lot of us do when it comes to incidents that are reported in the media, we believe what we are told. At every turn mainstream media has failed to report the truth and have conveniently replaced it with whatever version supports the us vs them , defund, movement. They run with lies because agency leadership allows them to do so. When lies aren't challenged with the truth, when repeated enough, those lies become facts in the eyes of the public. John Mattingly, his brothers on that warrant, his family in the aftermath have been betrayed. If you don't think I can happen to you, give this podcast a listen, reflect, and commit to being better in all that you do. Thank you John Mattingly, for your courage and commitment to the truth as unpopular as it may be, God Bless.

https://johnmattingly.com

/https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-mattingly-71b889188?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BBAdmwKdTRianKVsAlK%2FQZQ%3D%3D

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