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/

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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.

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This week I was honored to sit down with Nick Lavery. Nick was so gracious with his time, the most humblest of men, he and I had a conversation you absolutely don't want to miss. We didn't get into the events of 2013 that shaped his life. We instead focused on his "why", and the lessons he has learned from a lifetime of never quitting. Come away a better version of yourself for listening to this amazing human being. Even with my limited interaction with Nick, he's inspired me to be a better version of John. Until next week, take care of yourself and each other, God Bless, John

https://www.teammchn.com

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Chief Warrant Officer Two (CW2) Nick Lavery

Nick, born and raised in Massachusetts, is an active-duty member of The United States Army Special Forces. Commonly known as the Green Berets, the Special Forces perform critical missions including direct action, counterinsurgency, foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance, and unconventional warfare.

In 2013, while deployed to Afghanistan, he and his Detachment fell victim to an insider attack ultimately resulting in the loss of his leg. Following a year of surgeries and initial recovery including the use of a prosthetic at Walter Reed National Medical Military Center, he returned to his unit. Refusing a military medical retirement, Nick set his sights on returning to operational status.

In 2015, at the conclusion of a challenging, comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate Nick’s abilities to operate, he returned to his Detachment and was subsequently deployed once again to Afghanistan conducting full spectrum combat operations. Nick is considered the first Special Forces operator to return to combat as an above-the-knee amputee.

Nick is currently serving as a Special Forces Warrant Officer and is widely recognized as an experienced subject matter expert in special operations, intelligence fusion, mission planning and complex problem solving across all operational continuums. He is also the first amputee in military history to complete the Special Forces Warrant Officer Technical and Tactical Certification course, the Special Operations Combatives Program Instructor course, and the Special Forces Combat Diver Qualification course.

Nick’s awards include the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, Bronze Star with “V” for valor, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, two Meritorious Service Medals, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, two Army Commendation Medals, Army Achievement Medal, the OSS Society Peter Ortiz Award, the Bruce Price Leadership Award, and the Special Operations Command Excalibur Award.

Nick is a warrior, leader, speaker, author and most importantly a husband and father of two young boys.

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This week I sit down with Jimmy Ward. Jimmy is a great guy, current LEO, who's in the middle of it, the storm that is. Jimmy and I discuss accountability, finding courage when the phone doesn't ring, and knowing who you are when the things that you've built your life around start to vanish. Most importantly Jimmy shares with us how he is navigating through the storm. I'm proud of him for sharing and his willingness to embrace the power of hope. The understanding that hope is created by taking action, and taking action creates hope. Simple but often overlooked, especially when you're in the storm. Sit back, reflect and walk away a better version of you for doing so. Thank you Jimmy for being you.

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This week I had the absolute pleasure to sit down with a friend, and CEO of "A Different Breed Training", Monty Bynum. Monty has this amazing ability to view a situation or dynamic and immediately know how to implement a plan to address the deficiency. Whether it's addressing issues in our personal lives or for an entire occupation, Monty is committed to bringing you the absolute best of him. This intern brings out the absolute best in you. Sit back and give this episode a listen. We discuss leadership, being human, and the development of an elite training initiative called " A Different Breed " training.

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https://www.ADBtraining.com

More information about Monty B:

32 years serving as a USMC Officer, LEO, DEA, and Special Agent. International EXPERT in Money Laundering, Complex Intelligence, Counterterrorism, and Counterintelligence. I loved my years, I just hated the pay. So, early on I did something about it. I became an entrepreneur and investor WHILE SERVING. We now actively ACQUIRE existing businesses and cash-flowing assets as well as partnership interest in recession-proof business models aligned with our values.

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