In this episode, Chris interviews Andrew Owlett, being previous Fire and EMS we talk about trauma, where it comes from and how the best ways are to work through it. Andrew and Chris discuss what the best tools and structure look like to break through the trauma of first responding and life does not have to be the way you interpret it. To contact Andrew Owlett: Email: andrew@owlettcareers.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-owlett/ Want to learn how to not feel drained all the time a...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 108
In this episode, Chris interviews Erik Scairpon, the Chief of Police for Marysville PD, WA. Erik talks all about how starting as the Police Chief during the Pandemic not only had its challenges but also leads in a new and different way. Erik talks about how he is doing things differently than many departments with the way he supports and leads his department. He goes over the exact ways he believes a leader should lead and why his Police Department is so engaged. This is another example of leade...
Jun 16, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 107
In this episode, Chris interviews John Mulet, he talks a lot about that day of 9/11 and the after-effects it had on him. He walks us through his journey with PTSD and how he feels he lost 8 years of his life. He then shares what got him through it all and how it created Mission First Partners a Psychological Survival School training in suicide prevention training for law enforcement. This is a story and journey you don’t want to miss.. To learn more about John Mulet and what he does: Email: Info...
Jun 10, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 106
In this episode, Chris interviews Adam Wills, a retired Police Officer who now runs free and paid training for officers so that when the day to transition out comes they have the tools and skills necessary. Adam tells you about his policing career. How when he got to the top working alongside the Sheriff of his country he really had to fight the burnout demon. How he was torn in many different directions and the specific things he had to do and what he learned when it came to burnout. These are ...
Jun 07, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 105
In this episode, Chris interviews Kelly West, a healthcare professional and nurse who took her burnout experience and learning and decided to fall into it and start helping others by way of her skills and tools. Kelly walks us through her career and what sparked the end and how she made the shift. Kelly also tells us how her neuro skills and breathwork really helped her work through her journey and how she helps others with it. To learn more about Kelly West: Instagram, www.instagram.com/kellywe...
May 27, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 104
In this episode I tell you why being in your comfort zone is killing and burning you out. I walk you through some ways to quickly get out of your “comfort zone” and start shifting burnout. Along with a huge announcement for you to be part of. Want to learn how to not feel drained all the time and burnt out. Maybe you just don’t know if policing is for you anymore but you don’t know who you are if not a Police Officer. Email me at Team@createfromwhy.com and we will book a conversation to make the...
May 24, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 103
In this episode, Chris interviews Mike Maunder, a well over 20 year Police veteran and he opens up for the first time outside of talking in Police stations to tell his story of almost leaving this world. Mike tells us the lead up to almost using his service weapon on himself and what happened to prevent it. In this interview, we hear everything that led up to that day and what he learned from it all. He tells us how he shifted and stays grateful to still be alive. Want to learn how to not feel d...
May 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 102
In this episode Chris interviews Dan Spencer about his career of 20 years in the Police. He talks to us about all the ups and downs of his career and how this lead to PTSI and burnout. Dan talks to us about what his career was like and what he saw and encountered. He tells us how leaving was a must and what making coffee does for him. To learn more about Dan Spencer: Facebook www.facebook.com/filthypiratecoffee Instagram, @filthypiratecoffee Website: www.filthypirate.coffee Email: Filthypirateco...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 101
In this episode I walk you through the importance of growth in the mindset and how being seen can change everything as a First responder.. Want to learn how to not feel drained all the time and burnt out. Maybe just don’t know if policing is for you anymore but you don’t know who you are if not a Police Officer. Email me at Team@createfromwhy.com and we will book a conversation to make the shift! Join our free community now. www.knockingdemonfitness.com/fbgroup Catch this episode and many more l...
May 11, 2022•9 min•Season 4Ep. 100
In this episode Chris interviews Chris Carney about his career of 25 years in the Police, and for the first time since being out of the police and about his experience with sexual addiction and how this caused him to have to leave the Police. Chris tells us all about it and how he worked through the sexual addiction and what he would have done differently if doing it all over. This is a great conversation and truly a vulnerable one with Chris. If you are wanting learn to create a life from your ...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 99
In this episode Chris interviews Ryan about his career of 18 years, What lead him to leave and join and what led tto his next impactful career now of financial advising specifically for Police Officers. Ryan walks us through all the ups and down and the importance of an officer having his financials on point so they can enjoy the job not stress about money. To learn more about Ryan Chartrand: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ryan.chartrand.7/ Instagram, @financially.fit.cop @the_breakingbadge_s...
Apr 29, 2022•55 min•Season 4Ep. 98
In this episode Chris interviews Darren about his 29 year career and all the ups and downs that go with such a long career. He also walks us through some of his military career and how this helped him. To learn more about Darren Burch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darren-burch-7b472247 TwistedButTrue.com https://starworldwidenetworks.com/shows/badge-boys If you are wanting learn to create a life from your WHY, not be run from but to be powered by the voices in your head, create more joy and happi...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 97
In this episode, Chris walks you through what it is and how to live life training hard so the life tests are easy. Want to learn how to eliminate burnout forever and be the most productive person in your life, relationship, career and create a life from your Mission Statement then email us at team@createfromwhy.com so we can support you. Come join our Law Enforcement Career Development group. www.knockingdemonfitness.com/fbgroup Catch this episode and many more like it now. If you have not subsc...
Apr 13, 2022•7 min•Season 4Ep. 96
In this episode Chris interviews Graham about his career and what led to taking his own life but surviving. He walks us through his whole career and what lead up to the decision and what he has done since surviving. He fully tells it how it is and give us all the tools and insights he has. To learn more about Michael Pellegrino: https://www.facebook.com/graham.roper.37 If you are wanting learn to create a life from your WHY, not be run from but to be powered by the voices in your head, create mo...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 95
In this episode Chris interviews Michael about how his career giving so much cause so much. He walks us through how his long career lead him to starting the organisation to give back to other members of front line and exactly how he assists them. He has and gives a wealth of knowledge how to be the best as yourself and as a member of the front line. To learn more about Michael Pellegrino: www.resilientminds.us Mpellegrino@resilientminds.us If you are wanting learn to create a life from your WHY,...
Apr 01, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 94
In this episode I walk you through how your beliefs are destroying you and your enjoyment. Next we talk about how to change these to work for you not against you. Want to learn to be the best cop or shift your beliefs so you love what you do and are the best cop you can be to impact more, have more fun and reduce more crime then email me at team@createfromwhy.com or go to www.knockingdemonfitness.com. Come join our free Law Enforcement Career Development group here: www.knockingdemonfitness.com/...
Mar 31, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 93
In this episode Chris interviews Cory about how he after a very long and successful career has overcome burnout and leads his Officers to be the best they can be. Cory talks us through his wellness program that has been saved officers live. We talk about some of the key changes that he has implemented not just in his station but also in the stations he worked at prior. Cory is a true leader and a lot can be learned from our conversation both as a frontline officer but also as a leader of other o...
Mar 27, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 92
In this episode I walk you through the impacts that are caused and what it takes to reduce the impact of seeing and dealing with so much trauma everyday. Want to learn how continually be the best first responder possible through reducing the effect trauma has on you. Go to www.createfromwhy.com and book a conversation to create your plan! Catch this episode and many more like it now. If you have not subscribed or listened to the last episodes they are worth the listen. We bring you real life exp...
Mar 22, 2022•11 min•Season 4Ep. 91
In this episode Chris interviews Ryan about how he still loves his career even more than he did on day one.. Ryan talks to us about how he stays uplifted and uplifting others through self-work. To learn more about Ryan Rodriquez: @ignitedff www.ignitedff.com If you are wanting learn to create a life from your WHY, not be run from but to be powered by the voices in your head, create more joy and happiness to have your dream career, relationship and life email us at team@createfromwhy.com so we ca...
Mar 17, 2022•48 min•Season 4Ep. 90
In this episode, Chris gives you a specific actionable tool to prevent and overcome Burnout and PTSD. An actionable step to claiming back your Productivity so you become Productive AF again or at a higher level than you already are. I give you specific examples and ways to reclaim what you do and how you do it so you enjoy everyday like it’s the best day! Want to learn how to eliminate burnout forever and be the most productive person in your life, relationship, career and have financial abundan...
Mar 15, 2022•15 min•Season 4Ep. 89
In this episode Chris interviews Dominique about havening multiple roles such as Training Supervisor, S.W.A.T. Dispatcher, FIMA Coordinator and Certification Coordinator. Dom talks to us about how doing so much has burned her out in the past and how making some small changes makes all the difference. We talk about what it means to burn out and what causes it for her. We then go into specific detail on how Police and First Responders can prevent or overcome burnout in their jobs and lives. She al...
Mar 10, 2022•45 min•Season 4Ep. 88
In this episode Chris interviews Dave for a second time. In this episode the day of the funeral for fallen NYPD Police Officer. Dave gets vulnerable about How many officers have been lost to suicide and in the line of duty as at January 29th 2022. We talk about what we believe are the key factors that lead to Police and First Responders taking their lives. We also go into great detail about how to change the suicide attempts, suicides and prevent it. To learn more about Dave Berez: LinkedIn: Dav...
Mar 03, 2022•46 min•Season 4Ep. 87
In this episode, Chris gives you a specific actionable tool to prevent and overcome Burnout and PTSD. An actionable step to claiming back your Productivity so you become Productive AF again or at a higher level than you already are. Want to learn how to eliminate burnout forever and be the most productive person in your life, relationship, career and have financial abundance. Go to www.createfromwhy.com and book a conversation to create your plan! Catch this episode and many more like it now. If...
Mar 01, 2022•12 min•Season 4Ep. 86
In this episode Chris interviews Clayton about his 27 years as a Police Officer. He tells us about losing the only person he knew in the job just 3 months into it and how this changed him forever. He tells us how he did specific things to not burnout in his career and after having a time of massive burnout what he changed so it didn’t happen again. We also talk leadership and how you can be your best leader which then influences others to lead higher. Get your pen and paper because this episode ...
Feb 25, 2022•47 min•Season 4Ep. 85
In this episode Chris interviews Kristi about her journey as a Police Officer in a small town and how not being able to disconnect and loosing friends close to her took its toll resorting to an addiction to pain meds and ultimately losing the career she desired so much. Kristi walks us through how it all happen, the key things that she recommends to everyone on how not to end up on that path and how she now is able to take her skills and help as an Addiction Recovery Coach. Get your pen and pape...
Feb 17, 2022•57 min•Season 84Ep. 4
Episode #83 Interview with Brandon Griffith – Active duty Police Officer and Cardiac Arrest Survivor In this episode Chris interviews Brandon about his experience with having a cardiac arrest at home, being clinically dead for 16 minutes and how he had to fight to get back to active duty. He tells us about the struggles and how he prevents himself from burning out through the process of recovery and battling with departments to get back on duty. Going from SWAT qualified to possibly not being ac...
Feb 10, 2022•54 min•Season 4Ep. 83
In this intro episode to Season 4 of Fight the Burnout I, Chris take you through my story and the 3 things that will eliminate your burnout forever. These three things changed my life and thousands of others. They are the three things that when implemented take your from cruising through life to producing the life of your dreams. Want to learn how to eliminate burnout forever and be the most productive person in your life, relationship, career and have financial abundance. Go to www.createfromwh...
Feb 04, 2022•18 min•Season 4Ep. 82
In this final episode of the season Chris and Jasmine both tell their life changing solo trips they have done. They both tell you how it changed their lives forever, what influenced it and how they made it the trip of a life time. They talk about how to stay safe and make sure that you finish it transformed. Get your pen and paper because this episode is a wealth of tools, strategies and knowledge so enjoy. If you are wanting learn to create a life from your WHY, be productive within to be produ...
Jan 25, 2022•45 min•Season 3Ep. 81
In this episode Chris interviews Johnelle about her career as a radio presenter and what comes with that. How the constant pressure can burn you out and what she would have done differently if doing it again now. We discuss how this prepared her for what she does now as a Self-Confidence teacher for woman. We walk through the key tools to work on yourself and how there are some key little things you can shift that make all the difference. Get your pen and paper because this episode is a wealth o...
Nov 24, 2021•56 min•Season 3Ep. 80
In this episode Chris interviews Julia about her career as a NZ Police Officer, Why she left and how she took her experiences and learnings to be a business owner and leader. We discuss the good the bad and the ugly of being a Police Officer and how it helped mold her to who she is today. How it has helped her to become an excellent mother, wife and business owner plus so much more. This episode will give you some insights into Policing and how a good leader makes all the difference to a career ...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 79