Former Secret Service LEO Samantha Horwitz and former NYPD Detective John Salerno host A Badge of Honor Podcast to highlight Post Traumatic Stress Injury recovery, wellness, and resiliency possible through training and support. Their organization by the same name works with police department mental health liasons and critical incidence management teams to provide workshops that are pivotal to successful lives and families in our communities. Call 469-232-7894 or go to ABadgeOfHonor.com to st ...
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S2. Ep. 6 A Veteran Saving Lives Through Film, Music & Media
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56:59Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Pam Barragan, veteran, music and film producer, and founder of 2200 Taps on @A Badge of Honor TV. Pam found the key to healing were the stories being told through music and sharing her own story. It was this awareness that took the unfathomable option of suicide 100% off…
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S2. Ep. 4 On-Duty Psych Dr. Kristen Wheldon
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56:05Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dr. Kristen Wheldon, Clinical Director of On-Duty Psych on @A Badge of Honor TV. Dr. Kristen Wheldon is passionate about the behavioral health of firefighters and their families. She is the President and Founder of the Fire Service Psychology Association (FSPA), the nonp…
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S2. Ep. 5 Unload Your Backpack with Sean Peterson, LEO & Clinician
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55:22Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Sean Peterson, law enforcement officer and mental health clinician on @A Badge of Honor TV. Sean Peterson is a Sergeant with the Taunton Police Department and director of the Southeastern Massachusetts regional peer support/CISM team. As a former gym owner, proven streng…
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S2. Ep. 3. Protecting Our Kids in School with Veteran, and Protection Specialist Shane Ammerman
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58:44Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Shane Ammerman, veteran, and protection specialist on @A Badge of Honor TV. Shane is fueled by a passion, determination, and a profound commitment to security and protection. His instinct to protect was deeply rooted from a young age, sparked when at just eight, when he …
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A Badge of Honor TV Season 2 Ep. 1 with Ret. NYPD Vincent Scotto
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56:12Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Vincent Scotto, retired NYPD on @A Badge of Honor TV. After a 20 year career with the NYPD, Vincent moved on thinking the transition would be easy. He found it to be just the opposite. Vince engaged in “soul searching” to uncover his priorities which left a lot of time t…
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S2. Ep. 2 The Truth About Trauma, Service, and the Way Forward
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55:54Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Doug White, veteran, retired first responder, and author on @A Badge of Honor TV. Doug spent over three decades serving in the military and in law enforcement. He witnessed firsthand the toll that trauma can take on a person’s brain, body, and spirit. He knows how it fee…
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Ep. 102 Out of The Darkness, A Firefighters Story with Jason Sautel
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55:58Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Jason Sautel, retired firefighter, author, and speaker on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Jason Sautel had it all. Confident in his abilities and trusted by his fellow firefighters, he was making a name for himself on the streets of Oakland, California. His adrenaline-fueled …
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Ep. 103 Empathy Amongst the Upheaval With Det. George Wilson
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56:29Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Detective George Wilson with the Albermarle, NC Police Department on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Over the course of his career, George has handled numerous criminal investigations involving human trafficking, homicide, juvenile and internet crimes. He is on a personal mis…
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Ep. 104 Creating Your New Normal After Law Enforcement with Paul Collette
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57:47Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with veteran, retired federal law enforcement officer, professor, and founder of Compass Recovery & Counseling, Paul Collette on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Paul has successfully navigated his transition out of law enforcement after serving for three decades working in the fed…
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Ep. 105 Why the Holidays Are Hard for First Responders
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54:15Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk about the struggles of first responders during this time of year and look back at a year in review on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. A Badge of Honor offers workshops to first responders across the nation, working with mental health liasons and critical incident management teams …
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Ep. 99. Sex Trafficking's Dirty Secrets with Retired Det. Heidi Chance
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56:11Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with retired detective Heidi Chance who worked undercover to expose sex trafficking's dirty secrets and help further awareness on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Heidi is a 27-Year veteran in Law Enforcement. She spent more than 13 years working as an undercover detective investig…
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Ep. 100 Earn Your Badge! Resiliency & Purpose with retired LEO David Berez
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55:21Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with retired law enforcement officer David Berez on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. David trained as a Resiliency Program Officer in 2020 for the State of NJ and went on to earn his Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, under Dr. Martin E. P. S…
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Ep. 101 Heroic Deeds Done Dirt Cheap with Chief Chad DePew
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55:46Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Chad DePew, Police Chief and founder of Heroic Deeds on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Heroic Deeds was formed when firefighters, police officers, custody deputies, chaplains, pastors, and behavioral health personnel gathered from two different states to dream and pray about…
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Ep. 98 Processing Trauma with Author and Coach Teri Werner
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58:00Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with author, business coach and strategist Teri Werner on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Teri empowers others to break through obstacles and create their chosen successful outcomes. She leverages her coaching and training skills to equip and empower individuals to achieve excelle…
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Ep. 96 Battling Addiction and PTSI on the Job with Davin Cole
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57:10Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Davin Cole, retired police officer and national speaker and educator on PTSI and addiction on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Davin was a police officer for 33 years. He served with the San Francisco Sheriff's Department (SFSD) and as a Police Officer with the San Francisco P…
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Ep. 97 The Healing Benefits of Water with Operation Get Out
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55:38Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Cindy Present from Operation Get Out on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Cindy has spent a lifetime in the wellness, fitness and watersports industry. As a life coach, fitness trainer, watersports coach, cycling, running and Ironman athlete, motivator, and Wellness Director at…
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Ep. 95 Igniting Strength & Restoring Pride: The Outer Circle Foundation
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59:10Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Matt Payne, President of the Outer Circle Foundation, Veteran and retired Law Enforcement Officer on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Outer Circle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which supports Veterans, First Responders, and their families, during times of need by providi…
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Ep. 92 The Hidden Struggle of Addiction in Law Enforcement with Jeff Fields
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56:17Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Jeff Fields, retired law enforcement officer and federal agent about his struggle with addiction, recovery, and his book Sober From Sin on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Jeff served more than two decades at the local and federal levels, specializing in public safety and Home…
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Ep. 93 Fighting Traumatic Brain Injuries with The Texas Valor Project
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57:06Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with The Texas Valor Project, on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Texas Valor Project provides a solution for veterans and first responders who face challenges due to Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). TBI, commonly seen in post 9/11 Veterans, has been significantly overlooked and neg…
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Ep. 94 Warrior Bonfire Program for Our Purple Heart Warriors with Dan Horgan
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59:26Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dan Horgan, Outreach Director for the Warrior Bonfire Program on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. The Warrior Bonfire Program provides opportunities that improve the lives of enemy combat-wounded veterans on their lifelong journey of recovery and healing by creating activity b…
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Ep. 89 Making Headway With Concussion Recovery with Dr. Leah Bortnick
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55:40Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dr. Leah Bortnick about concussions and traumatic brain injuries and how it affects our first responders and veterans on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Dr. Leah Bortnick PT, DPT completed her physical therapy training at Creighton University in Omaha. Prior to pursuing physi…
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Ep. 90 Investing in Hope with Beau Armistead, MA, LPC, NCC
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56:42Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Beau Armistead, founder and director of Sojourn Counseling and his special project with AtEase.org, bringing hope to those facing PTSD in a unique way on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Beau holds a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State Universi…
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Ep. 91 Cops and Campers with Retired LEO Eric Reynolds
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56:04Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Eric Reynolds, retired law enforcement officer and founder of Cops and Campers on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Cops and Campers is a wellness retreat initiative founded by retired police officer Eric Reynolds, who suffered from PTSD after being shot in the line of duty in …
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Ep. 88 Finances Beyond The Uniform with Rebecca Jameson
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55:37Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with law enforcement spouse and founder of Priority One Financial Coaching Rebecca Jameson on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Rebecca and her husband had gotten into that cycle that many law enforcement families get themselves into. That overtime & spending cycle, where you spend …
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Ep. 77 Building Freedom with Veteran, LEO & SA ret. Monty Bynum
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57:20Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with The Wealthy Servant, Lamonte "Monty" Bynum, USMC Veteran and retired Law Enforcement Officer and Special Agent @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Monty served our country for 32 years as a USMC Officer, LEO, DEA, and Special Agent as an International EXPERT in Money Laundering &…
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Ep. 78 Proactive Peer Support with First Response Mental Health
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56:53Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Nik Fiorito, Chief Strategy Officer of First Response Mental Health on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Nik and the team at First Response Mental Heath recognized a need for the first responder community to connect with each other and professionals to help support their overal…
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Ep. 79 "Changing the Beat" with Andy Harvey, Police Chief Ret., USAF, and Author Part 1
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56:07Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Andy Harvey, retired police chief, USAF veteran, speaker and author in this 2 part interview about his new book Changing the Beat and bringing communities together with effective police practices on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Andy Harvey is a leader with over 20 years of…
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Ep. 80 You Are Not Broken with USA Green Beret, Ben Monette
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56:18Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Ben Monette, USA Veteran and Outreach Coordinator at Tree House Recovery on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Ben served in the US Military as a Green Beret for 16 years, with 8 deployments to the Middle East and numerous military schools. He found himself addicted to alcohol a…
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Ep. 81 Policing in Todays Climate Pt. 2 with Police Chief (ret) Andy Harvey
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56:22Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Andy Harvey, retired police chief, USAF veteran, speaker and author in Part 2 of our interview about his new book Changing the Beat: Bringing Communities Together with Effective Police Practices and his original book Excellence in Policing, on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. …
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Ep. 82 Paddle. Fish. Heal. With Heroes on the Water
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57:03Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz Kick off Memorial May with Laura Lindsey and Camille Null from Heroes on the Water on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Heroes on the Water supports veterans, first responders and their families by creating a peaceful environment for healing. Their Mission: To provide wellness and commun…
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Ep. 83 Who Are You Carrying? USMC Veteran. Police Officer and Carry The Load Ambassador Aaron White
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55:36Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz continue their special Memorial May podcast series with Aaron White, USMC Veteran. police officer, and Carry The Load Ambassador on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Aaron knew he wanted to be a Marine when he was just 11 years old and enlisted before graduating from high school. He serv…
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Ep. 84 Sound-Off App Saving Lives with Founder William Negley
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56:13Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz continue their special Memorial May podcast series with Carry The Load Non-Profit Partner, & NASCAR partner Sound Off. Sound Off Founder and CEO William Negley created, a mobile resource connecting people seeking help with anonymous, long-term mental health support on @A Badge of …
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Ep. 85 The Dark Reality of Workicide with Stephanie Kiesow
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55:32Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Stephanie Kiesow, I/O Psychologist in training, and author of the book Workicide on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Stephanie is a former cop, the wife of a cop, and the daughter of two retired cops. She worked in law enforcement for 16 years, the last several as a sworn poli…
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Ep. 86 with Jason Mills, "The Resilient Responder"
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55:11Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Jason Mills, Firefighter/ Paramedic, LifeFlight Medic and, CEO of The Resilient Responder on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Jason brings a unique perspective to resiliency that was gained over a 25-year career as a fire fighter/paramedic, as well as 4 years of experience as …
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Ep. 87 "I Can. I Will. I Must." With USMC Veteran Jeffrey Gray
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57:37Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Jeffery Gray, USMC Veteran, community leader, and actor on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Jeffery Gray was born in Dallas Texas. Joined the United States Marine Corps in 1978. Spent 12 years in the Marines and ended his tour as a Sergeant. He got into acting about 8 years ag…
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Ep. 74 Healing with Horses. Equine Therapy with Paige Courtney
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57:17Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Paige Courtney, founder of Aisling Equine Therapy @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Aisling Equine Therapy's mission is to provide a safe environment to experience the therapeutic value of horses that promotes personal growth, hope, healing and real life changes. Paige Courtney…
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Ep. 75 Support For our EMS Professional with Louis Cazzetta, founder Primum Non Nocere Foundation
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57:35Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Louis Cazzetta, founder of Primum Non Nocere Foundation on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Primum Non Nocere Foundation (PNNF), is dedicated to improving the lives of EMS workers through education, awareness and philanthropy. When crisis occurs, PNNF is there to lend financia…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Brandon Griffith, founder of Griffith Blue Heart Foundation on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Brandon is a Deputy Sheriff for Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, a decorated peace officer, speaker, and advanced instructor with emergency medical training. He is an Arizona native w…
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Ep. 71 Chasing the Bad Guys With Gary Edgington
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56:21Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Gary Edgington, former LEO, Counter Terrorism Task Force Commander, and Author, on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Gary has been chasing the “bad-guys” in one way or another since 1976. His dad was a cop too. Tragically, he was killed in the line of duty in 1979. Gary was in …
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Ep. 72 Fire Fighter Wellness with Resilience Instructor FF Bill Crews
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57:32Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Lt. Bill Crews, Master Resilience Instructor with the Garland Fire Department on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. With 33 years in the fire service, Lieutenant Bill Crews has been with the Garland Fire Department since 1996. Bill became interested in the behavioral health of F…
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Ep. 73 Living Blue with Authors Ofc. Jason Palamara (ret) & Trauma Expert Barbara Rubel
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57:25Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Police Officer Jason Palamara (ret) and Trauma Specialist Barbara Rubel, authors of Living Blue: Helping law enforcement officers and their families survive and thrive from recruitment to retirement on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Three weeks prior to giving birth to tripl…
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Ep. 84 Sound-Off App Saving Lives with Founder William Negley
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56:14Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz continue their special Memorial May podcast series with Carry The Load Non-Profit Partner, William Negley, Founder and CEO of Sound Off, a mobile resource connecting people seeking help with anonymous, long-term mental health support on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. On June 9, 2017 W…
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Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with TJ Webb, retired police officer and founder of Fit 4 Duty Foundation on @ABadgeofHonorpodcast. TJ Webb was a Police Officer with the City of Milford (Delaware) Police Department. He medically retired in December of 2022 after 19 years of service. He started his career in…
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Ep. 67 First Responder Wellness with Michelle Adams and Rob Sanderson
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59:34Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Michelle Adams, Fire Technology and HeartMath Trainer, and Rob Sanderson, retired Police Sergeant and founder of SWEL (Surf. Wave. Enjoy Life) on @ABadgeofHonorpodcast. Michelle and Rob are dedicated to first responder wellness. As an adjunct professor in Fire Technology…
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Ep. 68 Supporting Those Who Serve with Defenders Gateway
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56:31Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Shaun Broeker from Defenders Gateway on @ABadgeofHonorpodcast. Sean is A US Army Veteran and attorney in St. Louis, MO. The mission of Defenders Gateway is to develop and grow a national network of resources that will enhance the lives of our Active-Duty Military, Vetera…
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Ep. 69 Surviving and Thriving Behind the Badge with Dr. Olivia Johnson Pt. 1
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54:35Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dr. Olivia Johnson, founder of the Blue Wall Institute on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Dr. Johnson is a U.S Air Force Veteran, a former law enforcement officer, keynote speaker, and a Suicidology researcher. She is the President / Founder of The Blue Wall Institute. The In…
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Ep. 70 A Holistic Approach to Mental Wellness with Dr. Brooke Bartlett
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56:35Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dr. Brooke Bartlett, CEO of the Center for Trauma, Anxiety, and Stress on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Brooke is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in working with first responders, military members, and civilians in high stress professions. A major focus of …
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Ep. 63 Healing Our Warriors with Wind River Ranch
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55:50Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Vanessa O'Neal from Wind River Ranch on @A Badge of Honor Podcast. Wind River Ranch is a Christian family guest ranch resort nestled in the majestic mountains of Colorado. Wind River Ranch brings warriors together to heal, to reconnect with their families, and to create …
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