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Send us a textThis podcast episode of Enduring the Badge with guest Flight Nurse/Life Coach Janessa Dean shared how she finds balance as a working mom of 4 with a twin. She brought tips on how to avoid mom guilt especially when she's working on holidays.Moreover, Janessa pointed out the importance of accepting help and when to serve people. This strong woman also lost a military brother due to alcohol addiction.Those things and her personal experience led her to be a life coach. This empowered woman might be the life coach that you are looking for!ABOUT THE GUESTJanessa DeanLife Coach/Flight NurseI am a mother of 4 children ages 15, 13, 13, and 8. I have been married for 17 years. I have worked as a Registered Nurse for the last 9 years. 4 of those years were in the ICU and the last 5 have been as a Flight Nurse. My life experiences and obstacles I have faced have made me the Flight Nurse, mom, wife, and person I am today. They have all lead me to Life Coaching and serving other Healthcare workers and fi

Send us a text In this podcast episode with Bridget Truxillo, we talked about her program called Protective Wellness which offers tactical training wellness and legal advices from attorneys. This effective program is strengthen by her experience as Deputy Sheriff and as attorney. Bridget also emphasized the three pillars of physical, mental and spiritual health - Stimulation, Nutrition and Rest.  ABOUT THE GUESTBridget TruxilloCEO, FounderLaw enforcement officers who are overwhelmed and frustrated are able to leverage Bridget’s 30 years of wellness, leadership, law enforcement and legal training for a blueprint on how to easily feel more comfort, ease and support for increased balance and joy in life. Bridget is passionate about helping law enforcement officers discover the ability to find happiness on a daily basis, no matter what the environment is, or circumstances are, surrounding them. She is an attorney and former Deputy Sheriff (SWAT and undercover narcotics), and the founder and CEO of Protective Well

Send us a textThis podcast episode features an interview with Rocio Calenda. We talk about the ambulance tech side of EMS and she shares her knowledge with us on how to become a paramedic. Moreover, we discussed the pros and cons in working for a private ambulance company. Rocio is passionate as a first responder and she felt like being an EMT is her calling.As a First Responder, you are critical in keeping our communities safe. However, the stress and trauma of the job can take a toll on your mental health and family life. If you're interested in personal coaching, contact Jerry Lund at 801-376-7124. Let's work together to get you where you want to be and ensure a happy and healthy career.Podcast Website www.enduringthebadgepodcast.com/Podcast Instagram www.instagram.com/enduringthebadgepodcast/Podcast Facebook www.facebook.com/EnduringTheBadgePodcast/Podcast Calendar https://calendly.com/enduringthebadge/enduring-the-badge-podcastPersonal Coaching https://calendly.com/enduringthebadge/15minHost In

Send us a textEven professional life coaches once needed coaching. In this inspiring episode with Life Coach Officer Autumn Clifford, you will learn that bad experiences could mold you into a better person when you master to fail forward.She rose back from the bottom of an emotional pit that threatened to swallow her very identity. She had put so much into her identity as a police officer that she couldn’t even image herself as anything else. She spent 6 months couch ridden and unable to do anything other then be on my phone or laptop. Her success as a podcast host in Changing the Culture for First Responders, being a life coach for over a hundred people, and her club Lady Sheepdog Club can attest to that. ABOUT THE GUESTAutumn CliffordCoach/Officer/Speaker/Professor/Sensei/ Business Owner/LEOWI’m Autumn and …I am the queen of BREAKING THROUGH all the barriers put before me. I have dedicated my life’s mission to Changing the Culture for First Responders. I have been coaching professionally for the last over 7

Send us a textHave you ever wondered what its like to be away from home fighting fires for weeks at a time, leaving your wife and kids behind? In this episode on Enduring the Badge Podcast, we will be talking about my wildland deployment in California and how that felt for my lovely wife Annie and how it felt for me to be gone those days. Find out what its like to be deployed at a time, and how you can help your spouse cope with the challenges. This episode is about the life of firefighters, wives, and families.   Connect with the host:Host InformationYour host Jerry D. Lund can be reached at 801-376-7124 or email at enduringthebdage@gmail.com or voice message use the icon microphone at www.enduringthebadgepodcast.com. Please feel free to give my information to anyone that might be feeling down or anyone you would like to be on the podcast. Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcast.  If you like the podcast please share it and join the online community at www.insta

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss..How First Responder Sleep Recovery started (1:40)“Sean, how did how did she inspire you to like move forward to create this, this company in on this get on this journey of helping first responders out?” (4:42)The importance of sleep (9:34)“And when we take away sleep, we're taking away the tools that our body has to defend against and prevent the onset of all of the leading causes of first responder mortality from metabolic disease to cardiovascular disease to suicidal ideation and action and even cancer.” (11:23)“But what if I'm like that guy that like, well, I need four hours, because that's just the four hours I just been, I've been doing that for 30 years. Now. That's all I need.” (11:34)“You know, when I met Jacqueline, I thought everything was great. I felt strong, I felt energetic. I felt like I was getting a lot accomplished. But it took somebody with an outside perspective to look at me and say, like, You're, you're not doi

Send us a textIn this episode, we discuss..Justin’s military life and when did he realized that he wanted to excel other than military service. (1:35)Justin’s job in Intel and starting up his first ever computer repair business (5:03)How he got into real estate business and had a major debt (7:37)Started again a new company in Lead Generation – Hitfinity earning $10 million per year (9:10)“So I'll go back to like one specific problem I found in the military. So we had these target, I was an F16 Avionics.” (12:15)“But you started this other great company Patriot Supreme. Let's learn a little bit about that. Why and why Patriot Supreme?” (15:15)All veterans and first responders can avail themselves of a discount on all Patriot Supreme’s CBD products. (33:14)Justin’s entrepreneur mindset (34:33)“But I think it just kind of was in me it was like, I needed I had this desire and I realized I wanted to do something I wanted to do something more than just be told” (37:06)“How did you handle those failures?

Send us a textApril Katherman-Redgrave is an author, speaker, blogger, and founder of Beauty for Our Ashes Ministry. As the surviving widow of fallen San Jose Police Motors Officer Michael J. Katherman, April experienced unimaginable brokenness and despair but also witnessed how God redeemed a terrible situation into one of great beauty and joy. Once a school teacher and aspiring educational administrator, April now writes and speaks to encourage law enforcement, the grieving, the divorced, blended families, and finding love after loss.Book Brief April Katherman-Redgrave is the surviving widow of fallen San Jose Police Motors Officer Michael J. Katherman, who was struck by another vehicle in 2016. Six months later, their dream home was flooded during the 2017 winter storms in Hollister, California-not once but five times-destroying their house and forcing April and her two sons to rely on the kindness of friends, community, and family to pick up the pieces. Through Hell and High Water chronicles unimaginable

Send us a textOriginally from SoCal, Corey Sierra grew up in Las Vegas where he lives with his wife and two daughters. He served 6-years on active duty with the United States Navy. He chose to pursue firefighting as a post-military career. After obtaining his NREMT certification, he worked with the BLM on a Type-2 crew. As a national resource, the Southern Nevada interagency hand crew fought fire on large-scale incidents in the Southwest region. During the off-season, he worked part-time with the ambulance in Vegas and went to college to obtain his IFSAC firefighting certifications.In 2012 he left the BLM to accept the job at MCLB Barstow Fire & Emergency Servicesand has been there ever since. He has advanced certifications as a Hazmat & Rescue Technician, Fire Instructor I, Fire Inspector I, & Fire Officer I & II. He is also a Driver/Operator for the Department. He has a passion for training and enjoys mentoring probationary firefighters.In 2018, he started First Tuesday Train

Send us a textAlexandra Jabr, EMT-P, began her EMS career in 2003 and holds a master’s degree in death, grief, and bereavement. She is an adjunct faculty in the EMS department at Victor Valley College and currently completing her doctorate in depth psychology. Alexandra is the creator of Emergency Resilience, LLC and the course “Death Communication for First Responders: How to Deliver Unfortunate News.”Guest Social Media & Contact Informationemergencyresilience.com@emergencyresilience (Instagram)@emergresilience (Twitter)hello@emergencyresilience.comHost InformationYour host Jerry D. Lund can be reached at 801-376-7124 or email at enduringthebdage@gmail.com or voice message use the icon microphone at www.enduringthebadgepodcast.com. Please feel free to give my information to anyone that might be feeling down or anyone you would like to be on the podcast. Please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcast.  If you like the podcast please share it and join the online comm

Send us a textLillian Carney is the President and Executive Director for the Carney Strong Initiative. Shejoined the non-profit organization in 2018 to honor the memory of her husband, Battalion Chief Josh Carney, who lost his battle with firefighter cancer after 25 years in the fire service. Carney Strong is making a difference in smaller fire departments across the country by providing decontamination supplies and educational resources, at no cost to the department.Lillian is an outspoken advocate of firefighter cancer prevention and preparedness. Though she does express the need for improving fire ground protocols around decontamination, Lillian focuses her time sharing the lessons learned and hard truths from personal experience. She is hopeful that the straightforward approach of sharing their cancer journey will drive dialogue and preparedness for both the firefighter and their families, protecting them from experiencing similar loss.Topics Of DiscussionEarly Detection/Proactive Approach VS Waiting for

Send us a textRayne Gray has been a Firefighter for over 23 years, working in every rank and currently serving as a Division Chief for the City of Phoenix. He is the host of the Fireground Fitness podcast, a US Marine veteran, an avid outdoorsman, public speaker, Father and Husband.Gray has spent his life pushing the boundaries of physical discomfort, running ultra-distance events of all types, climbing granite walls, getting choked to the edge of life in Jui jitsu tournaments and has stood on top of the highest peaks in the United States. Further, Gray also believes in pushing the mind.  With a commitment to lifelong learning he continues to attend courses and classes and is always looking for the next “good book”. Along the way Gray has completed a wide array of certifications and credentials to include a Masters in Public Administration.   Gray has stated that “there are so many variables and complexities in life that it is imperative that we keep experiencing, learning and, in turn, sharing what we have d

Send us a textThe Rusoh Eliminator is the First complete redesign of the Fire Extinguisher in over 65 Years. The Rusoh® Eliminator® fire extinguisher is designed for self-service. It eliminates the need for the specially trained and equipped licensed technician required for traditional extinguishers. That need is based on two concerns: 1) maintaining the stored pressure in the extinguisher at the 185-205 psi levels required to fight a fire and 2) maintaining the otherwise inaccessible agent chemical inside the extinguisher in a fluffed (fluid) state. Concern 1: Correct Pressure: Unlike traditional pressure extinguishers, The Rusoh® Eliminator® fire extinguisher’s contents are not stored under pressure. The Rusoh® Eliminator® is only pressurized when you need it: to fight a fire. The source of the pressure is an expellant cartridge you can check with ease and even replace yourself. It simply screws in place. Concern 2: Fluffed Agent: Maintaining the agent chemical inside the extinguisher in a fluid state is cr

Send us a textAnthony McNeil is a retired police officer, served 20 years with the Southfield (MI) Police Department, a husband (married 27 years), a father of two beautiful daughters, a entrepreneur, a golf fanatic. Listen to some of Anthony's most memorable stories over his career and what made them memorable. He also reflects on the many different positions throughout his service and what loved about them. Anthony is the creator and host of “The Off Duty Podcast”.Two years ago he tried to create a Facebook show where I interviewed the men and women of law enforcement.The premise of the show was to allow the public the opportunity to see that the men and women that proudly put on that uniform everyday are human!He discovered that it would be difficult to get officers outside of my region to appear on the show, so he had to shelve the idea.Then thanks to Joe Rogan (The Joe Rogan Experience and Joe Budden (The Joe Budden Podcast) podcasts became cool and The Off Duty Podcast was born.Social Media Linksht

Send us a text After 8 years in the US Air Force as an active duty enlisted member, He made it my sole mission to expose listeners to the realities of the military when you sign the dotted line. Mike has a podcast called Ech is Sketch podcast. Not only brings you a funny take on military culture but also reveals the harsh truth on how the military can permanently impact your life. He has some great insight on how not to fall into the trap of alcohol abuse while going through hard times and be careful about who you surround yourself with.  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/michael.echavarria.5201Instagram: @echissketchPodcast website: echissketch.buzzsprout.comTikTok: @echissketchpodYour host Jerry D. Lund can be reached at 801-376-7124 or email at enduringthebdage@gmail.com or voice message use the icon microphone at www.enduringthebadgepodcast.com. Please feel free to give my information to anyone that might be feeling down or anyone you would like to be on the podcast. Please subscribe to the podcast and

Send us a textRoGo Fire is developing an advanced satellite integrated communication solutionincluding devices and software designed to enable wildland firefighters tocommunicate and access data in remote areas where cellular service is unreliable ornot available.Our mission is to deliver a communication system that will reduce line of duty deaths,firefighting expense and property damage, as well as improve firefighter situationalawareness by ensuring a productive deployment of emergency responders and amore effective hazard response execution utilizing state of the art communicationstechnology.On today’s large wild land fires, there is a lack of current and consistentcommunication technology to support the firefighting personnel – resulting incommunications inaccuracies, no communication at all and limited timely updates.This is primarily due to the constant hand-off of information between parties (think thetelephone game), no VHF or cellular service in remote areas, use of two-way radiosand the large distan

Send us a textJohn Jaquish  is the inventory of the X3 Bar and the best selling author of Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time. The X3 Bar has immense benefits for the body especially for those required to do intense movements like first responders. John is a WSJ Bestselling author and inventor of the X3 Bar, a variable resistance training device as well as the world’s most effective bone density building medical device. He share's guidance on getting in shape, overcoming emotional challenges, and building muscle when it’s the last thing you feel like doing!.Here are the highlights:- One Dedicated Post to his 1.3 Million Followers on Instagram as well as hundreds of thousands on other sites.- WSJ Bestselling author of “Weight Lifting is a Waste of Time,” where he dives deep into the revolutionary benefits of variable resistance training..- How fitness can change your life, and mental tools to building up your best self!- What it was like on The Board of Directors of American Bone Health and the editorial bo

Send us a textThis novel is a work of fiction, loosely based on some of my experiences as a small-town police officer and firefighter. I have changed the names and personal details of the men and women with whom I served and others with whom I interacted in order to protect their privacy.Joseph Patrick Fair is a father to college age twins Jenny and Ryan; they are the center of his universe. He lives in West Michigan. Also a retired Police Officer and Firefighter who served his community for over 25 years, after a near fatal on duty accident found his inner-author. His writing is trademark courage and camaraderie with a sprinkling of small-town-ism. On any given day, Joseph can be found writing or championing a philanthropic cause. He is a man of purpose and meaning in life.Your host Jerry D. Lund can be reached at 801-376-7124 or email at enduringthebdage@gmail.com or voice message use the icon microphone at www.enduringthebadgepodcast.com. Please feel free to give my information to anyone that might be feel

Send us a textI live in Oakland with my wife and three kids.  I grew up in Oakland, California, and I now serve the citizens as a Firefighter. I was hired in 2002 and I have worked in the East end my whole career on 7 Truck and 6 Truck companies.  I am currently the senior Firefighter on the B shift at Station 18. In 2007/2008 I dove deep into CrossFit, and then got lost in the world of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, which I still practice, along with my weekly yoga practice. I am also an Advanced Certified Trainer in The Wim Hof Method.   Since 2007 I have worked with cadre to train all incoming Oakland Fire Department recruits in the areas of physical fitness, mental and physical fortitude and general mind/body connection to improve overall quality of life at work as well as at home. For as long as I can remember, I was passionate about fitness, overall health, wellness, and general optimization and human potential. Over the years, I’ve found myself seeking the unification of mind, body, soul/spirit to achieve peak p

Send us a textA thrilling inside look at the world of smokejumpers, the airborne firefighters who fight nature's blazes in the most remote and rugged areas of the U.S. Discover how Jason got his start in this highly specialized field, the remarkable history of smokejumping, and the erratic, terrifying power of wildfires in this critically-acclaimed book from William Morrow/ Harper Collins.PRg is a solutions company, dedicated to consultation, evaluation, and assistance in product design for leading companies across the globe. Founder Jason A. Ramos has been working with gear for his entire career, with over three decades of professional experience. PRg calls on the experiences and insights of true professionals in some of the most rigorous fields and tough, real-world conditions. Companies have us evaluate and consult on products ranging from prototypes and cutting-edge models to tried and true classics. We give insight, advice, reviews and solutions for the professional arena.PRg’s founder and owner, Ja