Best Tara Walsh Podcasts (2025)

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Tommy Bolin - Fire Service 1:36:25

3d ago1:36:25

1:36:25

Tommy is a 30 year fire service veteran, lieutenant, and mental health advocate who has dedicated his life to changing the culture of public service. After battling depression, PTSD, and anxiety from years of service on the front line, Tommy now uses his voice to break the stigma around mental health for first responders. He authored the Book "Unse…

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Deputy Commissioner Matt Walsh - FDLE 1:33:06

10d ago1:33:06

1:33:06

Deputy Commissioner Matt Walsh of the Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Joins us on this weeks podcast! Matt is a Weymouth Native who takes us on a journey from growing up in Weymouth, traveling to Florida to pursue a career in Law Enforcement, his early career including an officer involved shooting and how that impacted him, his rise to lead…

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Dr. Kevin Gilmartin - LEO Behavioral Scientist / Author 1:11:18

18d ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Dr. Gilmartin joins us on the podcast, Dr Gilmartin is a behavioral scientist specializing in law enforcement and public safety related issues. He is the author of the book Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families. He previously spent twenty years working in law enforcement in Tucson Arizona. During his tenure…

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Meghann Holloway (LEO) & Kelly Berger (LCSW) 1:43:00

24d ago1:43:00

1:43:00

Meghann has been working in law enforcement for 24 years & currently serves as her organizations first wellness coordinator. Meghann's partner Kelly has been working with youth and families for over 20 years, and is the current executive director of Caminos programs in Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. In this episode Meghann and Kelly tak…

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Police Chief Frank Fredrickson (Ret.) 1:59:48

1M ago1:59:48

1:59:48

Chief Frank Fredrickson is a retired Police Chief of the Yarmouth Police Department, the current director of governmental affairs for the Massachusetts Fraternal Order of Police, and the executive director of the New England Association of Chief's of Police. Chief Fredrickson talks about coming from a LEO family, how he entered a life of service, t…

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Tara Waters - LEO 1:10:22

1M ago1:10:22

1:10:22

Tara Waters is a Police Officer, Wife, & Mother of two children. Tara discusses duty trauma, the impact(s) of her son's diagnosis & battle with cancer, faith, family, & how difficult times helped her grow into a more compassionate Police Officer.By Hope Beyond the Badge

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Jim Ward - LEO (Ret.) 1:13:35

2M ago1:13:35

1:13:35

Jimmy Ward joins us to talk about his career in law enforcement, and what he's doing now to help his fellow LEO's and first responders. Jimmy is a former Senior Trooper with the Maryland State Police, where he served for over 15 years—more than 90% of that time focused on narcotics enforcement. His work placed him on the front lines of complex inve…

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Greg Wilcox - Suicide Loss Survivor 1:25:09

2M ago1:25:09

1:25:09

Greg Wilcox is a suicide loss survivor of a police officer . Greg shares the story of losing his husband Joe Nagle to suicide (EOW 8/4/2019). He also shares the story of falling in love, witnessing the decline of a loved one over time, and the red flags he is aware of now, that he was unaware of in real time. Joe also discusses how he was able to p…

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Chris Moore - Fire Service 2:06:14

2M ago2:06:14

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Chris Moore Joins us on the podcast. Chris is a highly respected Fire Captain on the Chesapeake Va FD, a National keynote speaker, and one of the most influential voices in the movement to transform how first responder agencies approach mental health, wellness, and suicide prevention. Chris shares with us how years on the job began to effect his mo…

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Mark & Pat Freire - Part 2 - (LEO / Peer Support) 1:15:16

2M ago1:15:16

1:15:16

Part 2 of a 2 Part Episode - Mark and Pat Freire are father and son, they are both LEO's, they are both compassionate towards first responder trauma, and passionate about first responder wellness. Mark Freire (Father) - is a retired Boston Police officer, and past director of the departments Peer Support Unit. He speaks openly about some of the cal…

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Mark and Pat Freire - Part 2 - (LEO / Peer Support) 1:11:36

2M ago1:11:36

1:11:36

Part 1 of a 2 Part Episode - Mark and Pat Freire are father and son, they are both LEO's, they are both compassionate towards first responder trauma, and passionate about first responder wellness. Mark Freire (Father) - is a retired Boston Police officer, and past director of the departments Peer Support Unit. He speaks openly about some of the cal…

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Jim DeFeo (LEO - Ret) 1:48:13

3M ago1:48:13

1:48:13

Jim is an OEF/OIF Veteran who served 30 years in the Army and retired as a LTC, and a 25 year Veteran of the Boston Police Dept. Jim has worked patrol, as a bomb technician, in sexual assault investigations, and as an operations supervisor. Jim talks openly about his own struggles, personal and family problems, the challenges of being a single pare…

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Josh Goldberg (Boulder Crest Foundation) 1:18:06

3M ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Josh Goldberg is the CEO of Bolder Crest Foundation - A nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on ensuring the military, veteran, and first responder communities can live great lives in the aftermath of trauma. Boulder Crest Foundation is the home and global leader in the development of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG). They exist as an organi…

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Dr Kevin Gilmartin - LEO Behavioral Scientist / Author 1:11:18

3M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

Dr. Gilmartin joins us on the podcast, Dr Gilmartin is a behavioral scientist specializing in law enforcement and public safety related issues. He is the author of the book Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families. He previously spent twenty years working in law enforcement in Tucson, Arizona. During his tenur…

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Molly O'Neil - Suicide Loss Survivor of a First Responder 1:37:34

3M ago1:37:34

1:37:34

Molly O'Neil joins us and shares about her husband Chris. She talks about meeting him when she was still in high school, going to the same college, and falling in love. She talks about starting a family together, and how Chris lived and loved to be a father. She describes her experience when Chris began to struggle, and what was going on in those d…

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Mike Best (LEO - LEOSF), Tom Kelly (LEO. Ret. - SMAC), James Creed (LEO - Peer Support) 2:23:46

4M ago2:23:46

2:23:46

Mike, Tom, and Jim come together and join us on the podcast to share about their careers in Law Enforcement, why they chose to serve in the first place, some of the critical incidents they have been involved in, the impacts those incidents had on them both professionally and personally, and the ways in which they offer service and support to their …

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Bryan Mokrisky - Prior Law Enforcement, Public Safety Wellness Coordinator 1:47:06

4M ago1:47:06

1:47:06

Bryan Mokrisky joins us to share his journey of service, as a soldier, in law enforcement, and now as the Public Safety Wellness Coordinator for the town of Stoughton Ma. Bryan talks about serving in the Army as a Military Police Soldier, his time spent working for the Sherriff's Dept as a corrections officer, serving as a Police Officer in the tow…

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Jason Palamara (Ret LEO, Author, Public Speaker) 1:38:13

4M ago1:38:13

1:38:13

Jason joins us to discuss his career of service, the lessons he learned along the way, and what he's doing now to inform the next generation of first responders. He is a Navy Veteran, retired NYC police officer with over 20 years of experience in forensic and criminal investigations, and was a member of the NYPD Peer Support Team. He co-authored th…

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Davin Cole (Ret LEO) 1:43:12

4M ago1:43:12

1:43:12

Devin Cole is a retired Police Officer, First Responder Wellness Advocate, and Public Speaker. He discusses his career which spanned over 30 years and included roles in patrol, gang enforcement, community outreach for addiction programs, K9 officer, and attachment to the departments SWAT team. Davin explains how he suffered an on duty injury, how t…

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Dr. Medina Baumgart - LEO Psychologist 1:24:57

5M ago1:24:57

1:24:57

Dr. Baumgart is a licensed psychologist who is board certified in police and public safety psychology. She is an author, speaks publicly about the challenges police officers face when transitioning into retirement, is on staff as a psychologist within a law enforcement organization, and is married to a now retired police officer. Dr Baumgart shares…

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Police Chief Christopher Workman 1:33:43

5M ago1:33:43

1:33:43

Police Chief Christopher Workman began his career in the fire service before transitioning into policing. He has a combined total of over 3 decades working in first response, he is an author, public speaker, founder of the Deep Blu Project, and podcast host. Chief Workman shares openly about how the job unwittingly influenced his personality, his p…

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Doug White - LEO (Ret), Veteran, Author, Speaker. 1:34:18

5M ago1:34:18

1:34:18

Doug joins us and shares his personal journey of service, stress, struggle, and recovery. He embraces vulnerability as he tells his story, explaining how Post Traumatic Stress Injuries influenced his relationship with himself and caused his marriage to deteriorate. It was clear to us and it will be to you as you listen that Doug began to explore th…

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Lynn Lewis - Suicide Loss Survivor, Grief Coach, & Author 1:01:21

5M ago1:01:21

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Lynn Lewis is the mother of a first responder. She shares with us about the tragic loss of her son to suicide, how she processed that loss, and how she managed to not be consumed by grief. Today Lynn coaches others through their own experiences with grief & loss. She talks about striving daily to keep moving forward, and the power of self love. She…

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Nicole Ferry - Retired LEO / Public Speaker 1:50:52

6M ago1:50:52

1:50:52

Nicole Ferry joins us on the podcast to discuss her 26 year career in law enforcement, including a decade working in sex crimes. Nicole shares with us about her experience with co-worker suicide, what happened when trauma begin to surface within her, within her department, and what she does today to advocate for first responder mental health, resil…

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John & Christine (FD & EMS Couple) 1:32:20

6M ago1:32:20

1:32:20

John and Christine join us to share their stories of themselves, as individuals, as first responders, and as a couple. Both John and Christine discuss their pathways to becoming first responders, the toll that life and the job have taken on them, how trauma began to surface and the challenges that brought with it, how they were tested as a couple, …

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Joe & Amy Keneally (FD Ret) 1:41:43

6M ago1:41:43

1:41:43

Joe shares with us about his career in the fire service. He speaks openly about difficult calls and how he was affected by them. He talks about the progressive symptoms he began experiencing, having panic attacks, and how he eventually considered taking his own life. Amy shares her perspective. She talks about how Joe's mental health affected her, …

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Chaplin JD Hebert 1:31:41

6M ago1:31:41

1:31:41

Chaplin JD Hebert provides spiritual guidance and support to first responders. He is a Chaplin with the Western Ma CISM Team, the State Police, and other departments. Chaplin JD has been a first responder himself since 1987 & currently works as a firefighter / EMT. This is Chaplin JD's second appearance on the podcast - he talks about the recent de…

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Spouses (Suicide Loss Survivors) 1:48:26

7M ago1:48:26

1:48:26

We are replaying this episode for some of our new listeners. In this episode we speak with first responder spouses, who are suicide loss survivors. They share with us what its like to love a first responder, how the job impacted their loved one & how that impacted their family. These woman showcase strength as they discuss loosing their husbands to…

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Mike MacCurtain - FD/Medic (Ret.) 1:27:16

7M ago1:27:16

1:27:16

Mike MacCurtain joins us to discuss his career in the fire service. He shares about how that career began, the comradery and sense of belonging he felt early on, and how the calls he would go on didn't seem to bother him. Like we have heard from so many others, those calls were adding up, even if Mike wasn't aware of it at the time, and eventually …

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Kenny Mitchell (Ret. FD) - Operation Yellow Tape 1:31:20

7M ago1:31:20

1:31:20

Kenny Mitchell joins us & shares his story of purpose, service, struggle, and healing. Kenny was inspired to service after the terror attacks of 9/11, he talks openly about the strength of that calling, and how it ultimately led him to the fire service. Kenny talks about his career as a Firefighter & the many roles he had, which included critical i…

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Anthony Landry - 911 Emergency Dispatcher CISM 1:59:25

7M ago1:59:25

1:59:25

Anthony Landry serves on the board of directors for the Massachusetts Peer Support Network & his efforts were instrumental in helping to create the first Peer Support and Crisis Intervention Team comprised of 911 emergency dispatchers in Ma. Tony shares with us about his family history in first response, why he wanted to become one himself, and why…

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Christopher Scallon (Ret LEO) - Survive First 1:27:56

8M ago1:27:56

1:27:56

Christopher Scallon is a retired LEO who had a 24 year career with the Norfolk Va Police Department. He holds degrees in psychology, criminal justice, and is certified in critical incident stress management. He currently serves as a Veterans representative, he is the founder of Survival Mindset training and consulting, and co-founder of Trauma Behi…

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LOSS Team Plymouth County (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) 1:15:27

8M ago1:15:27

1:15:27

On this episode were joined by Charlette Fenstermaker & Lauren Folloni of the LOSS Team Plymouth County. The LOSS Team Plymouth County was founded in 2021 - and after 2 years of preparation, launched in January of 2023. They are a volunteer group that works with police departments across Plymouth County to bring Hope and support to suicide loss sur…

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Stretch-N-Motion - Alicia Kelly, Chuck Looney, Brian Mingolelli (QFD), Chris Huling (Wildland FF) 1:19:31

8M ago1:19:31

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On this episode we're joined by Alicia Kelly & Chuck Looney, who own and operate Stretch N Motion, an assisted stretch and massage studio where they aim to maximize mobility, decrease pain, and help their clients feel better. Alicia & Chuck brought 2 of those clients with them, Brian Mingolelli (Quincy FD) & Chris Huling (Wildland FF), who share th…

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Jess Flores -LEO (Ret) - Transition coach for LEO 1:02:07

8M ago1:02:07

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Jess Flores joins us on the podcast. Jess shares with us about her career as a police officer, she talks about working for different departments, the departmental cultures regarding first responder mental health, being a woman in law enforcement, the communities she served, and some of the critical incidents she was involved in. Jess's career ended…

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Carver First Responders - Wellness Initiative 1:14:16

9M ago1:14:16

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On this weeks episode we are joined by a group of First Responders from Carver Ma who have joined together, combining efforts and agencies to ensure that their First Responder Family is taken care of. Chief Michael Ryan (EMS), Adam Lauzon (Carver FD), and Joshua Mcdermott (Carver PD), have partnered together to develop a multi agency First Responde…

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Celebrate Our 300th Episode: A Behind-the-Scenes Look Back 52:36

9M ago52:36

52:36

Hey Lashpreneurs! This is a BIG celebratory milestone episode – we’ve hit 300 episodes of The Lessons of a Lashpreneur Show! In this special episode, I’m looking back at some of the most impactful moments from the show’s journey, and I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes peek at how it all came together. I’ll be sharing what kept me going through the …

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That Peer Support Couple - Cathy & Javier Bustos (Ret. LEO'S) 1:11:21

9M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Cathy & Javier Bustos are retired police officers with 4 decades of experience, they are also husband and wife, and they are That Peer Support Couple. They join us on the podcast and share about their careers in law enforcement, some of the critical incidents they have been involved in, & how those incidents affected them individually and as a coup…

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The Story of Laura Martinez Starting Her Own Lash Brand and Her Experience as a Business Owner 47:55

9M ago47:55

47:55

Hey Lashpreneurs! I’m so excited to have Laura Martinez, the amazing founder of Beauty Lash, on the Lessons of a Lashpreneur Show! With over 10 years in the beauty industry, Laura, originally from Mexico, has made a huge impact in the lash industry with her well-known brand. She shares her personal journey from starting out in the beauty world to b…

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Selina Rossman - Paramedic / Author 1:11:19

9M ago1:11:19

1:11:19

On this weeks episode we have Selina Rossman. Selina has been working EMS for nearly 2 decades. She discusses what led her into the field, some of the more difficult calls she has been on, & how those calls affected her. Selina shares that at one point her life became so difficult she considered ending it - She also shares with us what kept her her…

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Get your time back with a team that works like YOU with Aubrey Prohaska 19:21

9M ago19:21

19:21

Ever feel like you're stuck doing everything yourself in your business? Well, we've got a treat for you today! We're talking with Aubrey Prohaska, owner of Lucky Lash in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and a member of our Society Xcelerator program. She's been right where you are! Aubrey started her lash journey listening to this very podcast back in 2018…

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VOA - Mass Bay Veteran Center 1:20:15

9M ago1:20:15

1:20:15

On this episode we host the Volunteers of America's Mass Bay Vet's Center (MBVC). We're joined by Angela Eberle & Kyle Palstrome of the MBVC staff - they explain how the program functions, what supports and resources are available for their veteran residents, and some details about an exciting new program opening up in Plymouth. We're also joined b…

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How Hiring the Right Way Can Make a Difference with Kari Sullivan 27:02

9M ago27:02

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In this week's episode, we're talking with Kari Sullivan, owner of Vive Aesthetics in Saginaw, MI and a member of our Momentum Mastermind. Kari's story is definitely one that many business owners can relate to. She was working two jobs while trying to grow her business, feeling overwhelmed and struggling to balance her work and personal life! As sh…

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Adam Myers - LEO 2:17:41

9M ago2:17:41

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Adam joins us on the podcast and shares how he was drawn to police work from an early age, he discusses his time serving in the Army's MP Corps, getting his dream job as a cop in the town where he lived, his career in law enforcement and the many positions he's held over the years. Adam also shares with us how he quickly became desensitized to dead…

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When to Give a Team Member a Raise... or Do You? 13:41

10M ago13:41

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Hey Lashpreneurs! In this week’s episode, we’re diving into another common question beauty business owners ask: “Do you recommend giving raises? How often, and how much?” There’s a big misconception that simply giving more money will solve the problem and keep team members around. But what many business owners tend to overlook is that it takes more…

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