Best Courageous Police Leadership Podcasts (2025)

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They Fought the DOJ and Won: The Untold Story of the Phoenix Police Department 29:37

10d ago29:37

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Send us a text Darrell Kriplean from the Phoenix Law Enforcement Officers Association reveals how his department successfully challenged the Department of Justice's pattern-or-practice investigation, resulting in a nationwide halt to consent decrees. • Phoenix police faced a three-year DOJ investigation despite promises of collaboration • City offi…

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John Reynolds (Movie Stunts, Life as a Bouncer and Masculinity) - Episode 1090 2:05:29

2d ago2:05:29

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John Reynolds is a Hollywood stuntman, bouncer and life strategist. We discuss his early life in New Zealand, moving to Australia, bodybuilding, violence de-escalation, his journey into the stunt industry, Japan, working with Captain Dale Dye, masculinity, etherial beings and so much more.

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“Shackled in Chains” with SBI Managing Executive of Exec Education, Belinda Knight, in South Africa 1:03:39

2d ago1:03:39

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What if everything you thought you knew about learning was wrong? In today's episode, get ready to delve into the transformative power of immersive learning and discover how it's revolutionizing the way we foster mindset shifts and cultivate authentic leadership. Join us as we sit down with Belinda Knight, a dynamic catalyst of change, who shares h…

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Justin Davis (Strength and Conditioning, Military Fitness and Programming) - Episode 1089 2:09:45

4d ago2:09:45

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Justin Davis is Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Operational Support Team, Langley AFB, VA. We discuss his journey into coaching, training the tactical athlete, the impact of the obesity crisis on military recruitment, minimal effective dose, fitness standards, TeamBuildr and so much more. Coach Justin Davis was born and raised in York Count…

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Decoding Use of Force with Sgt. Jamie Borden 42:03

5d ago42:03

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Send us a text What happens when police officers make split-second decisions under immense pressure? How do we fairly evaluate these actions after the fact? These questions lie at the heart of our riveting conversation with Sergeant Jamie Borden, one of law enforcement's most respected use-of-force experts. Jamie takes us on his remarkable journey …

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John Brunacini (Managing a Fire Company, Firefighter Fitness and Forging Mental Health) - Episode 1088 2:20:14

6d ago2:20:14

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John Brunacini retired as a Fire Captain from the Phoenix Fire Dept Oct. 2006, where he served 26 years in the positions of Firefighter, Engineer and his last 14 years as a Captain. As a Captain on the department he developed and managed the Phoenix Fire Network, he worked in the field as the Company Officer on Ladder 11 B-shift for 10 years, and h…

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Will Chesney (Hunting Bin Ladin, Navy SEAL Dogs and Healing) - Episode 352 1:36:07

7d ago1:36:07

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Will Chesney is a Navy SEAL, author and the handler of elite warrior dog, Cairo. We discuss his journey into the military, fighting an unseen enemy, chasing excellence, becoming a dog handler, Cairo's near fatal heroism, the Osama Bin Laden raid, PTSD, TBIs, canine therapy and so much more. Two dozen Navy SEALs descended on Osama bin Laden’s compou…

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Erik Usher (Flight Nursing, Cadaver Labs and First Responder Family Health) - Episode 1087 1:57:38

9d ago1:57:38

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Erik Usher has nearly 30 years of widespread clinical trauma experience and currently serves as a rotor-wing flight nurse/paramedic for Bayflite in Tampa, FL. Erik began his trauma career in 1988 in Connecticut working for a busy hospital-based EMS agency. While continuing to work EMS, Erik obtained his nursing degree at St. Francis Hospital School…

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Faith, Ibogaine, and Bi-Partisanship: Reimagining Recovery and Saving Lives w/ Bryan Hubbard 1:45:37

10d ago1:45:37

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Welcome to the Healing Our Politics Podcast! Join Our Community and Receive Free Tools + How to Guides: Join “The Leader’s Handbook” newsletter https://leadershandbook.substack.com/about · Always free · Once per month email · Curated selection of tools, techniques, and practices discussed on this podcast · Delivered in simple to follow how-to-guide…

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Betsy Thibaut Stephenson (Losing a Son to Suicide, Ethical Public Relations and Grief) - Episode 1086 2:16:01

11d ago2:16:01

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Betsy Thibaut Stephenson lost her son Charlie to suicide in 2022. We discuss her work in communications, ethics in public relations, losing her son, her grief journey, writing Blackbird and so much more. Blackbird: A Mother’s Reflections on Grief, Loss, and Life After Suicide, by Betsy Thibaut Stephenson, is a concise and brutally honest memoir abo…

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Jeff Morefield (Policing, Tornadoes and Navigating Transition from the First Responder Careers) - Episode 1085 1:55:24

13d ago1:55:24

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Jeff Morefield is 26 year law enforcement veteran and the man behind The On Call Project. We discuss his journey into policing, tornadoes, military service, dive rescue, transitioning out of the first responder professions and so much more. Jeff grew up as an Air Force brat where he graduated high school in Rammstein, Germany. He then attended the …

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Paul De Gelder (Shark Attacks, Adaptive Athletes and Veganism) - Episode 417 1:56:30

14d ago1:56:30

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Paul De Gelder is and Australian Army veteran, former Navy bomb disposal diver, shark attack survivor and television personality. We discuss bullying, martial arts, rapping, his journey through the military, making peace with death, the adaptive athlete community, plant based diets and much more. Paul de Gelder chased adventure wherever he could fi…

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Paul Conway (Firefighter Mental Health, Entrepreneurship and Courageous Leadership) - Episode 1084 2:11:14

16d ago2:11:14

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Paul Conway is a third-generation firefighter having served 31 years in the field, retiring as the Chief of Operations for Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2012. During his time as Chief, he worked in conjunction with federal, state and local agencies in the Southwest Threat Analysis Center. Chief Conway also partnered with other local fire departments in d…

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Reclaiming our Democracy, Transformational Advocacy, and Civic Courage w/Sam Daley-Harris 23:11

16d ago23:11

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Welcome to the Healing Our Politics Podcast! Join Our Community and Receive Free Tools + How to Guides: Join “The Leader’s Handbook” newsletter https://leadershandbook.substack.com/about · Always free · Once per month email · Curated selection of tools, techniques, and practices discussed on this podcast · Delivered in simple to follow how-to-guide…

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Jim Reading (Royal Marines, Tier 1 Coaching and The Obesity Crisis) - Episode 1083 1:15:24

18d ago1:15:24

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"I began my journey in the fitness industry over 15 years ago as a personal trainer. From walking the gym floor to earning a degree in Sports Science, I ultimately joined the Royal Marines. There, I specialised as a Royal Marines Physical Training and Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor. After nearly a decade in the Marines, it has become my mission…

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Anthony Longo (Combat Medicine, Working Dogs and Canine Therapy) - Episiode 1082 1:43:11

20d ago1:43:11

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Anthony Longo is a U.S. Marine Corps Combat Veteran who served multiple deployments in Fallujah, Iraq, as an Infantry Communication Specialist. After his military service, he pursued a career in Fire Rescue, earning a degree in Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and certification as a Nationally Registered Paramedic (NRP). His dedication to protecti…

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Dr Michael Greger (Plant Based Diets, Reversing Disease and Immunity) - Episode 227 30:12

21d ago30:12

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Dr Michael Greger is a physician, author and internationally recognized nutrition expert. We discuss the causes of chronic disease, plant based diet, carcinogens, disease reversal and much more. Michael Greger, M.D. FACLM is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and internationally recognized professional speaker on a number of important …

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Jeff and Kathryn Nichols (COVID, Cowardice in Leadership and Training the Tactical Athlete) - Episode 1081 2:32:22

23d ago2:32:22

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Jeff Nichols has been a strength coach for over 20 years working with athletes of all ages in amateur and professional athletics. Jeff is certified through the NSCA as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Facilitator both with distinction. Jeff began his career as a graduate assistant at Troy University under Richard Schaughnessy CS…

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“Leadership On the Line” with Harvard’s Dr. Stephen Davis in the USA 1:00:15

23d ago1:00:15

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Have you ever wondered how leadership and corporate strategy can balance profit with purpose in today’s rapidly changing world? In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Stephen Davis, a thought leader in corporate governance, law, and diplomacy, who takes us on a journey through his unexpected career evolution. From a pivotal moment at Columbia Univers…

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Hardship, Harvard and the Spaces In Between: A Journey Through Systems and Self w/ Damien Williamson 1:13:44

24d ago1:13:44

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Welcome to the Healing Our Politics Podcast! Join Our Community and Receive Free Tools + How to Guides: Join “The Leader’s Handbook” newsletter https://leadershandbook.substack.com/about · Always free · Once per month email · Curated selection of tools, techniques, and practices discussed on this podcast · Delivered in simple to follow how-to-guide…

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Steve Wolf (Movie Pyrotechnics, Stunt Performers and Solving Wildfires with Science) - Episode 1080 1:52:43

25d ago1:52:43

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Steve Wolf's passion for science and engineering, and his 35-year career in stunts and pyrotechnics have given major Hollywood directors the ability to create and control all manner of fires. Now he's redirecting his skills to give the same abilities to firefighters. Wolf has hosted Discovery TV shows on science on engineering, and holds a B.A. fro…

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Dr Erik Won (Combat Medicine, Neuroscience, Performance and Mental Health) - Episode 1079 1:50:13

27d ago1:50:13

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Dr. Erik Won is President and Chief Medical Officer of Wave Neuroscience, Inc; a biotechnology company that has innovated breakthrough technologies called Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy (MeRT) and Synchronized Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (sTMS). These technologies utilize computational neuroanalytics and brain imaging to customize treatment pro…

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Elizabeth Pol (Suicide Psychological Autopsy, Law Enforcement and Canine Therapy) - Episode 1078 2:04:22

28d ago2:04:22

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Ellizabeth Pol is a current Police Officer of 21 years and the Founder/CEO of Resilient Heroes to present first responders and military personnel with psychoeducation on Trauma and Suicide. We discuss her journey into law enforcement, the first responder mental health crisis, suicide autopsies, forensic psychology, canine therapy and much more. "As…

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Alastair McGregor and Josh Williams (Prisons, Recidivism and the Healing Power of LEGO) - Episode 1077 1:55:18

30d ago1:55:18

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Alastair McGregor is the Co-Founder of STEALTH®: A de-escalation tool using Lego® Serious Play®. A preventative tool which stops people dying. It works and it lasts. And it uses Lego® Al is a Preventative Psychologist specialising in subconscious communication. He has researched and worked with personnel from the SBS & Royal Marines through to ball…

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Blayne Smith (Green Berets, Rucking, Non-Profits and Leadership) - Episode - 1076 2:24:49

1M ago2:24:49

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Blayne Smith is a West Point graduate, former Green Beret and highly effective business leader across a variety of industries and capacities. For over 25 years, Blayne has built teams and communities through a deep understanding of, and focus on, culture and leadership. Whether serving in corporate, small business, or nonprofit roles, his focus has…

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Terry, Joe, Richard and James (Inside a Cohesive Fire Truck Company and Brotherhood) - Episode 162 3:49:01

1M ago3:49:01

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Terry, Joe and Dickie were my crew on Truck 1 in California, a true example of a band of brothers. We've helped each other through epic fires, gruesome extrications, divorce, back surgery, COVID and PTSD. This episode gives an insight into the reality of a cohesive team. in the fire service. We discussed everything from creating great leadership, d…

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Professor Russell Foster (Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Deprivation and Neuroscience) - Episode 647 1:45:20

1M ago1:45:20

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Russell Foster is a professor of circadian neuroscience at the University of Oxford, where he also heads the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology and the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute. Foster’s research focuses on both visual and circadian neurobiology, and mainly on the mechanisms whereby light regulates circadian rhythms in humans an…

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Kona Oliveira (Mixed Martial Arts, Big Wave Surfing and Firefighting) - Episode 1075 1:54:59

1M ago1:54:59

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Kona Oliveira is a federal firefighter, professional MMA fighter and big wave surfer who recently went viral for shredding a monster swell at Peahi off Maui. We discuss his childhood in Hawaii, growing up in a martial arts family, his MMA journey, the paradox of surfing and competition, becoming a firefighter and much more.…

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Psychedelic Therapy: Melissa Stangl on Curing the Root Causes of Mental Health Conditions 2:55:09

1M ago2:55:09

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