Best Clint Walton Podcasts (2025)

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Joy Harjo — The Hope Portal Ep. 6 17:09

5h ago17:09

17:09

Our teacher this time is the extraordinary Joy Harjo. She is a musician, a visual artist, a member of the Muscogee Creek Nation, and she’s also former Poet Laureate of the United States. From the beginning of her life, from childhood and even before, she has carried and retained a sense of space and time and life that is so much vaster than present…

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E976 What Your Ride Reveals: Identity, Safety & Status on the Road | Tactical Living Podcast 11:07

1d ago11:07

11:07

Lifted trucks, blackout tint, thin blue line decals (Amazon Affiliate) —most civilians see a vehicle. But for many first responders, it’s so much more. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton break down why your vehicle says more about you than you think—and how modifications often reflect deepe…

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E975 Off Duty, Still Wired: How to Take a Real Vacation | Tactical Living Podcast 10:30

3d ago10:30

10:30

You’re out of uniform, out of town, and officially off the clock—but your mind is still scanning exits and tracking threats (Amazon Affiliate). In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the mental battle of taking a true vacation as a first responder—and how to actually unplug without guil…

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E974 Locker Room Codes: The Unwritten Culture Behind the Badge | Tactical Living Podcast 11:08

6d ago11:08

11:08

It’s not in the manual—but everyone knows the rules. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton unpack the unspoken dynamics of locker room culture (Amazon Affiliate) in first responder life—how camaraderie is built, how conflict brews, and how the hidden code can shape everything from morale to me…

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Joanna Macy — Hope Portal, Episode 5 12:03

7d ago12:03

12:03

Our teacher and inspiration for this session is Joanna Macy. What she embodies is a wild love for the world and a fierce hope that rises irrepressible from that. And she carries and lives an important reminder to us that when we love, we will also know pain, and we will know grief that can feel too awful to bear. When we talk about the muscle of ho…

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E973 When Reassignment Disrupts Your Rhythm | Tactical Living Podcast 10:28

8d ago10:28

10:28

New partner. New shift. New unit. Whether it’s voluntary or not, changing assignments (Amazon Affiliate) as a first responder hits harder than most people realize. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton dive deep into the emotional reset that happens during tactical transitions—and how to stay …

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E972 Officers Becoming Hyper-Independent and Affects on Relationships | Tactical Living Podcast 10:58

10d ago10:58

10:58

“I’ve got it.” It’s a phrase many officers live by—but at what cost? In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the hidden dangers of hyper-independence in first responder culture—and how this mindset, while rooted in strength and service, can quietly erode connection, trust, and emotional …

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E971 From NCAA Cheerleader to Boston Marathon Runner With Allison Yamamoto 22:36

13d ago22:36

22:36

🥇 From NCAA cheerleader to Boston Marathon runner, Allison Yamamoto seemed to have it all figured out—until her body forced her to slow down (Amazon Affiliate). In this eye-opening episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, we sit down with Allison, founder of Ally, to uncover the hidden health risks of overtraining and underfueling—and how it silentl…

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Ocean Vuong — Hope Portal, Episode 4 11:29

14d ago11:29

11:29

If hope is to be defining and forceful in the world we have to remake ahead of us, we must also speak hope into being. Ocean Vuong is a fascinating and singular person. The sweep of his work is about bearing witness to the other side of violence and the possibility of joy while taking nothing away and continuing to bear witness to the fullness of w…

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E970 The Science of Downtime: Why ‘Doing Nothing’ Is Tactical Recovery | Tactical Living Podcast 10:30

15d ago10:30

10:30

You were trained to go hard, stay sharp, and always be ready. But what if the real power move… is doing nothing (Amazon Affiliate)? In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the science behind rest and recovery—and why many first responders struggle with the idea that downtime is productiv…

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E969 Talking to Kids About Your Job Without Passing Down the Fear | Tactical Living Podcast 10:18

17d ago10:18

10:18

“What if you don’t come home?” It’s the unspoken question your child may carry—but never ask. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore how to have age-appropriate, empowering conversations with your kids (Amazon Affiliate) about your job—without passing down fear, anxiety, or emotional di…

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E968 When You’re the First Responder in Your Own Home | Tactical Living Podcast 10:24

20d ago10:24

10:24

You know how to take charge, stay calm, and lead under pressure (Amazon Affiliate). But what happens when you bring that same approach home—and your family becomes the next call you’re trying to “fix”? In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the emotional toll of being the first responde…

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Naomi Shihab Nye — Hope Portal, Episode 3 9:15

21d ago9:15

9:15

In these next few sessions, we investigate some orientations and ways of being that are companions to hope. If hope is a muscle that can be exercised to become stronger and more supple, these qualities might be thought of as fascia, or the tendons — complementary ligaments that make the whole viable and sustainable. The wonderful poet Naomi Shihab …

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Walter Brueggemann, In Memoriam - When the World We Have Trusted In Is Vanishing 1:06:25

22d ago1:06:25

1:06:25

The great Christian scholar of the biblical prophets died on June 5, 2025. Yet, in the lineage of the prophets who called humanity to face its hardest realities, this profound, warm, and timeless conversation is a stunning offering straight into our present. “The amazing contemporaneity of this material," Walter Brueggemann says to Krista in this c…

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E967 What If the Department Is Your Only Social Circle? | Tactical Living Podcast 10:11

22d ago10:11

10:11

Your shift partners know everything about you. You spend holidays together. You celebrate, mourn, and blow off steam as one unit. But what happens when your entire social life revolves around the department? In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the risks of having all your relational …

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E966 The Gear Addiction: When Tactical Shopping Becomes Emotional Retail Therapy | Tactical Living Podcast 10:36

24d ago10:36

10:36

Another patch. Another flashlight (Amazon Affiliate). Another piece of gear you probably didn’t need—but buying it felt good… for a moment. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton unpack the emotional drivers behind compulsive gear buying in the first responder world—and why it’s often about mor…

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E965 The Hidden Grief of Career-Ending Injuries | Tactical Living Podcast 10:22

27d ago10:22

10:22

You trained for it. You lived it. You gave everything to the job—until one injury took it all away. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the silent and often overlooked grief that comes with career-ending injuries and medical retirement (Amazon Affiliate). For first responders, the jo…

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adrienne maree brown — Hope Portal, Episode 2 13:43

28d ago13:43

13:43

adrienne maree brown shines a light on an emerging ecosystem in our world over and against the drumbeat of what is fractured and breaking. She works with the complex fullness of reality to move towards a wholeness of living. In exploring the idea of hope — the meaning of it, the practice of it — it feels important to begin with someone who works to…

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E964 When Praise Feels Uncomfortable: The Psychology of Deflecting Compliments | Tactical Living Podcast 10:48

29d ago10:48

10:48

“You’re a hero.” “Thank you for your service.” For many first responders, those words don’t land the way civilians think they do. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton unpack why praise can feel so uncomfortable (Amazon Affiliate)—and what’s really happening under the surface when you find you…

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E963 The Emotional Fallout of Missed Apologies in First Responder Culture | Tactical Living Podcast 10:39

1M ago10:39

10:39

In uniform, you're trained to lead, suppress emotion, and never let your guard down. At home, you're expected to engage, apologize, and emotionally connect. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton break down the silent damage caused when apologies go unsaid (Amazon Affiliate)—and how that emotio…

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E962 From Special Forces to Breathwork In Bed With Tim Thomas 29:40

1M ago29:40

29:40

🎖️ We're honored to welcome Tim Thomas — former Special Forces operator turned transformational speaker and wellness advocate — to the Tactical Living Podcast! 💥 During our interview, Tim guides us through a breathwork technique (Amazon Affiliate) that we can all access anytime that we want to. Tim has spent years on the front lines — both in comba…

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Krista Tippett — Hope Portal, Episode 1 13:58

1M ago13:58

13:58

Beginning today, and for the next six weeks in the On Being podcast feed and Substack, we’re opening a reflection/course experience curated by Krista and drawing upon her conversations with several visionary humans: adrienne maree brown, Naomi Shihab Nye, Ocean Vuong, Joy Harjo, Joanna Macy, and Ross Gay. Together, they extend rich and actionable i…

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E961 Code-Switching: Who You Are at Work vs. Who You Are at Home | Tactical Living Podcast 11:10

1M ago11:10

11:10

In uniform, you're tactical, calm, and in control. At home, you're expected to relax, connect, and emotionally engage. Crucial Conversations (Amazon Affiliate) around this topic are difficult but necessary. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the mental strain of code-switching betwe…

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E960 The Mental Load of the “Back Pocket Plan” | Tactical Living Podcast 10:42

1M ago10:42

10:42

Contingency planning (Amazon Affiliate) is second nature for first responders—but constantly living in "what if" mode comes at a cost. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the mental load of always having a backup plan—and how it affects decision-making, relationships, and long-term e…

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E959 Badge Envy: Navigating Ego and Competition Within the Department | Tactical Living Podcast 9:05

1M ago9:05

9:05

Rank is earned—but ego can ruin everything (Amazon Affiliate). In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton take a direct look at badge envy—the silent tension caused by rank, recognition, and competition within law enforcement and first responder departments. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, disrespe…

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Roberta Bondi — What is Prayer and How to Begin 33:33

1M ago33:33

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Buried treasure from the On Being archive! Krista writes of this conversation from the earliest pre-history of On Being: In the years in which I was on a whole new spiritual and intellectual adventure that changed the direction of my life — years which led to the creation of this show — I befriended a delightful, brilliant, straight-talking theolog…

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E958 Weaponized Competence: When Being Good at Everything Becomes a Burden | Tactical Living Podcast 10:43

1M ago10:43

10:43

When you’re the one who always has it handled, the reward is often…more responsibility. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton unpack the concept of weaponized competence (Amazon Affiliate)—how being highly capable as a first responder (and at home) can quietly lead to burnout, resentment, and …

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E957 The Psychology of the Uniform: How It Changes the Way You’re Treated | Tactical Living Podcast 10:08

2M ago10:08

10:08

The moment you put on the uniform, everything shifts. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton break down the psychology of how a badge and uniform change the way others perceive—and treat—you (Amazon Affiliate). From public interactions to family dynamics, you’ll learn how to spot the hidden imp…

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E956 From the Academy to Retirement: Defining Moments in a First Responder’s Career | Tactical Living Podcast 10:19

2M ago10:19

10:19

A career in public safety is more than just a timeline—it’s a collection of defining moments. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the critical events, wins, and regrets that shape who you become behind the badge (Amazon Affiliate). Whether you’re just starting out or nearing retireme…

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Yochi Fisher and Loaay Wattad–On Seeing the Trauma of the Other 1:36:34

2M ago1:36:34

1:36:34

This episode emerged from a private gathering in The Hague in the fall of 2024 with a small group of people who live in Israel — both Jewish and Palestinian, Jews and Palestinians who continue to share life. We’re pleased to invite you now to overhear this particular conversation, with the permission of all involved. It centered around the matter o…

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E955 The Cost of Silence: When First Responders Don’t Speak Up About Mental Health | Tactical Living Podcast 10:46

2M ago10:46

10:46

Silence can be deadly. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton address the real cost of staying quiet about mental health in law enforcement (Amazon Affiliate) and first responder culture. Learn how to break the stigma, create safe spaces for conversation, and lead by example—even if you're not …

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E954 Who’s Watching Your Back? When Leadership Fails to Support You | Tactical Living Podcast 10:25

2M ago10:25

10:25

What happens when the people above you stop showing up for you (Amazon Affiliate)? In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton discuss how to recognize when leadership is failing—and what you can do to advocate for yourself without losing your professionalism, your purpose, or your sanity. 🔎 Episode…

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E953 The ‘What If’ Mindset: Staying Prepared Without Losing Peace of Mind | Tactical Living Podcast 11:31

2M ago11:31

11:31

“What if today is the day something goes wrong?” For first responders, this mindset is part of the job—but it can quietly chip away at your peace (Amazon Affiliate). In this episode, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton break down how to balance tactical readiness with mental clarity so you can stay sharp without becoming consumed by worst…

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Jason Reynolds and Kessley Janvier — On Being Young In America 1:11:43

2M ago1:11:43

1:11:43

A heavy complexity is on the shoulders of the young of our species in these years — humans growing up in this time. At the same time, from the digital revolution and AI to the ecology and society, they have wisdom and instincts in their bones that will be essential if we are all to flourish and not merely survive this century. In November 2024, the…

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E952 When ‘Coping’ Looks Like Addiction: Subtle Self-Destruction in First Responders | Tactical Living Podcast 10:45

2M ago10:45

10:45

Not all addictions look like rock bottom (Amazon Affiliate). In this episode, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the subtle ways first responders can spiral—without even realizing it—through overworking, excessive fitness, gambling, or emotional numbing. Learn how to recognize the red flags of unhealthy coping and take back contr…

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E951 Why Some First Responders Secretly Hope for a ‘Big Call’ | Tactical Living Podcast 11:05

2M ago11:05

11:05

Ever catch yourself hoping for action? You’re not alone. In this episode, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton unpack the hidden psychology behind why some first responders crave high-adrenaline calls—and how to balance that urge without compromising your mental or emotional health (Amazon Affiliate). 🔎 Episode Overview: Some calls give yo…

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E950 The Ghost of Trauma: When Old Calls Still Haunt You | Tactical Living Podcast 11:57

2M ago11:57

11:57

Not all trauma shows up right away (Amazon Affiliate). In this episode, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore how past calls can quietly resurface and impact a first responder’s daily life. You’ll learn how to recognize the subtle signs of unresolved trauma—and how to finally process it in a way that promotes healing and long-term m…

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David Bornstein — On Our Lives with the News 54:53

2M ago54:53

54:53

A calming and helpful conversation for making sense of the very story of our time, and how that is coming to us and being powerfully shaped through media and journalism. The theory of change of journalism as it came out of the 20th century, David Bornstein says, is that shining a light on what is going wrong — what is dangerous and dysfunctional, c…

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E949 When ‘Brotherhood’ Becomes Toxic: How to Recognize Unhealthy Loyalty in Law Enforcement | Tactical Living Podcast 11:03

2M ago11:03

11:03

Brotherhood is supposed to protect you—but what happens when it starts to silence you instead? In this episode, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the fine line between healthy camaraderie and toxic loyalty (Amazon Affiliate) in first responder culture—and how to know when it’s time to walk away. 🔎 Episode Overview: The bond betw…

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