In episode 15 of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson shares his process and experiences in reflecting. He encourages us to begin by analyzing or dissecting our successes in life. We can learn so much from what we have been doing right yet most people seldom spend time reflecting on what’s going right in life. Listen as he discusses a …
How do you define success? Andy Starnes Raymond Garivey Jr. Eric McCants Heith Good and many others generally include Faith, Family/friends, Career, and Health. We owe it to ourselves to define success for us. Don’t let the culture define it for you. I firmly believe the last 10-seconds of this video might bring clarity to you on this subject.
Are you happy with your journey through life? Do you think you’ve written your best chapter? Perhaps not. You can always turn the page and begin a new chapter. This Tip of the Week might help you start a new chapter toward greater balance.
I’m a former Army NG and a divorced dad. If you have shame and guilt, shake it off. Get involved – Stay involved. The video includes some wisdom from Andy Starnes
Who’s important to you? How do you show them? I share insights from Chief Andy Starnes and Chief Raymond Garivey Jr. How have you sometimes failed to show them? Intentional Planning can help!
In episode 14, I have a serious, yet uplifting discussion with firefighter and EMT-P, Brandon Dreiman of Local 416. In 2012, after many years of numerous trauma experiences that began at age 16, Brandon was surprised by a random drug and alcohol screening. He blew positive. He received a suspension. It opened his eyes after years of abuse. I learned …
In this episode of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with former canine Officer Scott Medlin. Scott’s realized his dream years ago of working with his canine partner and catching the bad guys. After the birth of his first son in 2015, Scott’s wife helped him realize how he failed to be present with his family. Physically present …
In this episode of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with Deputy Chief of Operations Ian Emmons of Washington Township Fire near Dayton, Ohio. Deputy Chief Emmons discusses how having a common set of goals with his wife is one of their secrets to a happy marriage. He shares how he supports his wife’s goals, how she supports …
In this episode of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with Penole, CA Police Chief Neil Gang. A single father of two children shares his stories of faith, family, and intentional living. He summarizes his leadership in four words, “Love God, Love People”. There’s so much more to Chief Neil than the badge. For instance, he strongly encourages …
In this episode of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson discusses his beliefs and research around work-life balance. This is episode #10 and in every tenth episode, Dr. Donnie will provide a solo piece on work-life balance and how it relates to first responders. Listen as he discusses three universal work-life conflicts and his methodology on work-life balance. Balance for …
