In episode 90,” I discuss taking a look ahead in 2022. We begin by reviewing what went right in 2021 with family, health, and work. We then begin looking at all the great things in store for 2022. Listen as I share some best practices on how to achieve your desired 2022 by choosing to take action today. Self-awareness, discipline, …
From high school English teacher to paramedic to the world of online education, Hilary Gates’s path is like no other. You don’t want to miss this informative podcast where self-care, behavioral health, Alexandria Fire, and Life Scan are the topics of the interview!
Ep. 88 of “Get Balanced Podcast,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson shares another classic podcast, Firefighter Capt. Robby Owens! This episode sets the foundation for living a balanced life. Listen as he discusses how legacies don’t really happen versus the impact a first responder can have on people, especially their families. Capt. Robby, aka Average Jake Podcaster, talks about his learned …
Deputy Chief Ryan Pyle of Shawnee Fire in Kansas discusses his career in the fire service, growth in the region, and his Department’s decision to change providers to Life Scan Wellness Centers as their annual provider of comprehensive annual early detection physicals.
Ep. 78 of “Get Balanced Podcast,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson shares another classic podcast, Chief of Police 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.
We feature LSWC Clinical Director Rebecca Knecht. We discuss her career journey as an Exercise Physiologist, her experience interacting with fire departments and law enforcement agencies across the United States. We further discuss why these departments and agencies have partnered with Life Scan Wellness Centers for their annual public safety early detection physical exams, the fitness component of those exams, …
Ep. 84 of “The Get Balanced Podcast,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson features Firefighter/Paramedic and IAFF Peer Support Leader Heith Good in this next Classic Series. Heith recently received a 9/11 award that is a must-read in the Columbus Dispatch. When you listen, you will hear how faith, family, and firefighting are intertwined in Heith’s DNA. He is truly a remarkable …
In this episode, we interview Chief Ron Siarnicki of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. We talk about his career, the work of the NFFF, and his early detection experience with LSWC.
Ep. 82 of “The Get Balanced Podcast,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson features Sergeant Eric McCants in this next classic series. Eric is one of the most followed law enforcement officers on Linkedin. Please check out his profile for some laughs, leadership, and love. Eric discusses how important his wife and family are to him along with exercise and fitness. He …
Tonya Herbert discusses her passion for reducing carcinogen exposure, having her focus on Responder Wipes that allow for rapid on-scene skin decontamination and removal of carcinogenic by-products. She also discusses expanding her vision by founding Florida PPE Services, a new venture that is certified for advanced gear cleaning. We finish with her work on the Board of Directors for the …
