In Episode 58, you will hear from Dr. Katherine Kuhlman who is one of the leading firefighter and law enforcement culturally competent therapists in the nation. Dr. Kuhlman focuses exclusively on first responders, guiding them to greater health and wellness. She reviews some of the common issues first responders have in common with each other and discusses the importance of …
In episode 57 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, you will hear from Mike Terrana, co-founder and CFO of Life Scan Wellness Centers. Mike and his wife, Patricia Johnson, co-founder and CEO, have been working tirelessly on saving lives through advanced screening and early detection annual exams. Co-host Todd LeDuc and I discuss with Mike, life-saving stories, including his …
In Episode 56, Best Selling Author and former LEO Bobby Kipper shares how spiritual wellness can anchor a first responder. Listen as Bobby shares his personal spiritual walk and journey that helped him manage the exposure and recovery of critical incidents that come with being a first responder. Bobby is the Executive Director, Founder, and Senior Advisor of the National …
In episode 55 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, you will hear the wonderful story of how Life Scan Wellness Centers saved a firefighter’s life! Co-host Todd LeDuc and I have a joyous and heartfelt conversation with Sean Ryan. Learn how Sean went for his annual LSWC screening feeling 100% healthy. He left with a recommendation to see his …
Meet my son, Donnie III who is aspiring to be a full-time firefighter! Donnie III spent 3.5 years in the US Army with the 82nd Airborne Division. He successfully and safely conducted many combat missions in Afghanistan during his 9-month deployment. He has his Fire I and EMT Certification while he is working on his Fire II this summer. Om …
In episode 53 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, co-host Todd LeDuc and I have a very educational conversation with Chief Steve Prziborowski. Steve serves as a deputy chief for the Santa Clara County (California) Fire Department, where he has worked since 1995. Prziborowski is a state-certified chief officer and master instructor, has earned a master’s degree in emergency …
Episode 52 features a returning guest, Patrick Fitzgibbons of CJEvolution Podcast. Patrick discusses how to go above and beyond our self-limitations of social conditioning. He also shares his latest podcast creation, Mindset. We discuss some great concepts regarding self-learning, the Law of Attraction, and gratitude.
In episode 51 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, co-host Todd LeDuc and I have a sincere and heartfelt conversation with Fire Chief Sam Greif of Plano, TX regarding his COVID-19 illness. Chief dives deep into the illness and his long hospital stay. Listen as he talks about health, wellness, and the long-term positive implications of COVID-19. He shares …
In episode 49 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, co-host Todd LeDuc and I have another very heart-felt, inspirational conversation with an authentic leader, Deputy Chief Eric Valliere of the Scottsdale Fire Department. Eric is also the Chair of FDSOA. Chief Valliere discusses his philosophy that if we teach responsibility, then accountability happens. He also shares his belief about …
In episode 48 of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson discusses the challenges and rewards of getting firefighters and law enforcement officers to a workshop. The workshop title is not rough and tough; therefore, first responders might shy away from it. However, Yuma, AZ Police Training Supervisor Ruth Hernandez provides some tips on how her command staff fixed the issue. …
