In episode 70 of “The Get Balanced Podcast with Dr. Donnie,” I discuss what work-life balance is and isn’t for first responders. Listen as I share some best practices on how to align your daily behaviors with your priorities in life. Health, wellness, and family are the universal top priorities of people. My Windows of Time discussion in this podcast …
Chief Rich Marinucci currently serves as the Executive Director of the Fire Department Safety Officers Association. Chief Marinucci is a Past President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs and served as Acting Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Fire Administration. Co-host Todd LeDuc and I discuss with Rich several topics on health and wellness including the Everyone Goes Home …
Angela Harrolle shares her work-life balance and self-care practices in Episode 68, part 2 of 2. Angela is the CEO of The 100 Club of Arizona. We discuss aligning daily behaviors with priorities and goals in life. Listen as Angela discusses the importance of self-care with first responders. She also has a special message for her daughter and son at …
In episode 67 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, you will hear from former FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor. Pete currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Director of National Resilience, Response, and Recovery Programs at The LiRo Group. Co-host Todd LeDuc and I discuss with Pete health and wellness topics, leadership, family, and the National Fire Academy. …
Angela Harrolle shares her heartbreaking story of how she came to be the CEO of The 100 Club of Arizona. After meeting her husband, Bruce Harrolle and having a child, she resigned from her position as a Special Agent and moved into a position as a contract Special Investigator to provide more stability for their growing family. Bruce worked as …
In episode 65 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, you will hear from Deputy Chief Ian Emmons. Ian is the Vice-Chair of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and Director At -Large of the IAFC, Safety, Health, & Survival Section. Co-host Todd LeDuc and I discuss with Chief Emmons many relevant health and wellness topics to include, “If …
One of the world’s leading first responder culturally competent psychologists, Dr. Dara Rampersad headlines Ep. 64. You will be amazed at his insight on therapy and how he helps law enforcement officers, firefighters, and EMTs. As a previous forensics psychologist for law enforcement, Dr. Dara shares advice on how to manage critical incidents from a health and wellness perspective. One …
In episode 63 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, you will hear from Dr. Sara Jahnke. Dr. Jahnke is considered by many, the leading researcher in firefighter health and wellness. Co-host Todd LeDuc and I discuss with Sara the latest trends in firefighter research. If you know Sara, you know this podcast will educate and entertain you with her …
Officer Deon Joseph is full of love and faith! He has been serving, loving, and policing in Los Angeles’ skid row for over 20-years. He stresses love over judgment as part of the answer. Listen as Deon talks about the homeless problems our country faces and offers several viable solutions. He also discusses the love he has for his wife, …
In episode 61 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, you will hear from Chief Frank Leeb. Co-host Todd LeDuc and I discuss with Frank the importance of working together to help with early detection. This episode is dedicated to the loving memory of Frank’s friend, Lt. Edward McDonagh who passed away at 49 years old with colon cancer, and …
