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 …
In Episode 60, you will hear from Battalion Chief Jason Golden from Southern Marin Fire Protection District. Jason and I met years ago when he attended my first IAFF/ALTS Work-Life Balance workshop in Anaheim, CA. Jason says it best “It takes work to have work-life balance”. Chief Golden helped start the behavioral health programs many years ago and today is …
In episode 59 of the Life Scan Learning Lab edition, you will hear from Chief Greg Markley. Co-host Todd LeDuc and I discuss with Greg the importance of advanced screening physicals and his life-saving story thanks to Life Scan Wellness Centers. Greg serves as the Secretary/Treasurer for the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters. Greg talks about the wonderful health …
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 …
