In Ep. 22 of the “Get Balanced Podcast,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with Fire Chief Howard Rinewalt of East Montgomery County, Texas, and owner of FD Tactics Training. Listen as Howard discusses what it was like to work two full-time jobs for ten years and then get a wake-up call from his wife. She said, “You’re a great …
In Ep. 21 of the “Get Balanced Podcast,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with Deputy Chief Steve Prziborowski of a Silicon Valley fire department. Listen as Steve shares what work-life balance means to him as a married DC with no children. Listen as he discusses how moderation is vital to success and how he enjoys traveling, sports, and music. …
In episode 20 of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson shares his process of how to manufacture new habits. He encourages us to use the SOS model: Select, Organize, and Stack it. Listen as he discusses the SOS model of manufacturing new habits to help you align your day-to-day behaviors with your priorities in life.
In Ep. 19 of the “Get Balanced Podcast,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with Lt. Mike Daley of a central New Jersey Fire Dept. Listen as Lt. Daley discusses how he gave up a Chief position to be a hands-on and present dad. His passion for being a father is second to none. Lt. Daley is also a nationally …
In Ep. 18 of the “Get Balanced Podcast,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with Australian Firefighter Assistant Chief Mick Tisbury. Listen as Mick discusses how taking holiday with his wife and three children is mental therapy for everyone. Although he works a tremendous number of hours, he prioritizes his family. When fighting the brush fires each year, he talks …
What influence do we have on our children? Watch this video to discover some themes like self-care, nature, and family time to help guide them through the pandemic lockdowns.
This #worklifewednesday video encourages you to begin taking action today to align your day-to-day behaviors with your priorities in life!
A celebration and a huge thank you to all First Responders…
In Ep. 17 of “Get Balanced Podcast,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with Firefighter Captain Robby Owens. This episode sets the foundation for living a balanced life. When Capt. Owens started his career, he was working very hard to leave a well-known legacy. Listen as he discusses how legacies don’t really happen versus the impact a first responder can …
In Ep. 16 of “Get Balanced Podcast,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with Frank Leeb, Chief of the FDNY Fire Academy. This episode is filled with outstanding advice and stories from an innovator of work-life balance in the fire service. He covers such things as: if you don’t take care of yourself now, you won’t be a firefighter very …
