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 …
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 …
