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 …
Episode 21: Deputy Chief Steve Prziborowsky | Moderation is Key
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. …
Episode 20: Dr. Donnie Hutchinson | Manufacturing New Habits – SOS
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.
Episode 19: Lt. Mike Daley | 50/50 Shared Parenting: 100% Dad
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 …
Episode 18: Chief Mick Tisbury | Australia Outback Mental Therapy
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 …
Work-Life Wednesday | Tip of the Week #11: Positive Pandemic Parenting
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.
Work-Life Wednesday | Tip of the Week #10: Ready – Set – Action
This #worklifewednesday video encourages you to begin taking action today to align your day-to-day behaviors with your priorities in life!
Work-Life Wednesday | Tip of the Week #9: Happy First Responders Day
A celebration and a huge thank you to all First Responders…
Episode 17: Captain Robby Owens | Legacy -vs- Impact
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 …
Episode 16: Chief Frank Leeb FDNY | Leader of Innovative Balance
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 …