Episode 39 is the first of many Thursday releases featuring the Life Scan Learning Lab Edition. This is a joint marketing venture with Life Scan Wellness Centers and the Get Balanced Podcast with Dr. Donnie. My podcast co-host is none other than the very well-known Chief Strategy Officer of LSWC and Fire Chief, Todd LeDuc (Ret.) Todd will be featuring …
In episode 38 of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson gets up close and personal. He discusses his work-life balance check-up and it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. He assesses how well he is doing with his self-care, work, and family. Listen as he shares his assessment on his physical, psychological, social, and spiritual self-care practices. He takes a deep …
In episode 37 of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson discusses our All or Nothing culture and how it is not helpful to our self-care. Listen as he shares some best practices of law enforcement officers and firefighters. It’s all about the trendline and whether it is going up or down. No, not just over the past week or two, …
In episode 36, Deputy Chief Darin Wallentine of the Tucson Fire Department discusses how faith helps him focus his priorities. After serving just four years in the fire service, Darin was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer. Having faith and a solid social support system were actions that helped him overcome and be cancer-free today. Darin also discusses the importance of physical …
In episode 35 of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson discusses the need for personal accountability regarding work-life balance and self-care. I witness personal accountability demonstrated on the job all the time. However, do we have the same drive for our personal health and family relationships? Or do we blame others, the system, genetics, or anything in between for not …
In episode 34, Sgt. Jessica Crowley discusses creating organizational health on The Get Balanced Podcast with Dr. Donnie. Jessica is also the founder of Aspire Winning Edge offering Mental Performance Coaching & Mastery Leadership. As a First Responder trainer, Jessica focuses on strengthening the leader from the inside out to produce sustainable results. My personal note: There is a ton …
Episode 33 brings an exciting announcement. Chief Todd LeDuc, Ret. serves as Life Scan Wellness Centers (LSWC) Chief Strategy Officer. Chief Todd and Dr. Donnie are combining efforts to bring you a second podcast each week. The new joint podcast will air on Thursdays on the Get Balanced Podcast with Dr. Donnie. Todd and Donnie will co-host the show. Dr. …
Episode 32 brings a wealth of helpful information from retired law enforcement officer, Patrick Fitzgibbons. Patrick also served in the Army with the 82nd Airborne, which is near and dear to my heart since my son served in the 82nd in Afghanistan. Patrick spends his professional time today as the host of the Criminal Justice Evolution Podcast, teaching at the …
Episode 31 is a first of its kind. Police Officer, Firefighter, and EMS Lt. Liz DiGiovanna is joined on the podcast with her 19-year old daughter, Kiyomi. Lt. Liz has a dynamic discussion on what life was like being a single mother while attending three first responder academies. Kiyomi shares her perspective and experience, one from which I believe we …
In episode 30 of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson looking through the lenses of Windows of Time. What ought you do now that you might not be able to do in the near future? For me, attend my daughters’ track meets because it is the last season for Gabriella and Hannah has just one more after this one. Is …
