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 …
Episode 15: Dr. Donnie Hutchinson | Reflection: Analyze Your Successes
In episode 15 of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson shares his process and experiences in reflecting. He encourages us to begin by analyzing or dissecting our successes in life. We can learn so much from what we have been doing right yet most people seldom spend time reflecting on what’s going right in life. Listen as he discusses a …
Work-Life Wednesday | Tip of the Week #7: Define Success Yourself
How do you define success? Andy Starnes Raymond Garivey Jr. Eric McCants Heith Good and many others generally include Faith, Family/friends, Career, and Health. We owe it to ourselves to define success for us. Don’t let the culture define it for you. I firmly believe the last 10-seconds of this video might bring clarity to you on this subject.
Work-Life Wednesday | Tip of the Week #8: Life’s Best Chapter
Are you happy with your journey through life? Do you think you’ve written your best chapter? Perhaps not. You can always turn the page and begin a new chapter. This Tip of the Week might help you start a new chapter toward greater balance.
Work-Life Wednesday | Tip of the Week #6: I Salute Divorced Dads
I’m a former Army NG and a divorced dad. If you have shame and guilt, shake it off. Get involved – Stay involved. The video includes some wisdom from Andy Starnes
Work-Life Wednesday | Tip of the Week #5: Intentional Planning
Who’s important to you? How do you show them? I share insights from Chief Andy Starnes and Chief Raymond Garivey Jr. How have you sometimes failed to show them? Intentional Planning can help!
Episode 14: Brandon Dreiman | Alcohol Use Disorder – Recovered
In episode 14, I have a serious, yet uplifting discussion with firefighter and EMT-P, Brandon Dreiman of Local 416. In 2012, after many years of numerous trauma experiences that began at age 16, Brandon was surprised by a random drug and alcohol screening. He blew positive. He received a suspension. It opened his eyes after years of abuse. I learned …
Episode 13: Officer Scott Medlin | K-9 Identity Crisis
In this episode of “Get Balanced,” host Dr. Donnie Hutchinson is speaking with former canine Officer Scott Medlin. Scott’s realized his dream years ago of working with his canine partner and catching the bad guys. After the birth of his first son in 2015, Scott’s wife helped him realize how he failed to be present with his family. Physically present …