An instant classic! In episode 44, Assistant Fire Chief Eric Valliere of the Scottsdale Fire Department shares several remarkable stories about his journey through the fire service. If you are looking for some ideas and inspiration on how to be successful, happy, and healthy at work and at home, this episode is for you. Chief Valliere has been enjoying his …
In episode 43, co-host Todd LeDuc and I interview Fire Chief Nathan Trauernicht of the UC Davis Fire Department. Chief Trauernicht currently serves as President of the Oklahoma State University Alumni Assn. – Chief Fire Officers Chapter, Co-Chair of California FirstNet (CalFRN), Member at Large on the Board of Directors of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Safety Health …
In Episode 42, you will be moved by the Paul Butler Experience. There are many life-enhancing nuggets of information in this podcast from Paul’s stories, humor, and love for people. Paul Butler served in law enforcement for 27-years and is now an internationally renowned speaker, presenter, instructor, and entertainer. Paul Butler Presentations is where he shares how a healthy attitude …
In episode 41, co-host Todd LeDuc and I interview President Bryan Frieders of the Firefighter Cancer Support Network. Bryan is the retired Fire Chief of the Pasadena (CA) Fire Department. He is a well-known speaker on the topic of firefighter health and safety, leadership, and cancer risk reduction. If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, Bryan wants you to call or …
In Episode 40, you will hear the story about a law enforcement officer who died, came back to life, and now lives to “Earn Each Day”. Brandon Griffith is an out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest survivor who dropped dead in his home at the age of 26 from an electrical malfunction in his heart. He was saved by his wife and …
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 …
