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 …
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. …
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
