Best Clint Walton Podcasts (2025)

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E1042 Faith Under Fire: Why Some First Responders Find God and Others Turn Away 10:20

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton dive into one of the most personal and often unspoken aspects of first responder life: faith (Amazon Affiliate). For some officers, firefighters, dispatchers, and medics, the job pulls them closer to God — prompting prayer on the drive to a call, gra…

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E1041 The Bulletproof Guide to Surviving The Holidays As A First Responder 10:49

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton break down one of the toughest seasons for police, fire, EMS, and dispatch — the holidays. While the rest of the world is slowing down, celebrating, and gathering with loved ones, first responders are gearing up for some of the most demanding, emotio…

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E1040 The Partner You Lost Without Goodbye: Grieving Transfers and Tragedy 10:35

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore a kind of grief that rarely gets talked about in the first responder world — the grief (Amazon Affiliate) of losing a partner not to death, but to distance, transfer, or tragedy. The bond between partners runs deeper than most friendships. Yo…

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E1039 Police Under Pressure: The Mental Health Impact of Constant Public Scrutiny 10:28

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton dive into one of the most emotionally exhausting realities of modern policing — the weight of constant public scrutiny. From viral videos to media narratives, today's officers live under a microscope where every move, every word, and every split-seco…

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E1038 Living for the Next Shift: When the Job Becomes Your Only Anchor 10:41

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton tackle a hidden form of burnout (Amazon Affiliate) that creeps into the lives of countless first responders — when the job becomes the only place you feel grounded. For many in law enforcement, fire, or EMS, work isn't just a career; it's where purpo…

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E1037 Dark Humor in First Responder Culture: Coping or Hiding the Pain? 11:08

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore the fine line between coping and concealment when it comes to dark humor in first responder culture (Amazon Affiliate). It's no secret that police, fire, EMS, and military professionals often use humor to process tragedy. The jokes, sarcasm, …

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E1036 The Department as Family: Comfort or Control in Law Enforcement Culture? 10:28

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton dive into one of the most complex dynamics in law enforcement (Amazon Affiliate) — when your department starts to feel like family. There's comfort in belonging to a tight-knit team. The shared jokes, the late-night calls, the unspoken trust — it's w…

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E1035 The Promotion Illusion: Why Climbing Ranks Doesn't Fix Burnout 11:06

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton unpack one of the most deceptive beliefs in first responder culture (Amazon Affiliate) — that the next promotion will make things better. Many responders chase advancement believing that more authority, a new title, or a higher paycheck will finally …

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E1034 First Responder Marriage on the Edge: When You're Only Half Present 11:13

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton get real about what it means to come home—but not really be home. For many first responders, your physical body walks through the door, but your mind and emotions stay behind the badge (Amazon Affiliate). Over time, that distance creates cracks in co…

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E1033 Adrenaline Addiction in First Responders: Chasing Chaos Off Duty 10:47

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In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton unpack one of the most overlooked struggles in first responder life — adrenaline addiction (Amazon Affiliate). For years, you've been trained to respond instantly, to run toward chaos, to stay sharp and alert when others freeze. But what happens when…

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E1032 Live Interview With Erik Holt: Integrity Under Fire 25:21

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Live Interview With Erik Holt: Integrity Under Fire Today, we're sitting down with Erik Holt, a former Fire Chief who stood his ground when faced with corruption, and paid the price for refusing to compromise his oath. This isn't just a story about a job. It's about integrity in the face of retaliation, and the personal cost of choosing what's righ…

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E1031 Trauma Echoes: Why Old Calls Resurface Years Later for First Responders 10:49

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, dives into one of the most persistent and misunderstood challenges in first responder life: when the call is over but it still isn't. Sometimes, what happened years ago resurfaces in your mind, body, or relationships (Amazon Affiliate) and it doesn…

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E1030 Life After the Badge: Rebuilding Identity Beyond Law Enforcement 11:23

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, explores what happens when the job that once gave you purpose, structure, belonging, and identity (Amazon Affiliate) is suddenly gone. Whether retirement was planned, forced, medical, or accelerated by burnout — the emotional fallout can feel like …

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E1029 The Paycheck Prison: Why Many Officers Stay in Jobs That Break Them 11:51

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a direct look at one of the most unspoken realities in law enforcement: staying in a career out of financial obligation (Amazon Affiliate), identity attachment, or emotional survival—not passion. We break down how many officers find themselve…

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E1028 Emotional Armor: When Protecting Yourself at Work Hurts Your Family 11:34

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, explores the double-edged sword of emotional armor (Amazon Affiliate) in the world of first responders. On duty, emotional detachment is a survival skill. It allows officers, firefighters, and medics to function under extreme pressure and make quic…

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E1027 The Myth of the Invincible Officer: Why the Strongest Break the Hardest 11:12

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a hard look at one of the most dangerous myths in first responder culture — the belief that "strong" officers don't crack. Behind the calm faces and tactical precision, many responders carry crushing loads of trauma (Amazon Affiliate), respon…

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E1026 Hyper-Vigilance at Home: Living Like Every Door Is a Threat 11:19

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, tackles a silent struggle many first responders face: hyper-vigilance that doesn't switch off when the shift ends. On the job, scanning for threats is survival (Amazon Affiliate). But at home, that same mindset can turn into exhaustion, irritabilit…

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E1025 New Guest Drop! Brent Colbert | Veteran Officer & Leadership Coach 24:41

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We're excited to welcome Brent Colbert—veteran police officer, doctoral student in leadership, and life/career coach—to the Tactical Living Podcast! Brent brings a no-ego, boots-on-the-ground approach to training, leadership (Amazon Associates), and coaching for first responders. In this convo, he'll break down how coaching principles can level up …

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E1024 First Responder Burnout: Why Admitting "I Can't Do This" Feels Impossible 10:07

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, confronts one of the hardest truths in the first responder culture: admitting when you're burned out (Amazon Affiliate) feels impossible. For police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and military professionals, the job demands strength, endurance, and …

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E1023 Family Fallout: How a Police or Firefighter Career Impacts Home Life 11:03

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a hard look at the ripple effect first responder careers have on families. Behind every badge or helmet is a spouse, child, or loved one carrying the hidden costs of service. From missed holidays to emotional distance, the fallout is real—and…

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E1022 The Hidden Battles of First Responders: Struggles No One Sees 10:43

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, shines a light on the invisible battles first responders fight every single day. Behind the badge (Amazon Affiliate), the turnout gear, or the radio call sign, there are struggles that few outside the profession will ever understand. We uncover the…

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E1021 Emotional Containment: The Skill That Keeps You Alive and Costs You Connection 10:50

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a raw look at one of the most common survival tools in first responder culture (Amazon Affiliate): emotional containment. In the field, shutting down your feelings can keep you sharp, focused, and alive. But at home, that same survival skill …

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E1020 The Praise Paradox: Why Recognition at Work Doesn't Always Feel Good 10:57

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, unpacks a surprising truth: praise, awards, and public recognition don't always feel good to first responders (Amazon Affiliate). While many people assume medals and compliments bring pride, for those in uniform they can sometimes trigger discomfor…

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E1019 Quiet Quitting in Uniform: What It Looks Like and Why It's Dangerous 10:26

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, tackles a silent but growing problem in first responder culture: quiet quitting. This isn't about physically leaving the job—it's about emotionally checking out while still showing up (Amazon Affiliate). We explore how this disengagement creeps in,…

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E1018 When You Miss the Chaos: The Addiction to Adrenaline After the Call 11:35

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes an honest look at something few talk about out loud: missing the chaos (Amazon Affiliate). After years of answering high-stakes calls, many first responders find that calm feels strange—or even unsafe. When your nervous system has been wired …

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E1017 Remembering Charlie Kirk: Faith, Freedom & the Sabbath That Was to Come 10:51

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In this special tribute episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, we pause to remember Charlie Kirk, his impact, his convictions, and the life he lived in pursuit of truth, faith, and service. As news of his death touches the nation, we also look forward to the book he left behind: Stop, in the…

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Jane Goodall, In Memoriam — What It Means to Be Human 50:51

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The great primatologist and humanitarian, Jane Goodall, died on October 1, 2025, at the age of 91. It is a joy and a comfort to revisit our last broadcast of her 2020 conversation with Krista. Jane Goodall began her epic work studying chimpanzees in the Gombe forest without even a college degree. The science she proceeded to do recalled modern west…

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E1016 The Loyalty Trap: When Brotherhood Becomes Blind Obedience 10:25

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, dives into the complicated reality of loyalty in first responder culture (Amazon Affiliate). Brotherhood, solidarity, and "having each other's back" are cornerstones of the job—but what happens when that bond crosses into blind obedience? We explor…

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E1015 When You're More Than the Job But No One Sees It Yet | Tactical Living Podcast 10:29

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, is a reminder of something many first responders forget: you are more than the badge (Amazon Affiliate), more than the uniform, and more than the role you fill on shift. But what happens when the world—and sometimes even your own family—doesn't see…

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E1014 The Year You Almost Quit: What That Season Taught You 10:50

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, offers space for reflection on a season every responder knows too well—the one where you almost walked away. Whether it was burnout, frustration with leadership, family pressures, or the weight of trauma (Amazon Affiliate), most first responders ca…

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E1013 The Unseen Grief of Losing a Fellow Officer to Suicide 11:00

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, dives into one of the heaviest but most necessary conversations in law enforcement culture: what happens when you lose a fellow officer to suicide (Amazon Affiliate). It's a grief that doesn't fit neatly into words—an invisible wound compounded by …

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E1012 Performance Over Presence: Are You Still Trying to Earn Your Worth at Home? 11:25

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a close look at how the pressure to perform on the job can unconsciously spill over into your personal life (Amazon Affiliate). Many first responders feel their value is tied to achievement, productivity, or rank—and when that same mindset sh…

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E1011 The Cost of Over-Accommodation in Law Enforcement: Calling Out PORAC 10:48

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, explores a common trap in both policing and leadership (Amazon Affiliate): the belief that you can be everything to everyone. While the intention often comes from a good place—wanting to serve, to represent, to protect—the reality is that spreading…

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E1010 The Comfort in Chaos: Why Peace Feels Unfamiliar After Years of Law Enforcement 10:43

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, explores the hidden challenge many first responders face: learning to live in peace after years of running toward chaos. For those who thrive in adrenaline-filled environments, boredom, silence, or calm can actually feel unsafe. We dig into why you…

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E1009 What Stress Are You Handing Down? The Hidden Legacy of First Responder Parenting 10:52

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a raw look at what you may be passing down to your kids, without even realizing it. First responder stress doesn't just stay at work (Amazon Affiliate). The silence, the discipline, the avoidance, and the constant tension of the job can quiet…

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E1008 Hostage to Retirement: Counting Down the Years in Uniform 10:46

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, digs into the mindset of "just making it to retirement (Amazon Affiliate)." For many officers, the countdown becomes a mantra—yet the years between can feel like being held hostage. From financial obligations to fractured relationships, we examine …

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E1007 The Good Parts of Being Off Duty: When Your Neighbor Needs a Cop 10:54

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a closer look at the unexpected perks of being a police officer (Amazon Affiliate) when you're off duty. From helping a neighbor in crisis to stepping in at the right moment, we explore how the badge carries influence and responsibility—even …

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E1006 LIVE Interview With Ryan Woodruff, CEO of Clear Path for Veterans 26:36

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On a serene campus in Upstate New York, Clear Path for Veterans is helping veterans find healing, purpose, and connection, one dog at a time. Their flagship program trains and pairs veterans nationwide with service dogs, and the impact is life-changing (Amazon Affiliate). We're honored to welcome Ryan Woodruff, U.S. Marine Corps veteran and CEO of …

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E1005 Uniformed and Undiagnosed: High-Functioning Mental Health Struggles in First Responders 10:51

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a candid look at the hidden mental health battles many first responders fight (Amazon Affiliate) while appearing perfectly fine on the outside. The discipline, structure, and professionalism that make them effective in the field often double …

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E1004 Training Day vs. Trauma Day: Why Simulation Doesn't Prepare You for the Emotional Fallout 11:14

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, explores the critical gap between the training ground and the reality of the field (Amazon Affiliate). While simulations sharpen technical skills, they rarely prepare first responders for the emotional aftermath of a traumatic call. We unpack why t…

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E1003 The Badge and the Bottle: Is Alcohol Still an Unspoken Coping Tool? 11:09

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a hard look at the role alcohol still plays (Amazon Affiliate) in first responder culture. For generations, the badge and the bottle have been intertwined—used to unwind, to bond, and, for some, to bury the weight of the job. We explore why a…

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E1002 Your Family Didn't Take the Oath, But They're Still Serving 11:18

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, sheds light on the hidden sacrifices that first responder families (Amazon Affiliate) make every single day. While spouses and children never signed up for the job, they still feel the ripple effects of shift work, emotional strain, and the unpredi…

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E1001 Christiaan Hofman | Author & Creator of The Sport Naturel Method 23:51

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We're excited to welcome Christiaan Hofman—Author of "To Meet Yourself, Think For Yourself", founder of Sport Naturel, and creator of The Sport Naturel Method—to the Tactical Living Podcast. 🎙️ Christiaan has spent years diving deep into over 100 years of psychology to distill it into clear, practical tools for understanding ego, identity, self-wor…

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E1000 The Shift Work Sleep Spiral: When "I'll Catch Up Later" Never Happens | Tactical Living Podcast 10:38

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, tackles one of the most overlooked threats to first responder health: chronic sleep deprivation. Check out these electrolyte hydration tablets (Amazon Affiliate) that I mentioned in today's episode 🔎 Episode Overview: Shift work isn't just exhausti…

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E999 Fear of Softness: Why Emotional Intelligence Still Feels Risky on the Job | Tactical Living Podcast 11:40

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On the job, strength is measured in grit, control, and composure under pressure. But behind the badge (Amazon Affiliate), there's another kind of strength that's often overlooked: emotional intelligence. Why does it still feel "soft" or unsafe to express empathy, vulnerability, or self-awareness on the job? In this episode, Ashlie and Clint unpack …

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E998 What Happens When You Hate Your Partner (but Still Do the Job Well) | Tactical Living Podcast 10:45

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a raw look at one of the most uncomfortable truths in first responder life: Sometimes, you just don't like your partner (Amazon Affiliate) but you still have to do the job. 🔎 Episode Overview: For first responders, your partner is more than j…

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E997 When the Job Becomes Your Religion | Tactical Living Podcast 10:32

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This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, explores a powerful question: What happens when your profession becomes your only source of meaning (Amazon Affiliate)? When the badge replaces your beliefs, rituals, and identity—what gets lost? For many first responders, the job isn't just what t…

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E996 Andrew Serra | Retired FDNY Captain & Historical Novelist 22:26

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Inside the mind of a firefighter-turned-author who survived 9/11 and now writes to heal, remember, and educate. We're honored to welcome Andrew Serra, retired FDNY captain and the powerful voice behind Hell's Hundred Acres and Finding John, to the Tactical Living Podcast. After 25 years on the front lines of New York City's Fire Department—includin…

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E995 The Invisible Competition: Rank, Resentment, and Rivalry in the Ranks | Tactical Living Podcast 10:26

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Not all competition is healthy—especially when it's happening behind the badge. In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton pull back the curtain on the unspoken rivalries, silent resentment (Amazon Affiliate), and morale issues that creep into first responder culture when rank becomes personal. If …