Bringing the greatest minds in mental and physical wellness to the men and women who serve our communities.
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This podcast is for anyone in the power line industry. Those of you that love to build and maintain power lines at work and after work. This is a collection of stories from line workers around the world. This is a community for us to share where we’ve been, who we’ve worked with, projects we’ve been apart of and hopefully pass on some of those key lessons that we could all learn from. This podcast will be a mix of line workers and their stories as well as other professionals sharing about ho ...
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Welcome to About My Dad hosted by Janine Pezarro, the podcast that dives deep into the raw, untold stories of men’s relationships with their fathers—or the absence of one. These are the conversations you’ve never heard before: stories of heartbreak, resilience, and redemption. Whether your father was distant, absent, or your greatest guide, this space unravels the complexities of fatherhood and how it shapes the men we become. From confronting unresolved pain to celebrating profound connecti ...
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Professor Russell Foster (Circadian Rhythms, Sleep Deprivation and Neuroscience) - Episode 647
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1:45:20Russell Foster is a professor of circadian neuroscience at the University of Oxford, where he also heads the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology and the Sleep and Circadian Neuroscience Institute. Foster’s research focuses on both visual and circadian neurobiology, and mainly on the mechanisms whereby light regulates circadian rhythms in humans an…
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Kona Oliveira (Mixed Martial Arts, Big Wave Surfing and Firefighting) - Episode 1075
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1:54:59Kona Oliveira is a federal firefighter, professional MMA fighter and big wave surfer who recently went viral for shredding a monster swell at Peahi off Maui. We discuss his childhood in Hawaii, growing up in a martial arts family, his MMA journey, the paradox of surfing and competition, becoming a firefighter and much more.…
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176 | Let the Linemen Lead | Bryce Hubbard’s Playbook for Culture That Lasts
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1:41:32Foreman Bryce Hubbard breaks down how to lead with purpose, build unshakable team culture, and turn tailboards into powerful leadership moments. With hard-won lessons from the field and one unforgettable story about saving a child’s life this episode is a playbook for anyone serious about raising the standard.…
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Matson and Tawni Browning (Infiltrating White Supremacy Gangs, Polygamy and Undercover Policing) - Episode 1074
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2:01:20Matson Browning is an internationally recognized authority on the inner workings of white supremacy groups. As an undercover detective for more than two decades in Arizona, he thought he knew what hate looked like, that is, until he got a front row seat. For more than 25 years, Browning has been infiltrating, documenting, and disrupting White supre…
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Chris Hinshaw, Nic Gregson and Kelsie Meade (Forging Marine Performance through the Fittest Instructor Competition) - Episode 1073
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1:25:27LtCol Gregson is the Director for the Marine Corps Center for Learning and Faculty Development at TECOM and Kelsie is the High-Intensity Tactical Training Coordinator for Marine Corps Base Quantico. Chris Hinshaw is the founder of Aerobic Capacity and is widely considered one of the top endurance coaches in the world. In this conversation, we discu…
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Dyana Alexander (Death Notifcations, Cardiac Arrests and Moral Injury) - Episode 1072
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2:21:26Dyana Alexander is a Fire Captain and Paramedic. We discuss her journey into the fire service, death notifications, cardiac arrests, moral injury, pickleball and so much more. Dyana is a dedicated professional with nearly 18 years of experience with Orange County Fire Rescue. Currently serving as a field Captain in Battalion 3/A, she covers a vast …
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Jason Vale (Weight Losss and Reversing Disease with Juice Fasting) - Episode 370
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1:02:05Jason Vale aka "The Juice Master" is an author, filmmaker and creator of the Juicy Retreats. We discuss childhood trauma, owning your history, how he reclaimed his health, disease reversal, addiction, forging resilience and much more. Jason Vale – also known as “the Juice Master” – is a man on a mission to “juice the world!” He is the best-selling …
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Daniel Higuera (Firefighter Shift Research and the Health Impact of Sleep Deprivation) - Episode 1071
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2:11:35Daniel Higuera is an Associate Professor of Kinesiology at Santa Ana College Department of Fire Technology. Currently, he provides health and wellness services to over 20 fire and police departments in southern California. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into the impact of shift work on firefighter health and performance. Previously, Higu…
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Brian Sanders (Gangs, Drug Prohibition and Police Recruitment) - Episode 1070
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2:29:15Brian Sanders is a recently retired homicide lieutenant, gang expert, and presenter. During his career, he served on various proactive units, to include Gang Suppression Unit, homicide unit as a detective and later as a sergeant, intel sergeant, and other units. He is known for developing sources, actionable gang intelligence, motivating others to …
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Eric and Amanda Stevens (A firefighter's battle with ALS) - Episode 256
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1:40:59Eric Stevens is a collegiate and NFL football player turned firefighter. Eric was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) earlier this year. We discuss their athletic careers, how they met, being given a terminal diagnosis, how a potential cure is being withheld, how you the listener can help and much more. “The average life expectancy of ALS dia…
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Dr Thaer Ahmad III (The US Healthcare Crisis, Murdered First Responders in Gaza and Israeli Protests) - Episode 1069
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2:03:17Thaer Ahmad, MD is a board-certified emergency medicine physician working at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Ahmad is the assistant program director for the emergency medicine residency program. He serves as both the global health director and medical ethics director for the emergency department at Advocate Christ. Dr. Ahmad is also …
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175 | The Fitness & Recovery Blueprint for Hardworking tradesmen | Eric Hinman
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53:31In this episode of Powerline Podcast, Ryan Lucas sits down with Eric Hinman, a hybrid athlete and entrepreneur who has mastered the balance of fitness, recovery, and high performance. Eric shares how tradesmen and linemen can optimize their health while working demanding jobs, avoid burnout, and build a resilient mindset for long-term success. From…
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Joe Bonanno (The impact of 9/11 on the FDNY, Firehouse Cooking, and Fitness) - Episode 1068
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1:58:48Joseph Bonanno is a 21 year veteran of the FDNY, fitness trainer and award winning chef. We discuss his journey into the fire service, firefighter fitness, his powerful 9/11 story, the community of 9/12, how nutrition led him to host a cooking show and so much more. FDNY VETERAN FIREFIGHTER Graduate Award Winning Chef Fitness Trainer/Nutritionist A…
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Dave Grossman III (On Hunting, School Safety and Hearing Ear Dogs) - Episode 1067
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1:58:21Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one of the world’s foremost experts in the field of human aggression and the roots of violence and violent crime. Col. Grossman is a former West Point psychology professor, Professor of Military Science, and an Army Ranger who has combined his exper…
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Erik Paulson (Catch Wrestling, Defensive Tactics and Mixed Martial Arts) - Episode 562
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2:42:32Erik Paulson is a former Shooto world champion and renowned catch wrestling coach. We discuss his journey into the martial arts, Jeet Kune Do, weapons, training the tactical professions, his time in the stunt industry, coaching the older martial artist and so much more. Sensei Erik Paulson has trained fighters such as Josh Barnett, Ken Shamrock, Re…
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Lionel Crowther and Steve Farina (Courageous Leadership, Firefighter Families and Mental Health) - Episode 1066
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1:47:19Lionel Crowther is a 27 year veteran of the fire service, LODD survivor and mental health advocate. Steve Farina is a 30 year fire service veteran, a VP for the BC Professional Firefighters Association and is the vice-chair of the BCPFFA’s Mental Health Committee, as well as their Occupational Health & Safety Committee. In this second conversation,…
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174 | They Said She Couldn’t Do It—Now She’s Proving Them Wrong | Shelby Wiedenbeck
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1:25:13In this episode of Powerline Podcast, Ryan Lucas sits down with Shelby Wiedenbeck, a lineman breaking barriers in the powerline industry. Shelby shares her journey into the trade, the challenges she faced as a female in a male-dominated field, and the mentors who helped her along the way. She opens up about the biggest misconceptions, the hardest p…
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Chloe Brennan (Hollistic Strength Training, Nursing the Neurodiverse, and Forging Performance through Mental Health) - Episode 1065
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1:35:23Chloe Brennan is a British Strongwoman currently transitioning from the U64kg weight class to U73kg. As a lightweight athlete Chloe broke two World Records (U64kg car walk and open record for the Rogue Replica Dinnie Stones), gained the title of 2019 England’s Strongest Woman and placed top 5 at every World Championship she competed in, most recent…
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Tony Marquez (Firefighting, Military Service and Healing through the Boulder Crest Program) - Episode 1064
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1:27:12Anthony “Tony” Marquez is a soon to be retired CMSgt in the Air National Guard and a Fire Captain. Tony served 23 years in the Air Force, 13 years active duty and 10 years in the Air Force Reserves and Air National Guard. He has been in the fire service since 2005 serving as a volunteer fire fighter in New Jersey, Air Force firefighter, and current…
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Shane Taylor (Band of Brothers, Combat Medicine and Horse Riding) - Episode 635
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2:45:56Shane Taylor is an actor, ambassador and the man who portrayed Army Medic Doc Roe in "Band of Brothers". We discuss his journey into drama, Captain Dale Dye's movie boot camp, forging camaraderie, the real men of Easy Company, horse riding, mental health and so much more.
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Brandon Young (Army Rangers, Leadership and the Power of Perseverance) - Episode 1063
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2:18:27Brandon Young - Brandon is a former U.S. Army Ranger and current business leader who leads with passion and integrity. He has spent over 25 years building and leading teams to achieve mission and business objectives in complex environments. In this conversation, we discuss his journey into the military, Ranger selection, the horrors of war, leaders…
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173 | The Unspoken Rules of Leadership in the Trades | Jose Trevizo & Wayne Pickard
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1:34:41Want to take your lineman career to the next level? In this episode of Powerline Podcast, I sit down with seasoned leaders Jose Trevizo and Wayne Pickard to break down what it really takes to step up in the trade. From earning respect on the crew to handling high-pressure situations, they share hard lessons, leadership insights, and the unspoken ru…
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Joey Scrivani (Fire Service PTSD, Hollistic Healing and the Power of Coaching) - Episode 1062
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1:59:48My name is Joey Scrivani I’m 34 years old and a happily married father of two young boys. I am offering this course as a way to give back and teach skills I wish I would’ve had when I started my fire service career. After 10 years in the fire service, I was diagnosed with PTSD. My symptoms included panic attacks, disassociation, suicidal ideations,…
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Mark Sewell (The Gambino Family, Strip Clubs and the FBI) - Episode 1061
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2:01:18Since 2019, Mark has worked for the FBI as an Instructor while a Time Solutions LLC (Chenega) employee, specializing in Human Intelligence. Before, Mark was an Atlanta FBI Agent from 1997 – 2017, spending his career investigating violent criminal organizations, such as the LCN and both street and motorcycle gangs. Simultaneously, Mark was the Stole…
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Dr Joseph Ibrahim (Trauma Medicine, The Pulse Shooting and EMS Training) - Episode 24
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1:21:15This week's guest is Dr Joseph Ibrahim, trauma director for ORMC and part of the surgical team that treated the victims of the Pulse shootings. We talk prehospital trauma, lessons learned from Pulse, emergency interventions in the field and much more. Joseph Ibrahim, M.D. currently serves as trauma medical director at Orlando Regional Medical Cente…
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Kathryn, Nick and David (Ketamine's Success in Mental Health) - Episode 1060
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1:23:03Kathryn Walker is the CEO of Revitalist Lifestyle and Wellness (CSE: CALM) (OTCQB: RVLWF) (FSE: 4DO) which serves as a leading mental health and wellness company lead by a comprehensive team of speciality providers. Kathryn worked at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Tennessee for 9 years before attending anesthesia school at the University of North Carol…
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172 | NAIL Your Apprentice Lineman Interview & Start Your Career! | Tyler Thompson
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1:27:23Want to become an apprentice lineman but not sure how to stand out in your interview? In this episode of Powerline Podcast, I sit down with Tyler Thompson, a former lineman turned manager at BC Hydro, to break down EXACTLY what hiring teams look for in apprentice candidates. We cover common mistakes, how to talk about your experience (even if you d…
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Oakland McCulloch (Peacekeeping, Military Leadership and Food Banks) - Episode 1059
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2:08:09During his 23 year career in the Army, Oak McCulloch held numerous leadership positions in the Infantry and Armor branches. He assisted in disaster relief operations for Hurricane HUGO in Charleston, SC and Hurricane ANDREW in south Florida. Oak's operational deployments include: Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia and Iraq as a Ge…
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