Positive Connections Radio

14/08/2024

Finding Hope
Retired Police Officer Stephanie Politzziani
https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/61009172/download.mp3
H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Stephanie Politzziani has spent years navigating the challenging worlds of criminal justice and social services with the City of Berkeley, California. As a street cop, she faced the stark realities of critical incidents, death, violence, and the intense pressures of anti-police movements. But in this episode, she sits down with Jim and Mike to explore a powerful message: the profound rewards that come from seeking help and discovering hope, even in the darkest of times.

Positive Connections Radio: Episode-109
https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/61009172/download.mp3

"Be Strong, Stand up, Speak your Truth and Break the Stigma"

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01/08/2024

Morgan Richard Olivier Morgan Richard Olivier

21/07/2024

13/07/2024

Silence is Killing First Responders
With Nicole Ferry
https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/60670250/download.mp3
H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
This podcast demonstrates how one person can go through trauma and have the courage to break the silence and get help. Many First Responders keep their personal and emotional issues to themselves, suffering in silence and often taking their own lives.
Nicole, a seasoned law enforcement professional with 26 years of experience, Special Agent in Charge and Sergeant in the Massachusetts Army National Guard, vowed to give her life for another human being in her pursuit to protect and serve our country and to protect the citizens of the United States of America. Silence nearly ended her life and it took literally a cry for help, a scream for help, before she rescued herself from the pit of despair that many never return.
With the love of her husband, family and strong support, Nicole got help. She continues to work on herself and not surprisingly, she is continuing to help others by reaching out to those who remain silent.

Positive Connections Radio: Episode-108
https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/60670250/download.mp3
"Be Strong, Stand up, Speak your Truth and Break the Stigma"

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Breaking the stigma regarding mental health issues among First Responders.

15/06/2024

The Lie said to the Truth, "Let's take a bath together, the well water is very nice.
The Truth, still suspicious, tested the water and found out it really was nice. So they got naked and bathed.
But suddenly, the Lie leapt out of the water and fled, wearing the clothes of the Truth.
The Truth, furious, climbed out of the well to get her clothes back.
But the World, upon seeing the naked Truth, looked away, with anger and contempt.
Poor Truth returned to the well and disappeared forever, hiding her shame.
Since then, the Lie runs around the world, dressed as the Truth, and society is very happy..... because the world has no desire to know the naked Truth.
We remain Anonymous

15/06/2024

I didn't enjoy writing tickets - But you didn't know

I cried when I found your daughter lying in a ditch, high on m**h - But you didn't know

I was devastated when I found the 32 year old veteran dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound - But you didn't know

I missed my kids birthdays, school plays and family trips because I had to work - But you didn't know

I had nightmares about the 2 year old I found crushed under a truck tire while mom was inside buying dope - But you didn't know

I really struggled with EVERY death notification I made to a family about their loved one - But you didn't know

I was never comfortable at social gatherings because with the things I've seen, I can't trust anyone - But you didn't know

I've seen things you could never even imagine - But you didn't know

I really didn't like putting people in jail - But you didn't know

My job was hard on my family - But you didn't know

I had problems, just like everyone else - But you didn't know

The next time you see an officer, or any first responder, remember that they are people first and there is no training in the world that prepares them for the things they see and do on a daily basis.

10/06/2024

SELF-CONTROL: 28-DAY CHALLENGE #9
H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/60336746/download.mp3
Positive Connections Radio: Episode-107
In order to make positive changes in your life it's wise to start making a change today. This is the 28-Day Challenge.
28-DAY CHALLENGE GOALS: We have a podcast for 9 months and talk about the following principles; (1) LOVE, (2) JOY, (3) PEACE, (4) PATIENCE, (5) KINDNESS, (6) GOODNESS, (7) GENTLENESS, (8) FAITHFULNESS, (9) SELF-CONTROL.
"Be Strong, Stand up, Speak your Truth and Break the Stigma"

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Listen to Podcast: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/60336746/download.mp3

04/06/2024

"Later" becomes "too late."

- Talk to you later.
- I'll call you later.
- See you later.
- We'll walk later.
-I'll tell you later.

We leave everything for later, but forget that "later" does not belong to us.

Later, our loved ones are no longer with us.
Later, we don't hear them and we don't see them.
Later, they are just memories.
Later, the day becomes night, the force becomes helpless,

the smile becomes a grimace, and life becomes death.
"Later" becomes "too late."

✍🏻: Meghna Bhatt
📷: Unknown

22/05/2024

Today is your new day

10/05/2024

Guilt and Shame Recovery: The Master Class
H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup
https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/59959007/download.mp3
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Positive Connections Radio: PCR E-106

Guilt: a feeling that we’ve done—or perceived we’ve done—som**hing wrong.
Shame: a feeling that our whole self is wrong—that we are worthy of contempt from others—that we are inadequate and without value.

Guilt and shame that are allowed to run unchecked can take hold of our self-image and self-esteem. We become sensitive to “perceived” criticisms and feel rejection from others. We spiral into worthlessness, self-contempt, and the inability to give ourselves the grace, mercy, self-kindness, and self-forgiveness that we so easily give to others.
What do we know that’s true about guilt and shame? Only that they are the motivational factors to anger, violence, self-hatred, substance abuse, and unhealthy emotional regulation.

Had enough of allowing guilt and shame to have unhealthy voices within you? Let’s lean in and stop this unnecessary suffering. Time to HALT and Call For Backup!

Join us for an amazing panel discussion with some incredible first responders who share their personal journeys with guilt and shame—and their personal journeys to healing and thriving!

Somebody say “1-2-3 go!”

"Be Strong, Stand up, Speak your Truth and Break the Stigma"
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Listen to Podcast: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/59959007/download.mp3

06/05/2024

What an honor it is to have Cassie and all of these amazing people on our Guilt and Shame Master class!!!

05/05/2024