Gravity Podcast

26/06/2024

Today is the day‼️ 1-year of Sobriety‼️

I actually enjoy the details of life again.

Before, I would daydream about getting to the weekend so I could start drinking. Now I am relishing in the smaller moments of life.

I am also enjoying these health benefits: better sleep, lost weight, clearer thoughts, more regulated emotions, lowered anxiety.

I share some of my reflections in the links below on the Gravity Podcast .

🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gravity-podcast/id1589620471?i=1000660299940

🟢 https://open.spotify.com/episode/0suog53TB5FQFIuEr3ZTvZ?si=fjL_OlhLQFaaTykKfqVJBg

05/06/2024

Colleen Hilton is this week’s guest on the Gravity Podcast with Chris Littrell. Learn what her team at Alli Connect is doing with AI technology to help first responders! Links 👇

🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gravity-podcast/id1589620471?i=1000657913096

🟢 https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LcR336tS0Mr3lKNv2CP7R?si=rkC_DsbnRoy718Q_08q5Ww

🔴 https://youtu.be/lASZinIfW04?si=H8fDlAZXofZy9dd8

Honorable mention to DeliverFund and Shauna Springer

01/06/2024

Sobriety is a part of my story

So…part of this PTSD/PTSI journey was giving up alcohol. I started binge drinking on the weekends during COVID - June 2023. I am quickly approaching one year sober!!

One of the key people in helping me get here was my buddy and fellow podcaster JT with Consequence of Habit. His podcast has turned into a non-profit and he is hosting events to help veterans, first responders, and the rest of the community. This month I am participating in a fundraiser to support his work in helping other people. I will do the running (40 - 60 miles) if you can sponsor me! The link 👇

https://www.charityfootprints.com/portal/goal_payment/index/84326/5xjw788z/1338

04/05/2024

He died in his 20’s and was brought back by CPR and defibrillation…

Brandon Griffith has a powerful story that has set him on a mission to save lives in our communities.

Thank you Brandon for being an amazing guest!!

Give it a listen on the Gravity Podcast with a link below.

🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gravity-podcast/id1589620471?i=1000654155671

🟢 https://open.spotify.com/episode/78Awml066b6poFrbpqPeiX?si=WkBMum11Q6amhmNdlEdh0w

🎥 https://youtu.be/MamXBuLQMFw?si=T4A3K2ruhJf4DhFr

This week, Chris sat down with cardiac arrest survivor and reserve deputy sheriff Brandon Griffith. Brandon was 26-years-old and in the prime of his health w...

24/04/2024

Great leader Great impact

Albany Police Chief Marcia Harnden has been a mentor to me since she facilitated my Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission first level leadership class.

I was honored to interview her for Police1 and for the Gravity Podcast .

Albany Police Chief Marcia Harnden faced many challenges when she stepped into the role, including employee discipline, high-profile uses of force and staffing shortages

08/03/2024

Thankful for all the amazing women who have come on the Gravity Podcast!!

Kelly Monteblanco, Realtor, Fran Graham,Marcia Harnden, Jaimie Littrell, Lindsay McCall Long, Diane Hwang

06/03/2024

Retired firefighter Christy Warren joins Chris Littrell this week for a powerful conversation that every firefighter, police officer, paramedic, dispatcher, corrections officer, military member, and hospital emergency room staff will relate with. Check out the episode on all podcast platforms or by clicking a link below.

🍎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gravity-podcast/id1589620471?i=1000648196794

🟢https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JVp5Ij68ABrhMg5RA3szf?si=IQJCBdQmQrKBzPPMIf_tyw

🌐https://gravityct.com/podcast

21/02/2024

Chris Littrell speaks with Tactical Yoga Training owner Sheila Schmid about everything first responder and yoga! Great conversation with a great woman! Listen on all podcast platforms: Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and more.

🍎https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gravity-podcast/id1589620471?i=1000646241090

🟢 https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Tp8RAVyETMbIfAzEczb9t?si=s1pR4LXzQiClv1gFCjLWLw

11/02/2024

24/01/2024

joins .littrell.5 this week and shares the impact that policing had on his family. Donovan fought through significant adversity in order to heal his body and mind. Give the entire episode a listen on all podcast platforms or with the links below.

🟢https://open.spotify.com/show/0uYG1X1KaOrr4lQD4MzDtT?si=527251fd30c6457c
🍎https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/gravity-podcast/id1589620471
🌐https://gravityct.com/podcast

19/01/2024

Cop wife and police appreciation non-profit founder Diane Hwang joins host Chris Littrell on the Gravity Podcast today. Check out Diane or the Blue Hero Project!

Listen in at

🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gravity-podcast/id1589620471?i=1000642211525

🟢 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lEa5MRLmmweaiOJnglgco?si=i1zk7JmoRUifB2Xrt60KfA

🌐https://gravityct.com/podcast

01/01/2024

Litmus test for communication…

Do the people in your organization feel safe telling you that you messed up?

As a SWAT operator, I was trained to debrief training and real world missions. I was told the rules of the debrief were to have -

🟢 Open
🟢 Honest &
🟢 Professional Communication

I think the exact words were, “Own Your $h!t or others will call you out!”

After operations, I immediately owned my actions, good or bad. I also told others if I thought they messed up.

I put this to the test after a training scenario. The assistant team leader told me that I made an error. I told him I disagreed. We discussed it briefly and then he owned his actions and told me that I was correct.

How is your organization? When was the last time a subordinate told you that you made an error? How can you create a culture where open, honest, and professional communication is the norm?

28/12/2023

THANK YOU , , and for joining the event Coffee with Dan on January 8th.

Officers, deputies, troopers, federal agents, in Benton, Franklin, Walla Walla, Spokane, & Kootenai counties…Go to one of these delicious coffee locations on January 8th and grab a free cup of coffee. A small way for your community to say THANK YOU for your sacrifice all year around!

LEOs from other parts of the country, check out the 484Hero website to see if a coffee stand is participating near you.

13/12/2023

Tall Tim Sears shares his experiences as a 44-year firefighter. Episode is live now on all podcast platforms, YouTube, or on the web at this link https://gravityctpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

06/12/2023

West Virginia ANG Andrea Gump was an amazing guest. Check out her perspectives on military service, life, and leadership! Live on all podcast platforms or YouTube. Or by going to Buzzsprout at https://gravityctpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1867546

29/11/2023

“Drive fast and take bad guys to jail…”

Danny C**n and Chris Littrell had great conversation on the Gravity Podcast . Listen in to this soundbite. Full episode is on all podcast platforms. Or you can listen online here https://gravityctpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1867546

23/11/2023

Thank you military veterans and first responders that make today's Thanksgiving possible! We see you. We appreciate you!

21/11/2023

Kelly Monteblanco, Realtor is absolutely amazing! This podcast touches on everything - s*x, drugs, and rock n roll!! Okay, maybe not rock n roll! Full episode releases on Black Friday, November 24th!!

20/11/2023

Coming to a coffee shop near you, Coffee with Dan on January 8th, 2024. Saying thank you to our police officers with a cup of coffee! Learn more at https://www.484hero.com/

17/11/2023

Retired 911 dispatcher Deborah Green shares that first responders can get help and the importance of mental health professionals! The full episode will release on Wednesday, November 22nd on all podcast platforms or by going to https://gravityctpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1867546

11/11/2023

Thank you Veterans -

You made these moments possible. We see you. We appreciate you!

09/11/2023

New adventures!!

09/11/2023

The Gravity Podcast continues to find first responder and military experts who can help us live a fuller life.

Chris Littrell had a great interview with former Customs & Border Protection Chief and former acting Director of Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Ron Vitiello (Chief Vitiello For U.S. Senate). Ron was an amazing guest and showed his care and concern for the boots on the ground. Full episode goes live on Wednesday, November 15th. Check out previous episodes at https://gravityctpodcast.buzzsprout.com/

07/11/2023

Not Alone - You are worth it!

Firefighters use a team approach to attacking fires. Let’s use the same approach to stress, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, and PTSD!

MAKE THE CALL! Phone a friend, call peer support, message us, or call a number below. You are worth it!

Crisis numbers988, Press 1
1-206-459-3020 (Safe Call Now)
1-800-267-5463(Copline)
1-866-676-7500 (Frontline Helpline)
1-425-243-5092 (Code4 Northwest)

Veteran/First Responder Inpatient Recovery Centers
1-888-5WE-KNOW (Deer Hollow - Utah)
1-888-440-7107 (Warriors Heart- Texas & Virginia)
1-833-471-2442 (FHE Health - Florida)
1-888-443-4898 (First Responder Wellness )

06/11/2023

We're back and ready to bring helpful, dynamic content to you! Check out our welcome back episode on all podcast platforms or at this link: https://gravityctpodcast.buzzsprout.com

04/11/2023

We’ve been gone and now we’re back. Check out this preview to the WHY. Full episode drops Monday, November 6th.

21/07/2023

Go check out this interview with Brian and Mel Stark! In a change of pace, Chris and Jaimie interview friends and cross cultural couple for this episode of Marriage Mondays! Enjoy

31/05/2023

This week, Lisa Jaster - Delete The Adjective joins Chris Littrell on the podcast. Lisa is a leader, Army Ranger, mother, and wife. She has great perspectives from her life experiences. Check out the entire episode at:

🍎
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gravity-podcast-two-feet-on-the-ground/id1589620471

🟢
https://open.spotify.com/show/0uYG1X1KaOrr4lQD4MzDtT?si=rs4Q6ec6TXK6Kfo6VmaBUw

🌐
https://gravityct.com/podcast