Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.), Dr. Stacy Raymond, Bonnie Rumilly, LCSW/EMT
202 episodes
3 days ago
In this episode, we sit down with Kwesi Millington—a former RCMP officer whose life changed forever after a high-profile incident and the mental health crisis that followed. Kwesi opens up about the pressures of policing in the public eye and what it really takes to rebuild after hitting rock bottom. Expect a candid, thought-provoking conversation that digs into the personal cost of the uniform, the journey toward healing, finding purpose after the job, and the bold ideas needed to become “un...
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In this episode, we sit down with Kwesi Millington—a former RCMP officer whose life changed forever after a high-profile incident and the mental health crisis that followed. Kwesi opens up about the pressures of policing in the public eye and what it really takes to rebuild after hitting rock bottom. Expect a candid, thought-provoking conversation that digs into the personal cost of the uniform, the journey toward healing, finding purpose after the job, and the bold ideas needed to become “un...
S5 E40 Leading Through Chaos With Clarity, Confidence, And Control with Guest Joshua Bitsko
Responder Resilience
47 minutes
1 month ago
S5 E40 Leading Through Chaos With Clarity, Confidence, And Control with Guest Joshua Bitsko
Josh Bitsko was one of three officers who breached the suspect’s room during the 1 October mass shooting in Las Vegas, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. That moment was not just a test of tactics; it was a critical examination of the emotional core of what it truly means to be a first responder. We hear from Josh about maintaining calm in high-stress situations like active shooter scenarios. He shares crucial strategies for self-regulating emotions and how slowing down mentally c...
Responder Resilience
In this episode, we sit down with Kwesi Millington—a former RCMP officer whose life changed forever after a high-profile incident and the mental health crisis that followed. Kwesi opens up about the pressures of policing in the public eye and what it really takes to rebuild after hitting rock bottom. Expect a candid, thought-provoking conversation that digs into the personal cost of the uniform, the journey toward healing, finding purpose after the job, and the bold ideas needed to become “un...
