Eric Tung of Blue Grit Wellness: Building Trust and Wellness in Leadership.

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My name is Doug White, a veteran and retired first responder with over 30 years of service. I wrote Hiding in Plain Sight: The Truth about Trauma, Service, and The Way Forward to ignite essential conversations on the unique challenges veterans, first responders, and their families face. Through my book and the Tell This Story platform, I aim to create a space for authentic storytelling and shared hope. Each week on Tell This Story, I’ll sit down with fellow veterans, responders, and their loved ones to discuss these challenges and explore paths forward.

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Eric Tung of Blue Grit Wellness: Building Trust and Wellness in Leadership.

Tell This Story

1 hour 12 minutes 36 seconds

6 months ago

Eric Tung of Blue Grit Wellness: Building Trust and Wellness in Leadership.

Tell This Story with Doug White

Building Trust and Wellness in Leadership with Eric Tung of Blue Grit Wellness

Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode, Doug White sits down with Eric Tung—law enforcement officer, speaker, and founder of Blue Grit Wellness—to unpack the critical relationship between leadership, trust, and self-care in the law enforcement community. Together, they explore how authentic leadership and a wellness-first culture can transform burnout into resilience and isolation into community.

Eric shares the personal story behind his entry into policing and how his passion for helping others led to the creation of Blue Grit Wellness, a platform promoting holistic fitness, mental health, and community-building for first responders.

If you're in law enforcement, fire/EMS, military, or a family member of someone who serves—this conversation will give you insight, validation, and tools to thrive, not just survive.

⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps

00:00 – Authenticity in First Responder Culture
06:28 – Building Trust and Leadership Capital
09:24 – The Importance of Community Support
12:23 – Navigating Personal Identity in Law Enforcement
15:19 – The Journey into Law Enforcement
18:34 – Challenges in Police Recruitment
21:43 – Addressing Apathy and Compassion Fatigue
24:26 – Self-Care for First Responders
28:16 – The Importance of Self-Care in High-Pressure Roles
37:38 – Navigating Hypervigilance and Mental Health
43:33 – Building Blue Grit Wellness: A Journey of Growth
49:48 – Leadership and the Impact of Caring
54:10 – Building Genuine Connections
55:36 – The Impact of Shared Experiences
57:32 – Navigating Challenges and Growth
01:02:42 – Understanding Resilience and Grit
01:08:51 – Advice for New Officers
01:18:21 – Introduction to Officer Wellness and Resilience
01:18:52 – Building a Supportive Culture in Leadership
01:19:18 – The Importance of Self-Care in Resilience
01:19:34 – Transforming Survival into Thriving