STRONG Legacy podcast

Episode 43 What happens when the job challenges not only your mind and body, but also your deepest values and beliefs? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Chaplain Artie Shepherd explains the often-misunderstood topic of moral injury. More than stress or trauma, moral injury occurs when people witness, experience, or are involved in situations that conflict with their personal sense of...

Episode 42 In this deeply moving episode, Amit Singh sits down with Police Chaplain Artie Shepherd to explore the significance of National Police Remembrance Day and why it continues to hold such a special place in the policing community. Together, they reflect on the officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, the enduring impact their loss has on families, colleagues, and communities, and the impo...

Episode 41 What if the life you've carefully planned isn't the life you're truly meant to live? In this powerful episode of the Strong Legacy Podcast, Amit Singh sits down with Miriam, a woman whose journey challenges conventional thinking about success, certainty, and the future itself. From growing up as a shy, highly observant child with a deepsensitivity to people and the world aro...

Episode 40 A powerful conversation with Kathy about Huntington's disease, genetic testing, family impact, awareness, and finding the courage to live beyond fear. In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Kathy shares her family's journey with Huntington's disease and the impact it has had across generations. Growing up in a close-knit family and community, Kathy witnessed firsthand...

Episode 39 In this powerful conversation, Amit sits down with Theo Dimitriou— known across Australia as The Aussie Paramedic - to explore the real heart behind frontline service. From an unexpected beginning in botanical science to more than a decade serving communities as a paramedic, Theo shares the moments, the lessons, and the values that shaped his journey. This episode goes deeper than unifo...

Episode 38 Australian Army veteran Kerry‑Anne Hersbach joins Amit Singh for a powerful and deeply human conversation about service, lived experience, and the creation of Rally Point Australia — a new support hub built for veterans, first responders, serving members, and their families. Kerry‑Anne shares her journey from enlisting straight out of school in the early 90s, to navigating life as a vet...

Episode 37 Cop Care Overview_Aug 2026.pdf In this powerful conversation, Amit sits down with Dr Jacqueline Drew Associate Professor, long‑serving police psychologist, and newly appointed CEO of Cop Care to unpack what health‑oriented leadership really means inside modern policing. With 25 years of experience supporting officers across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States , Dr Drew shares...

Episode 36 What does it take to dedicate a lifetime to serving others? In this powerful episode of the Strong Legacy Podcast, Amit Singh sits down with Mick Barnes , a respected Queensland Police veteran whose career has spanned frontline policing, leadership roles, and service through the Police Union. Mick shares his remarkable journey from a young tradesman who was once told he might never make...

Episode 35 The Mental Health Truth Nobody Talks About Until It’s Too Late with Karlie Fleming, Founder of Wolf Wellbeing. What if the biggest key to mental health isn't treatment...but prevention? After 15 years with the Queensland Police Service as a civilian, Karlie is on a mission to help first responders, leaders and high-pressure teams build resilience and prioritise mental wellbeing before c...

Episode 34 "She survived a kidnapping. But the hardest part wasn't surviving, it was learning how to live again. In this powerful episode, Stephanie Speidel shares her remarkable journey of trauma recovery, resilience, motherhood, and hope." In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Stephanie shares the deeply personal and often unseen reality of recovering from a life-altering kidnapping experienc...

 Episode 33 How do police officers make life-saving decisions when every second counts? In this episode of the STRONG Legacy Podcast, host Amit Singh sits down with Queensland PoliceService officer Dustin Osborne to explore the realities of Tactical Medicine (TAC Med), frontline policing and developing the mindset required to perform under pressure. Dustin shares his unique journey from pursuing a...

Episode 32 What does it really mean to lead with kindness when the pressure is on? In this thought-provoking conversation, Amit Singh sits down with Kate Baker , founder of Kind Rebellion , former police officer, writer, designer, and advocate for more human-centered leadership. Drawing on her experiences in policing, personal trauma, business, and leadership, Kate shares powerful insights on the...

Episode 31 Dan Higgins has spent a lifetime in the martial arts — not just in the safe space of the dojo, but in the real world where violence is unpredictable, messy, and unforgiving. From growing up in a family of fighters, to decades of experience across security, soldiering, and 15 years in Corrections, Dan brings a rare, unfiltered perspective on what self‑defence truly requires. In this conv...

Episode 30 This is one of the rawest and most powerful conversations we’ve ever had on  STRONG Legacy . In Episode 30, former  NSW Police officer Nick White  shares the reality of what happens when years of frontline trauma finally catch up. After  20 years in policing  — from GDs and beats to highway patrol and supervision — Nick opens up about the cumulative trauma that built silently over time,...

Episode 29 - Stephanie’s Story of Trauma, Survival & Purpose What happens when trauma changes your life in an instant — and then keeps showing up long after the moment has passed? In Episode 29 of the STRONG Legacy Podcast, Amit sits down with Stephanie — a survivor of a random, multi-state kidnapping whose life was forever changed by trauma, PTSD, and the long road that followed. This is a po...

Episode 28 The Hero’s Journey After the Badge: Shane Martin on Injury, Identity & the Hat That Gave Hope. This episode is for anyone who has ever been broken, lost, or forced to rebuild from nothing.   In this raw and deeply moving conversation, Amit Singh sit-down with Shane Martin — former Queensland Police officer and founder of Tickets in the Hat — to explore what happens when life takes e...

Episode 27 (Part 2) The Courage to Speak: Kathleen Walsh's Fight for Justice, Hope & Real Change Kathleen Walsh's powerful story continues. In this deeply moving conversation, Kathleen shares her lived experience as a victim-survivor, the courage it took to speak up, and the support that helped her find justice. From being named North Queensland Volunteer of the Year to becoming a fier...

Episode 26 The Courage to Speak: Kathleen Walsh’s Fight for Justice,Hope & Real Change (Part 1) In this deeply moving episode, Amit sits down with  KathleenWalsh , recently awarded  North Queensland Volunteer of the Year , to unpack the courage, advocacy, and lived experience that shaped her mission to stand with victim‑survivors. Kathleen shares her journey from community volunteer tooutspoke...

Episode 25 Dr. Stephanie Conn has lived every angle of the first responder world — daughter of a police officer, former law enforcement officer herself, dispatcher, psychologist, researcher, trainer, and author. With over29 years of experience , she is one of the most respected voices in police psychology and first responder mental health. In this powerful episode of the STRONG Legacy Podcast , St...

Episode 24 From a young recruit chasing a dream… to the formerDeputy Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service. From helping build the SERT unit… to serving some ofQueensland’s most remote communities… to leading the organisation as Deputy Commissioner — Paul Taylor’s story is leadership forged under real pressure. In this episode of STRONG Legacy , Paul opens up about a lifetime of service sh...

📝 Episode 23  Behind the Badge: Leading Through Trauma, Humanity & Strength | Insp. Ben Dimmock (Bedfordshire Police) In this deeply powerful and eye-opening episode of the STRONG Legacy Podcast , Amit Singh sits down with Inspector Ben Dimmock from Bedfordshire Police (UK) —a policing professional with over two decades of frontline experience spanning response, intelligence, covert operation...

🎙️ Episode 22 — STRONG Legacy Podcast Today marks a special milestone — 20 episodes of real conversations, leadership lessons, resilience, culture, and stories that genuinely matter. To honour the journey, we’ve done something different. For the first time, I step into the guest seat , interviewed by the incredible Ashrita Prasad , to answer the questions many listeners have been asking: ✨ Why di...

Episode 21 In this episode, Amit Singh reconnects with Delphine Geia  arespected community leader whose life and work are grounded in culture, connection, and genuine collaboration. Delphine shares how her upbringing on Palm Island shaped her understanding of community, identity, and the importance of working with people in ways that are culturally safe, respectful, and creative. Her insights high...

Episode 20In this episode, Amit sits down with Chief Inspector DonMcKay , a respected leader in the health‑optimisation space, to unpack a tool that could genuinely change the future of first responder wellbeing. Don shares how his journey into blood glucose awarenessbegan back in 2017, and why most people including frontline workers have no idea what their blood glucose is doing day‑to‑day. With...

Episode 19 Former rugby league player turned community leader Craig Heslop joins Amit Singh to unpack the powerful story behind Buddy Up Australia a fast‑growing movement supporting current and former Defence members, first responders, and their families. Craig shares how injuries ended his footy career, how fitness became his gateway into service, and why he now leads an organisation dedicated to...