The Overwatch Collective Podcast

Tune in and listen to Lisa and Jeff Parker, who are both Veterans that are dedicated to helping our community. After deployments between the two and seeing first hand the mental health challenges our military faces, Lisa Parker founded Parker Neuroscience LLC in Oklahoma to use her knowledge and medical expertise to help fellow veterans.  Listen to this episode to learn about Jeff and his work wit...

Certified alcohol and drug counselor and person in long-term recovery Chandler Picot joins host Greg Grogan to discuss substance misuse, recovery practices, peer support, and crisis response. Drawing on his own experience and work with people facing homelessness and re-entry after prison, Picot emphasizes connection, patience, and making help accessible to individuals and families. Support the sho...

Thank you to Emma Johnson for joining T.O.C.'s podcast to share about a life changing incident that changed her life involving her husband, Matt Johnson. After a short three weeks of Emma and Matt tying the knot and getting married, he was involved in a violent use of force as a Police Officer. During the fight, Matt was struck in the head multiple times, which ended up leading to a traumatic...

Thank for tuning in to this episode with Ray and Melissa from Fire Family Support (FFS) to discuss their impactful work supporting first responders and their families. FFS is dedicated to connecting and lifting each other up throughout this challenging and difficult career.  They share insights on their own couples therapy, resource accessibility for our first responder community, and the importan...

A huge thank you to U.S. Army Major Jake Kelly for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast to discuss a unique perspective of being an Officer in the U.S. Military and our current mental health situation in our Armed Forces. Tune in to listen to Kelly talk about the challenges our spouses and significant others face during deployments, the stigma of mental health, and his book 'The Spurs of Service&quo...

Thank you Mark from Battle Worn Foundation for joining T.O.C.'s podcast to talk about the common mistakes we see in the first responder & military community regarding mental health. After losing one of his best friends to suicide, Mark came to realize that he can make a difference in normalizing mental health challenges in our community and came up with a great resource!  We discussed how...

A huge thank you to Kenneth for coming on the podcast as he's made it his mission to talk about how he compartmentalized so much trauma over his career and had to deal with it a few month after retirement.  Like many, Kenneth worked hard in Probation for 28 years working primarily in crimes against children. After experience drug overdoses, suicides, and more, Kenneth hit that retirement mark...

A huge thank you to Matt from Frontline Mental Health for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast all the way from Australia to talk about their mission to get first responders in Australia the mental health resources they need. Partnering with Aussie Frontline and Boulder Crest Foundation, they have been able to help countless people in our community.  Tune into to learn about Matt and the amazing work tha...

Thank you to Jamie and Shaunna for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast to give a full overview of the Significant Others & Spouses Retreat through the First Responder Support Network.  If you've never known or have any questions regarding what is offered at this retreat, then listen to this episode as they answer my questions and give a day to day summary so you know what you're getting in...

Thank you Dr. Brad Kobsar for joining T.O.C.'s podcast to share about the Wellness Method, which he founded in 1995. Dr. Kobsar most recently started the Kingdom Wellness Foundation, which has a branch called 'Healthy Heroes' that offer resources for our first responder and military community.  Also, Dr. Kosbar sheds some light on the insurance barriers and challenges in addition to...

Thank you to Breanna for joining The Overwatch Collective's Podcast to share about The Little Blue Crew, which is a non-profit organization helping our law enforcement community thrive during challenging times.  Breanna discusses how her and her husband, a Deputy Sheriff, thrive and work together to maintain a healthy relationship while raising four kids. Also, Breanna talks about the resourc...

Kicking off season 11 with Denise Gee from Northern California, who married to a Police Officer and is a therapist working with first responders and spouses.  Tune in to listen to Denise touch on some tips and tricks on how to have a successful marriage in this first responder community.  If you're a first responder spouse, definitely give this episode a listen! Thank you to Brain Performance...

Thank you to Dr. Brooke Bartlett, Dr. Thalia Nicholson, and Dr. Jena Kiser for joining this question and answer podcast, which is the first time this has been done on T.O.C.'s Podcast. In this episode, Greg asked several questions which were comprised by a first responder and big T.O.C. supporter.  If you're curious what questions you may consider asking your therapist or things to consi...

Thank you to Justin from Project 55 for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast to share some insight on what their -profit organization's mission to train our community to support those in need. Project55 is a community that empowers both individuals and organizations to proactively improve mental health outcomes in the workplace. By providing actionable information, insightful discussions, and collec...

Thank you to Wes for joining T.O.C.'s podcast once again. Wes is a United States Air Force Veteran and Fire Fighter, who founded WeBUS. WeBUS is a community of like-minded dads from across the country who come together to share experiences and support one another through life's challenges. Founded by Wes Piatt, who personally understands the struggles of dealing with childhood trauma, mi...

An absolute honor to have Jared and Daniel on the podcast to break down the Beautifully Broken Documentary. This is focused on the unfortunate death by suicide of Jared's father on March 12, 2013, who was a veteran Police Officer. The documentary follows Jared along his ultra-marathon where he wore a photo of his father on the front of his shirt through the duration.  If you're looking t...

Took about three years to finally get D.D. Finder on the podcast to talk about the behind the scenes life as a flight nurse and authoring two books. D.D. Finder is a former Flight and ICU Nurse, EMT-Basic, and Returned Peace Corps Volunteer who has worked in healthcare for over 20 years. He has been awarded several nursing awards for his excellence in patient care. His deep respect for first respo...

Thank you to Callie Wilson for joining T.O.C.'s podcast for her first ever podcast! Callie is a licensed professional counselor specializing in trauma and couples work, specifically with our first responder community. Her work incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).  Callie is one of T.O.C.'s con...

An absolute honor to have Beau on the podcast to share about the incredible work him and his team is doing for our Veteran community.  At Healing Protectors, they understand that those who have served our country deserve more than gratitude—they deserve comprehensive support, healing, and opportunities to continue leading in their communities. Offering free retreats is a great way to get our commu...

Podcast #2 with Kelley from Brain Performance Technologies (BPT), who is proud to sponsor The Overwatch Collective's Podcast.  This episode elaborates on BPT and some exciting updates as BPT now has some Interventional Psychiatrists, can cover most health plans in California, and is now accepting Blue Shield insurance. This is in addition to accepting TriCare! Check out SZN 9 EP 20 for our fi...

Thank you to Sgt. Lacey Nelson for taking the time to join The Overwatch Collective Podcast to share her experience in Law Enforcement and discuss mental health amongst our community.  Tune in to this episode to learn about her time in Juvenile Hall, Corrections, Patrol, and becoming a supervisor. Lacey does a great job of breaking down the importance of noticing the signs of a member struggling f...

David Edwards shares his journey from personal tragedy to leading mental health initiatives for first responders. We discuss the importance of resilience, peer support, and proactive mental health strategies to reduce suicide rates among first responders. The Call For Backup Suicide Awareness and Prevention Campaign is built upon the principle that peers are best suited to help one another.  The s...

A huge thank you to Sean for joining the podcast to share about his time in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantryman. Sean shares his experiences including high-level security details, deployment stories, and the personal loss of his brother.  He discusses mental health challenges, the importance of proactive therapy, and the significance of community support for veterans and first respond...

In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Aaron Ranallo from Nix Six One Strategies about his journey in law enforcement, including his experiences as a deputy sheriff, SWAT team member, and K9 handler. Check out Nine Six One Strategies to learn about educating our LEO community.  They discuss the importance of mental health in policing, the challenges faced...

Nick McCarthy, Founder of The Code 33 Project, takes a dive deep into the mentorship initiative aimed at supporting law enforcement officers and preparing them for success. Nick shares his journey from a police officer to a retired K9 handler, discussing the challenges faced by new recruits and the importance of mentorship in shaping their careers. The conversation highlights the disconnect betwee...