Normalize PTSD

Former Police Officer and Strength Coach, Police Chaplain, Spiritual Director, Peer Support and Wellness Advocate Social Media: Website Instagram LinkedIn About Matt Domyancic Welcome back to Normalize PTSD. Matt Domyancic is back in the chair, and we're going deeper on the question we only started cracking open last time: what actually is spirituality? Not the Sunday-morning version but the...

Dr. Charlie Powell, MD, is a decorated former U.S. Naval Lieutenant Commander and war veteran who practiced medicine for over 25 years as a clinical physician, medical innovator, multiple-patent holder, former Chief Medical Officer, and co-founder of Healthcare Associates of Texas (which he later sold). After returning from service, he personally endured severe PTSD including chronic insomnia, nig...

Matt Domyancic a Medically Retired Officer, SWAT and Chaplain Former Police Officer and Strength Coach, Police Chaplain, Spiritual Director, Peer Support and Wellness Advocate Social Media: Website Instagram LinkedIn About Matt Domyancic Today we're checking in again with our friend Matt Domyancic, the Tactical Chaplain. A medically retired police officer with patrol, SWAT, peer support, and...

It’s the holiday episode, and this is one of my favorites. It gives me an opportunity to reflect on all the episodes of this year. It’s so much fun spending time looking at where this journey has taken me this year.  2025 has been a transformative year marked by profound growth, unexpected connections, and powerful stories from hammers out there crushing it in veteran and first responder mental he...

Monica Robbins, LMSW, is a social worker and spiritual coach who guides clients in healing from trauma, anxiety, depression, and addiction, using spirituality, mindfulness, and EMDR to help them connect to their true nature and overcome limiting narratives. Monica Robbins, LMSW, began healing from complex post-traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD) through a spiritual awakening at age 16. This transfo...

Lauren Burns, host of the Redeemed Podcast, survived a childhood kidnapping by her Jordanian father, a story dramatized in the 1993 TV movie Desperate Rescue: The Cathy Mahone Story. She now shares her journey of healing through faith, inspiring others to overcome trauma on her podcast and through public speaking. Social Media: Linktree : https://linktr.ee/laurenbredeemed Lauren Burns endured a ha...

Jay Kopelman is a retired Marine lieutenant colonel with 21 years of service and two combat tours in Iraq. He endured multiple TBIs and severe PTSD. After participating in a Mission Within retreat involving plant medicine, he overcame his PTSD and became deeply committed to helping others heal from TBI and PTSD. Social Media: The Mission Within: Website Foundation Website Instagram Facebook Linked...

Jeremy, a medically retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer and PTSD survivor, is the founder of Project Life Spark, a future charity dedicated to funding psychedelic therapy retreats, advocating for their legalization, and supporting research for Canadian veterans and first responders.  Social Media: Website Instagram X LinkedIn YouTube Jeremy, a spirited former Royal Canadian Mounted Polic...

Matt Sandoval is the CEO of Free Arts, a nonprofit organization in Arizona that provides trauma-informed expressive arts programs for children, teens, and families who have experienced abuse, neglect, or homelessness. Social Media: Website Instagram Facebook Podcast: Canvas of the Heart Matt's LinkedIn Matt Sandoval is the spirited CEO of Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona, where he cha...

Dr. Lanny Snodgrass, a veteran psychiatrist, became the oldest American to join the U.S. Army at 62. His book, The Ageless Call to Serve , challenges age-based military recruitment policies while advocating for psychological resilience and improved veteran mental health support. Contact Information: Book Website: agelesscalltoservebook.com  Publisher's Website: https://www.casematepublishers....

Stuart Grazier is a retired Navy officer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of The Kinetic Man Mastermind, dedicated to helping men, military veterans, and Christian business owners flourish by aligning their lives with their highest purpose through faith, leadership, real estate, and personal growth. Social Media: Storehouse Mastermind - The Kinetic Man Movement: https://youtu.be/d4_E1Eq3W68 Linktree:...

26 years of law enforcement experience spanning corrections, probation, patrol, narcotics, SWAT, and detective work Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/punk_rock_son/ I’m honored to introduce a man cut from the same cloth as Steve Odom—another absolute warrior with an incredible journey. Meet Sonny Gerber, a patrol sergeant on the central coast of California with 26 years of law enforcement ex...

Jon Foti is a U.S. Army Veteran and the CEO of Operation Song.   Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfoti01/ Operation Song: https://linktr.ee/operationsong I’m honored to introduce an incredible guest who embodies leadership, resilience, and dedication. With over a decade of experience leading teams in government, non-profit, aviation, and military environments, he’s a nat...

Shawn Welsh is the Founder and Co-Host of the VET S.O.S. Podcast. Social Media: Website YouTube LinkedIn Facebook X Instagram TikTok Podcast Platforms RSS.com Spotify Apple Shawn is a retired U.S. Army veteran with over twenty years of experience as an intelligence professional. As a senior noncommissioned officer, he was dedicated to taking care of his Soldiers and continues that mission today wi...

2024 has come and gone, and what an incredible year it has been. I’ve had the privilege of meeting some amazing people and collaborating with truly inspiring individuals. Looking ahead to 2025, I’m excited about the opportunities to continue building these connections and growing together. To everyone who has been a part of this journey—whether you’ve listened, subscribed, shared an episode, conne...

Social Media: New YouTube Channel: Mark L. Gordon On-Line 7-part TBI Lecture Series www. MillenniumHealthStore.com Latest Podcast with Montel Williams Latest Podcast with Joe Rogan and Andrew Marr (700, 1056, 1589, 438, 574) Quiet Explosions; Healing the Brain – The documentary film http://www.tbimedlegal.com Dr. Mark Gordon has spent over 35 years pioneering the use of natural ingredients to enha...

Dr. Cherylynn Lee is a First Responder Psychologist specializing in Police Psychology. Social Media: Website: https://thecounselingteam.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cherylynn-lee-6a1420120 Dr. Lee is a Police Psychologist and a full-time employee of the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office, overseeing the Behavioral Sciences Unit (BSU). The BSU houses four mental health co-responder tea...

Dr. Erica Zelfand specializes in integrative mental health and functional medicine. Dr. Zelfand is a ketamine prescriber, facilitator of therapeutic psychedelic experiences, trainer of psychedelic facilitators, acclaimed international speaker, and medical writer. Social Media: Website: https://ericazelfand.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drzelfand/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DrZel...

Lieutenant Sarko Gergerian is a distinguished member of The Winthrop Public Safety and Health Departments and holds a pivotal role as the outreach, peer support, and health & fitness officer. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarko-gergerian-818967233/ Email: Speakers@LawEnforcementAction.org Email: Media@LawEnforcementAction.org Website: http://www.lawenforcementaction.org I'd...

Dr. Nick Carleton is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Regina whose work focuses on supporting first responders and other public safety personnel.  Links: Website: http://www.rcmpstudy.ca/ Dr. Carleton works to build evidence-based solutions that can help mitigate the impact of the numbers and varied stressors on the mental health and wellbeing of first responders and other p...

Gina Gratza, MS, LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psilocybin Facilitator, and Psychedelic Educator and Researcher. Social Media: Websites: www.ginagratza.com & www.lookingglasscounselingpdx.com Instagram: @gina.gratza Affiliated Websites: https://www.chrisstauffermd.com/ , https://www.innertrek.org/ , & https://www.coracenter.org/ Gina is the owner of Looking Glas...

Rob Sanderson is the Founder and Director of SWEL which provides a positive setting for Veterans and First Responders to decompress, disconnect, and reinvigorate through the sport of surfing. Social Media: Website:  https://www.theswel.org Facebook and Instagram: @theswelmission SWEL hosts free, all inclusive, weekend-long guided surfing “missions” for deserving first responders and veterans where...

Steve Odom is the Owner/Operator of Spartan Tactical Solutions, a Former Marine, Former Sergeant, and SWAT Team member for San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. Social Media: Website: https://www.spartanshooting.com/ Instagram: @spartan_steve_odom   Steve Odom is owner/operator of Spartan Tactical Solutions firearms training company located in San Luis Obispo. He served four years in the United...

Peter Forcelli is a 9/11 Survivor, Retired ATF Executive, and former NYPD Homicide Detective Social Media: Website: www.peterjforcelli.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/peterforcelli Purchase His Book: https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Path-Operation-Furious-Lawyers/dp/B0CCMMQKCQ In retirement from his role in law enforcement, Peter Forcelli now focuses his time and energy on coaching law enforcement...

Robin Collins is a certified Health Coach and the founder of Pathway To Wellness With Robin. She educates, empowers and encourages Veterans and First Responders to learn ways they can support and balance their mind and body. She knows firsthand what it's like when the brain and body are not functioning optimally. During the process of healing from a TBI, Robin became inspired by the science o...