Gravity Podcast

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE CHRIS'S NEW BOOK, Echoes from the Street In the final Mighty Monday episode of 2025, we slow down and reflect on a powerful question inspired by Georgia-Mae from Australia: What’s the difference between courage and bravery? Too often, we use these words interchangeably—but they’re not the same. In this episode, we explore how Bravery is the absence of fear in action, whi...

Link to Chris's new book, Echoes from the Street, Click HERE 🎙️ Episode 211 – Inside the New Guard: A Conversation with Dustin Breen In this episode, we go behind the scenes with retired law-enforcement veteran Dustin Breen, now serving as a Senior Investigator at the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations (OII). Dustin pulls back the curtain on this newly-formed investigative b...

PURCHASE CHRIS'S NEW BOOK, Echoes from the Street “A Cabinet Without Doors Is Simply a Shelf” In this episode of the Gravity Podcast, Chris unpacks a powerful statement shared by a student during Instructor Development: “A cabinet without doors is simply a shelf.” At first glance, it sounds simple—but its implications are profound. Chris explores how this metaphor applies directly to the roles...

🎙️ Episode 209 – Peter Harpster: Life, Leadership, and Loss In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I sit down with City of Pasco Councilman Peter Harpster — a man whose story mirrors many parts of my own. Peter and I both married young, joined the U.S. Air Force , and grew up with fathers who served in law enforcement . But perhaps our deepest connection comes from shared heartbreak — the l...

On this week’s Mighty Monday, we explore something tender, honest, and deeply human: the gap between well-intentioned words and meaningful support. In this episode, I open up about the loss of my oldest daughter, Danielle, and the reality that some of the most powerful comfort we received didn’t come from advice, clichés, or attempts to make the pain smaller—it came from presence. Quiet. Steady. C...

Episode 207 – Gretl Crawford: Leading with Heart and Humility In this episode, Chris sits down with Gretl Crawford , Mayor of the City of Kennewick, to talk about leadership that begins at home and extends into public service. From the balance of family life to the importance of open dialogue in politics , Gretl shares how empathy, humility, and a willingness to learn from unexpected voices can sh...

🎙️ Episode 206 – Mighty Monday: Intentional, Repetitive, Consistent This week on The Gravity Podcast , we reflect on powerful lessons from the Behind the Badge Foundation’s Law Enforcement Family Network Conference in Spokane, Washington. Our spotlight shines on keynote speaker Dr. Brooke Bartlett , who reminded us that mental and physical wellness doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built through rou...

In this episode, I sit down with Chief Martin Pilcher , a leader whose career reflects integrity, compassion, and a deep commitment to community. We talk policing, leadership, and the lessons learned through decades of service — but we also go deeper. In Episode 205, we spotlight: 🟦 Dispatchers — the unseen lifeline of every call 🤝 Relationships forged in policing — bonds built through service,...

🎙️ Episode 204: Rat Park and the Power of Community In this Mighty Mondays edition of the Gravity Podcast , Chris explores the groundbreaking Rat Park study from the 1970s — a powerful reminder that connection, not isolation, often determines our well-being. The experiment revealed that when given community and purpose, even addicted rats chose freedom over substances — a lesson that echoes deeply...

This week on the Gravity Podcast, Chris sits down with Officer Jeff Muai for a powerful conversation about a career built on service, sacrifice, and growth. Jeff’s journey has taken him through some of the most challenging and diverse roles in law enforcement—working as a child crimes detective on a federal task force, going undercover as a street crimes detective, serving as a school police offic...

On this episode of Mighty Mondays, Chris asks the questions, How would you live differently if you knew you were dying? The truth is, we are all in a process of dying. But if you knew you only had 7 more days, how would you live differently? For Chris, it all came down to the time he would spend with the most important people in his life and the bold conversations he would lean into. Paid Promotio...

On Episode 201 of the Gravity Podcast, Chris speaks with Golden Police Department (CO) Chief of Police Joe Harvey. At the request of his City Manager, Scott Vargo, Chief Harvey implemented a 4/32 work schedule. Officers' scheduled work week reduced from 40 hours to 32 hours without a reduction in pay. The idea of the condensed work week is to encourage employees to invest in themselves and the...

On September 21st, 2025, I crossed the finish line at IRONMAN 70.3 Washington —but the real victory wasn’t just the medal. It was the lesson: Run Your Race. In this milestone 200th episode of the Gravity Podcast , I share the insights endurance racing has taught me about life, leadership, and resilience. It’s easy to get distracted by what others are doing—their pace, their performance, their plan...

Episode 199 invites clinical and prescribing psychologist Dr. Leah Kaylor—known for her role as the FBI’s premier Sleep Expert—to dive deep into the science of sleep. With expertise grounded in trauma-informed care, psychopharmacology, EMDR, and Brainspotting, Dr. Kaylor brings cutting-edge strategies to help high‑stress professionals reclaim restorative rest and optimal performance. Paid Promotio...

In this Mighty Mondays edition, Chris unpacks three powerful themes to kickstart your week with intention and grit. Eat at Home – Why preparing meals yourself isn’t just cost-effective, but also a way to craft higher-quality nourishment for both body and mind. Hug the Cactus – Embracing discomfort and owning hard truths instead of running from them. Growth often comes from leaning into what hurts....

In Episode 197 of the Gravity Podcast, Chris sits down with Esther Click, a dispatch leader whose life was forever changed in 2018 when her husband suffered a medical emergency at home. In a heartbreaking twist of fate, Esther had to call 911—the very system she had dedicated her career to serving. Her husband did not survive. This powerful episode explores the emotional toll of working behind the...

On this Mighty Monday edition of the Gravity Podcast, Chris unpacks three powerful reminders to help us live with more wisdom, kindness, and intentionality. What you’ll hear in this episode: Always be nice to anyone who has access to your toothbrush. A lighthearted but practical truth about treating those closest to us with care and respect. Pause life to connect with friends. In a world that cons...

This week, Chris was joined by long time friend, Franklin County (WA) District Court Judge Trinity Orosco. Judge Orosco and Chris covered a lot of content to include the amazing work being done in therapeutic courts. This is an episode you won't want to miss! Connect with Judge Orosco ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠ Facebook Instagram Email Connect with Service Peace Warriors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Conta...

On this episode of Mighty Mondays, Chris shares wisdom he learned from a friend while they were out jogging. His friend shared, "Things don't change if things don't change." A reality of life. If we don't like our current circumstances, we have to change something in order for us to experience change. Simple, yet powerful truth. Contact Gravity Consulting & Training ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, Chris sits down with prior co-worker Tim Fasnacht. From police explorer, to cadet, to reserve police officer, to corrections officer, to corrections academy commander, to international trainer - Tim has a lot of experience in the criminal justice arena. Chris and Tim started their criminal justice careers together at the Lynnwood Police Department. It was a Lynnwood that a leader gave T...

In this short but powerful Mighty Monday episode, Chris dives into the concept of "What's Important Now" (WIN) —a question that can help bring clarity to chaos, reduce stress, and guide our next right step. He explores how this mindset helped him manage emotional overload during high-stakes moments as a police officer and how it can help anyone, in any role, focus on the present to m...

This week, Chris sat down with one of his previous co-workers, Kennewick Police Officer Sebastian "Zebbie" Castilleja. Zebbie shares about a rough upbringing that led to amazing mentors. He also shares about standing outside of the crowd of peer pressure in high school, but then stepping into the alcohol scene as a young police officer. This episode was full of great leadership takeaways...

This week, Chris reflects on a powerful lesson learned during a recent workout on the shores of Cannon Beach. Battling a relentless headwind while pushing through a mile interval, he found himself groaning at the resistance—until perspective kicked in. That wind wasn’t just an obstacle; it was preparation. A reminder that adversity is the training ground for bigger challenges—like race day at Iron...

This week, Chris sat down with Corrections Officer Taffien Wright. Taffien shares about the consequences of a tough childhood that led to addiction. A tough life got tougher with negative self-image, motherhood, and cancer. Taffien shares her low point at her daughter's sports awards night. Feeling judged by the other parents in the room, Taffien felt underserving of being a mother. This was t...

This week, Chris shares a leadership mantra shared with him and a recent experiences that reinforced this approach. Leadership student Tim Mattila shared, "Lead the way without getting in the way." About a week after hearing this, Chris and Jaimie went on a date to Bruchi's Cheesesteak Restaurant in Kennewick. They saw owner, Michael Scott working the grill during the lunch rush. The...