Gravity Podcast

This week, Chris is joined by Benton County (WA) Sheriff Tom Croskrey. Sheriff Croskrey has over 30 years of law enforcement experience. He was appointed as sheriff in 2021. As he stepped into the organization, there was a need for leadership. Sheriff Croskrey talked about making the right decisions and using leadership courage as a foundation. Connect with Sheriff Tom Croskrey Benton County Sheri...

In this episode of Mighty Mondays, Chris reflects on lessons learned over the past couple weeks. He shares lessons from the Zach Williams song, Fear is a Liar, and from a random social media post. Share your thoughts with Chris by connecting on Spotify or on one of the social media channels below. Connect with Gravity ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, clinical psychologist Dr. Xavier Amador joins Chris on the podcast. Dr. Amador is an internationally renowned clinical psychologist and leader in his field. His books, published clinical research, worldwide speaking tours and extensive work in schizophrenia, bipolar and other disorders have been translated into 30 languages. He is also the CEO of the Henry Amador Center on Anosognosia a...

Happy 2025!!! This week, Chris shares some mindsets that are helping him moving through loss and trauma. He also shares some exciting new episodes that are lined up for 2025. Take care of the people in your tribes. Take care. God bless! Connect with Gravity ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  I  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, Chris opens up about the grieving process in the wake of his daughter, Danielle's death. He does not suggest to have any clear answers. Instead he shares the tough road that his family is on and some of the routines that are currently working. Merry Christmas everyone! Connect with Gravity ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, Chris reconnected with high school football teammate, and Richland Fire Department, Deputy Fire Chief Randy Aust. Chris and Randy had a great conversation talking about the life of a first responder and the strength of their first responder wives. Connect with Chief Aust ⁠Richland Website LinkedIn⁠ Organizational Spotlight ⁠Service Peace Warriors Connect with Gravity ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, Chris is joined by mental health and executive coach Garland Hunt Jr. Garland's education was focused in film and organizational development. Garland has received numerous awards from the film industry for his work. He has also leveraged his professional and experiences to coach others to be their best. Most importantly, Garland is a man who cares about other people, a fact that became...

This week, Chris is joined by Chief Kevin Crowley, fire chief for the City of Pasco (Washington State). Chris and Kevin previously worked together for the City of Kennewick. In this episode, they talk careers, family, communication, and wellness. Connect with Chief Crowley Pasco Fire Website/Email Organizational Spotlight DeliverFund Connect with Gravity ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, Chris is joined by Dr. Stephen James, from WSU School of Nursing and the Sleep and Performance Research Center. Dr. James has some vital information about the impact of shift work on first responders. Sleep deprivation is a health concern and it can influence everything from reaction time to safe driving for police, fire and EMS. Dr. James offers insight and practical information for co...

This week, Canadian law enforcement officer and Team 10-8 Podcast host Christian Lane joins Chris on the Gravity Podcast. Chris was a guest on Team 10-8 earlier this year. The outcome of the episode was Christian getting the help that he needed to improve his psychological, physical, and spiritual health. Listen in to the radical steps Christian took to pause life and heal. Connect with Christian...

This week, Team NIKE marathon runner Nell Rojas joins Chris on the podcast. Nell has been running most of her life. She turned professional in 2010. Since then, she has placed in the top ten at events such as the New York Marathon, Boston Marathon, and the Olympic Trials. In this episode, Nell and Chris discuss the countless parallels between distance running and the difficulties of life. Connect...

This week, SWAT Team Leader Matt Porter joins Chris on the podcast. Matt and Chris recorded this episode while on a leadership retreat, building curriculum for law enforcement leaders. Listen in to their conversation on life, leadership, and wellness. Connect with Matt Porter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ⁠Website ⁠ Organizational Spotlight 484Hero⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, Australian emotional intelligence specialist, Amy Jacobson joins Chris on the podcast. Amy is the author of Emotional Intelligence - A simple and actionable guide to increasing performance, engagement and ownership . In this episode, Amy helps the listeners own their emotions, control them, and move forward with an unstoppable attitude. Connect with Amy Jacobson ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Web...

This week, Chris is joined by one of his long-time mentors, Kennewick Police Department Chief of Police, Chris Guerrero. Chief Guerrero has served for almost 28 years. He as been a patrol officer, detective, SWAT Team Leader, peer support, sergeant, FBI Task Force detective, commander, assistant chief, and chief. He is married to his high school sweetheart and has two adult children. Connect with...

This week, Chris connected with the CEO of Circl, Dr. Nolan Beise. Chris and Dr. Beise recently met at a First Responder Conferences where Dr. Beise was showcasing their brain scanner. Circl neurotechnology delivers exquisite insight into how well your brain is actually performing day to day. Their brainwave measurements make brain health visible, relatable, and manageable. Equipped with these mea...

This week, Chris sat down with fellow leadership instructor and retired Washington State corrections leader Ian Edwards. Topics included emotional intelligence, mindfulness, wellness, and more. Ian is a wordsmith, taking tough topics and describing it in ways that connect with listeners. Connect with Ian ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ian@chiselandstone.net Organizational Spotlight ⁠Deer Hollow⁠ 1-888-5WE-KNOW...

"If you want to make a DIFFERENCE, you have to BE DIFFERENT." These words were spoken by Chris's lead pastor, Scott Paulson. Listen in to answer the question for yourself, how should you BE DIFFERENT? Organizational Spotlight Service Peace Warriors ⁠⁠ GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Connect with Gravity ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week, Chris reflected on his first birthday after the death of his oldest daughter Danielle. The weekend could have been a real struggle, but surrounded by family, friends, and the Ironman 70.3 community, it was a positive memory. Listen into his takeaways and ask yourself how this applies to your life. Organizational Spotlight Warriors Heart Website (888) 470-3346 ⁠ GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR ⁠⁠...

This week, Chris connected with USMC veteran and MovementRX founder, Dr. Theresa Larson. Dr. T specializes in helping leaders and organizations perform at their highest potential. Well being is more than exercise. It involves mind, body, and spirit. Dr. T and her husband, Per have trained major corporations, the US military, and the first responder community. Connect with Dr. Theresa Larson ⁠⁠⁠Lin...

This week, Chris sat down with retired South Carolina police chief and international educator Chris Cowan. Chris was a police officer for over three decades and has served in a variety of roles in higher learning. His current efforts involves being the Director of Strategic Initiatives, Excellence in Policing and Public Safety Program at the Joseph F. Rice School of Law at the University of South...

This week, Chris sat down with Warriors Heart, Executive Director - Virginia, Mike Marotta. Mike is a prior Air Force C5 loadmaster and 17-year San Antonio police officer. Mike didn't like the man he became and left the career earlier than expected. On the other side of his career, Mike started giving back to the first responder professions - first as a trainer for 1st Help and now as the Exec...

This week, Chris sat down with New York Police Department, Deputy Commissioner Wendy Garcia. Wendy leads NYPD's equity and inclusion efforts both externally with the community and internally for employees. Chris and Wendy talked about proper fitting body armor, breast pump pods, adjusted work shifts, single-parenthood, deaf and hard of hearing, and more. Listen in to a new perspective on diver...

This week, Chris sat down with social media influencer, Carnivore Ray (Ray Hicks). Ray is a financial lender by day and a fitness enthusiast by life. Over a year ago, Ray was experiencing depression, physical alignments, and an unhealthy lifestyle. He decided to make a change. He began eating meat, eggs, and fish exclusively. He continued this lifestyle for one month before posting a video about h...

This episode, Chris sat down with retired police officer, surfer, coffee entrepreneur, and now author, Bradley Carpenter. Brad started his career in the 80's in the City of Oakland. His book, Riding one more Wave - A Blue Legacy of Honor & Duty, is the account of his early career. He was young, optimistic, and ready to change the world. Brad learned the harshness of the world and found tha...

This week, Chris sits down with retired Washington State firefighter Andrew Douglas. Andrew unpacked the tough calls, the strains on relationships, guilt and shame, and the path moving through the tough times. Andrew now heads up Siento, a mobile phone app with the mission of connecting first responders with resources. Organizational Spotlight Warriors Heart Phone: (888) 598-4241 Connect with Andr...