Gravity Podcast

This week, Chris teams up with Blue Grit Radio podcast host Eric Tung. This is a crossover episode, being published on Blue Grit Radio and here on the Gravity Podcast. Chris and Eric talk about all things law enforcement - wellness, leadership, retention, and more. When Eric is not podcasting, he produces wellness and leadership content on Instagram ( bluegritwellness ), writing articles for Polic...

This week, Chris sits down with Tactical Yoga Training owner Sheila Schmid. Sheila has a background in mental health and yoga. She has a heart to walk along side first responders and train them in the healing powers of breath work and yoga. First responders who know Sheila have taken her out in their vehicles and to the range to expand her perspective of the unique jobs we do every day. GRAB SOME...

This week, Chris sits down with retired police officer Linsday McCall-Long and her husband Jason Long. Their story involves romance, moving across the country, starting a family, and Lindsay being shot in the line of duty. This is a compelling episode that will give you hope in challenging times. ⁠ GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR ⁠ - T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Connect with Lindsay or Jason Linke...

This week, Chris sits down with 20+ year Firefighter/Paramedic Kenny Schroeder. Kenny served the majority of his career in Independence, Kentucky, and retired as a Lieutenant and member of their peer support team. Kenny experienced depression throughout his career, but didn't realize it. He coped with signing up for more and more overtime shifts and drinking alcohol. After retirement, Kenny st...

This week, Jaimie and Chris give it another go at the topic of communication. After a rough summer involving PTSD, inpatient, and retirement, Jaimie and Chris have learned new habits to help them understand each other better. In this episode they will share how to actively listen to your partner.  Here is the framework to their new listening habit: 1. One speaker, one listener 2. Listener allows t...

This week, Chris sits down with recently retired Washington State police officer Donovan Heavener. Donovan tells a griping story about being off-duty, going for a run, and disrupting a burglary in-progress. It's what happened next that changed everything. Donovan is an avid runner and repeat supporter of Special Olympics of Washington. Donovan is also the co-host of the Police Applicant Podcas...

This week, Chris speaks with LEO spouse and non-profit founder, Diane Hwang. Diane's husband works for a municipal police department in the greater Seattle area. Diane saw the change that the job had on her husband and is proactively working to positively impact the LEO family through her work with The Blue Hero Project . GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR - T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Connect...

This week, Chris is joined by one of his mentors, Albany (OR) Police Department police chief Marcia Harnden.  Chief Harnden started her career in Bellevue, Washington and served for 25-years. She was hired in Albany, Oregon, at the beginning of COVID19. Through her leadership, Albany Police Department has flourished, is fully staffed, and has a positive culture. Listen in to learn why... GRAB SOME...

January 8th, TODAY! Special release highlighting the 484Hero, Coffee with Dan event being held at coffee standings across the country.  Learn more at 484Hero's website. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR - T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Organization Spotlights 484Hero on Facebook 484Hero on Instagram Connect with Gravity LinkedIn I Facebook I Instagram I YouTube I Website I MERCHANDISE Contact Chr...

This week, Jaimie joins Chris for an intense episode that is raw and real. Jaimie and Chris each reach a journal entry from their experience this past summer with Chris away from home at a PTSD recovery center.  Grab some Kleenex and buckle in. It is going to get a little bumpy. Organization Spotlights 484Hero Connect with Gravity LinkedIn I Facebook I Instagram I YouTube I Website I MERCHANDISE C...

This week, Chris sat down with Delta Force Operator turned PTSD and addiction recovery center President, Thomas Spooner. Tom shares his story of military service, injury, sobriety, and giving back. You will want to hear the amazing resource that Warrior's Heart is for our first responder and military communities. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR - T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Connect with Warr...

This week, Chris sat down with Danielle McKinley. Danielle wears a lot of hats including wife, mother, and Sales Research Geek. Danielle's husband, Nic was both an AF pararescueman and CIA officer. Danielle shares stories of CIA courtship, marriage, parenting, and the workplace. Danielle brings great perspectives to all settings. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR - T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs......

This week, Chris sits down with 44-year veteran Firefighter Tall Tim Sears. Chris and Tim take off the gloves and get into the trauma exposure of being a firefighter. They discuss having strong relationships and the importance of training. This will be an episode you won't want to miss. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR - T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Connect with Tall Tim Facebook Instagram Lin...

This week, Chris and Jaimie celebrate their 100th episode. They decided to get REAL by unpacking a part of their PTSD story. They talk about the ANXIOUS ANIMAL WITHIN - the consequences of being a first responder for almost 25-years and the effect it had on the family. Another episode with tears that we hope brings comfort and tools to heal. Organization Spotlights 484Hero Connect with Gravity Lin...

This week, Chris sits down with West Virginia, Army National Guard recruiter Staff Sergeant Andrea Gump. Andrea overcame adversity and blocked out naysayers who thought she was not tough enough to make it in the military. Listen in to her adventures, her mentors who cheered her on, and her rock-solid mindset that motivates her to keep moving forward.    GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR - T-Shirts, Sweatshir...

This week, Chris sits down with retired LASD sergeant Danny Coon. Danny's experiences as a sheriff's deputy influenced his current ventures as a book author and first responder wellness advocate. Danny spotlights the epidemic of LEO suicide and talks about how we can do better. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR - T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Connect with Danny at Website Danny's book,...

This episode has it all - sex, love, and rock n roll. Today's guest on Family Fridays, cop wife Kelly Monteblanco. Kelly has been married to her police officer for over two decades. She has learned that communication is key for family relationships and for helping her cop. This is one that you will want to share with a friend! GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR - T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Con...

This week, Chris sits down with retired 911 dispatcher Deborah Green who shares her experiences, the loss of a patrol deputy, and her battle with complex PTSD. Deborah tells a brave story of the hard work she continues to do to heal her brain. GRAB SOME GRAVITY GEAR - T-Shirts, Sweatshirts, Coffee mugs... Follow Deborah on social media Facebook Instagram LinkedIn TikTok Organization Spotlights Dee...

On this episode, Chris sits down with former Acting Director of ICE and Former National U.S. Border Patrol Chief Ron Vitiello. Ron gives a behind the scenes perspective of the crisis on our southern border. He also shares the passion that he and his wife Nuri have to support Customs & Border Patrol (CBP) agents and their families. It is an episode you won't want to miss!  GRAB SOME GRAVIT...

After almost four months off the air, Chris and Jaimie are back to tell their story. It was a rough summer that included some really dark times. Thanks to God, friends, and family, they are continuing to move through a healing process. Listen in to the plans as the podcast rebrands and moves forward. WE GOT MERCH!!   Buy some, or don't.  It's up to you!! Socials Facebook I Instagram I Li...

This week, Chris and Jaimie change things up by interviewing a couple for Marriage Mondays. Brian and Mel Stark are missionaries with the organization World Venture.  They have traveled all around the world and have lived in Australia and New Zealand for years at a time. Their cross-cultural experiences forced them to lean into their faith in God and into their marriage. It also has given them uni...

This week, Jason & Damaris Scalzi join Chris on the podcast. Jason is a retired police officer and military veteran. Damaris was a social worker. They have been married 24-years.  In this episode, they unpack the ups and downs of marriage, law enforcement & military life, and ministry. Jason now serves as the Law Enforcement Deployment Manager of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association&a...

This week, retired Army Lt Col Oak McCulloch joins Chris on the podcast.  Oak learned early in his Army days that people are the most important aspect in life and leadership. Although we will be judged by whether we accomplish the mission, it is our people that will do the work to get the mission done. Take care of your people, take care of the mission.  Oak and Chris also discussed marriage and t...

This week, Chris and Jaimie discuss big, enormous, life altering, decisions. Whether you are part of the first responder / military families, or if you had a traumatic event in your life, Chris and Jaimie encourage you to PAUSE before making any big decisions. When we have experienced stressful events, our stress-brain takes over and causes our decision-making brain to go off-line.  We need to PAU...

This week, retired Arizona police officer and Demon Slayer, Travis Gribble joins Chris on the podcast.  On Travis's website, he writes, "In 2016, I experienced what I now know to be a life-changing call. For five years after the call, I never sought appropriate help and I was slowly self-destructing within. As the years and calls went by my cup was reaching capacity and in 2021, I was br...