Gravity Podcast

This week, Chris and Jaimie talk about the Power of Words - Words can be used to tear people down or to build them up.  Chris and Jaimie are in the building business - building up marriages, families, communities, and work relationships. Listen is as they share some stories from their lives and offer some tools to incorporate into yours. Love well friends! Need some Marriage Mondays merchandise? ...

This week, Chris is joined by 18-year-old actress Joan Kathren. Joan recently graduated high school. She has performed in both school and community drama productions. Chris met Joan after seeing her perform in A Midsummer Night's Dream where she performed the character Puck. Joan and the entire cast brought passion to the stage and joy to the audience. Joan and Chris got real, talking about a...

Today Chris is joined by Dr. Robb Kelly with a powerful story of trauma, loss, bad choices, and ultimately healing.  Dr. Kelly is a sought-after recovery expert who believes in treating the causes of addiction and not the symptoms. Dr. Kelly has appeared on such shows as The Doctors, Eye Opener, Good Morning Texas, and Kens5 morning news.  A frequent contributor to radio and print interviews inclu...

This week, Chris and Jaimie talk about the power of attending conferences and highlight a FREE conference for law enforcement officers and their significant others. The conference is sponsored and paid for by the Behind the Badge Foundation . It will be Sept 30 through Oct 2, 2022,  in Kennewick, Washington. The conference includes keynote speaker, retired Police Officer Lindsey McCall Long and he...

This week, USAF Thunderbird pilot Michelle "Mace" Curran joins Chris on the podcast. Michelle served her country for almost 13-years before launching Upside Down Dreams. Michelle is now a motivational speaker, communicating to teams ways to get unstuck. Check out her website at:  https://macecurran.com Connect on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/macecurran/ Get Gravity Merch:  http...

Today, Chris and Jaimie celebrate their 24th wedding anniversary. As they reflected back on previous anniversaries, they found common disciplines that allowed their anniversaries to be memorable and be a springboard to a healthier marriage. Check out their social media channels (below) to watch them celebrate today! Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/gravityctpodcast/ Instagram:  https://www.inst...

This week, USPSA competitive shooter Mikayla Hill joins Chris on the Two Feet on the Ground - Gravity Podcast. Mikayla shares how she maintains perspective as an athlete, shooting coach, real estate marketer, wife, and friend. Her mindset and humor are sure to connect with people from all walks of life. Check out more of what Mikayla is doing at:  https://www.instagram.com/hillofashooter/ Shoot us...

This week, Chris and Jaimie revisit their conflict they shared in Episode 37 - Cover Me. Their friend, relationship and trauma expert, Doc Shauna Springer, reached out and gave them some insights into their conflict. She pointed out what she believed to be some of the underlying reasons for the conflict and gave Chris and Jaimie some tools for the future. Chris and Jaimie believe that Doc Springer...

This week, Colonel Bill Edwards (ret) joins Chris to talk about leadership, family, and their experiences in Iraq. Bill continues to lead in the business world, is the co-author of a book, and writes for numerous news sources including Forbes. Check out Bill's book on Amazon at:  https://www.amazon.com/Inside-Abu-Ghraib-Military-Intelligence-ebook/dp/B09K5P9B8X Follow Bill on LinkedIn at:   ...

This week, Chris and Jaimie turn back the clock on their 4th of July celebrations. They unpack a season of life that was very special, and they offer some perspective on being present and taking in the moments.  Happy 4th of July friends!! Check out more episodes at http://gravityct.com/podcast Shoot us an email at chris@gravityct.com Music credit:  https://pixabay.com/music/corporate-news-corpora...

This week, 15-year-old Jay Paulson joins Chris on the podcast.  Jay was diagnosed with cancer as a new-born and had his left leg amputated after only a few months. He has lived his entire life with a prosthetic leg. Jay shares his "no limits" mindset with us in sports and life. Great perspectives from a young man! Check out our website at http://gravityct.com/podcast Email us:  chris@gra...

This week, Chris sat down with retired law enforcement officers Shawn and Jeff Thomas. Shawn and Jeff have almost six decades of law enforcement experience and are the founders of the 1st Responder Conferences. They spend their time organizing and facilitating conferences around the country that aim at equipping first responders, military members, and veterans with resources to heal from job relat...

This week, Chris & Jaimie unpack an active conversation that they have not completely resolved. They introduce a military tactic that also applies in marriage. The tactic of "Cover Me" is extremely important in the military and in civilian law enforcement. Military members and police officers depend on each other to cover danger areas while they are moving. In marriage, we depend on...

This week, Chris is joined by Paul Snyder.  Paul is a Marine, prior law enforcement officer, author, husband, and friend.  He has a long resume of service to the business sectors, state, and federal government organizations.  He is a deeply loyal man who has a passion for serving others.  Check out Paul's LinkedIn account at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul100316/ Find his book:  https://ww...

This week, Chris & Jaimie discuss the benefits of allowing our spouses and trusted mentors to speak into our lives.  At 19-years-old, and freshly married, Chris & Jaimie did not have the foundations in their relationship to allow for this authenticity and vulnerability.  It has only come through their failures and life challenges that they have granted each other permission to say tough tr...

This week, Chris is joined by Kittitas PD (Washington State) Chief Aaron Nelson.  Aaron has led in creative ways to solve problems and empower his work force.  Listen in, grab some take-aways, lead well! Follow Chief Nelson on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-nelson-0295b9214 FEEDBACK!! We want it! Email us at chris@gravityct.com Website:  http://gravityct.com/podcast Music credit:  h...

This week, Chris & Jaimie reflect on times they have been FED UP with marriage, work, finances, and their lives. They share a simple discipline that they added to their lives to transform their circumstances. Simply stated, but harder to implement, give this a listen today!! We want to hear from you!! Email us at chris@gravityct.com Visit our website at http://gravityct.com/podcast Music credi...

This week, Johanna Wender joins Chris on the Gravity podcast.  Johanna is a mental health provider, a mother, and the proud wife of a 20-year police veteran.  She is an expert in treating post-traumatic stress (PTSD), and fostering resilience and mental wellness.  Johanna's experiences as a counselor and a member of the blue family have given her remarkable perspectives on how we can take car...

Chris & Jaimie received great suggestions from their friends and listeners on myths in marriage. They thought it was worth a round 2.  False ideas can really lead our marriage relationships off track.  We hope that dispelling these myths will improve your relationships today! Enjoy!! Chris & Jaimie want to hear from you. Email us at chris@gravityct.com Check out our website at http://gravi...

This week, Chris is joined by USAF Colonel Chris Sheffield. Chris and Col Sheffield served together in Korea in 2001 and 2002. Col Sheffield has gained great perspectives through his 20+ years of service to America. Drop in on their conversation and grab some insight. Shoot Chris or Jaimie and email at chris@gravityct.com Check out our website at http://gravityct.com/podcast Music credit:  https:/...

Thank you listeners for tuning into the Two Feet on the Ground - Gravity Podcast. We just turned 7-months old!!  Chris & Jaimie wanted to take a moment to thank you!  Please consider rating us and leaving a review.  Blessings!! Let us know your thoughts - shoot us an email:  chris@gravityct.com Check out out website:  http://gravityct.com/podcast Music credit:   https://pixabay.com/music/corpo...

This week on Marriage Mondays, Chris & Jaimie unpack the myths in marriage. Our society, movies, and even friends and family tell us half-truths and downright lies that lead to false perspectives, conflicts, and disappointment.  Maintain perspective by checking fancy sayings with relationships truths. How are we doing? Follow, rate, review, or email us at chris@gravityct.com Check out our webs...

This week, Chris connects with retired police Sergeant Michael Sugrue and Doc Shauna Springer. Michael and Shauna have teamed to author a new book titled Relentless Courage. In their book, they unpack Michael's experience with PTSI. Both Michael and Shauna invest significant time in helping first responders and military veterans Smash the Stigma towards mental health issues. You can learn mor...

This week on Marriage Mondays, Chris & Jaimie unpack the most common question people have asked her as a military spouse and first responder wife. How do you deal with your spouse going into dangerous places?   Chris has traveled the world and responded throughout the community to dangerous places. Sometimes by accident and sometimes intentionally, Chris & Jaimie constructed their marriage...

This week, Lt Col Dave Grossman joins Chris on the podcast to discuss mindset, sleep hygiene, and more.  Colonel Grossman is a former army Ranger, paratrooper, West Point Psychology Professor, and author of many books included On Killing, On Combat, Bulletproof Marriage, and On Spiritual Combat.  Colonel Grossman is an advocate for overall health. Follow Colonel Grossman on LinkedIn at https://www...