Operational Reset Podcast

Eric Priessman went from a 20 year career as a CHP officer in California to a successful voice actor. He has consistently stayed busy voicing books including longer multi book series. Super fun conversation about what hard work, consistency, and systems will get you. ______________________________________________________________________________ If this episode hit for you, follow the podcast, shar...

Arthur "Rusty" Myers III has spent more than 30 years in law enforcement as an officer, investigator, trainer, and executive leader. But this conversation isn't just about leadership. It's about what happens when everything you've built is suddenly on the line. In this episode, Rusty shares the story behind his book Tattered: When the Blue Line Frays , a deeply personal account of a career-alterin...

Arthur "Rusty" Myers III has spent more than 30 years in law enforcement as an officer, investigator, trainer, and executive leader. But this conversation isn't just about leadership. It's about what happens when everything you've built is suddenly on the line. In this episode, Rusty shares the story behind his book Tattered: When the Blue Line Frays , a deeply personal account of a career-alterin...

Myself and former Police Chief and still fitness fanatic talk about policing, crossfit, physical and mental regulation in this episode of the podcast. It was an eye opening conversation about what first responders can do to take care of themselves. Patrick dove into his own journey with staying optimized and why he is passionate about helping other first responders understand both fitness and nutr...

In this episode of the Operational Reset Podcast , Joe talks with Central Texas law enforcement officer Shepherd Medrano about policing, corrections, emotional control, day trading, financial stress, and building a life beyond the badge. Shepherd shares how his background in corrections shaped his communication, de-escalation, and emotional regulation, and how those same skills helped him approach...

I spoke with Douglas County Division Chief Michael McIntosh about his rise to the top law enforcement spot in Adams County, Colorado. He speaks about handling ordinance on an aircraft carrier in the Navy learning his first lessons about the impact good and bad leadership can have on a team. To becoming a deputy in Adams County as a young 20 year old. Each step of his career he lays out the stories...

Katie Carlson is one of the most direct and influential voices in law enforcement wellness today. As the Director of Wellness Initiatives for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, she is building a culture where resilience, mental health, and performance are part of the job, not something addressed after the damage is done. She speaks plainly, challenges the status quo, and backs it up with real imp...

Ryan 'Stoney' Stonebraker was all about breaking concepts... Definately pun intended here in the title. From Physical methods of arrest to keep officers more safe, to hanging out in tattoo shops and having visible tattoos, to leadership qualities that inspired his people, to now working with technology to make a lasting and meaningful change in the world... Ryan has done and see a lot. This is a m...

Jay “Packy” Dempsey is a 25-year law enforcement veteran, SWAT commander, and K-9 handler whose career was defined by high-risk investigations, elite training, and real-world violence. In this episode, he breaks down the moment everything changed, a shooting that unfolded in just four seconds, and the unseen battle that followed. We get into what officers are not trained for, how stress and trauma...

In this episode, we sit down with, Orion 'Bad Karma' Mata. A veteran law enforcement officer and detective with a deep background in tactical operations, federal task force work, and high level investigations. He shares the reality behind the job, from elite performance and career success to the unseen toll of accumulated trauma, stress, and isolation. We get into what happens when the job starts...