Positive Connections Radio

Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) Episode 142 Situation Screwed/Still Survivable HALT and Call for Backup (Video) https://youtu.be/kVKX3HhJbKE Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Summary Captain James Owen is a retired fire captain, author, speaker, and recovery advocate dedicated to helping people navigate trauma, resilience, and recovery. After nearly 30 years in emergency service...

Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) Episode 141 (72)  HALT and Call for Backup Step-9 "Revised" Making Amends: Action Over Apology Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Summary In this episode, Mike Koch and Jim McLintock dive into Step Nine of the recovery process, focusing on the importance of making amends. They discuss the fears associated with this step, the significance of facing...

The Hidden Pain Behind Every Breakup Rejective Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) Episode 140 H ALT and Call for Backup Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Summary This episode dives into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)-an intense emotional response to rejection often linked to ADHD, trauma, and early life experiences. Jim and Mike unpack why some people...

COPS ARE CONDITIONED TO STAY SILENT For years, cops and first responders have been conditioned to believe that asking for help means you’re weak. The truth is, the things we see and carry from this job don’t just disappear. We bury them, we ignore them, or we try to numb them, until eventually the bucket overflows. I know because it happened to me. After 19 years in law enforcement, I stayed silen...

Don’t Fake the Badge (When “Trauma-Informed” Isn’t Enough) With Dennis Carradin Jr. LPCMH, NCC, BCETS HALT and Call for Backup Episode 138  Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Summary Being “trauma-informed” isn’t the same as being trauma-experienced-and first responders know the difference immediately. In this episode of Positive Connections Radio / Halt and Call for Backup, we sit do...

Summary In this 12-Step Podcast Series, Mike Koch and Jim McLintock dive into the emotional complexities surrounding the concept of making amends. They encourage listeners to reflect on the feelings associated with unmade amends and the impact of holding onto resentment. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing these feelings and exploring the paths they lead us down, ultimately gui...

Your Inner Critic Is Lying to You-and It’s Been Controlling Your Life Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) Summary Former police officer Mike Koch discusses the challenges of dealing with the inner critic, the importance of self-compassion, and the journey of recovery. He emphasizes the need for vulnerability in relationships, the significance of patience and change, and the value of building a su...

Episode 135 Breaking the Chains Part-2 Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) HALT and Call for Backup Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Summary In this episode, Jim McLintock and Mike Koch discuss the struggles of first responders dealing with alcohol addiction and its impact on their relationships. They emphasize the importance of communication, setting boundaries, and taking respons...

Episode 134 Breaking the Chains Part-1 Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) HALT and Call for Backup Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Summary In this episode, Jim McLintock and Mike Koch discuss the struggles of first responders dealing with alcohol addiction and its impact on their relationships. They emphasize the importance of communication, setting boundaries, and taking respons...

Episode 133 Step-7 "Revised" Rebuilding From the Inside Out Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) HALT and Call for Backup ( Video) https://youtu.be/mX3zkYWJ2sg Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Summary In this 12-Step Podcast Series, Jim McLintock and Mike Koch dive into Step Seven of the recovery process, focusing on the themes of humility, letting go of harmful patterns, and the im...

Episode 132 Step-6 "Revised" The Shift from Excuses to Action Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) HALT and Call for Backup (Video) https://youtu.be/6IXE97oHnwA Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Summary In this 12-Step Podcast Series, Mike Koch and Jim McLintock explore Step Six of the recovery process, focusing on the secular perspective of personal transformation. They discuss the...

Episode 131 The Holiday Trifecta: 3 Challenges, 1 Season Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) HALT and Call for Backup Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Summary In this episode of Positive Connections Radio’s H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup, hosts Mike Koch and Jim engage with Trevor Flores to discuss the challenges faced by first responders during the holiday season, termed the 'Holida...

Episode 130 Step-5 "Revised" The Power of Being Known Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) HALT and Call for Backup Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Summary In this 12-Step Podcast Series, Mike Koch and Jim McLintock dive deep into Step Five of the secular version of the 12 steps, focusing on the importance of speaking your truth. Speaking your truth doesn’t make you broken. It make...

Episode 129 The Promises "Revised" Courage Fuels Change Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) HALT and Call for Backup Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Summary In this episode of Positive Connections Radio, hosts Mike Koch and Jim McClintock dive into the Promises of Recovery, inspired by Alcoholics Anonymous, but reimagined through HALT and Call for Backup to make them secular, incl...

Episode 128 Step-4 "Revised" Taking off the Armor Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) HALT and Call for Backup Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Summary In this 12-Step Podcast Series, Mike Koch and Jim McLintock dive deep into Step Four of the secular version of the 12 steps, focusing on the importance of taking an honest look at oneself. They discuss the challenges many face when...

Episode 127 Step-3 "Revised" Strong Enough to Surrender HALT and Call for Backup Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Summary In this 12-Step Podcast Series, Mike Koch and Jim McLintock discuss the third step of recovery, focusing on the importance of personal growth, letting go of control, and the challenges faced by individuals, particularly first...

Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) Episode 126 Step-2 “Revised” From Control to Connection HALT and Call for Backup-Episode (126): Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock In this 12-Step Podcast Series, Mike Koch and Jim McLintock discuss the importance of acknowledging the need for support and tools in recovery, particularly in the context of the 12-step secular program and Step-2. They...

Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) Topic: Episode 125-Step 1: The Problem Was Me HALT and Call for Backup-Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock In this episode, Mike Koch and Jim McLintock discuss Step-1 of the 12 Steps of recovery, focusing on a secular approach that removes religious connotations. They explore the importance of admitting powerlessness, the stages of change in recover...

Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) Topic: The 12-Steps “Revised” HALT and Call for Backup-Episode (124): Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Mike and Jim take a deep dive into the 12-Step program, sharing personal experiences and insights on recovery, particularly for First Responders. They discuss the importance of community support, the need for inclusivity in recovery programs, an...

Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) Topic: Positive Word Jar- “ENCOURAGE" (Video) https://youtu.be/TG_uJb9QwbE HALT and Call for Backup-Episode (123): Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Jim and Mike discuss the significance of encouragement in life, particularly in the context of recovery and personal growth. They share their personal anecdotes and insights on how encouragement can u...

Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) Topic: Moving through the Suffering HALT and Call for Backup-Episode (122): With Guest Erik Smith Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock Erik Smith is a veteran of the fire service, having spent 30 years of public service-17 years with Meridian Fire Department in Idaho. Like many who serve on the front lines, he has faced the hidden wounds of the job—s...

Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) Topic: Positive Word Jar- “GUIDE" HALT and Call for Backup-Episode (121): Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock In this episode, Jim and I pull a random word from our positive word jar-this time, it's “guide” and we dive into a spontaneous, real conversation about how it shows up in everyday life. No script, just honest reflections, fresh perspectives...

Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) HALT and Call for Backup-Episode (120): Positive Word Jar- "COMMUNITY" Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock “Be Strong, Stand Up, Speak Your Truth, and Break the Stigma.” F irstresponderwellness.com MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.com P ositiveconnectionsradio.com McLintockcounseling.com

Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) HALT and Call for Backup-Episode (119): "Positive Word Jar- "HOPE" Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock “Be Strong, Stand Up, Speak Your Truth, and Break the Stigma.” F irstresponderwellness.com MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.com P ositiveconnectionsradio.com McLintockcounseling.com

HALT and Call for Backup-Episode (118): "You Are Not Broken" Dr. Rose Maynard Program Director-First Responder Wellness Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock This week, Jim and I sat down with Dr. Rose Maynard, LMFT, a powerhouse in trauma recovery and a passionate advocate for first responders. With advanced training in EMDR, ART, and TF-CBT, Rose brings both clinical expertise and live...