RISEUP: Voices From the Frontlines

Jennifer is the founder of 1st Responder Coaching: Her experiences as a LEO Wife set the groundwork for a passionate career helping first responders engage fully in the ups and downs of the 1st responder life so they can grow through what they go through! She takes a down-to-earth, accessible, and real-world approach to overcome the challenges of helping professional lifestyle for the whole family...

The best 7 minutes of your life!  These short and sweet activities, lessons, and "food for thought" segments are real-world, actionable, and ready to implement into how you see yourself, others, and the world around you right now! Change can be very simple, even if it isn't always easy. If you want to see how we can help you live your life on fire, feel free to schedule a complimentary get-to-know...

The best 7 minutes of your life: Short and Sweet actionable lessons, activities, or "food for thought" segments to shift the way you see yourself, others, and the world around you! These episodes are based on the sell-out life transformation series "Foundations for Happiness" If you enjoy these segments and want to dive deeper for yourself, you can join our monthly membership program Life on Fire...

The first in the Battle2be Sparks series, the best 7 minutes of your day! These short lessons are based on the sellout RISEUP Life on Fire Systems programs for Frontline, First Responders, & Families. The first 12-week modular life transformational program is intended for those starting, continuing, or retiring from occupations that serve the country and community. The focus is on preparation, pre...

BATTLE2BE Inc. Brings you: Keith Knotek, a Retired LEO with an extraordinary life of service, who had dedicated his life to speaking about the occupational traumatic stress of the field, shattering the stigma surrounding mental health, and ensuring the future looks brighter for those living this lifestyle. He is a talented Speaker, Educator, and Author and even has a movie out already and another...

Battle2BE Inc. presents the Founder of Team Blueline: Chad Wallace.  This is his heart and passion. Chad is a retired LEO, with 15 years of service to focus on his mission full time. As much as I loved serving my community in the line of duty, I saw men and women sacrificing themselves, their health, their minds, and their livelihood with little to no support after the fact. Team Blueline was born...

RISEUP Ignite Your Life Podcast   Michael Sugrue began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998.  As a Security Forces Officer, Michael specialized in Law Enforcement, Global Force Protection, Anti-Terrorism, Nuclear Security, Foreign Air Field Assessments, and Air Base Ground Defense. Michael served in a variety of assignments including Flight...

Daniel Defenbaugh is a busy husband and father of five children. With his wife, Christina, Daniel founded 10-42 Project, a nonprofit serving current and former first responders with PTSD. the calling for this mission came from Daniel's 14 years as a dedicated law enforcement officer which came to a devastating end when Daniel's PTSD symptoms and struggles kept him from being the officer, and perso...

Come meet Matt Thornton: Ex Boxer, Detective, Patrolman turned Advocate, Trainer, and Founder of My Father's Business (MFB)  Giving back what was given to him! A True Story of Transformation.  Please check out his book "Cop in Crisis to Cop in Christ"  on Amazon  If you want to support this podcast please click the support button. Every penny goes to BATTLE2BE Inc. a 501C3 Non Profit providing pro...

06/09/2022 Original Live Air Date Please welcome special guest: Sergeant John Kelly (Ret) ,  Speaker, Author, and Catalyst for change!  After a 30 year career in law enforcement John, realized more needed to be done for the physical and mental health of the first responder community. John developed a wellness program called "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" addressing the personal, professional, financ...

Mike is Founder and Executive Director of the 501C3 Non Profit Heroes Comfort. A 501C3 organization. He served 23 years in EMS with 10 of those as a Firefighter. His story of struggling with PTS and the systemic failures we so often hear about led him on the path to serving others.  If you want to support us here at Battle2be please click the support this podcast button We are not only providing r...

Mark is a retired LEO of 33 years and Co-Founder of Protecting the Guardian. He is a huge advocate for LEO Mental Health & Wellness & Suicide prevention. Don't miss this unscripted conversation with someone who has been there, and witnessed the changing world of law enforcement. PTSD and Suicide are no stranger to Mark and he shares his story to show you the reality of Occupational Traumatic Stres...

Please welcome special guest Ron Rufo: Author, Chicago Police Officer for 22 Years, and advocate for mental health for first responders. Ron speaks openly about the challenges facing officers today, how things have changed, how working in this profession changed his life, and what we can do to begin the change needed from a cultural, social, and departmental perspective.  For more information of t...

This is the mission statement of Battle2BE Inc. Our 501C3 Non Profit Organization.  If you are Police, Firefighter, Medical, Military, or Dispatch: You will want to know about this!  If you have a friend or loved one who has passed you would like us to serve with a hand made one of a kind plaque hand delivered, memorialization of our Jeep, Phoenix and the Memorial page of our website and social me...

Kimberly is host and producer of the TV show Faith Rising-Feel the Fire, as well as a Relationship Growth Strategist with Intentional Pathways by Design. Join us on this candid conversation about her journey to allowing, discovering her purpose, and bringing together her tribe of heart centered leaders.  Please consider making a donation to the show to support the important work of Battle2BE Inc. ...

This episode is the result of my research studies for obtaining my Master's degree in Trauma Psychology. My work is extensively in Military, Front Line First Responders and Survivors of human trafficking, domestic violence, childhood abuse and sexual trauma. There are places where all of these individuals intersect. As we review the currently available courses on public education there are some pa...

With all the new places we are becoming visible I wanted to introduce myself, give a bit of my background and provide some first quarter transparency for our brand new 501C3 organization Battle2BE. We have been deep in doing this work for over three years but have only begun to structure it in a way that allows us to seek public support and involvement in the huge mission we have taken on. We can'...

Join us for a fun conversation with Coach Sean Adams who prides himself on wealth creation.  He went from military to million dollar CEO. He gives us inspiration, talks about purpose, focus, creating a vision, and taking action.  Thank your from all of us at Battle2BE and Rise Up Phoenix Academy serving those who serve Country and Community Thank you to our sponsors! We couldn't do the work we do...

The most common thing I hear my clients say is.... I know what I have to do.. I know what I should do.. I need to make myself (prettier, skinnier, more successful, smarter etc. take your pick) Why can't I just make myself do it?  A Huge thank you from all of us at Battle2BE & Rise Up Phoenix Academy Thank you to my Sponsors: We couldn't do the work we do for Frontline and First Responders without...

Please welcome bestselling author, speaker, alcoholic in recovery, and host of Steps to Sobriety: Into the Light  Please feel free to reach out the Stephen If you want to know more about Battle2BE 501C3 Non Profit Organization programs which serve those who serve Country and Community please check out our Ferryman Missions awaiting sponsorship, our many life transformational programs for you and f...

Original Episode Aired December 20, 2021  Please welcome Suzanne Renee Author of Conquering the Undertow. As we talk about her story, her writing, and her work helping others heal. If you want to know more about Battle2BE 501C3 Non Profit Organization programs which serve those who serve Country and Community please check out our Ferryman Missions awaiting sponsorship, our many life transformation...

Original Episode Aired December 16, 2021  Please welcome DeShawn Smith, Veteran and Book and Branding Strategist.  As we talk about what inspired him to serve, his experiences with PTSD and what he does to serve his community now! If you want to know more about Battle2BE 501C3 Non Profit Organization programs which serve those who serve Country and Community please check out our Ferryman Missions...

Original Episode Aired December 13, 2021 Please welcome Author, Tina Fumo who brings us her story of trauma and triumph over systems she continues to battle on behalf of children and parents who are swallowed up by it. If you want to know more about Battle2BE 501C3 Non Profit Organization programs which serve those who serve Country and Community please check out our Ferryman Missions awaiting spo...

Original Episode Aired December 02, 2021  Please welcome Charlene Flynn: Published Author in Out of the Silence, and advocate for survivors of childhood trauma and abuse. Come hear her speak her truth and claim her voice. Healing is a journey no one should have to take alone If you want to know more about Battle2BE 501C3 Non Profit Organization programs which serve those who serve Country and Comm...

Monday Night Special Guest Dr. Kevin J. Payne has lived with multiple sclerosis for decades. It tore his life apart. He gave into fear of a body and brain he could no longer trust. But when he was at the very end of his rope, he resolved to take one more chance at life by finding a way to reclaim his lost childhood dream of becoming a skydiver. He’s now logged 600 jumps, and counting. He’s written...