STRONG Legacy podcast

Episode 30 This is one of the rawest and most powerful conversations we’ve ever had on  STRONG Legacy . In Episode 30, former  NSW Police officer Nick White  shares the reality of what happens when years of frontline trauma finally catch up. After  20 years in policing  — from GDs and beats to highway patrol and supervision — Nick opens up about the cumulative trauma that built silently over time,...

Episode 29 - Stephanie’s Story of Trauma, Survival & Purpose What happens when trauma changes your life in an instant — and then keeps showing up long after the moment has passed? In Episode 29 of the STRONG Legacy Podcast, Amit sits down with Stephanie — a survivor of a random, multi-state kidnapping whose life was forever changed by trauma, PTSD, and the long road that followed. This is a po...

Episode 28 The Hero’s Journey After the Badge: Shane Martin on Injury, Identity & the Hat That Gave Hope. This episode is for anyone who has ever been broken, lost, or forced to rebuild from nothing.   In this raw and deeply moving conversation, Amit Singh sit-down with Shane Martin — former Queensland Police officer and founder of Tickets in the Hat — to explore what happens when life takes e...

Episode 27 (Part 2) The Courage to Speak: Kathleen Walsh's Fight for Justice, Hope & Real Change Kathleen Walsh's powerful story continues. In this deeply moving conversation, Kathleen shares her lived experience as a victim-survivor, the courage it took to speak up, and the support that helped her find justice. From being named North Queensland Volunteer of the Year to becoming a fier...

Episode 26 The Courage to Speak: Kathleen Walsh’s Fight for Justice,Hope & Real Change (Part 1) In this deeply moving episode, Amit sits down with  KathleenWalsh , recently awarded  North Queensland Volunteer of the Year , to unpack the courage, advocacy, and lived experience that shaped her mission to stand with victim‑survivors. Kathleen shares her journey from community volunteer tooutspoke...

Episode 25 Dr. Stephanie Conn has lived every angle of the first responder world — daughter of a police officer, former law enforcement officer herself, dispatcher, psychologist, researcher, trainer, and author. With over29 years of experience , she is one of the most respected voices in police psychology and first responder mental health. In this powerful episode of the STRONG Legacy Podcast , St...

Episode 24 From a young recruit chasing a dream… to the formerDeputy Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service. From helping build the SERT unit… to serving some ofQueensland’s most remote communities… to leading the organisation as Deputy Commissioner — Paul Taylor’s story is leadership forged under real pressure. In this episode of STRONG Legacy , Paul opens up about a lifetime of service sh...

📝 Episode 23  Behind the Badge: Leading Through Trauma, Humanity & Strength | Insp. Ben Dimmock (Bedfordshire Police) In this deeply powerful and eye-opening episode of the STRONG Legacy Podcast , Amit Singh sits down with Inspector Ben Dimmock from Bedfordshire Police (UK) —a policing professional with over two decades of frontline experience spanning response, intelligence, covert operation...

🎙️ Episode 22 — STRONG Legacy Podcast Today marks a special milestone — 20 episodes of real conversations, leadership lessons, resilience, culture, and stories that genuinely matter. To honour the journey, we’ve done something different. For the first time, I step into the guest seat , interviewed by the incredible Ashrita Prasad , to answer the questions many listeners have been asking: ✨ Why di...

Episode 21 In this episode, Amit Singh reconnects with Delphine Geia  arespected community leader whose life and work are grounded in culture, connection, and genuine collaboration. Delphine shares how her upbringing on Palm Island shaped her understanding of community, identity, and the importance of working with people in ways that are culturally safe, respectful, and creative. Her insights high...

Episode 20In this episode, Amit sits down with Chief Inspector DonMcKay , a respected leader in the health‑optimisation space, to unpack a tool that could genuinely change the future of first responder wellbeing. Don shares how his journey into blood glucose awarenessbegan back in 2017, and why most people including frontline workers have no idea what their blood glucose is doing day‑to‑day. With...

Episode 19 Former rugby league player turned community leader Craig Heslop joins Amit Singh to unpack the powerful story behind Buddy Up Australia a fast‑growing movement supporting current and former Defence members, first responders, and their families. Craig shares how injuries ended his footy career, how fitness became his gateway into service, and why he now leads an organisation dedicated to...

Episode 18 In this powerful episode, Amit Singh sits down with internationally recognised mediator Craig Jones, Director ofRREDD Pty Ltd, and one of the most experienced high‑risk mediators working across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific. Craig shares how an unexpected path,froma Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science, to cross‑cultural negotiation training, to becoming...

Episode 17 – STRONG Legacy Podcast ​Title: Does excessive doomscrolling and digital consumption contribute to “digital dementia”? ​After 18 years in policing from child abuse investigations to crisis negotiations Tanja Catalinac recognised that “unwinding” with a phone was not rest, but a digital trap. ​In this episode, Tanja joins Amit to break down the biological cost of the scroll and the reali...

🎙️ STRONG Legacy Podcast — Episode 16 In this grounded, insightful and often funny conversation, Amit sits down with Superintendent Simon Tayler — senior QPS leader and co‑founder of TLT: Testing Limits Together , a leadership movement dedicated to building stronger cultures, accountable teams, and high‑performance mindsets across policing, sport, and community. The episode kicks off with a laugh...

In this episode, Amit Singh is joined by Jeff Garland , a former Senior Sergeant with the NSW Police Force, author, and trauma recovery coach, for an open and honest conversation about life behind the badge. Jeff shares what first drew him to policing, the realities few people ever see, and how repeated exposure to high‑stress and traumatic situations can quietly take its toll. Together, they disc...

STRONG Legacy Podcast – Episode 14 Mentor: The Jason Barrowcliffe Story True mentors don’t seek recognition — they create it in others. In this episode, Inspector Jason Barrowcliffe shares a powerful journey through the Queensland Police Service, built on self-awareness, service, and genuine leadership. From frontline policing to 16 years in the Dog Squad, and leadership roles across Gold Coast, L...

Episode 13 Mentor The Sally Brouwer Story She joined the police in 1998. Taught fitness at the academy for 15 years. Trained right up until the day her triplets were born swimming 2km that very morning. Attempted SERT selection and kept pushing even after blowing out her knee. Built a business while raising three babies, navigating an autism diagnosis, and ultimately walking away from the job she...

Episode 12 In this powerful episode, I sat down with former Queensland Police officer turned resilience and high‑performance consultant Shaun O’Gorman . Shaun shares his raw and honest journey — from joining the police at 19, to years in the dog squad, to battling PTSD, depression, and suicidal thoughts after leaving the job with no support. Shaun opens up about the realities of frontline policing...

Strong Legacy Podcast I had the privilege of sitting down with Chief Inspector Corey Allen to discuss his incredible policing journey — from a tough childhood on Brisbane’s south side to becoming one of the most respected leaders in modern policing. Corey opens up about: Growing up in a violent home where police visited often. How his early lived experiences shaped his approach to policing. • Stay...

In this conversation, Chief Inspector Don McKay, a 39‑yearpolicing veteran whose journey spans general duties, SERT, and forensic services. Don reflects on joining QPS at just 17, spending nearly two decades on call, and the moment he realised the story he’d been telling himself about work and wellbeing needed to change. He speaks openly about the psychological toll of high‑exposure roles, the imp...

In this episode of the STRONG Legacy Podcast, we sit downwith Senior Sergeant Duane Amos a respected police leader whose career has been shaped by resilience, service, and an unwavering commitment to looking after his people. From a childhood built on strong values, to the unexpectedsetbacks that pushed him off course, to the mentors who pulled him back into purpose, Dwayne’s story is one of grit,...

Episode 8 of the STRONG Legacy Podcast. Guest Acknowledgement . A sincere thank you to former police officer Sergeant Brad Greenland for his courage, honesty, and leadership. Brad shares his lived experience of policing, PTSD, and the challenges faced during and after service. Key Themes The realities of mental health struggles within law enforcement. The importance of early intervention and profe...

Today’s episode features Joel Davidson, a man who faced every parent’s deepest fear: the loss of his young son. Joel’s journey is one of resilience, grief, and the choice to keep moving forward while lifting others along the way. His story reminds us that even in the darkest chapters, strength can be found through connection, service, and honouring the legacy of those we love.

Welcome to the STRONG Legacy Podcast a space where realstories of discipline, resilience, and purpose come to life. Today we arejoined by Mick Green and Tony Green from Hervey Bay, two men whose lifelongcommitment to martial arts has shaped generations. Their journey is built onmentorship, community leadership, and the belief that discipline on the matscreates strength in everyday life. This episo...