The Change Catalyst Podcast

What does a lifetime of service acrosslocal, state, and federal levels really look like? In this episode, I sit downwith James “Jamy” Ashmead—a man whose career spans over three decades in lawenforcement, corrections, federal service, and fire/EMS. From starting as aseasonal police officer in Delaware to working armed security for the CIA,Jamy’s path is anything but ordinary. He takes us through h...

What happens when the war follows you home and never lets go? In this episode, I sit down with a former Marine infantryman and sniper team leader who deployed three times to Iraq and Afghanistan. From early days in the Marines to being selected for a sniper platoon and eventually leading his own team, he lived in a world where pressure, precision, and life-or-death decisions were part of everyday...

Chris spent over 15 years in the fire service, working in one of the toughest environments imaginable, high crime, constant pressure, and situations where every decision mattered. Rising to the rank of Fire Captain, he operated in heavy rescue and special operations, leading from the front in moments most people will never experience. Then one day, everything changed. Chris was shot in the line of...

What drives someone to specialize in drug interdiction—and why does it matter? In this episode, I sit down with Kenny Williams, police officer, law enforcement instructor, host of the Beyond the barrel Podcast, and owner of The Justice Academy. We talk about how he developed his passion for interdiction work, what drew him into that space, and why he’s committed to training other officers across t...

Kevin Rodgers joined the NYPD in July of 2001. Just months later, he was sent straight to Ground Zero after the second plane hit the World Trade Center. For the next three months, his life was rescue, recovery, and survival. No days off. Long hours. Surrounded by destruction and loss—while personally losing people he knew. But that was just the beginning. Kevin went on to work some of the most vio...

From the highways of Maryland to the frontlines of the global drug war—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. In this episode, I sit down with former Maryland State Trooper and now Sheriff Mike Lewis of Wicomico County, Maryland. With decades of experience in law enforcement, Sheriff Lewis has been deeply involved in drug interdiction efforts, taking down traffickers and disrupting the flo...

Today’s guest spent 13 years in the United States Army with the 82nd Airborne Division, deploying multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, and responding to major disasters like Haiti and Hurricane Katrina. He’s lived through combat, chaos, and one of the most deadly threats on the battlefield an IED blast that he survived. This isn’t a highlight reel. This is what war really looks like—and what it...

Keith Shibley has spent over two decades in law enforcement—working patrol, investigations, the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, and responding to major critical incidents including the Washington Navy Yard shooting and a 2025 mid-air collision over the Potomac River. But this episode isn’t just about the job. It’s about what the job does to you. After the Navy Yard shooting, Keith was injured—an...

In this episode, TJ Webb sits down with Matt “Jonesy” Jones , a retired Deputy Sheriff who faced the kind of moment every cop knows is possible—but hopes never comes. Matt shares the story of the day a routine patrol turned into a shooting, forcing him to make a split-second decision to protect his own life. He talks about what that moment was really like, what goes through your mind when there’s...

In this episode, TJ Webb sits down with Brock Callaway —United States Marine, former Drill Instructor, and a man who has faced both the chaos of war and the weight of what follows. Brock deployed to Afghanistan twice, operating in some of the most dangerous environments of the war, where IEDs and daily combat were a constant reality. After being wounded stepping on an IED, his path could have easi...

In this episode, TJ Webb sits down with Brock Callaway, Firefighter , United States Marine, former Drill Instructor, and a man who has faced both the chaos of war and the weight of what follows. Brock deployed to Afghanistan twice, operating in some of the most dangerous environments of the war, where IEDs and daily combat were a constant reality. After being wounded stepping on an IED, his path c...

In this episode, TJ Webb sits down with Stefan “The Freak” Talabisco former heavyweight boxer, Marine veteran, and a man who thrives in competition in every form. Known for his knockout power in the ring, Stefan talks about how that same edge shows up across his life today from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to competitive eating contests, where he’s taken that all-in mindset to a completely different arena....

In this episode, TJ Webb sits down with returning guest Joel Diaz for a laid-back but meaningful conversation recapping their recent guys trip to Louisville—highlighted by the experience of selecting their own bourbon barrel. What started as a trip quickly turned into something more. TJ and Joel talk about the importance of stepping away from the daily grind, making time for real connection, and c...

In this episode of Change Catalysts,Amanda sits down with a seasoned nutritionist, trainer, and online coach withover 17 years of experience and a Master’s in Nutrition and Sports Nutrition. Together, they cut through the noise of today’s health and fitness world touncover what actually works when it comes to fueling your body, trainingsmarter, and building sustainable results. This conversation g...

In this episode, TJ Webb sits down with returning guest Kyle Shaffer , who first joined the show back on Episode 002. Now she’s back to close the loop and share what’s happened since—and what’s coming next. Kyle gives an inside look at her most recent—and final—bikini fitness competition, opening up about the discipline, challenges, and mindset it took to reach this last stage. She talks about wha...

In 1997, a routine day at an Amtrak maintenance facility in Wilmington turned into a scene of chaos and tragedy when a gunman opened fire inside the building. Lives were lost. Families were changed forever. And the officers who responded were forced into a split-second decision that would follow them long after the scene was cleared. In Episode 029 of the Change Catalysts Podcast, we sit down with...

In this episode TJ sits down with Phil Schaap for an unfiltered conversation about consequences, addiction, and second chances. Phil shares how a violent assault at just 18 years old sent him to prison boot camp, setting the tone for a turbulent path forward. After his release, injuries from another assault, unresolved issues and trauma led him into drug addiction, pulling him deeper into a cycle...

In this episode, we sit down with Jenna Boesenberg-Moffitt, a combat veteran who served two back-to-back tours in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. After separating from the U.S. Army in 2015, Jenna faced her own battle at home—navigating PTSD and the difficult transition out of the military. Instead of letting that chapter define her, she turned it into purpose. Now holding an...

In this episode, we sit down with Amos “AC” Callaway, a firefighter, EMT, and active correctional officer, for an honest conversation about mental health in the first responder world. AC shares how trauma shaped him long before he ever put on a uniform, and how years in emergency medicine and corrections compounded what he was already carrying. We talk about the weight first responders silently be...

In this episode, we sit down with Tom Incontrera, owner of Trident Training Club, to talk about the story behind the strength. Tom opens up about his battle with alcohol and prescription pill abuse, the season of homelessness that followed, and the painful reality of nearly losing his family along the way. This is a raw conversation about identity, addiction, accountability, and rebuilding a life...

In this powerful episode, Amanda Webb sits down with Christina Gallagher, an educator, law enforcement spouse, and mother navigating life on the home front of service. Christina shares what it’s really like raising a family in a law enforcement household—the stress, the strength, and the quiet sacrifices that often go unseen. The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Christina opens up abou...

In this powerful episode, TJ Webb sits down with Brittaney Reynolds to talk about resilience, family, and rebuilding a life after unimaginable tragedy. Brittaney shares her upbringing on a family farm, homeschooling her children, and supporting her husband in law enforcement—but also opens up about the defining event of her childhood. At just 13 years old, Brittaney survived a violent home invasio...

In this episode, Amanda Webb sits down with Eric Rittmeyer from LifeMed Institute for an honest conversation about women’s health and what real, personalized care can look like. Eric breaks down what LifeMed offers, including hormone replacement therapy, preventative wellness, and why so many women are finally starting to feel heard when it comes to their health. They talk through common misconcep...

In this episode of the Change Catalyst Podcast, TJ sits down with JD—a warrior in every sense of the word. JD served in the U.S. Army with multiple deployments to Iraq, followed by 18 years in law enforcement, including time on SWAT, where resilience wasn’t optional—it was survival. But JD’s toughest battle didn’t come on the battlefield or the streets. After being diagnosed with cancer, JD faced...

In this special episode of the Change Catalyst Podcast, TJ and Amanda sit down to reflect on the first 20 episodes of the show—what inspired the conversations, the moments that hit the hardest, and the lessons learned along the way. They talk openly about the guests who left a lasting impact, the themes that continue to show up across stories of resilience and growth, and how the podcast has evolv...