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June 27, 2025 119 mins

Featuring Adam Blevins, M.A., CCISM – Author of Welcome to the S.H.I.F.T. Show: How to Love Yourself in a World That Won’t

What does it take to find self-worth in a world that doesn’t want you to?

This week, we’re talking trauma, mental health, and the power of real transformation with former state trooper turned counselor Adam Blevins. His raw, five-step S.H.I.F.T. framework will challenge you to stop surviving and start thriving—no fluff, no BS.

✅ Learn how to:

Break toxic patterns

Build mental toughness

Reclaim your story

Adam Blevins, M.A., CCISM, is a former Virginia State Trooper who now serves as the Operations Director for the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program (VALEAP). In this role, he leads statewide initiatives focused on peer support, trauma intervention, and promoting wellness among first responders. Adam continues to serve his community as an auxiliary police officer with the Saltville Police Department, and as a licensed resident counselor at Rivers of Hope Counseling, LLC, where he specializes in therapy for trauma, grief, and emotional resilience.

With advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and professional credentials in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Adam brings both expertise and compassion to his work. He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University, where he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Trauma-Informed Care.

Combining his experience in law enforcement with his dedication to mental health, Adam offers a unique, practical perspective on suffering, identity, and healing. He is also the author of Welcome to the S.H.I.F.T. Show™: How to Love Yourself in a World That Won’t, an unflinchingly honest and profoundly human guide for anyone ready to stop surviving and start truly living. The book releases May 13, 2025.

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