The Overwatch Collective Podcast

In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Dakota Meyer, a Medal of Honor recipient, about his journey from a small town in Kentucky to becoming a Marine and ultimately receiving the Medal of Honor for his actions in Afghanistan. Dakota shares his experiences transitioning from military to civilian life, the challenges of mental health, and the importance of seeking help. He emphasizes the rol...

Melissa Ewing, a T.O.C. contracted therapist in Kansas, shares her personal experiences and emphasizes the need for better systems to educate and support these spouses as they navigate the unique challenges of being married to first responders.

In addition, Melissa talks about what therapy would look like if anyone in our T.O.C. community would want to work with her. 

Melissa shares about Dropping 22, which is a non-profit normalizin...

In this podcast episode, Karlee Davis shares her experiences as a licensed independent clinical social worker in the state of West Virginia. Karlee has been in private practice since 2007 and founded Begin Counseling in 2023. 

Karlee discusses what therapy looks like with her as a T.O.C. contracted therapist and breaks down the 'Begins emergency responder cultural competence model' for our first responder community. 

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In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Mike Ergo, a former U.S. Marine and current therapist who has dedicated over 13 years to helping combat veterans. They discuss Mike's journey from military service to civilian life, the challenges of transitioning, and the importance of mental health support. 

Mike shares his experiences with loss in combat, the role of physical fitness in recover...

In this episode, Greg Grogan interviews Bill Johnson, the Texas Regional Manager of Merging Vets and Players (MVP), a nonprofit organization that connects veterans and professional athletes to support each other in their transitions to civilian life. They discuss the founding of MVP, its expansion across the U.S., the importance of physical fitness and peer support, and the challenges of funding and resources for veterans' men...

In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Doug White, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retired law enforcement officer, about his journey through mental health challenges and the importance of addressing these issues within the first responder community. Doug shares insights from his book, 'Hiding in Plain Sight,' discussing the struggles of maintaining professional boundaries,...

In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, Greg Grogan interviews Roger Sutherland, a retired police officer with 40 years of experience in Australia. They discuss the challenges faced by shift workers, particularly in law enforcement, including mental health issues, weight gain, and the importance of values in policing. Roger shares his journey in creating A Healthy Shift, a program designed to support shift workers in o...

In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, Greg Grogan speaks with Albert Lu, the owner of Metfix Boise, about the intersection of physical and mental health, particularly for first responders and military personnel. They discuss the importance of nutrition, the challenges faced by those in high-stress jobs, and the role of community in fostering wellness. Albert shares insights on fitness methodologies, the significance ...

Tuning in from the lovely Bay Area is Terry, who founded Vets Boats in 2014, with the intent to help our veteran community overcome the challenges of mental health by sailing on the water and working on experiential sailing, sail training, and restoration & events. 

Terry served honorably in the United States Navy as a fighter pilot with deployments overseas. Terry shares his take on mental health in our community and how we can...

In this episode of the Overwatch Collective podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Thomas LaGrave, a former U.S. Navy SEAL who shares his journey from a troubled childhood and military service to overcoming addiction and finding purpose in helping others. Thomas discusses his experiences in the military, the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, and the importance of therapy and education in recovery. 

He emphasizes the need ...

In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, Greg Grogan speaks with Michael 'Chappy' Chappell about his military experiences, the transition to civilian life, and his work with the Arizona Trail Association's VETS program. 

They discuss the importance of community support for veterans, the therapeutic benefits of nature, and the ongoing challenges of mental health awareness and suicide prevention within the v...

In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Ben and Cindy about their journey through military service, mental health challenges, and the impact of substance misuse. Ben, a former U.S. Navy Corpsman, shares his experiences with PTSD and the struggles he faced after leaving the military. Cindy provides insight into her perspective as a spouse, recognizing the signs of Ben's struggles and su...

Listen in as Marty and Chris give a full breakdown of Trident K9 Consulting, which was founded in 2015 and provides a plethora of training with several agencies in Northern California in addition to auditing across the Country. 

We talk about the stress of training they provide to new Officers as they transition into K9 handlers on the road and at the home front. In addition, we discuss the different types of K9 training and their m...

Tune into a fun and random in person podcast with Jonah and Rene, two fellow U.S. Coast Guard service members. This episode was recorded in a hotel room while on the East Coast on active duty orders so the audio/video may not be the best, but the topic of conversation is all we care about. 

Jonah and Rene share some great insight on what life is like in the U.S. Military Reserves while maintaining a full time career and families. In...

Coming to you from Sydney Australia is Retired Sergeant Major Max Garcia, who served honorably in the United States Marine Corps for 24 years. Sgt. Major shares some wild stories from his combat deployments, gives us a different perspective on mental health coming from higher enlisted, and honors a few friends and Marines who unfortunately died by suicide. 

Sgt. Major Garcia is continuing his service to our community as a motivation...

Tune in to listen to Jessica Cowick, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who is a contracted therapist with The Overwatch Collective based out of Florida. Jessica is licensed in Florida, Kentucky, and Tennessee. 

Listen in as Jessica discusses her service in the U.S. Army, co-parenting with an active duty service member, and what therapy would look like if you were to work with her.

You can learn more by heading to her website: Cowick...

Paul and Dakota have both been in EMS for over 10 years in Southern California and are currently partners on an ambulance. In this episode, they discuss some of the fun parts of working on an ambulance in addition to some of the challenges. 

Paul disclosed some personal family struggles, which ultimately caused him to realize he was burned out and needed to work on himself in therapy. After recognizing that therapy was beneficial, P...