Tell This Story

🏁 In This Episode:

In this powerful episode of Tell This Story, Doug White sits down with Chris Maleta, founder of Carry The Flag USA, firefighter, Ironman finisher, and a man on a mission.

Chris shares his journey from firefighting and elite endurance sports to launching a movement built on discipline, community, and purpose.

Together, Doug and Chris explore how physical fitness drives mental health, why resilience and personal acc...

🎯 What You’ll Hear

In this raw and unfiltered solo episode, Doug White—veteran, retired law enforcement officer, and author of Hiding in Plain Sight—sits down with no script, no polish, and no filter - just the truth.

I explore my thoughts, fears, and gratitude. The healing power of journaling and self-reflection, and why sharing your story—even when it’s uncomfortable—is the bravest thing you can do.

This is a deep dive into mental ...

🎙️ Tell This Story

In this powerful episode of Tell This Story, Doug White sits down with Dustin Külling, a retired law enforcement Captain who transformed his life—physically, mentally, and spiritually—after 30 years in the field.

They dive deep into the struggles of retirement, the identity crisis so many veterans and first responders face, and why leadership must evolve to prioritize wellness over optics.

Dustin is also a co-auth...

What if PTSD was actually a physical injury to your brain?

That line hit hard—and it’s the truth.

🧠 In This Episode:

In this episode of Tell This Story, host Doug White sits down with Lena Grunloh, DMS, PA-C, to explore how eTMS therapy (Electromagnetic Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and EEG brainwave feedback are revolutionizing mental health care for veterans and first responders.

Thanks to legislation passed by Representative D...

Episode Summary:
In this raw and inspiring episode of Tell This Story, host Doug White sits down with retired Captain Chris Michael, who reflects on his 25-year law enforcement journey and the mental toll that built up over time.

Chris shares how cumulative trauma reshaped hisidentity—and how he’s now using his voice to push for culture change, resilience training, and peer support inside the badge.

We explore the mental health...

Moral Injury and the Unseen Toll of Remote Warfare
Tanner Yackley – Founder & CEO of Remote Warrior LLC
Host: Doug White | Tell This Story Podcast

🔥 Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode, Doug White sits down with TannerYackley, Founder of Remote Warrior LLC, to shine a light on the emotional and psychological toll of remote warfare. As a mental health advocate and drone combat veteran, Tanner ison a mission to confron...

Tell This Story – Season 2: Matt Davis | Building Trust, Leading Boldly

In this episode of Tell This Story, host Doug White sits down with transformational leadership expert Matt Davis to explore how trust, self-reflection, and empowered teams shape the future of law enforcement and organizational culture.

This conversation delves into the realities of leadership during crises, exploring how social media, transparency in communicatio...

In this powerful episode, Doug White sits down with his friend and fellow veteran, Thad King, to explore Thad's transformative journey through trauma, the healing power of plant medicine, and the importance of vulnerability in the path to recovery. From the depths of PTSD to the enlightening experiences with Ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT, Thad shares candid insights that challenge stigmas and inspire hope.

📝 Show Notes:

In this compell...

In this powerful episode of Tell This Story, Doug White sits down with Nick O’Kelly—retired Green Beret, Special Operations Blackhawk Pilot, co-founder of Cadence Wealth Partners, and now-author—for a vulnerable, unfiltered conversation about identity, mental health, and building a purpose-driven life beyond the battlefield.

Nick opens up about the internal transition from elite operator to emotionally aware father, husband, andentr...

Tell This Story with Doug White

Building Trust and Wellness in Leadership with Eric Tung of Blue Grit Wellness

Episode Summary:
In this powerful episode, Doug White sits down with Eric Tung—law enforcement officer, speaker, and founder of Blue Grit Wellness—to unpack the critical relationship between leadership, trust, and self-care in the law enforcement community. Together, they explore how authentic leadership and a wellness-fi...

🎙️ Surviving Self-Inflicted Wounds: A Life of Redemption with John Kelly

In this deeply honest and transformative episode of Tell This Story, host Doug White sits down with retired law enforcement officer, speaker, podcaster, and life coach John Kelly — creator of The Law Enforcement Life Coach and author of Surviving Self-Inflicted Wounds: A Deputy’s Life of Redemption.

John opens up about his journey through alcoholism, steroid ad...

🔥 When tragedy strikes, some people crumble. Others rise. Marine veteran Jerry Shaffer identified a need and stepped into the gap with purpose by co-founding the Red Star Foundation—a nonprofit supporting the families of veterans and first responders who have died by suicide. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who’s ever served, loved someone who has, or simply wants to be part of the solution.

Why not me? Veteran Suicide, R...

This is an interview from a YouTube that was done by my friend Thomas Sabo from Dana Safety. It was recorded on October 19, 2024, in a parking lot. Why in a parking lot? yer 19th? You'll have to read the book.

Our conversation focused on mental fitness and resilience, particularly for law enforcement officers and military personnel.

I am Doug White, a retired officer who wrote a book called "Hiding in Plain Sight," and...

🚒 Firefighter | Mental Health | Resilience | Leadership | Physical Fitness | First Responders

In this powerful episode of Tell This Story, host Doug White sits down with former firefighter, paramedic, and podcast host James Geering to explore the mental and physical challenges faced by first responders. From firehouse culture to the impact of storytelling and the importance of fitness, they dive into the realities of the fire servi...

In this powerful episode of Tell This Story, Doug White sits down with Danny Alvarez, a military veteran, attorney, and Florida State Representative, to explore service, leadership, mental health, and resilience.

Danny shares his journey—from serving as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer to becoming a PAO for a law enforcement agency, attorney, and policymaker in the Florida House of Representatives. His experience navigating public perce...

Guest: Brianne Brown – U.S. Air Force Veteran & Central Florida Regional Programs Director, The Fire Watch
🔗 Website:www.thefirewatch.org

Episode Summary:
Veteran suicide is an ongoing crisis, but YOU can be part of the solution. In this special episode of Tell This Story, Brianne Brown shares her expertise on veteran suicide prevention, military transition struggles, and the power of community-driven support.

Brianne, a f...

The future of leadership in law enforcement is evolving. 🚔👊

In this episode ofTell This Story,Doug White sits down withMatt Davis to discuss thechanging landscape of leadership in law enforcement—what’s working, what’s broken, and howempathy, trust, and authenticity are shaping the next generation of first responders.

💡What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔Why traditional leadership models in law enforcement are failing
✔The B...

🎖What happens when high performance meets the hidden weight of mental health struggles?

In this episode ofTell This Story,Doug White sits down withNick O’Kelly—retiredGreen Beret and Night Stalker—to dive into themental cost of elite military service, the stigma surrounding mental health in the veteran community, and the power of seeking help.

Nick shares his jo...

🚒Firefighter Syndrome is real. The mental and emotional toll on first responders is greater than we acknowledge.

In this episode ofTell This Story,Doug White sits down withJadie Miller, a seasoned firefighter, founder ofPYROC, and a leading advocate for brain health in the fire service.

They dive deep into thehidden struggles of firefighters, the reality ofFirefighter Syndrome, and what needs to change tobetter support first respond...