The Overwatch Collective Podcast
The Overwatch Collective (T.O.C.) Podcast is hosted by three U.S. Marines and a Police Officer! Greg is located in Louisiana while Jesse and Mike are located in North Carolina. T.O.C. podcast hosts guests from the first responder and military community with the ultimate goal of sharing traumatic stories in order to normalize mental health amongst our community. In addition, our podcast provides resources for those in a dark place and all guests are available to be contacted if needed. T.O.C. is also a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit connecting and financially assisting our community to our contracted therapists. As of 9/19/2025, T.O.C. has financially assisted 276 people in our community to attend 2,924 therapy sessions spending $299,888.50 since August of 2022! One More is One Less Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Link'd In @Theoverwatchcollective T.O.C. Application is now available for download: Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-overwatch-collective/id1673142560 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.toc.app&pli=1
Episodes
Listen to Lee Hanna, a U.S. Army Combat Veteran, talk about his passion of serving our veteran community through New Dawn Treatment Centers. If you've been looking for any resources regarding veterans substance addictions and how to combat them, then check out New Dawn Treatment Centers.
Thank you to Lee for sharing about his time in the U.S. Army, a suicide attempt, and how to reduce suicides in our community.
Thank you to Bill for joining T.O.C.'s Podcast to share about his time in the United States Marine Corps as a young Infantry Rifleman in a combat zone in Afghanistan learning how real the affects of war can be. Bill returned to Afghanistan years in later with a different mission set as a seasoned Platoon Sgt. with a different role.
Listen in as Bill talks about a Marine losing his feet after being blown up by an IED and having...
In this episode of the Overwatch Collective Podcast, host Greg Grogan speaks with Kelley Jensen about the transformative potential of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for mental health, particularly within the military and first responder communities with Brain Performance Technologies.
Kelley shares her personal journey with her autistic son and how TMS has significantly improved his quality of life. They discuss the variou...
In this conversation, Freddie shares the origins of his initiative, 'Any Mission Anywhere,' which began as a personal quest for purpose and community after his service in the U.S. Army.
He discusses the importance of structure and camaraderie in his life and how these elements inspired him to create a movement that embodies selflessness and reintegration with the community.
Stay tuned for a T.O.C. charity hockey game in 20...
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...
Max, all the way from Germany, shares his experiences and insights as a paramedic, discussing the challenges and emotional toll of the job, the importance of support from colleagues, and his unwavering passion for emergency services.
We compare U.S. vs. German mental health resources and the differences between the stigma.
"It's not like a job for me. It's profession"
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...
If you are wondering about the fundraiser, take a listen as I broke it down for ya!
If you are wanting to hop on a podcast with Mike and I, reach out to us and we can make that happen!
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...
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