Positive Connections Radio
Join former police detective and current certified drug and alcohol counselor, Michael Koch, invoking positive change and breaking the stigma of mental health issues among first responders.
Episodes
(When “Trauma-Informed” Isn’t Enough)
With Dennis Carradin Jr. LPCMH, NCC, BCETS
HALT and Call for Backup
Episode 138
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Summary
Being “trauma-informed” isn’t the same as being trauma-experienced-and first responders know the difference immediately.
In this episode of Positive Connections Radio / Halt and Call for Backup, we sit down with licensed trauma therapist and form...
In this 12-Step Podcast Series, Mike Koch and Jim McLintock dive into the emotional complexities surrounding the concept of making amends. They encourage listeners to reflect on the feelings associated with unmade amends and the impact of holding onto resentment. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing these feelings and exploring the paths they lead us down, ultimately guiding towards emotional healing and ...
Positive Connections Radio (Podcast)
Summary
Former police officer Mike Koch discusses the challenges of dealing with the inner critic, the importance of self-compassion, and the journey of recovery. He emphasizes the need for vulnerability in relationships, the significance of patience and change, and the value of building a supportive community. Throughout the dis...
Positive Connections Radio (Podcast)
HALT and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Summary
In this episode, Jim McLintock and Mike Koch discuss the struggles of first responders dealing with alcohol addiction and its impact on their relationships. They emphasize the importance of communication, setting boundaries, and taking responsibility for one's actions. The conversat...
Positive Connections Radio (Podcast)
HALT and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Summary
In this episode, Jim McLintock and Mike Koch discuss the struggles of first responders dealing with alcohol addiction and its impact on their relationships. They emphasize the importance of communication, setting boundaries, and taking responsibility for one's actions. The conversat...
Positive Connections Radio (Podcast)
HALT and Call for Backup
(Video) https://youtu.be/mX3zkYWJ2sg
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Summary
In this 12-Step Podcast Series, Jim McLintock and Mike Koch dive into Step Seven of the recovery process, focusing on the themes of humility, letting go of harmful patterns, and the importance of self-awareness.
They discuss bo...
Positive Connections Radio (Podcast)
HALT and Call for Backup
(Video) https://youtu.be/6IXE97oHnwA
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Summary
In this 12-Step Podcast Series, Mike Koch and Jim McLintock explore Step Six of the recovery process, focusing on the secular perspective of personal transformation. They discuss the importance of readiness for change, letti...
The Holiday Trifecta: 3 Challenges, 1 Season
Positive Connections Radio (Podcast)
HALT and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Summary
In this episode of Positive Connections Radio’s H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup, hosts Mike Koch and Jim engage with Trevor Flores to discuss the challenges faced by first responders during the holiday season, termed the 'Holiday Trifecta.' They explore the emotional d...
The Power of Being Known
Positive Connections Radio (Podcast)
HALT and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Summary
In this 12-Step Podcast Series, Mike Koch and Jim McLintock dive deep into Step Five of the secular version of the 12 steps, focusing on the importance of speaking your truth. Speaking your truth doesn’t make you broken. It makes you brave. In this step, we stop prete...
Positive Connections Radio (Podcast)
HALT and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Summary
In this episode of Positive Connections Radio, hosts Mike Koch and Jim McClintock dive into the Promises of Recovery, inspired by Alcoholics Anonymous, but reimagined through HALT and Call for Backup to make them secular, inclusive, and accessible to anyone ready to...
Positive Connections Radio (Podcast)
HALT and Call for Backup
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Summary
In this 12-Step Podcast Series, Mike Koch and Jim McLintock dive deep into Step Four of the secular version of the 12 steps, focusing on the importance of taking an honest look at oneself. They discuss the challenges many face when confronting their past, the emotional ho...
HALT and Call for Backup
Positive Connections Radio (Podcast)
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Summary
In this 12-Step Podcast Series, Mike Koch and Jim McLintock discuss the third step of recovery, focusing on the importance of personal growth, letting go of control, and the challenges faced by individuals, particularly first responders, in their journey towards rec...
Episode 126 Step-2 “Revised” From Control to Connection
HALT and Call for Backup-Episode (126):
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
In this 12-Step Podcast Series, Mike Koch and Jim McLintock discuss the importance of acknowledging the need for support and tools in recovery, particularly in the context of the 12-step secular program and Step-2. They explore the significance of vulnerabi...
Topic: Episode 125-Step 1: The Problem Was Me
HALT and Call for Backup-Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
In this episode, Mike Koch and Jim McLintock discuss Step-1 of the 12 Steps of recovery, focusing on a secular approach that removes religious connotations. They explore the importance of admitting powerlessness, the stages of change in recovery, and the misconceptions surrounding ...
Topic: The 12-Steps “Revised”
HALT and Call for Backup-Episode (124):
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Mike and Jim take a deep dive into the 12-Step program, sharing personal experiences and insights on recovery, particularly for First Responders. They discuss the importance of community support, the need for inclusivity in recovery programs, and the various adaptations of the 12 S...
Topic: Positive Word Jar- “ENCOURAGE"
(Video) https://youtu.be/TG_uJb9QwbE
HALT and Call for Backup-Episode (123):
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Jim and Mike discuss the significance of encouragement in life, particularly in the context of recovery and personal growth. They share their personal anecdotes and insights on how encouragement can uplift individuals during challenging ti...
Topic: Moving through the Suffering
HALT and Call for Backup-Episode (122): With Guest Erik Smith
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
Erik Smith is a veteran of the fire service, having spent 30 years of public service-17 years with Meridian Fire Department in Idaho. Like many who serve on the front lines, he has faced the hidden wounds of the job—specifically, the impact of post-tra...
Topic: Positive Word Jar- “GUIDE"
HALT and Call for Backup-Episode (121):
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
In this episode, Jim and I pull a random word from our positive word jar-this time, it's “guide” and we dive into a spontaneous, real conversation about how it shows up in everyday life. No script, just honest reflections, fresh perspectives, and a little inspiration along the w...
HALT and Call for Backup-Episode (120): Positive Word Jar- "COMMUNITY"
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
“Be Strong, Stand Up, Speak Your Truth, and Break the Stigma.”
Firstresponderwellness.com
MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.com
Positiveconnectionsradio.com
McLintockcounseling.com
HALT and Call for Backup-Episode (119): "Positive Word Jar- "HOPE"
Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock
“Be Strong, Stand Up, Speak Your Truth, and Break the Stigma.”
Firstresponderwellness.com
MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.com
Positiveconnectionsradio.com
McLintockcounseling.com
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