Bend Don't Break
Bend Don't Break is a podcast that tells the story of police officers who have overcome significant adversity in their personal and professional lives. Through the power of story, the listener will understand the depth of resilience and personal strength that exists in the men and women who protect our communities 24x7.
Episodes
🎙️ Bend Don't Break – Episode: Leading Through Courage with Inspector Lisa Simonson
In this powerful episode of Bend Don't Break, host Neil Dubord sits down with Inspector Lisa Simonson of the Prince Albert Pol...
Bulletproof Mind
Grossman, a retired U.S. Army Ranger, paratroo...
Performace Enhancement Imagery - PART TWO
Saving Lifes and Much More
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Alright everyone, welcome back to the "Bend Don't Break" podcast! This is episode number 87, and we're rolling right along in our six-part series on becoming an elite performer, whether that's in...
I had the pleasure of hosting Sameer Dhar, CEO & Co-Founder of NiaHealth, on Episode 86 of the Bend Don't Break podcast! We dove deep into the future of proactive health and how NiaHealth is revolutionizing employee health benefits.
NiaHealth is making cutting-edge proactive care accessible to everyone, offering a breakthrough health check-up that's available to all employ...
Elite Sleep
The Bend Don't Break podcast is shifting its focus...
On this episode of Bend Don't Break, your host, Neil Dubord, is joined by Constable Jordan MacWilliams once again, to continue his story from last week's episode.
Jordan has gone through significant events over the last several years — <...
Today on Bend Don't Break, it is another one from the archieves and the next two episodes will go over one of the most popular series on Bend Don't Break.
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Former CIA intelligence officer Michele Rigby Assad knows better than anyone what it means to venture into uncharted territory. Michele exp...
Episode #80 is a replay of one of the Top 3 downloaded Episodes in the 6 Year history of Bend Don't Break. It was originally played over 65 Episodes ago.
Lane Douglas Hunt. Lane has been a member with the Victoria Police Department since 2008. She has spent most of her career on the front lines in patrol where she was on the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team for 6 years. Currently, she serves as the Explosives Technician, a ...
"Insights into Resilience of First Responders"
This episode of the Bend Don't Break podcast features a role reversal, with Brian Willis of the Excellence in Training Academy interviewing Neil Dubord, about the lessons and insights gained from the first 70 episodes of Bend Don't Break. The podcast explores the resilience of first responders, touching on critical incidents, mental health challenges, and strategies for overcoming adve...
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, I sit down with Jake Suelzle, a seasoned corrections officer with over a decade of experience, to delve into the challenges faced by those working in one of the most demanding fields. Together, we explore the often-overlooked realities of life behind the fence, the emotional toll it takes, and the resilience required to thrive. Key topics include:
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In this powerful episode of Bend Don't Break, I sit down with Dr. Nolan Beise, neuroscientist and CEO of Circle—a groundbreaking Canadian neurotechnology company.
Dr. Beise shares how first responders can proactively strengthen their brain health using innovative brainwave sensing technology.
Drawing parallels to physical fitness, Dr. Beise explains how measurable, actionable insights can tran...
On this episode of "Bend Don't Break," Neil speaks with Jess Flores, a former police officer who has navigated the challenging journey from law enforcement to becoming a transition coach.
Jess shares her gripping story of near-death experiences on the job, her struggle with injury, and the painful reality of losing her law enforcement identity.
Listeners will hear how Jess battled feelings of ...
Strength in the Face of Trauma - BRIAN MURPHY
In this compelling episode of Bend, Don't Break, host Neil Dubord sits down with Lieutenant Brian Murphy, a survivor of the Oak Creek Sikh Temple shooting. On August 5, 2012, Brian responded to a distress call, confronting a gunman who had already claimed multiple lives. Despite being shot 15 times, Brian refused to back down, displaying unwavering resilience as he continued to assist ...
Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Jeff Wenninger, a former LAPD veteran and law enforcement consultant, as he dives into the heart of police culture and the challenges of creating resilient, well-rounded officers in today's world.
Jeff shares his own journey from experiencing police misconduct firsthand to dedicating over three decades to transforming policing from within. Discover his bold insights on mental resilience,...
This episode of the Bend Don't Break podcast features Katie West, a civilian transcriptionist for the RCMP, who opens up about her journey through chronic stress and PTSD.
Often overlooked, civilian staff like transcriptionists and 911 operators are regularly exposed to traumatic content, yet lack the same mental health support systems available to front-line officers.
Katie shares her deeply personal experiences with PTSD, detai...
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