Survived

Survived

We are a resource for first responders and their families to speak confidentially with former law enforcement officers, fire fighters, first responder professionals, and/or mental health care providers who are familiar with your line of work. All communications are confidential, with comprehensive assistance and planning for mental health support for first responders and their families, as well as all emergency services personnel and their families. No first responder is alone. There is help. We are here.

Episodes

Survived - Sniper Training and Mental Fitness

November 10, 2020 • 63 mins
The sniper mindset. Special guest Juan Vargas spent many years on elite teams in law enforcement and contributes to the conversation. Three main points of the topic cover personal relationships, mental and physical readiness, and comradery. Sponsored by...
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Survived - Let’s Talk Financial Health

October 26, 2020 • 69 mins
In tonight‘s episode of Survived, Doug and Karen welcome retired OPD SWAT operator and Survive First central Florida law-enforcement liaison, Raul Rivas to the show, as they dig deep into the subject of financial health and how it can impact one’s...
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Survived - Special Guest Chris Fields from Oklahoma Out of Chaos

September 14, 2020 • 66 mins
Doug, Chris, Chris Fields Major (Retired) from the Oklahoma City bombing talks about healing through being on stage and realizing that his career was bigger than one day and one picture. Chris Fields talks about the struggles that he encountered in his...
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Survived - Help for the Helper

August 31, 2020 • 75 mins
Special guest Chris Scallon joined Karen, Doug, and Chris over a special brew sponsored by the Dirty Oar Beer Company. The theme for the conversation is as the first responder helping first responders, how important it is to know your self and...
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Survived - Pulse shooting with Raul Rivas

August 18, 2020 • 85 mins
Deep discussion with special guest Raul Rivas retired OPD SWAT operator. Raul was at the Pulse Night Club shooting and shared his experience with us. Karen helped to make the studio safe by social distancing and joined through Skype. Doug, Chris and...
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Survived - Catching up with good friends from Georgia

July 27, 2020 • 70 mins
In this episode of Survived, Doug is joined by Andrea  Flagg of the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office, and her husband Michael.  On vacation in Cocoa Beach, Andrea and Michael took the time to come to the studio to discuss life as a first responder family...
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Survived - Emotional Pain from Physical Trauma

July 13, 2020 • 67 mins
In this episode of Survived, Doug and Chris discuss how physical trauma can impact mental health and how to combat the emotional impact that many first responders experience from it. Join our movement at Survive First.
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Survived - Coping Strategies for First Responders

June 16, 2020 • 66 mins
In this episode of Survived, Doug, Karen, and Chris discuss the importance of choosing healthy coping strategies to live a happy and healthy life, the difference between healthy and unhealthy coping strategies, and provide insight into some of the daily...
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Survived - From Hero to Zero

June 1, 2020 • 65 mins
In this episode of Survived, Doug, Karen, and Chris discuss the difficult times in the country revolving around the death of George Floyd, the nationwide riots, and the toll it is taking on first responders and civilians alike.  How do civilians respond...
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Survived - Living with more than trauma and moving forward

May 4, 2020 • 60 mins
Doug and Chris comeback from their COVID-19 break with special guest Chris Gallo. Chris overcame breast cancer and found his way to competing in off road running triathlons. Chris continues his career as a long time law enforcement officer and now helps...
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Survived - Finding the Good in COVID-19

March 23, 2020 • 80 mins
Doug starts out practicing social distancing alone in the studio to discuss what to do during COVID-19. Turning to the old school way of staying at home with friends and family and using basic cleaning philosophies of washing your hands and covering...
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Survived - When Accumulated Stress Takes Over

March 9, 2020 • 60 mins
Managing chronic stress for a healthier life
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Survived - Unprocessed Trauma: It's Not Just Mental

February 25, 2020 • 66 mins
Learn how unprocessed trauma can impact not only your mental, but physical well being
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Survived - YOU taking care of You and filling your cup

February 11, 2020 • 62 mins
Doug and Chris, minus Karen, talk about the new year and what it takes to fill your cup. Positive relationships, surrounding yourself by positive people and things will help you to survive life. Share a hug with someone and break through all the things...
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Survived - Priorities for the New Year and you!

January 14, 2020 • 60 mins
Doug and Chris discuss setting the years priorities and how to make it through mental health in a first responders world.
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Survived - How to Persevere In the First Responder Career

December 17, 2019 • 63 mins
Persevering through the difficult times as a first responder
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Survived - Ask. Don't Be An Askhole

December 3, 2019 • 62 mins
The Importance of Asking if Your Brother or Sister is OK
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Survived - Healthy Body Healthy Mind

November 19, 2019 • 64 mins
Ensure a healthy body to ensure a healthy mind
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Survived - Xpress Yourself

November 5, 2019 • 61 mins
Learn the importance of communication and self expression in the first responder community
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Survived - Bridging the Gap...Bringing Value to the First Responder

October 21, 2019 • 61 mins
Karen, Chris, and Kevin tackle the issues we are seeing today, by bridging the gap amongst LEO and fire brothers and sisters.
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