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Mindfulness Episodes

Oct. 9, 2024

You're the Author: Rewriting the Narrative of Good Vs. Bad

In this solo episode, Erin takes the mic to dive into the mental wrestling match we all know too well: good versus bad. Yeah, it seems simple—but let’s be real, life loves to kick us when we're down, and suddenly that “bad” c...

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July 10, 2024

Barefoot and Badass: Behind the Scenes of Grounding Techniques

Erin is back with a solo episode and it’s a wild ride. Today she’s diving headfirst into something that might sound a bit “woo woo” to some of you: grounding techniques. But before we get into the nitty-gritty, Erin’s got som...

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May 8, 2024

ATTD Features The Mindfulness Medic Podcast with Jason Warn

While Erin and Cinnamon are taking a break trying to train their pet goldfish to sing the national anthem, they've put together a special bonus episode on After the Tones Drop, featuring Episode 18 : SPREAD HOPE NOT DARKNESS ...

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March 27, 2024

The Zen Enforcer: With Vance Row

Imagine swapping handcuffs for yoga mats—that's exactly what Vance Rowe did. From tackling law enforcement's high-pressure cooker to embracing the zen of yoga, Vance's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He gets real with ...

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March 13, 2024

Punchlines in Dark Times: Using Gallows Humor as a Coping Mechanism

In our latest episode of Erin and Cinnamon kick things off with a real-life snippet of gallows humor so perfectly timed, it could only come from a place of deep understanding and shared experience. But don't worry, the detail...

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Jan. 31, 2024

Setting The Line: The Crucial Role of Boundaries in Emotional Well Be…

Get ready for a real talk in this episode as hosts Cinnamon and Erin dive into the world of boundaries—a topic that you all can't seem to get enough of! From figuring out what the heck our boundaries are to actually telling p...

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Dec. 20, 2023

Strings Attached: Investigating the Web and Illusion of Control

In an unprecedented move, the hosts break new ground by incorporating recorded phone conversations with four different individuals. These raw and unfiltered discussions revolve around the central theme: "Do we have control of...

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Dec. 6, 2023

The Mindfulness Medic: With Jason Warn

You are about to embark on an uplifting journey with our extraordinary podcast guest, Jason Warn. Jason is a Firefighter Paramedic with 11 years of invaluable experience in the realm of Fire/EMS. Hailing from the distinguishe...

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Nov. 29, 2023

Hotline Caller: The Newspaper Clipping

Note: This episode is in memory and honor of Captain Brian Durbin, EOW 11/19/2023. In this intriguing episode, a caller reaches out around, grappling with the mystery of why they've held onto a newspaper article about the rec...

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Nov. 22, 2023

Fowl Play & Gratitude Grit: A Reality Check Into the Value of Gratitu…

In this episode, our hosts delve into the societal pressures surrounding the holidays, particularly the expectation to conform to a picture-perfect celebration. One of our hosts shares their experience of feeling immense pres...

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Nov. 15, 2023

You're Fine, Huh? When our Brain and Body Aren't on the Same Page

We're often in this zone of anxiety, thinking it's just the norm. But guess what? It's possible that we're actually super hypersensitive and on high alert most of the time and aren't even aware of how it's affecting us. Cinna...

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Nov. 8, 2023

Pain Into Purpose: Your ATTD Host Reveals What's Behind Her Curtain

This episode is a unique, unplanned and vulnerable episode delivered by Erin one sleepless evening. Erin shares her unexpected journey through the maze of personal relationships with those who "wear a uniform" for a living. I...

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Oct. 25, 2023

What the Eff Now: ACES Part 3

Over the course of these two episodes, we hope we've done a sufficient job in helping our listeners understand what Adverse Childhood Experiences are, how they impact our developing brain and how our childhood experiences aff...

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Oct. 18, 2023

The Nesting Doll Concept: ACES Part 2

Today we're diving deep into the twisted maze of our past, like we're untangling a bunch of Russian nesting dolls. You know, those dolls that hide one inside the other, like a secret within a secret. It's a metaphor that's so...

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Oct. 11, 2023

Show Me Your ACES: ACES Part 1

In this episode, we embark on a journey to unravel the intricate web of childhood trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). Delving into the long-reaching effects on first responders' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors,...

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