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Season 2

April 9, 2025

Rise Beyond Rank: With Vin Scotto

Send us a text This week on After the Tones Drop , we’re sitting down with someone who tells it exactly like it is—retired NYPD officer Vincent Scotto. With 20 years of experience in one of the most intense law enforcement en...

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April 2, 2025

The Regret Scam: No Wrong Path-Just Different Lessons

Send us a text Alright, let’s get real. How many times have you sat there, paralyzed by a decision, convinced that one wrong move is going to send your entire life into a downward spiral? (Looking at you, late-night overthink...

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March 29, 2025

Stranger Than Fiction: 100th Episode Final Push-Part C

Send us a text Alright, friends, here we are—the final round of our After the Tones Drop 100th episode celebration. Part C, the big finish. And if Parts A & B took you on an emotional rollercoaster, this one is the comedy clu...

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March 27, 2025

Advocates for Change: 100 Episodes of Healing and Hope-Part B

Send us a text Welcome back to Part B of our 100th episode celebration! If you thought Part A was powerful, you’re in for a real treat here. This episode dives even deeper into the struggles, the triumphs, and the raw honesty...

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March 26, 2025

Rising Together: 100th Episode Celebration-Part A

Send us a text We made it to our 100th episode, and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate with you all! For this milestone, we’re bringing back 14 incredible guests in a 3 part series who have each made a significant impac...

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March 19, 2025

Brain Wars: Decoding the Male & Female Mind

Send us a text Alright, friends, it’s just me, Erin, flying solo today, and we’re diving into a topic that might just save some relationships—or at least prevent a few unnecessary arguments. Ever found yourself in a conversat...

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March 12, 2025

Mind Over Madness-Part 2: With Sean McCallum

Alright, folks—we’re back with Part 2 of our powerhouse conversation with Sean McCallum, and if you thought last week’s episode was a game-changer, just wait. If you missed Part 1, go back and listen because we laid the groun...

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March 5, 2025

Mind Over Madness-Part 1: With Sean McCallum

Get buckled up because this episode is a big one. We’re kicking off a two-part series with the one and only Sean McCallum, and let’s just say—this guy gets it . Sean isn’t your average firefighter. Sure, he’s spent 22+ years ...

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Feb. 26, 2025

Cool Story, Bro! How to Lose a Goal in 10 Excuses & the Power of YET

Alright folks, buckle up because today Erin and Cinnamon are calling out that sneaky, progress-blocking beast: self-sabotage. We all do it. We all have that little voice that says, "Why even try?" or "You're just gonna fail a...

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Feb. 19, 2025

Feelings Aren't Facts:Taking Things Personally-A Masterclass in Misery

Taking things personally can strain relationships, yet so many of us struggle to step back and give others the space they need. In this episode of After the Tones Drop , Cinnamon and Erin dive into why we internalize others' ...

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Feb. 12, 2025

Brotherhood Betrayal: With Ed Monroe

In this powerful episode of After the Tones Drop , we sit down with Captain Ed Monroe, a 16-year veteran of the LA County Fire Department, whose life and leadership were forever changed by a tragic critical incident within hi...

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Feb. 5, 2025

When Words Fail: The Worst Things to Say to Someone Grieving

Grief is one of those things that hits everyone differently, and let’s be honest—most of us suck at knowing what to say when someone we care about is going through it. Whether it's at a funeral, in a sympathy card, or just a ...

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Jan. 29, 2025

The Other "F" Words: A Deeper Dive into Stress Responses

Ever heard of the fight-or-flight response? Of course you have. But what about the other F words—freeze, fawn, and faint? No, we’re not kidding. In this episode of After the Tones Drop , Erin and Cinnamon take a hilarious yet...

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Jan. 22, 2025

Rest Without the Risk: With Jon Vought

Let’s talk about the impossible balancing act of being a firefighter, running a business, and still managing to take care of yourself. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Jon Vought, is doing. Jon is a 15-year veteran firefigh...

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Jan. 15, 2025

Sharing the Load: When Giving Your All Means Less Than Half

This episode, we're unpacking a concept that's been a game changer for us and many others: the idea that relationships don't need to be 50/50 all the time but should rather aim for 100% collectively, however that splits. Insp...

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Jan. 8, 2025

Mountie Mentality: With Brad Savage

It’s not easy to admit you’re struggling, especially when you’re supposed to be the strong one. Brad Savage, a 15-year veteran of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, knows this better than most. From serving in Canada’s larges...

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Jan. 1, 2025

A Fresh Slate: Embracing New Beginnings with Intention and Grace

In today's New Year episode, Erin and Cinnamon warmly welcome listeners back after their holiday break, refreshed and ready to jump into the new year. They initiate a thoughtful dialogue on why setting intentions surpasses ma...

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Dec. 6, 2024

SPECIAL RELEASE- The Anniversary Effect: When Loss Leaves a Mark

Warning: This Episode discusses suicide, so please listen with caution. We were supposed to be on a podcast release break, but this one couldn’t wait. Sometimes, life throws you those days where grief and loss show up uninvit...

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Nov. 27, 2024

Holiday Pause: Reflecting, Recharging, and Returning Stronger

Erin and Cinnamon are taking a beat to catch their breath after a wild ride through 2024. Five weeks of non-stop travel, trainings, and conferences? Yeah, they’re officially ready to park their suitcases, hang out with their ...

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Nov. 20, 2024

Tactical Financial Moves: With Ryan Mink

In this episode of After the Tones Drop , we talk to Ryan Mink—former Army infantryman, law enforcement officer, and now a financial planner who actually gets it . This guy has seen it all, from the chaos of the battlefield t...

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Nov. 13, 2024

Ask Like You Mean It: A Guide to Meaningful Conversations

Erin unpacks something that may seem straightforward but packs a huge punch: asking better questions. Whether you’re a first responder, a partner, or just trying to keep the peace over family dinner, the way we ask questions ...

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Nov. 6, 2024

Burning From Within: With Guests Chris & Tara O'Barsky-A Story of Sur…

In this episode of After the Tones Drop , we share the powerful story of Chris, a deputy chief with over 30 years in the fire service, and his wife Tara, an educator with a 25-year career. Their journey has been marked by the...

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Oct. 30, 2024

Bracing for Impact: The Strange Case of Foreboding Joy

In this episode, Cinnamon takes us through a concept that’s as frustrating as it is relatable: foreboding joy . Ever had a moment of real happiness, only to be hit with a gut-punch of worry about when it’s all going to come c...

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Oct. 23, 2024

Myths That Won’t Die – Two Years Later and Still Busting Therapy Myths

Welcome back to another episode of After the Tones Drop! Today, we’re revisiting and re-releasing our second ever episode because, unfortunately, even after two years, the myths surrounding therapy are still holding on strong...

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