We Did It—100 Episodes in the Books! It took some blood, sweat, and a whole lot of tech failures, but we have officially wrapped up our 100th episode celebration with Part C! This one was wild in all the best ways—packed with laughter, deep conversations, and some unfiltered truth from…
💥 Compartmentalization is a Lie 💥 Jason Warn drops a truth bomb that we all need to hear: “Compartmentalization is a lie.” For years, we’ve been told we can "shut it off" when we leave work. But as Jason shares from personal experience, this just isn't true. Pushing trauma into…
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 that our guests bring. We’re talking real change in the first responder…
Part B of our 100th Episode Celebration is LIVE! 🎉 In this powerful continuation, we hear from Tim Sears, Jason Warn, Monica Braun, Michael Sugrue, and Vance Row as they share their stories of resilience, vulnerability, and the slow but steady journey toward real change in the first responder community.…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2145031/open_sms) 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 that our guests bring. We’re talking real…
In this heartfelt moment from our 100th episode, Brian Gillespie shares a profound realization that changed his life—vulnerability. Brian reflects on how opening up to himself was the turning point in his journey, and how that vulnerability has been the catalyst for the incredible work he's doing today. 💪 💬…
In this powerful moment from our 100th episode, AK Dozanti drops some wisdom we all need to hear. When we're feeling overwhelmed, it's easy to get caught up in doing, fixing, and trying to control everything around us. But AK reminds us that to be extraordinary, we must first master…
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 impact not just on our show, but in the lives of many.…
🎙️ Celebrating 100 Episodes of After the Tones Drop! 🎉 We’re kicking off our 100th episode celebration with a powerful conversation about vulnerability, healing, and growth. In Part A, we’re joined by incredible guests who’ve shown us the strength it takes to heal from the toughest challenges—AK Dozanti, Brian Gillespie,…
Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2145031/open_sms) 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 impact not just on our show, but…
🔙🚨 Throwback Thursday: The Lost Files – Your Emotional Check Engine Light Ever get that tightness in your chest? That clenching in your jaw? That pit in your stomach? Yeah, your body’s trying to tell you something. In this lost file clip, we talk about how physical sensations are often…
🚨 WATCH WITH CARE: This Might Hit Close to Home 🚨 Look, a critical incident isn’t just a call. It’s not just a “thing that happened.” It’s an object—a whole, solid thing that exists in your head. But inside that object? That’s where the real pain is. It’s not the…
🔥 NEW EPISODE ALERT! 🔥 🚨 WHEN THE JOB TAKES OVER—HOW DO YOU TAKE YOURSELF BACK? 🚨 First responders wear their job titles like armor—firefighter, medic, cop. But what happens when that armor becomes your identity? In Part 1 of our powerful conversation with Sean McCallum, we dig into the…
🚨🏀 MARCH MADNESS EARLY BIRD SALE! 🏀🚨 FIRST RESPONDERS—You train hard, you show up, and now it's your turn to take the shot. 🎯 🔥 From NOW until March 15th, score your spot at the 2025 Tactical Tools for Thriving Symposium for ONLY $50! 🔥 💡 12 powerhouse speakers 💪…
🚨 New Episode Alert: Cool Story, Bro! How to Lose a Goal in 10 Excuses & the Power of YET 🎧 Listen now: https://www.afterthetonesdrop.com/cool-story-bro-how-to-lose-a-goal-in-10-excuses-the-power-of-yet/ Alright folks, let’s talk about that sneaky little gremlin in your brain—self-sabotage. You know, the one that whispers "Why even try?" or "You're just gonna fail…
🚨 2025 Tactical Tools for Thriving Symposium Speaker Spotlight! 🚨 📅 May 5, 2025 | Erlanger, KY | St. Elizabeth Training Center🎟 Register now: https://evenium.events/tactical-tools Meet William Young, a powerhouse in the world of corrections advocacy, mental health, and leadership! With three books under his belt, a mission to reshape…
🚨 New Episode: It’s Not About You! 🎙️ Taking things personally can wreak havoc on relationships—yet so many of us do it without even realizing it. This week on After the Tones Drop, we break down why we internalize others’ emotions and reactions—and how to stop. 💡 Inspired by The…
🎙️ New Episode: Brotherhood Betrayal with Captain 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 in 2021. Ed…
🔥🚔 On this episode of Fun Friday, we bring you: ‘Oh yeah, this job is super boring.’ 🙄☕ POV: Someone asks if first responder work ever gets dull… meanwhile, you’re knee-deep in non-stop adrenaline, chaos, and enough coffee to power a small city. ☕⚡ Boring? Only if your definition includes…
On this clip of Throwback Thursday: The Lost Files 🎥: We’re taking a look at the all-too-familiar spiral of isolation. 🚪➡️🚫 Avoiding tough conversations, retreating to the bunkroom, and sitting in your own ‘pee pants’ 🩳 (yep, we said it). Avoidance might feel like control, but it only keeps you…
🔥 One Week Later: Reflecting on an Honor 🧠 It’s hard to believe it’s already been a week since we had the privilege of being the keynote speakers at the 28th Annual Jackson Fire Expo! 🙌 We were honored to deliver our ACEs in the Hole presentation, teaching first responders…
🧘♂️ Meditation: Not Just for Hippies 🌟 “Honestly, I used to think meditation was a total joke—just some hippie thing. But now? I get it.” Our guest, Brad, breaks down how he went from a skeptic to seeing all the real-life benefits of meditation. From calming the chaos in your…
🛌 Sleep Hacks You Need 😴 Your body’s bedtime cues aren’t just about darkness. 🌡 Cool Down: Keep your room at 67-68°F and take a warm shower 1-2 hours before bed to trigger melatonin release. 🧠 Calm Your Mind: Balanced serotonin helps relax racing thoughts and ease you into sleep.…
In this heartfelt "drop-in/special release" episode, Erin and Cinnamon step into the deeply personal and universal experience of the Anniversary Effect—the way our bodies and minds hold onto grief, even when the calendar doesn’t remind us. 💔 The conversation weaves through: How grief and trauma live in the body (because,…
