Hey Chaplain: The Police Wellness Podcast

Text a Message to the Show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1792621/open_sms] Today we're talking to Anthony Baumgart; he's a former local and state level narcotics agent who worked in California.  Tony had almost 30 years in law enforcement, but when it came for his last day at work, he experienced a failure in leadership that sometimes happens in law enforcement.  You risk your life and give decades of hard work, only to be shown the door… almost like they're glad to be rid of you.  Today we talk about working at a state agency that's being closed, layoffs, getting rehired and finally retiring, unceremoniously. Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 105 Tags: Retirement, Agents, Career, Layoffs, Leadership, Meth, Narcotics, Parties, Pension, Personnel, Police, Politics, State Agencies, Tattoos, California Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain] Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here: * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY [https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY] Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain]

Text a Message to the Show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1792621/open_sms] Today we're talking again to Deborah Green; she was a California dispatcher for almost 30 years and in Part 1 of this interview she told about how she dispatched her deputies to a middle of the night call at a marijuana grow in the forests of California where they were ambushed by drug cartel gunmen. Make sure you go listen to Part 1 to hear how it all went down.  In this second part of the interview we will look at the aftermath of the shooting and what the fallout was for everyone involved including the dispatchers.  Resources: The Power of Our Story:  https://www.thepowerofourstory.com [https://www.thepowerofourstory.com/] Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 104.5 Tags: Dispatchers, Aftermath, CISM, Communications, Funerals, Healthy, Leadership, Line of Duty Death, Radio, Therapy, Trauma, California Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain] Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here: * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY [https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY] Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain]

Text a Message to the Show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1792621/open_sms] Today we're talking to Deborah Green; she was a California dispatcher for almost 30 years and has a compelling story to tell.  She dispatched her deputies to a middle of the night call at a marijuana grow in the forests of California where they were ambushed by drug cartel gunmen.  The story itself is remarkable but I wanted you to hear this one because it's told from the point of view of the dispatcher.  In part two of the interview we will look at the aftermath of the shooting and what the fallout was for everyone involved including the dispatchers.  Music is by Chris Haugen Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 104 Tags: Dispatchers, Drug Cartels, CISM, Communications, Helplessness, Line of Duty Death, National Guard, Radio, Shootout, Trauma, California Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain] Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here: * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY [https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY] Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain]

Text a Message to the Show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1792621/open_sms] On this special Bonus Episode we are revisiting the interviews I did last fall with three sergeants from the department that I serve.   They collectively have 70 years of combined service and every time I asked another question, they just kept dropping more wisdom that I knew you'd want to hear.  The officers interviewed are Master Sgt Angie Joyce, Senior Sgt Paul Simonich, and Senior Sgt Kyle Hickerson.  Part 1 of this interview was Bonus Episode 38 in November 2024. Music is by LesFM Hey Chaplain Bonus Episode 39 Tags: Police, Career, Education, Friendship, Leadership, Sergeants, Stress, Wellness, Work Ethic, Kansas City, Kansas Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain] Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here: * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY [https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY] Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain]

Text a Message to the Show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1792621/open_sms] On today's episode we are talking to an Army doctor, Colonel Skip Mondragon.  The good doctor is a championship wrestler, a combat veteran, a medical doctor, and also a man who has battled depression.  It has become the Colonel's mission to help tough guys ask for help, something that he struggled with first hand and so he knows what he's talking about.  We are going to talk about depression, Adverse Childhood Experiences, running a hospital in a combat zone, and what a you can do after trauma, when you don't have a chance to take a break from the constant stress. Resources:  * Dr Mondragon's website: https://www.transformedtoughguys.com [https://www.transformedtoughguys.com/] * Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Score Calculator: https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10464/adverse-childhood-experiences-ace-score [https://www.mdcalc.com/calc/10464/adverse-childhood-experiences-ace-score] Music is by Alexander Nakarada Hey Chaplain Podcast Episode 103 Disclaimer: Dr. Mondragon is a fantastic doctor but let me remind you that he is probably not your doctor.  The information presented in this episode, including any statements or opinions expressed by Dr. Mondragon, is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment by a doctor who has actually met you. Always seek the advice of your qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you heard on a podcast.  Go see your doctor! Tags: Depression, Army, Childhood Trauma, Doctor, Gratitude, Leadership, Military, Prayer, Stress, Veterans, Iraq, Texas Support the show [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain] Thanks for Listening! And, as always, pray for peace in our city. Subscribe/Follow here: * Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hey-chaplain/id1570155168] * Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY [https://open.spotify.com/show/2CGK9A3BmbFEUEnx3fYZOY] Email us at: heychaplain44@gmail.com You can help keep the show ad-free by buying me a virtual coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heychaplain]