Beyond the Badge Podcast

My Breaking Point: The Story I've Never Told

This is the most personal episode Nate has ever recorded. Colleen takes the mic and interviews Nate as he opens up about my mental health journey — how it started, the battles he's faced, and the moments he thought he'd never make it through. For years, he has kept this part of his life hidden behind the badge, but it's time to be honest. This episode is raw, unfiltered, and real. Nates hope is that by sharing his story, it can help someone else feel less alone and show that there is a way forward. 💚 If you or someone you love is struggling, please know there's help and there's hope. You are NOT alone. 🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube and help us break the stigma around mental health in first responders, veterans, and anyone fighting silent battles. 💥 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and share this with someone who needs to hear it.

The Shot That Saved Us: Stellate Ganglion Block & Mental Health

In this episode of Beyond the Badge, Colleen and Nate open up about the battles we've faced with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. We've both been to some dark places… and there were moments we didn't think we'd make it out. But then, something unexpected changed our lives: Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) shots. We're sharing our raw and unfiltered experience with this treatment — what it felt like, how it impacted our healing, and why it gave us a glimmer of hope when we needed it most. If you've ever felt trapped in your own mind or wondered if real healing is possible, this conversation is for you. 💚 You are not alone.