This week I had the pleasure of having back on the podcast, Autumn Schmidt. So many adjectives I could use to describe her, I'll try to limit it to one, empowering! Autumn has taken her career in law enforcement, passion for martial arts, and her amazing coaching abilities to form, She's An Asset. A women's empowering movement that provides the women of all ages with the skills and mindset necessary to make themselves a "Hard Target". Autumn delivers from a place of first hand experience. Sit back and give our conversation a listen, share it with the women in your life that you want to keep healthy, happy and remaining "Hard Targets".

http://www.autumnclifford.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumnclifford/overlay/contact-info/

More about Autumn:

Most people teach confidence from the neck up.
I teach it from the ground up — body, voice, presence, and mindset.

I’m Autumn Schmidt — a former police officer turned trauma-informed empowerment trainer, personal safety coach, and speaker. I help women and high-stakes teams build confidence, calm, and leadership that actually shows up in the real world.

I founded She’s An Asset to teach women how to stop playing small, trust themselves, and move through life like they matter. Our trainings help women access personal leadership, situational awareness, and real tools to navigate stress, boundaries, and safety — without losing their softness, spirit, or truth.

I also lead You’re An Asset — corporate leadership trainings designed for teams, educators, client-facing industries, and anyone who works under pressure. This isn’t a lecture or a slideshow. It’s training that activates your people’s voice, body language, nervous system, and clarity — so they can lead effectively and feel grounded at work.

Private coaching with me is also open to a small number of women who are ready to stop second-guessing and start showing up with powerful clarity — in boardrooms, relationships, and everything in between.

Let’s talk if you’re ready to work together — or if your organization wants to train women and teams to show up differently.

www.shesanasset.com
autumn@autumnclifford.com
Based in Maine | Available Nationwide

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I have had some impactful guests on the show, Chris Littrell is not only one of them, he's a friend. This episode will move, remind, and encourage you to embrace the hope, love, and life that is always present, even in the darkest and most violent of storms. We discuss his book, Echoes from the Street... , but the real take aways came from our conversations that we never want to have but need to. Connect with Chris, give his podcast a listen "Gravity Podcast", and pick up a copy of his book on Amazon.

https://christopherlittrell.com/1

Echoes from the Street: A Police Officer’s Journey through Trauma, Recovery, and Redemption

Every call leaves a mark. Some fade. Others echo for a lifetime.

When Christopher Littrell pinned on his badge, he believed his mission was clear: protect the innocent, stop the dangerous, and serve his community with courage. But what he could not anticipate was how the streets would shape him, scar him, and eventually force him to confront the cost of wearing the uniform.

Over years of service, Christopher investigated crimes that tore families apart, witnessed tragedies that no one should ever have to see, and walked into danger when others ran away. The weight of those experiences didn’t stay at work—they followed him home, echoing into his marriage, his role as a father, and his own identity.

Echoes from the Street is more than a police memoir. It is a deeply personal journey into the unseen battles first responders fight long after the sirens fade. Christopher shares stories of:

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  Harrowing calls that forever changed how he saw life, death, and humanity.
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  The toll trauma takes on families living in the shadow of the badge.
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  The turning point where he chose to seek help, embrace vulnerability, and pursue healing.

Raw and unflinching, this book shines a light on the hidden struggles behind the badge. But it also offers something more—hope. Through faith, endurance, and the courage to face his past, Christopher found a way to rebuild his life, rediscover his voice, and reclaim joy.

For first responders carrying invisible scars, families who have stood beside them, and anyone searching for proof that redemption is possible, Echoes from the Street is both a testimony and a guide. It reminds us that even the deepest wounds can become part of a story not of defeat, but of resilience.

https://christopherlittrell.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gravitychris/

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This week I had the great pleasure to sit down with a friend, caring human being, and a yoga instructor, Vance Row. vance and I discussed his journey and transformation and the role that yoga has played in his life. Could the practice of yoga be the thing that adds immeasurable value to your life? Could this practice be the thing that becomes your "game changer"? Give this episode a listen and find out!

https://www.yoga-rescue.com

http://www.youtube.com/@yogarescuewithVance

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vance-row-0474bb50/

More about Vance

Vance Row is a retired Public Safety Professional from Ocean City, MD. During his public safety career, Vance was both a Police Officer (22 yrs) as well as a Police/ Fire Dispatcher (3 yrs).

As a result of this experience, Vance became a Yoga Teacher to share the benefits with others like him. Since that time, Vance is a Registered Yoga Teacher thru Yoga Alliance with more than 500 hours of Teacher Training. Included in that training are such organizations as Warriors at Ease, Veterans Yoga Project, and the iRest Institute.

Since his retirement, Vance works as an independent contractor for O2X, Boulder Crest Foundation, and various other Mental Health and Wellness Organizations.

At the current time, Vance is working on obtaining his certification in Peer Recovery thru the State of Maryland.

Vance regularly gives presentations where he addresses some of the factors that affected him in his Law Enforcement Career. In this presentation, “Calming stormy seas, how yoga quieted my storm within” …Vance describes how police culture and stress led to potentially catastrophic results. Vance now speaks on topics related to suicide prevention, alcohol abuse, and overall wellness for those in all First Responder Communities. Ultimately, his story shows the power of yoga in resilience and why Vance wants to use yoga to combat First Responder/ Military Suicide. In November 2021, Vance founded “Yoga Rescue” as a way to do so…

Thank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :

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This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with retired Leo, author, and Boulder Crest Struggle Well guide, JP McMichael. JP and I discuss his passion for helping those that have experienced trauma find a way forward. We discussed his line of children books as well as his role as a Struggle Well Guide for the Boulder Crest Foundation. Sit back and give this episode a listen and If you or somebody you love is struggling with trauma, contact JP and the Boulder Crest Foundation to find out more about post traumatic growth.

Jmcmichael0621@outlook.com

https://bouldercrest.org/research-resources/what-is-posttraumatic-growth-ptg/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-p-mcmichael-ma-ba-cpt-

44b62344/http://www.catalystofchangeassociates.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Why-Wont-You-Play-Responders/dp/1792922981/ref=sr_1_8?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.f7Y7i2xyvpkwxpyM2bCv26wyVrqAppqh22Hj5mdLhfD-t_4QdLjJd8XPX-vF4Rn7U9HczexGarYZSRvgMmSIcKsvjRN5A6I1nKVJp8F9_u7OGQ5tBh12M9u6vYpAW_S9.C__SPT5AjpbelcxxeGpamxD7cPiIQOFTNNhR8deqhfk&dib_tag=se&qid=1762023234&refinements=p_27%3AJ.P.+McMichael&s=books&sr=1-8

Public Speaker. Experienced Incident Coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the government administration industry. Skilled in Crisis Management, Criminal Intelligence, Nonprofit Organizations, Intelligence Analysis, and Microsoft Word. Strong support professional with a Master's degree focused in Counseling Psychology from Liberty University.

Thank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :

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John@lawenforcementlifecoach.com

And if you would like to watch the interview you can view it in it's entirety on the Law Enforcement Life Coach YouTube Channel :
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This week I had the great opportunity to sit down with friends David Dachinger and Bonnie Rumilly, two amazing humans that are doing great things for our first responder community. When I initially entered this space they were some of the first to welcome me with open arms.

Producing their own first responder podcast, Responder Resilience wasn't enough apparently. David , Bonnie and their co-host Dr Stacy Raymond had to take this initiative one step further with the creation of " Helping the Helpers, The Clinician's Guide to First Responder Mental Wellness".

What a resource for those that care about this community and wan to more effectively serve it. This book allows everyone that interacts with the first responder community to be more effective in their attempts to reach, and more importantly, positively impact the members of this community that have often had to go about their wellness journey alone.

Sit back, give the episode a listen, pick up your copy with he provided links below and become part of the solution!

Amazon: https://a.co/d/17xjjXB

Web page: https://www.respondertv.com/p/helpingthehelpers/

| Lt. David Dachinger (Ret.)
Producer/Host Responder Resilience | Igniting the Shift Within
Phone 904-717-1222 Email info@responderTV.com
Web ResponderTV.com Peer Coach 22Zero.org
Advisory Board Fairfield County Trauma Response Team
Powerful New Resource Helping the Helpers-The Clinicians Guide to First Responder Mental Wellness

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This week I had the opportunity to sit down with Jay Gruben, founder of Resilience Under Fire. Jay and I discuss how we bring the body and the brain back into balance after a traumatic event, getting you to respond and not react, thats one of many goals. Sit back and give this episode a listen and come away intrigued and better prepared to be an advocate for your own mental health and wellbeing.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaygruben/overlay/contact-info/

jsgruben@gmail.com

More about Jay

I help people who live and lead under pressure learn how to stabilize their nervous system after high stress moments, individual crisis, and community crisis, and return to clarity (take the armor off) when it matters most, when you’re off shift, with your family or friends, and not working.

As the founder of Resilience Under Fire, I teach science backed tools that I’ve mastered through training with renowned scientists, somatic practitioners, and many others, tools that bring the body and brain back into balance even when life feels intense or unpredictable. My work draws from neuroscience, physiology, kinesiology, biology, behavioral science, and human performance research. But I am not the academic, and this is not an academic program. I speak to people who didn’t go to school for this with master’s degrees or doctorates. What I share is postdoctoral-level information integrated with common sense and delivered in common tongue.

The goal isn’t to avoid stress, it’s to work with your system so it learns how to balance survival brain dominance. When people understand their body’s signals, they stop reacting from impulse and start making decisions with a clearer mind.

If you’re seeking ways to build calm under pressure, strengthen emotional awareness, and create stability in yourself or your team, that’s what Resilience Under Fire is built for:
Rise. Rebuild. Reclaim.

Thank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :

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John@lawenforcementlifecoach.com

And if you would like to watch the interview you can view it in it's entirety on the Law Enforcement Life Coach YouTube Channel :
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Round two! So thankful that Dr. Leah Kaylor, The FBI's sleep expert and author of "If Sleep Were A Drug...", was able to work us into her busy schedule. We picked ups where we left off, discussing and doing a deep dive on EMDR, Brain Spotting, and with the help and guidance of this that know we can take back what was lost for many of us, a great nights sleep. Wed discussed her new book that is coming out on October 1, "If Sleep Were a Drug, The Science of Sleep Optimization...". Become your own wellness advocate by doing the things that will make you successful. Sit back and give this episode a listen and add enormous value to your life and the lives of those you love. Until next week, take care of yourself and each other.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drleahkaylor/

https://drleahkaylor.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Were-Drug-Optimization-Performance-ebook/dp/B0FQFBBD3W/ref=sr_1_2?crid=390YRU3D5NTN8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-BS-WRdUX_efkXXaSxVmmwii31ArS0FhbgCxzYfNFHE.UkYwKVB7ewKAUj58vF4c9zhmpAf_C3OAeShz3xosL6c&dib_tag=se&keywords=if+sleep+were+a+drug&qid=1758373804&sprefix=if+sleep%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-2

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John@lawenforcementlifecoach.com

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This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with former NYPD/NYFD execution strategist, Neil Schoepp. Neil and I discuss what's keeping you stuck and hesitating. More importantly, Neil explains the WHY? behind you not being where you want to be, and offers a roadmap on how to get there. Sit back and give this episode a listen and come way a better version of you for doing so.

Neil Schoepp spent 24 years in the firehouse and on the streets of NYC, where hesitation got people killed. Now he helps men kill hesitation before it kills their momentum. He turns over thinkers into Freedom Thinkers—men who execute, lead, and refuse to live life on autopilot. His FIREGROUND FRAMEWORK is forged from real chaos, and his 112M Freedom Thinkers mission is built to wake men up, get them moving, and put them back in command of their future.

www.neilschoepp.com

@Neil Schoepp

info@neilschoepp.com

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