Breach Your Mind
Explore life's depths and unlock the secrets of mental well-being on "Breach Your Mind." Join us as we navigate the intricacies of the human experience, offering insights, inspiration, and practical strategies for a fulfilling life. Get ready to breach the barriers of conventional thinking, embrace self-discovery, and nurture your mental health. Let's embark on a transformative journey together. Welcome to Breach Your Mind.
Episodes
37 episodes
Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence: A Public Safety Perspective
In this powerful episode, we dive into one of the most critical issues affecting our society today—domestic violence. With 18 years of experience in public safety, Bryan Shearouse shares his deeply personal encounters and insights into the impa...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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38:44
Confronting Chaos: Stress Management for Supervisors in Critical Incidents
What happens when your gut instinct compels you to rush to a dangerous scene without a formal summon? Join us as we recount a gripping personal experience where I faced the unimaginable stress of a shots-fired call. From the nerve-wracking driv...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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35:23
From Morning Coffee to Car Repairs Part 2
Ever felt the sting of self-doubt while pursuing personal growth? Join me as I confront my own insecurities in real-time, choosing to publish rather than delete a vulnerable video of my day off. This decision embodies the spirit of facing chall...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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37:09
From Morning Coffee to Car Repairs
Ever felt the sting of self-doubt while pursuing personal growth? Join me as I confront my own insecurities in real-time, choosing to publish rather than delete a vulnerable video of my day off. This decision embodies the spirit of facing chall...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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29:27
Turning Struggles into Triumphs
Ever wondered how a simple walk around the lake can turn a rough day into a refreshing experience? Join me as I share a personal story of battling through a relentless headache by staying active, only to find unexpected joy and novelty in every...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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13:08
Humor and Insight Along the Water's Edge
Ever set out for a simple morning walk only to find yourself deep in reflection about the curiosities of life? That's exactly what unfolded during my serene stroll around a southeast Georgia lake, and I've brought the entire experience to your ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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44:38
Adapting Leadership Style Pt. 2
Want to supercharge your leadership skills and foster a more productive and happier team environment? This episode promises to equip you with strategies to adapt your leadership style to the evolving needs of your team and ensure they're perfor...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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24:47
Adapting Leadership Style Pt. 1
Are you a leader who's confident in their style, or do you often question if your approach is the most effective? Stepping into this nuanced dialogue, we question the merits and detriments of authoritarian leadership, and the impact it can pote...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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19:59
The Power of Now and Making Wine
Where do you see yourself right now in life? And is it where you expected it to be? This week, we dive deep into life's reflections, spurred by a candid conversation with a co-worker. We discuss our life trajectories and the concept of success....
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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18:14
Sparks of Inspiration: Embracing Hobbies for Mind and Soul
Delve into the world of hobbies in this episode, where I revisit the joy of being a DIYer and explore the art of welding after two decades. Discover how hobbies can clear the mind, offer creative solutions, and add a touch of joy to life. Tune ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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19:59
Behind the Yellow Tape: A Dark Memory Revisited
Join me in this gripping episode as I delve into a haunting case from my early days as a rookie—a double homicide that tested my resilience. At the crime scene, I appeared unfazed, but little did I know that the experience would leave a lingeri...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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43:36
Resilience Amidst Adversity
Join us in this gripping episode as we delve into a life-changing moment when I faced an emergency, performing CPR for the first time. Hear the raw emotions, the lasting impact, and the journey of coping with the aftermath of that fateful day, ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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38:05
Critical Incident and Trauma Debriefing Pt. 2
Public Safety comprises approximately 1.4% of the U.S. population, yet a career in this line of work can expose each individual, on average, to 188 critical and traumatic incidents. These incidents leave their mark on each individual just as it...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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35:43
Critical Incident and Trauma Debriefing
Public Safety comprises approximately 1.4% of the U.S. population, yet a career in this line of work can expose each individual, on average, to 188 critical and traumatic incidents. These incidents leave their mark on each individual just as it...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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35:11
Mental Health in Public Safety Pt. 3
For many, talks of mental health concerns are typically applied to the general population and how best to help them manage their everyday lives or a crisis they may be experiencing. But, what about the mental health of those we task with the re...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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38:32
Mental Health in Public Safety Pt. 2
For many, talks of mental health concerns are typically applied to the general population and how best to help them manage their everyday lives or a crisis they may be experiencing. But, what about the mental health of those we task with the re...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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32:47
Mental Health in Public Safety
For many, talks of mental health concerns are typically applied to the general population and how best to help them manage their everyday lives or a crisis they may be experiencing. But, what about the mental health of those we task with the re...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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34:50
At Least Try
From 1999 to 2018 the suicide rate in the U.S. climbed by 35%. Since then we have only seen a 5% decline yet there are increases in specific groups. America spends more money on healthcare than any other wealthy country, yet, it still leads the...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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38:21
I was goin so fast
As a teenage boy, I had a lot of fun, it just wasn't always the best way to have fun. In this episode, I share a memory of a time when reckless abandonment had no meaning, a time when I was invincible, a time that would mark only one of the tim...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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28:36
Family Can Suck
This world can be difficult to navigate, but it becomes harder when the reason is our own family. Just like any relationship, family relationships can have issues as well and it's how we manage the issues that can determine if we mend the torn ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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25:59
But, I'm Bigger
To be confident in one's self is a positive attribute, until the moment that the confidence overtakes common sense. This is when overconfidence sets in and can often get you into trouble. This is the case in this week's episode where I share an...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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43:17
Summers Were The Best
Regardless of what you are going through, often enough, a little levity can help you better manage your emotions and thoughts. In this episode, we take a little different direction and allow you to have a laugh at my expense as I share a childh...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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24:33
Grieving to Depression
As if grief weren't already difficult to overcome for the average person, what does one do when the prolonged grief becomes clinical depression.? In this episode, we discuss that very topic as we add to our discussion on grief. So log on and li...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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53:43
Dealing with Traumatic Grief
Life can deal all sorts of hands and when it comes to grief, the house is slinging similar cards. Grief is something that most people will experience at some point in their life, regardless of the reason, but not everyone will experience trauma...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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46:53
