There's a saying, "abs are made in the kitchen." If that's true, I'd better get cooking! Lucky for me, this episode's guest is Joel Chapman, professional chef, crossfitter, and all-around good guy. These days, Joel makes food for several thousand people a day as part...

Dr. Steve Politis has more acronyms after his name than anyone else I think I've ever met. So, you know he's smart. But don't just take it from me. Here they are: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS) Fellow of American Academy...

Change is hard...duh, right?  But when you're trying to change a lot at the same time, I think it's easy to get down on yourself for not seeing progress in all areas instantaneously. Even as a relatively sane and independent thinker, I think I'm subconsciously...

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If this episode doesn't scare the crap out of you, I haven't done a very good job. I hate night shift. That should've been made abundantly clear in the last few episodes. I used to love it - when I was a young buck without kids and a lot of disposable income. But I'm...

In this episode, Traver gives me strict instructions to punch myself in the crotch. But more on that in a second... In law enforcement, we have a lot of variables that are beyond our control.  - Do you know what calls you'll handle when you get to your next shift? -...

Do you ever feel like this after a shift?     When I was recovering from a t-12 compression fracture in my vertebrae in 2011-2012, I was dealing with chronic pain in my thoracic spine. My back muscles were overcompensating and in constant spasm. That created...

This episode is awesome, if I do say so myself. And because I write this blog and ask the questions, I can say that. The problem is, it's not a fun episode, but it's an important episode. We don't talk about "gainz" or any of the fun stuff like me pissing myself (see...

Click here to read part 1 or part 2 of  the series "Turning Pro"  I had heard of Steven Pressfield’s book “Turning Pro” through several podcasts I listen to and one day it came across my suggested reading screen on Amazon. On impulse I picked it up. I didn’t put it...

Hi Everyone, Welcome back for episode 6 of The Squad Room. We're taking a little turn into the realm that is going to make some of you squirm in your patrol car seat as you listen. Today we're talking about the "M" word - that's right. We're going to try and get you...

This is George. George is me. I don't mean he's me in a Tyler Durden/Fight Club sense, I mean that George and I have a lot in common. When you read his story, you'll see he had a similar set of events that spurned a series of conversations in his own head. George is a...

If you work in police work or corrections and you haven't thrown out your back at work, you might consider yourself lucky. If you happen to do that, and then immediately suffer a serious bout of the stomach flu, then you might be me. It's been a long month... Traver...