Bend Don't Break

Bend Don’t Break is a podcast that tells the story of police officers who have overcome significant adversity in their personal and professional lives. Through the power of story, the listener will understand the depth of resilience and personal strength that exists in the men and women who protect our communities 24x7.

Bulletproof Mind - LT Col. Grossman
May 27, 2025 – 52:40
Performance Enhancement Imagery PART 2
May 20, 2025 – 34:30
Use of Force for the Mind
May 15, 2025 – 49:41
Mind Over Matter - Performance Enhancement Imagery
May 1, 2025 – 46:08
Elite Nutrition
Apr 15, 2025 – 41:16
Episode 86 Sameer Dhar - Nia Health
Apr 8, 2025 – 34:32
Episode 85 - Elite Sleep with Dr. Landry
Apr 1, 2025 – 01:01:50
PART TWO. Starlight Casio Shooting - Jordan MacWilliams
Feb 11, 2025 – 31:42
CHARGED WITH MURDER- THE STARLIGHT CASINO SHOOTING
Feb 4, 2025 – 47:59
CIA Secrets to Escape
Jan 7, 2025 – 38:22
Nearly Losing her Life over a Stolen Chocolate Bar: From Trauma to Triumph
Dec 31, 2024 – 01:05:43
Episode #79 With Brian Willis
Dec 17, 2024 – 01:00:34
Jail Break
Dec 10, 2024 – 45:44
Brain Health For First Responders
Dec 3, 2024 – 33:23
Episode #76 Jessica Flores
Nov 26, 2024 – 35:54
Bend Don't Break Episode #75 Brian Murphy
Nov 19, 2024 – 55:09
Episode #74 with Jim Nixon
Nov 12, 2024 – 56:51
The Thin Ice of Policing
Nov 5, 2024 – 29:08
Forgotten Civilians
Oct 29, 2024 – 42:39
The Scars of Policing
Oct 22, 2024 – 41:06
Redemption - From Charges to Chief
Oct 15, 2024 – 48:33
Beneath the Badge Episode #69
Oct 4, 2024 – 36:58
Blue Grit Wellness: Balancing Duty, Family and Health
Jul 23, 2024 – 46:19
Blue Grit Wellness: Balancing Duty, Family and Health
Jul 23, 2024 – 46:19
Behind the Shield: A Journey from Undercover Ops to Mental Health Advocate
Jul 9, 2024 – 42:23
Behind the Shield: A Journey from Undercover Ops to Mental Health Advocate
Jul 9, 2024 – 42:23
Surviving The Unthinkable: A Journey of Healing and Hope
Jun 25, 2024 – 42:14
Surviving The Unthinkable: A Journey of Healing and Hope
Jun 25, 2024 – 42:14
Post-Traumatic Growth and Survival Through Support
Jun 11, 2024 – 47:28
Post-Traumatic Growth and Survival Through Support
Jun 11, 2024 – 47:28
Overcoming Tragedy Through Mental Health Advocacy
May 21, 2024 – 40:45
Overcoming Tragedy Through Mental Health Advocacy
May 21, 2024 – 40:45
Breaking The Silence: Transforming Mental Health in Law Enforcement
May 7, 2024 – 50:15
Breaking The Silence: Transforming Mental Health in Law Enforcement
May 7, 2024 – 50:15
Resilience and Strength: Navigating Through Grief
Apr 23, 2024 – 38:56
Resilience and Strength: Navigating Through Grief
Apr 23, 2024 – 38:56
The Transcendental Power of Meditation for First Responders
Apr 9, 2024 – 35:21
A Legacy of Resilience: Honoring Ryan Masales
Mar 26, 2024 – 01:22:41
A Legacy of Resilience: Honoring Ryan Masales
Mar 26, 2024 – 01:22:41
How PTSD Manifested Physically
Mar 13, 2024 – 35:06
Choosing Resilience: A Cop's Perspective on Life with Multiple Sclerosis
Feb 7, 2024 – 34:53
From Crisis to Control: Mitch Hardington's Resilience Revolution
Jan 16, 2024 – 35:46
When the Hunter Became the Hunted
Dec 1, 2023 – 48:00
Finding Strength in Recovery
Nov 17, 2023 – 44:27
You Can't Buy Good Mental Health, You Can Only Create It
Sep 29, 2023 – 39:51
First the Plane Crash, then the PTSD
Sep 16, 2023 – 54:43
Surviving PTSD: If I Could, You Can Too
Jul 18, 2023 – 01:02:21
Overcoming PTSD: Thriving and Finding Happiness Beyond Trauma
Jun 19, 2023 – 37:01
Whole-Person Wellness for First Responders
May 24, 2023 – 35:51
Building a Care Culture
May 1, 2023 – 42:00

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Worth it!

We are all human, even first responders! It’s time to open up about struggles and how we can rise above. This podcast is the place to learn you’re not alone and that you can overcome. Or, if you are doing well, and just want inspiration, listen!