In this Part 1 of 2 episode compilation, I walk the curious through signing up for and attending a trial BJJ class and then share tips for when you sign up and start training regularly.

In this episode, I share quotes from Viktor Frankl's "Man's Search for Meaning" on the value of suffering and 3 key ways we can all use tragic optimism within our lives.

Sharing how Father Mike from the Hallow App's Lent guidance on Temptation can be applied to both our Personal and Professional lives.

Pause First Academy Owner and Mindfulness for Warriors Author Kim Colegrove and I talk about meditation, loss, suicide and how First Responders can build resiliency through mindfulness practices.

I share my perspective on creating more efficiencies when we teach people core troubleshooting and problem-solving skills like the Foundational Five.

Supporting my thesis that good all-hazards planning skills trump following the prescriptive HICS structure.

Sharing how escalation is a good tool, but sometimes improved communication and collaboration is the answer.

In How to Produce Powerful Product Solutions with Jillian Funes, I was fortunate to speak with Jillian Funes, Technical Product Manager at Canopy Servicing.

Reiterating the sentiment that training provides a great base, but the doing and practice provide more value.

Chase and I talk about growing up on set, balancing education and experience, the value of mentorship from Christina P. and about her upcoming comedy special "People Pleaser" that comes out on YouTube February 9, 2023.