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Positive Connections Radio

Positive Connections Radio

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Join former police detective and current certified drug and alcohol counselor, Michael Koch, invoking positive change and breaking the stigma of mental health issues among first responders.Copyright MHNR Network, LLC Ciencias Sociales Desarrollo Personal Higiene y Vida Saludable Psicología Psicología y Salud Mental Relaciones Éxito Personal
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  • The Hidden Pain Behind Every Breakup: Rejective Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) (AUDIO)

    The Hidden Pain Behind Every Breakup: Rejective Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) (AUDIO)
    Mar 20 2026
    The Hidden Pain Behind Every Breakup
    Rejective Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)

    Positive Connections Radio (Podcast) Episode 140
    HALT and Call for Backup
    Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock

    Summary
    This episode dives into Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)-an intense emotional response to rejection often linked to ADHD, trauma, and early life experiences.Jim and Mike unpack why some people feel devastated by breakups, criticism, or abandonment, and how this pain can lead to people-pleasing, toxic relationships, and self-sabotage.They connect the dots between childhood wounds, fear of being alone, and adult relationship patterns, while offering practical tools like emotional awareness, self-talk, and the “28-day reset” to rebuild self-worth.At its core, this episode is about turning emotional pain into self-awareness-and finally breaking the cycle.

    “Be Strong, Stand Up, Speak Your Truth, and Break the Stigma.”

    Music by;Rod Kim-Let’s Play-Soundtrack
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    47 m
  • COPS are Conditioned to Stay Silent (AUDIO)

    COPS are Conditioned to Stay Silent (AUDIO)
    Mar 15 2026
    COPS ARE CONDITIONED TO STAY SILENT

    For years, cops and first responders have been conditioned to believe that asking for help means you’re weak. The truth is, the things we see and carry from this job don’t just disappear. We bury them, we ignore them, or we try to numb them, until eventually the bucket overflows.

    I know because it happened to me. After 19 years in law enforcement, I stayed silent out of fear of the stigma and nearly lost everything before I finally asked for help. This video is for the first responders out there who are still carrying it alone. You’re not weak for speaking up; you’re human.

    “Be Strong, Stand Up, Speak Your Truth, and Break the Stigma.”

    Music by;
    Rod Kim-Let’s Play-Soundtrack
    Dan Lebowitz-Open and Closed

    Firstresponderwellness.com
    MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.com
    Positiveconnectionsradio.com
    McLintockcounseling.com
    http://www.youtube.com/@HALTandCallforBackup
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    6 m
  • Don’t Fake the Badge (When “Trauma-Informed” Isn’t Enough) AUDIO ONLY

    Don’t Fake the Badge (When “Trauma-Informed” Isn’t Enough) AUDIO ONLY
    Jan 19 2026
    Don’t Fake the Badge
    (When “Trauma-Informed” Isn’t Enough)
    With Dennis Carradin Jr. LPCMH, NCC, BCETS

    HALT and Call for Backup
    Episode 138

    Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock

    Summary
    Being “trauma-informed” isn’t the same as being trauma-experienced-and first responders know the difference immediately.

    In this episode of Positive Connections Radio / Halt and Call for Backup, we sit down with licensed trauma therapist and former first responder Dennis Carradin to talk about what actually works in trauma care for police, fire, EMS, and healthcare professionals.

    We break down the critical difference between trauma-informed, trauma-experienced, and trauma-practiced clinicians, why credibility can’t be faked, and how underqualified therapy can do real harm.

    Dennis shares hard truths about cumulative trauma, trust, stigma, and what first responders need from mental health professionals-not theory, not buzzwords, but real-world understanding.If you work in a high-stress profession, or support those who do, this conversation cuts through the noise and gets honest about trauma, resilience, and staying human in the job.

    Takeaways
    • "It's about not feeling terrible."
    • "You have to gain that experience."
    • "I'm here to carry the weight until you're ready to carry the weight."
    • "We need to talk to the younger ones."
    • "You can actually cost someone's life because of your ineptness."
    • "The average age of therapists is in the high 50s, low 60s."
    • "You have to understand the hardship that somebody is going through."
    • "I always tell folks, look, I'm your humble life guide."
    • "You have to ask the hard questions."
    • "It's about connection-based type of thing."

    Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dennis Carradin: Trauma and Resilience
    04:14 Dennis Carradin's Background and Experience
    08:40 The Importance of Mental Health in High-Stress Environments
    13:03 Building Connections and Humor in Therapy
    17:52 The Role of Support Systems in Trauma Recovery
    19:37Dennis's Journey: From Firefighter to Therapist
    21:45 The Importance of Trauma Work for First Responders
    28:35Building Trust: The Therapist-Client Relationship
    30:24 The Challenge of Inexperienced Therapists in Trauma Work
    36:35 Understanding Trauma Therapy for First Responders
    40:51 Vetting Trauma Therapists: Key Questions to Ask
    47:54 The Importance of Experience in Therapy
    50:40 Carrying the Weight: Supporting First Responders
    55:23 Beyond the Call: Writing and Sharing Experiences
    01:01:15 Connection and Understanding in Mental Health
    01:06:23 Future of Mental Wellness for First Responders

    “Be Strong, Stand Up, Speak Your Truth, and Break the Stigma.”

    Music by Rod Kim-Let’s Play-Soundtrack

    denniscarradin.com
    traumasurvivorsfoundation.org
    Firstresponderwellness.com
    MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.com
    Positiveconnectionsradio.com
    McLintockcounseling.com
    http://www.youtube.com/@HALTandCallforBackup
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    1 h y 9 m
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