After The Tones Drop Erin & Cinnamon

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Hickory, a police sergeant who's spent over 20 years on the force, diving deep into his own struggles with addiction and trauma. Jonathan rose out of the dark and emerged a published author of a book turned movie entitled "Break Every Chain." Jonathan doesn't hold back on the tough stuff, emphasizing how vital mental wellness, resilience, and suicide prevention are for folks like him in law enforcement.Teaching a class at a regional academy, Jonathan...

In this special episode, "After the Tones Drop" is delighted to feature Episode 008: Time to go Home from Operation Yellow Tape Podcast, hosted by the exceptionally articulate Kenny Mitchell. Kenny challenges first responders to prioritize action over excuses, emphasizing that if first responders are still suffering, no excuse is valid. Kenny, known for both his potent advocacy and his tech tips (he even taught our hosts a few iPhone tricks!), delivers invaluable guidance on...

While the hosts of After the Tones Drop are on their season break, they are excited to feature a compelling episode from the Just Corrections Podcast EP001 " Zombie Brain" with host William Young and his guest Sue Radcliffe. This episode dives deep into the complex world of trauma and its impact on correctional officers.Guest Spotlight:Joining the conversation is Susan Radcliffe, LCSW-C, RYT 200, a mental health therapist with over 25 years of clinical experience. Sue's professional jou...

In a special feature during their season break, After the Tones Drop presents an insightful episode from "The Next Shift Podcast" entitled "YOU ARE NOT ALONE," hosted by Jess Flores. This episode delves into the complex emotions and experiences that many first responders face when transitioning out of active service. Jess, drawing from her personal journey of leaving law enforcement 7.5 years ago, shares the profound sense of isolation she encountered—an experience echoed by her former collea...

While Erin and Cinnamon are taking a break trying to train their pet goldfish to sing the national anthem, they've put together a special bonus episode on After the Tones Drop, featuring Episode 18 : SPREAD HOPE NOT DARKNESS of the The Mindfulness Medic Podcast with the incredible Jason Warn. He was a guest on ATTD last winter on Episode 35, and the gems he dropped left them speechless multiple times. Imagine that level of wisdom packed into every episode of "The Mindfulness Medic." Jason kno...

Grab your headphones and get comfy—Erin and Cinnamon are dishing all the deets in this season finale of "After the Tones Drop." They kick things off chatting about how they dove into podcasting without a clue and ended up with a hit show! They're super grateful for all the awesome peeps who've joined their podcast fam and the amazing changes they’ve seen.Highlights:Challenges & Growth: Jumping into podcasting was like hopping on a wild rollercoaster—lots of ups and downs but oh-so rewardi...