Jordan Ryan OHara welcomes Matt Domyancic to explore his transition from law enforcement to wellness. They discuss the daily challenges faced by first responders, mental health barriers, and the crucial role of peer support. Matt highlights the need for proactive mental health care and shares his journey to functional and integrative medicine, focusing on preventative care and overcoming legal battles in worker's compensation. The conversation delves into scientific health markers, testosterone therapy, and the importance of sleep. Matt emphasizes wellness practices and community engagement. The episode also introduces Dr. Emily Stone's insights on the benefits and cultural significance of mushrooms in coffee, with a sponsor mention of WindanSea Coffee.

Mind Body Mushroom Podcast 🎙️ Ep. 24 | How First Responders Can Avoid Burnout and PTSD Before It Starts | fmr. SWAT Officer Matt Domyancic

🔥 Episode Overview In this impactful episode, Jordan Ryan talks with Matt Domyancic, a former SWAT officer, police academy instructor, and elite strength coach who now serves as a chaplain and mental wellness advocate for first responders and veterans.

Matt opens up about the challenges he faced after his own career-ending medical retirement, and how it led him to dedicate his life to proactive peer support, mental fitness, and holistic healing for those on the front lines. This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone in high-stress roles looking to prevent burnout, trauma, and long-term damage—before it’s too late.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ The hidden mental health crisis among first responders ✅ Why most departments are still stuck in a reactive care model ✅ The missing pieces in academy training and tactical readiness ✅ How to track performance through HRV, sleep, and lab data ✅ What a real “armor down” routine looks like ✅ Tools for emotional regulation, self-reflection, and post-traumatic growth ✅ The importance of having culturally competent support ✅ Why healing isn’t soft—and why strength and vulnerability can coexist

🎯 Who Should Listen? This episode is for first responders, military veterans, athletes, and high achievers who want to maintain their edge without sacrificing their health, relationships, or purpose.

📌 Connect with Matt Domyancic: 🔗 Website: tacticalchaplain.com 🔗 Instagram: @thinbluelinespirituality | @thetacticalchaplain 🔗 LinkedIn: Matt Domyancic

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(0:00) Introduction to Mind Body Mushroom (0:41) Guest introduction: Matt Domyancic and his career shift to wellness (2:07) Daily routines and challenges for first responders (5:01) Mental health barriers and the importance of peer support (8:22) Balancing high-stress work with home life and mental health stigma (14:43) Proactive mental health care in first responder professions (19:23) Matt's early influences and approach to law enforcement training (29:15) Criticisms and pressures in police training (35:06) Transition to functional and integrative medicine (41:02) Preventative care and legal battles in worker's compensation (46:52) Proactive wellness in law enforcement (52:36) Scientific measures and health markers for optimal performance (57:07) Testosterone therapy and individualized healing (1:05:26) The importance of sleep and neurotechnology (1:08:43) Wellness practices and audience engagement (1:11:37) Contacting Matt Domyancic and community building (1:16:00) Sponsor: WindanSea Coffee (1:16:30) Introduction to Dr. Emily Stone and mushrooms in coffee (1:17:05) Physiological benefits and flavor enhancement of mushrooms (1:19:40) Cultural significance of mushrooms and upcoming events