STRONG Legacy podcast

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STRONG Legacy -Strive To Reach Optimal New Goals was born from frontline experience in some of Queensland’s most complex and courageous communities. Led by Amit Singh, a tactical leader and mentor , STRONG integrates physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing into a replicable framework for empowerment. Through martial arts, sport, structured mentorship, and restorative practice, STRONG has transformed youth, uplifted families, and strengthened community cohesion. It’s a blueprint for scalable change—where leadership is not about control, but about enabling others to rise

  1. 4d ago

    The Science of Survival: Dr. Stephanie Conn on Trauma, ASAP & Resilience

    Episode 25 Dr. Stephanie Conn has lived every angle of the first responder world — daughter of a police officer, former law enforcement officer herself, dispatcher, psychologist, researcher, trainer, and author. With over29 years of experience, she is one of the most respected voices in police psychology and first responder mental health. In this powerful episode of the STRONG Legacy Podcast, Stephanie breaks down the realities of trauma, resilience, organisational stress, and the emotional cost of service — not from theory, but from lived experience and scientific evidence. We dive deep into: Growing up inside first responder culture The emotional inheritance carried by police families Why first responders trust her instantly Her research on trauma, resilience, and organisational stress The Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol (ASAP) and how it protects the brain after critical incidents The psychology of guilt, responsibility, and “I should’ve gotten there sooner” The hidden toll on children and partners Why culturally competent clinicians matter How EMDR, Heart Math, and TRE help process trauma stored in the body The unspoken rules, dark humour, and identity of first responder culture What agencies must do to build resilient, healthy, high‑functioning teams Stephanie’s work spans police, fire, EMS, dispatch, andmilitary communities. She trains agencies across the world, supports peer support teams, and helps clinicians understand the unique psychological landscape of first responders. 📚 Books by Dr. Stephanie Conn • Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel A practical, evidence‑based guide to building psychological strength before, during, and after critical incidents. • Peer Support in Action: A Guide for First Responders A foundational resource for peer support teams, leaders, and agencies committed to creating healthy, supportive cultures. Both books are widely used across police, fire, EMS, and dispatch organisations. 🔥 Who This Episode Is For Police, Fire, EMS, and Dispatch Peer Support Teams Supervisors & Command Staff Mental Health Clinicians Families of First Responders If you’ve ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or alone in the weight you carry — this conversation will feel like someone finally understands your world. #StrongLegacyPodcast #DrStephanieConn #FirstResponders #Police #EMS #Firefighters #TraumaRecovery #Resilience #MentalHealth #PeerSupport #ASAPProtocol #EMDR #Leadership #HumanPerformance #PolicePsychology #Podcast #TraumaInformed #FirstResponderWellness #Legacy

    1h 16m

  2. May 28

    From Recruit to Deputy Commissioner: Paul Taylor’s SERT Forged Leadership Legacy

    Episode 24From a young recruit chasing a dream… to the formerDeputy Commissioner of the Queensland Police Service. From helping build the SERT unit… to serving some ofQueensland’s most remote communities… to leading the organisation as Deputy Commissioner — Paul Taylor’s story is leadership forged under real pressure. In this episode of STRONG Legacy, Paul opens up about a lifetime of service shaped by courage, humility, and relentless self‑reflection.His journey — from a young man from NSW to one of the most senior leaders in the Queensland Police Service — is a masterclass in leadership without ego. Paul takes us inside the defining moments of his career: Packing his car in 1977 and driving into the unknown tojoin QPS. Helping build and establish SERT, bringing elitecapability, discipline and tactical excellence into the organisation. Navigating remote communities where conversations wereraw, expectations were high, and leadership was real. Learning to self‑critique when seniority meant feedbackdisappeared. Across the episode, Paul shares the leadership lessons thatcarried him from frontline policing to the highest levels of command: Why honest feedback matters — especially early inyour career. How self‑reflection becomes essential when you reachsenior ranks. What SERT taught him about discipline, teamwork anddecision‑making. How remote communities shaped his humility, patience andleadership style. Why great leaders never stop learning, even at thetop. This is a conversation about growth, courage, and legacy.About the moments that test you. The decisions that define you. And the character required to lead when no one is watching. If you’re building a career, leading a team, or striving tobecome a stronger human being — this episode will challenge you, inspire you, and stay with you long after it ends. This is STRONG Legacy. This is leadership lived, earned,and proven.  #QueenslandPoliceService #PoliceLeadership #Leadership #Resilience #MentalHealth #TraumaAwareness #Wellbeing #EmotionalIntelligence #FrontlinePolicing #HumanLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #PersonalGrowth #HighPerformance #Mindset #StressManagement #LawEnforcement #StrongLegacyPodcast #InspirationalStories #GrowthMindset #AuthenticLeadership #PurposeDrivenLife #PaulTaylor #AmitSingh #Police #Remotepolicing #Thinblueline

    1h 37m

  3. May 21

    Behind the Badge: Leading Through Trauma, Humanity & Strength | Insp. Ben Dimmock (Bedfordshire Police)

    📝 Episode 23  Behind the Badge: Leading Through Trauma, Humanity & Strength | Insp. Ben Dimmock (Bedfordshire Police) In this deeply powerful and eye-opening episode of the STRONG Legacy Podcast, Amit Singh sits down with Inspector Ben Dimmock from Bedfordshire Police (UK)—a policing professional with over two decades of frontline experience spanning response, intelligence, covert operations, and crisis negotiation. But this conversation goes far beyond the badge. Ben shares the raw truth about trauma in policing—notjust from major incidents, but the silent, cumulative weight carried over years of service. Drawing from his journey within Bedfordshire Police, he opens up about how these unseen pressures shape individuals, leadership, andorganisational culture—and why ignoring them can have lasting consequences. Now serving as the Head of Wellbeing for Bedfordshire Police, Ben has turned experience into purpose—leading a mission to create environments where people feel safe, supported, and human. 🔥 In this episode, you’lldiscover: Why trauma doesn’t discriminate, regardless of roleor rank. The hidden impact of cumulative stress in frontlinepolicing. How leaders in organisations like Bedfordshire Policeare shifting toward people-first cultures. The importance of psychological safety and speaking up. How to move from survival mode to sustainable resilienceand wellbeing. This is more than a policing story—this is powerfulconversation about leadership, humanity, and redefining strength in high-pressure environments. 💡 Whether you’re in lawenforcement, leadership, or navigating life’s pressures—this episode willchallenge and inspire you to lead with empathy, awareness, and authenticity. 👉 Because real strengthisn’t about carrying it all—it’s about knowing when to process, connect, andsupport others. 🔖 Tags / Keywords(Updated) #BedfordshirePolice #PoliceLeadership #Leadership #Resilience #MentalHealth #TraumaAwareness #Wellbeing #EmotionalIntelligence #FrontlinePolicing #CrisisNegotiation #HumanLeadership #PsychologicalSafety #PersonalGrowth #HighPerformance #Mindset #StressManagement #LawEnforcement #StrongLegacyPodcast #InspirationalStories #GrowthMindset #AuthenticLeadership #PurposeDrivenLife #BenDimmock #STRONGLegacyPodcastAmitSingh #UKPolice

    1 hr

  4. May 18

    STRONG Legacy: The Untold Story Purpose • Logo • The Mission Behind the Mic

    🎙️ Episode 22 — STRONG Legacy Podcast Today marks a special milestone — 20 episodes of real conversations, leadership lessons, resilience, culture, and stories that genuinely matter. To honour the journey, we’ve done something different. For the first time, I step into the guest seat, interviewed by the incredible Ashrita Prasad, to answer the questions many listeners have been asking: ✨ Why did the STRONG Legacy Podcast begin? ✨ What is the purpose behind the channel? ✨ What does the STRONG Legacy logo actually mean? ✨ What challenges shaped the journey so far? ✨ And what legacy are we trying to build through these conversations? This episode is personal, honest, and reflective — a look behind the microphone at the mission, the values, and the heart behind STRONG Legacy. It’s a celebration of growth, community, and the belief that stories can change people… and people can change the world. 💬 Real Conversations 🔥 Real Impact 🌱 Real Legacy Thank you to everyone who has listened, shared, supported, and believed in this mission.Here’s to the next 20 — and beyond. 👉 Follow • Subscribe • Share 🎧 Watch & Listen: YouTube | Spotify | Apple Podcasts #StrongLegacyPodcast #Episode20 #Milestone #Leadership #Resilience #Purpose #Podcast #StrongLegacy #RealStories #GrowthMindset #Community #Inspiration #AmitSingh

    17 min

  5. May 14

    The Power of Connection: Delphine Geia on Culture, Community & STRONG Leadership

    Episode 21 In this episode, Amit Singh reconnects with Delphine Geia  arespected community leader whose life and work are grounded in culture, connection, and genuine collaboration. Delphine shares how her upbringing on Palm Island shaped her understanding of community, identity, and the importance of working with people in ways that are culturally safe, respectful, and creative. Her insights highlight the power of relationships, the value of doing your homework beforestepping into a new community, and why impact comes from how you show up not just what you know. Together, Amit and Delphine explore: This episode is a grounded, warm, and insightfulconversation about leadership, culture, and the power of working together with purpose. A must‑listen for anyone committed to community‑focused work, cross‑culturalengagement, or building STRONG relationships that last.  #StrongLegacyPodcast #Leadership #CommunityEngagement#CulturalSafety #FirstNations #ProfessionalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment#Connection #Collaboration #Wellbeing #Podcast

    1h 18m

  6. May 6

    The Glucose Wake Up Call: How One App Is Transforming First Responder Health – Mentor Don McKay

    Episode 20In this episode, Amit sits down with Chief Inspector DonMcKay, a respected leader in the health‑optimisation space, to unpack a tool that could genuinely change the future of first responder wellbeing. Don shares how his journey into blood glucose awarenessbegan back in 2017, and why most people including frontline workers have no idea what their blood glucose is doing day‑to‑day. With the rise of continuous glucose monitoring and a new app designed to make this data simple, actionable,and personalised, Don explains how real‑time feedback can transform sleep, nutrition, movement, and long‑term health. Together, Amit and Don explore: Why blood glucose is one of the most powerful and overlooked indicators of health. How real‑time data builds accountability, consistency, andlong‑term behaviour change. The surprising foods that spike glucose (including sushi!). How shift workers can still build healthy routines using the80/20 rule. Why health‑oriented leadership is the future of policing. How recruits and early‑career officers can avoid themistakes of previous generations. The role of HealthStart coaches and the importance of healthliteracy in emergency services. This episode is a must‑listen for anyone in policing,emergency services, Defence, or anyone who wants to take control of their health with clarity, confidence, and evidence‑based tools. If you’re in the academy or early in your career, this isyour chance to build the habits that will carry you through a 40–50 year career with strength, resilience, and longevity.   #LeadershipDevelopment#HighPerformance #Mindset #Resilience#Accountability #TeamCulture#PersonalGrowth #Podcast  #PoliceLeadership #QPS #LawEnforcement#FirstResponders#LeadershipInAction #PublicService #FrontlineLeadership #GrowthMindset #SelfLeadership #Discipline#MentalStrength#SuccessMindset #PeakPerformance #Motivation  #Teamwork #CultureBuilding#LeadershipSkills#BusinessLeadership #Coaching #Mentorship#OrganisationalCulture #YouTubePodcast #PodcastClips #PodcastLife#NewPodcast#WatchNow #ListenNow #LeadershipLessons #RealTalk #MensMentalHealth #HealthOrientedLeadership#myglucosecoach #diabetes #FitToLead #WellbeingLeadership #HealthStart

    56 min

  7. Apr 29

    Buddy Up Australia: The Movement Saving First Responders & Veterans

    Episode 19 Former rugby league player turned community leader Craig Heslop joins Amit Singh to unpack the powerful story behind Buddy Up Australia a fast‑growing movement supporting current and former Defence members, first responders, and their families. Craig shares how injuries ended his footy career, how fitness became his gateway into service, and why he now leads an organisation dedicated to connection, decompression, and rebuilding purpose for those who’ve worn the uniform. In this episode, we dive into: Craig also explains exactly how to join, how events work, and why Queensland especially Brisbane is becoming one of their strongest communities. This conversation hits home for anyone who has served, supported someone who has, or understands the weight that comes with the badge, the uniform, or the oath. Buddy Up Australia Join here: buddyupaustralia.org Open to: current & former Defence, first responders, and immediate family. https://www.bua.org.au/registration/signup?_gl=1*mp4idc*_gcl_au*OTAzNjk2NjUzLjE3NzAyNTYzMjQ. https://www.instagram.com/buddyupaustralia/ https://buddyupaustralia.org #StrongLegacyPodcast #Leadership #LeadershipDevelopment#HighPerformance #Mindset #Resilience #Accountability #TeamCulture#PersonalGrowth #Podcast  #PoliceLeadership #QPS #LawEnforcement #FirstResponders#LeadershipInAction #PublicService #FrontlineLeadership #GrowthMindset #SelfLeadership #Discipline #MentalStrength#SuccessMindset #PeakPerformance #Motivation  #Teamwork #CultureBuilding #LeadershipSkills#BusinessLeadership #Coaching #Mentorship #OrganisationalCulture #YouTubePodcast #PodcastClips #PodcastLife #NewPodcast#WatchNow #ListenNow #NRL #Buddyupaustralia#LeadershipLessons #RealTalk #MensMentalHealth

    1h 9m

  8. Apr 23

    Mentor Craig Jones: High Risk Mediation in PNG, Remote Communities & Conflict Zones- Stopping Violence With Dialogue

    Episode 18 In this powerful episode, Amit Singh sits down with internationally recognised mediator Craig Jones, Director ofRREDD Pty Ltd, and one of the most experienced high‑risk mediators working across Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific. Craig shares how an unexpected path,froma Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Environmental Science, to cross‑cultural negotiation training, to becoming an accredited mediator in both Australia and Papua New Guinea—shaped his career. He reflects on his early work with theCentral Land Council, the Native Title Tribunal, and how environmental disputes revealed a deeper truth: every environmental problem is ultimately a people problem. The conversation dives into Craig’s frontline experiences in high‑risk, high‑violence environments, including the PNG Highlands, where machetes, firearms, and inter‑group tensions were part of daily reality. Craig explains how he worked alongside police, community leaders, and armed groups to create safe spaces for dialogue, prevent bloodshed, and restore order. Craig also discusses his ongoing research at QUT (2021–2026), exploring how mediation can be re‑imagined addressing conflict in remote Aboriginal communities. This episode explores: Craig’s journey is a reminder thatstrong leadership is not loud — it’s calm, deliberate, and grounded in respect. 🔗 Featured Partner — RREDD PtyLtd RREDD is a specialist mediation andconflict‑resolution practice led by Craig Jones, delivering over 30 years of experience across Indigenous communities, government, industry, and high‑risk environments. RREDD provides: Craig’s work is grounded in deepcultural understanding, practical experience, and a commitment to restoringrelationships, safety, and long‑term stability. 📩 For professional enquiries,contact Craig directly: Craig.jones@rredd.com.au  #StrongLegacy #StrongLegacyPodcast #PodcastLife #PodcastAustralia #NewEpisode #Mediation #ConflictResolution #PeaceBuilding #StopTheViolence #Dialogue #CommunityLeadership #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #RemoteCommunities #IndigenousLeadership #Leadership #Resilience #SocialImpact #MentalStrength #PurposeDriven #Inspiration #RealStories #ChangeMakers #HumanConnection

    1h 15m
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STRONG Legacy -Strive To Reach Optimal New Goals was born from frontline experience in some of Queensland’s most complex and courageous communities. Led by Amit Singh, a tactical leader and mentor , STRONG integrates physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing into a replicable framework for empowerment. Through martial arts, sport, structured mentorship, and restorative practice, STRONG has transformed youth, uplifted families, and strengthened community cohesion. It’s a blueprint for scalable change—where leadership is not about control, but about enabling others to rise

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    Amit Singh
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