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. 6d ago

    Violence, Reality & Responsibility: Dan Higgins on Martial Arts That Actually Work

    Episode 31 Dan Higgins has spent a lifetime in the martial arts — not just in the safe space of the dojo, but in the real world where violence is unpredictable, messy, and unforgiving. From growing up in a family of fighters, to decades of experience across security, soldiering, and 15 years in Corrections, Dan brings a rare, unfiltered perspective on what self‑defence truly requires.In this conversation, Dan breaks down the difference between combat sports and real-world violence, why context is everything, and how his experiences on doors, in high-risk environments, and inside correctional centres shaped him as both a person and a teacher. He speaks openly about the mentors who guided him, the incidents that forced him to dig deep, and the responsibility that comes with teaching martial arts that are meant to protect people — not just entertain them.If you’re interested in martial arts, policing, corrections, self‑defence, or the psychology of violence, this episode delivers grounded wisdom from someone who has lived it, taught it, and survived it. STRONG Legacy Podcast — Where strength is lived, learned and passed on.#StrongLegacyPodcast #Episode31 #DanHiggins #SelfDefence #MartialArts #Corrections #QCS#Police #Military #Leadership #Resilience #firstresponders

  2. Jul 9

    When the Job Breaks You: Nick White on Trauma, Policing and Bellator Fortitudinem

    Episode 30 This is one of the rawest and most powerful conversations we’ve ever had on STRONG Legacy. In Episode 30, former NSW Police officer Nick White shares the reality of what happens when years of frontline trauma finally catch up. After 20 years in policing — from GDs and beats to highway patrol and supervision — Nick opens up about the cumulative trauma that built silently over time, until one devastating week changed everything. He speaks candidly about the incidents that broke through the armour, the emotional collapse that followed, and the long road back to rebuilding himself. Nick also shares the mission behind Bellator Fortitudinem a charity supporting police, paramedics, firefighters, SES, RFS, nurses, and medically discharged first responders across Australia. His story is confronting, honest, and deeply important. This episode is for anyone in policing, emergency services, frontline work, or anyone who has ever kept pushing through pain until the body and mind finally said enough. 🎙️ A conversation about trauma, identity, resilience, and why real support matters. If this episode speaks to you, please help us get it in front of more people who need to hear it. Please check out Bellator Fortitudinem website at www.bellatorfortitudinem.com 🎧 STRONG Legacy Podcast👉 Follow • Subscribe • Share . Like . Comment 🎧 Watch & Listen On:▶️ YouTube📘 Facebook🎵 Spotify🍎 Apple Podcasts #StrongLegacyPodcast #NickWhite #BellatorFortitudinem #Police #NSWPolice #EmergencyServices #FirstResponders #Trauma #PTSD #MentalHealth #Resilience #Leadership #FrontlineStories #RealStories #PodcastAustralia #SupportOurFirstResponders

  3. Jul 2

    Surviving the Unthinkable: Stephanie’s Story of Trauma, Memory & Turning Pain Into Purpose

    Episode 29 - Stephanie’s Story of Trauma, Survival & Purpose What happens when trauma changes your life in an instant — and then keeps showing up long after the moment has passed? In Episode 29 of the STRONG Legacy Podcast, Amit sits down with Stephanie — a survivor of a random, multi-state kidnapping whose life was forever changed by trauma, PTSD, and the long road that followed. This is a powerful conversation about survival, resilience, healing, and purpose. Stephanie opens up with honesty and courage about: living with the long-term effects of trauma memory gaps and PTSD how the body holds onto certain dates and experiences the reality that “getting over it” is not how healing works turning isolation into purpose by becoming the support she never had Today, Stephanie works to empower others through education, safety, awareness, and lived experience — helping first responders, universities, and young women better understand trauma, fear, and recovery. This episode is raw, human, and deeply important for anyone navigating trauma, supporting survivors, or working in high-pressure environments. 🔥 Episode 29: Survivor. Strength. Purpose. A story of trauma, resilience, and turning pain into purpose. 🎧 Watch / Listen now on: ▶️ YouTube 📘 Facebook 🎵 Spotify 🍎 Apple Podcasts 👉 Please support the show: Like • Comment • Share • Subscribe #StrongLegacyPodcast #Episode29 #Stephanie #TraumaRecovery #PTSD #Resilience #MentalHealth #SurvivorStory #HealingJourney #Purpose #TraumaAwareness #Leadership #RealStories #RealResilience #RealLeadership #Gavin #DeBecker #GavinDeBacker

  4. Jun 25

    The Hero’s Journey After the Badge: Shane Martin on Injury, Identity & the Hat That Gave Hope.

    Episode 28 The Hero’s Journey After the Badge: Shane Martin on Injury, Identity & the Hat That Gave Hope. This episode is for anyone who has ever been broken, lost, or forced to rebuild from nothing.   In this raw and deeply moving conversation, Amit Singh sit-down with Shane Martin — former Queensland Police officer and founder of Tickets in the Hat — to explore what happens when life takes everything you thought you were… and asks you to start again.   Shane opens up about the moment his policing career ended, the silent battles of medical retirement, and the identity crisis that follows when the badge comes off. But what makes this episode unforgettable is what came next — the courage to rebuild, the search for purpose, and the unexpected symbol that changed everything: a simple hat signed by strangers who believed in hope.   Inside this episode, Shane shares:   The emotional toll of losing the career that defined him   The loneliness and confusion of medical retirement   How the Hero’s Journey helped him find meaning in his pain   Why your greatest injuries can become your greatest teachers   The story of the hat that became a movement of charity, connection, and purpose   How Tickets in the Hat is changing lives one signature at a time   Shane’s message is one every first responder, every injured worker, every person at a crossroads needs to hear:   “Take time. Work out what’s important. Use what you’ve beenthrough to make an improvement.”   This episode is not just a conversation — it’s a reminderthat your story isn’t over. Your pain has purpose. Your challenges can become your calling. And sometimes, the smallest symbol can spark the biggestlegacy.   🔥 Listen when you need courage. Share it with someone who needs hope.   #StrongLegacyPodcast #ShaneMartin #TicketsInTheHat #QPS#Resilience #HeroJourney #MentalHealth #Purpose #Leadership #Inspiration#AmitSingh

  5. Jun 18

    The Courage to Speak: Kathleen Walsh's Fight for Justice, Hope & Real Change

    Episode 27 (Part 2) The Courage to Speak: Kathleen Walsh's Fight for Justice, Hope & Real Change Kathleen Walsh's powerful story continues. In this deeply moving conversation, Kathleen shares her lived experience as a victim-survivor, the courage it took to speak up, and the support that helped her find justice. From being named North Queensland Volunteer of the Year to becoming a fierce advocate for others, Kathleen's journey is one of resilience, hope, and real leadership. This is a story about courage, community, and the power of refusing to stay silent. ⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses child abuse, sexual assault, and suicide. 🎧 GO WATCH.🎧 GO LISTEN.👉 Get inspired. Build your legacy. 🎧 STRONG Legacy Podcast 👉 Follow • Subscribe • Share • Like • Comment 🎧 Watch & Listen On:▶️ YouTube📘 Facebook🎵 Spotify🍎 Apple Podcasts #StrongLegacyPodcast #KathleenWalsh #Episode27 #VictimSurvivor #Justice #Hope #RealChange #VolunteerOfTheYear #CommunityLeadership #CourageToSpeak #Advocacy #Resilience #Leadership #CommunitySafety #RealStories #PodcastAustralia #Inspiration #LifeLessons #NeverGiveUp #BuildYourLegacy

  6. Jun 11

    The Courage to Speak: Kathleen Walsh’s Fight for Justice, Hope & Real Change (Part 1)

    Episode 26 The Courage to Speak: Kathleen Walsh’s Fight for Justice,Hope & Real Change (Part 1) In this deeply moving episode, Amit sits down with KathleenWalsh, recently awarded North Queensland Volunteer of the Year, to unpack the courage, advocacy, and lived experience that shaped her mission to stand with victim‑survivors. Kathleen shares her journey from community volunteer tooutspoken advocate — and for the first time on the podcast, she opens up about her own experience as a victim‑survivor. She speaks honestly about the moment her life changed, the fear and uncertainty that followed, and the long road tojustice. A powerful part of Kathleen’s story is the support shereceived from police. She reflects on the officers who listened, believed her, and walked beside her through the investigation. Their professionalism and persistence helped bring the offender to justice — a turning point thatstrengthened her resolve to advocate for others who feel unheard or unsafe. This episode explores: Kathleen’s path to becoming North Queensland Volunteer of the Year. Her lived experience as a victim‑survivor. How police supported her, believed her, and helped securejustice. The emotional reality of speaking up and navigating thesystem. Why she now fights fiercely for those who can’t fight alone. The power of community, courage, and lived experience indriving change. Kathleen’s honesty, strength, and advocacy shine throughevery moment of this conversation. Her story is a reminder that justice ispossible, support matters, and one person’s courage can change countless lives. A raw, inspiring, and essential episode for anyonepassionate about community safety, justice, and real leadership. #StrongLegacyPodcast #KathleenWalsh #VictimSurvivor #CourageToSpeak#JusticeMatters #AdvocacyInAction #CommunitySafety #LivedExperienceLeadership #DomesticViolenceAwareness  SupportAndBelieve #PolicingWithPurpose #TraumaInformed #HopeAndHealing#SpeakUpSpeakOut #VolunteerOfTheYear #NorthQueensland #RealChange #LeadershipWithHeart  #CourageousConversations #EndViolence

  7. Jun 3

    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

  8. 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

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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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  • Creator
    Amit Singh
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Amit Singh
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    STRONG Legacy podcast