Blue Grit Radio : the podcast to build better police through mindset and wellness

Eric Tung
  • 4.9 (31)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE
Blue Grit Radio : the podcast to build better police through mindset and wellness

Eric is a 17-year police officer currently serving as a Patrol Operations Commander in Washington State.  He is an author and content creator focused on wellness, police leadership, and community engagement.He started Blue Grit to support practices for building optimal lives and careers for first responders, their families, and those looking to enter emergency services. Listen, share, and learn tips and lessons from Eric and others to support your health,  mindset, and build a better you, family, team and community. IG: @bluegritwellness @bluegritradioBlog at bluegritwellness.com Bluegritwellness@gmail.comThe Blue Grit Radio Podcast Subscribe, follow and share through YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon and more!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    152: “Too many hats,” Losing friends to suicide, The Overwatch Collective, and providing confidential help- w/ SWAT Motor Cop Greg Grogan

    Send us a text—Greg Grogan, 10 years as a police officer, 7 years in the USMC, and 4 years in the USCG. Greg is the Co-Founder of The Overwatch Collective, whose passion is to continue to assist our Military and First Responder with getting into therapy to reduce stigma, culture, and suicides.@theoverwatchcollective on IGwww.theoverwatchcollective.comDon’t forget to like, SHARE and subscribe to Blue Grit Radio on YouTube, Spotify, Apple and more! This is the best way you can support this podc...

    56 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    151: Building Peer Support and Chaplaincy w/ Chaplain Pat Ellis

    Send us a textBy now you all know that I'm a ginormous proponent of Peer Support, not just in policy but in actualized culture. Today, I am joined by a personal colleague and friend who I have known through my existence at my PD- and more so in my increased peer support involvement in the last several years. Pat Ellis is my department's (and our local fire dept's) chaplain and crisis intervention coordinator.In our discussion, we talk about his background, growing up around emerge...

    1h 3m

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    150: Gritty Fitness Panel (Elevating performance and durability) w/ Audrey Andrade (CPT), Dr. Evan Kappler, Taylor Huntman (CPT)

    Send us a textI’m excited to feature this expert panel on so many aspects of first responder fitness and nutrition. It is often times dizzying tofigure out where and how to start.Beyond that, we tackle functional movement, injury-prevention and optimized considerations from novice to intermediate to advanced! Listen in for prime tips, practices, and strategies to be the best version of yourself!—Dr. Evan specializes in helping Brazilian Jiu Jitsu athletes move and feel better on the mat. He h...

    1 hr

  4. NOV 14

    149: First Responder Relationship Challenges and Solutions w/ Dr. Mynda Ohs and Ther Horowitz

    Send us a textYou asked, and WE responded! I’ve been asked about the high incidence of divorce, cheating, and risk-seeking behavior in law enforcement. Heavy topics indeed.I immediately recognized that while I can offer my thoughts, to dive full-bore into this topic would require some legitimate experts! Dr. Mynda and Ther (Esther) join the show and offer their clinical insights to the dynamics as well as Dr. Mynda’s personal anecdotes- being a fire spouse for many years and now w...

    1h 13m

  5. NOV 12

    148: How to Lead with an Open Mind, w/ Deputy Chief Bobby Hollis

    Send us a textThe longer I do this job (and this thing I call life), I realize that although I learn more and more, I also learn that there is more and more that I don’t know. My guest in this episode is someone I’m excited to highlight due to his open-minded humility.Deputy Chief Bobby Hollis is a leader and personal mentor of mine. Way back when, we were officers at the same time in “our” agency, and through the years, I watched him continue to grow and advance in his career.&nb...

    1h 12m

  6. NOV 7

    147: How to Be a Cop's Cop, Modeling the Way, w/ Officer Sam Steiner, pt. 2

    Send us a textFor part 1, check out Ep. 145- where we talk about Sam's background, start in policing and his worst day with lessons learned- you don't wanna miss it! In the conclusion of our discussion, we talk about the importance of modeling behavior: for rookies, peers, and using that mentality to lead up with positivity. Sam shares insight on how to be "proactive" and considerations for new police trainers, training officers and leaders. We talk about "what's changed" an...

    37 min

  7. NOV 4

    146: Gritty Debrief- Leadership Rules from Wisdom of the Bullfrog by Admiral McRaven

    Send us a textWilliam Harry McRaven is a retired United States Navy four-star admiral who served as the ninth commander of the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Wisdom of the Bullfrog is “a short, inspirational book of advice and leadership lessons that Admiral McRaven collected over his four decades as a Navy SEAL. The title ‘Bullfrog’ is given to the Navy SEAL who has served the longest on active duty.” (Porchlight Book Co.)The book was recommended to me fr...

    35 min

  8. OCT 31

    145: How to be a Cop's Cop with Positivity w/ Officer Sam Steiner (pt. 1)

    Send us a textIt is my pleasure to share with you the first part of my conversation with a veteran cop's cop, Sam Steiner. Not only is he one of the biggest hard-chargers you will find, but he multiplies his effectiveness in law enforcement, community-building and organizational cohesion through not only his drive and commitment, but to his positive outlook and willingness to support the mission. Sam and I discuss his background and challenges growing up. He shares on how th...

    1h 12m
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Eric is a 17-year police officer currently serving as a Patrol Operations Commander in Washington State.  He is an author and content creator focused on wellness, police leadership, and community engagement.He started Blue Grit to support practices for building optimal lives and careers for first responders, their families, and those looking to enter emergency services. Listen, share, and learn tips and lessons from Eric and others to support your health,  mindset, and build a better you, family, team and community. IG: @bluegritwellness @bluegritradioBlog at bluegritwellness.com Bluegritwellness@gmail.comThe Blue Grit Radio Podcast Subscribe, follow and share through YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Amazon and more!

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