Built Different

Real stories from first responders, military veterans, and law enforcement officers. Hear firsthand experiences, untold challenges, and life after the badge....

  1. 20 ABR

    He got shot, then lost his leg. I had to hear his story | Built Different 37 Ft. Tony Twist

    In this powerful episode of Built Different, @TonyTwist18 sat down with Colin Ledbetter, former St Louis Cop, who flat lined many times and just had his leg amputated 4 years later due to complications. Tony has taken a lot of hits over the years, but this conversation hits DIFFERENT. Colin started Built Different to give first responders a voice nobody else is giving them. From the realities of policing in one of America’s most dangerous cities to advocating for first responder mental health, this conversation dives deep into what’s really happening behind the badge. This isn’t what you see on the news—this is real life. 🎙️ Raw. Honest. Built Different. #inspiration #builtdifferent #firstresponders 🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor! A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa! 👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more! Follow Colin Ledbetter on Built Different 📱https://www.instagram.com/colin_a_25/ ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/colin.ledbetter.3 Follow Trueline Media Group 📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/ ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup 🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/

    34 min
  2. 14 MAR

    The Mental Health Crisis Killing First Responders A Firefighter’s Shocking Truth

    Ever wondered what 30 years in the fire service looks like? In this episode of the Built Different Podcast, we sit down with retired Fire Captain Pat Byron, who shares raw insights from nearly three decades serving North County Fire & Rescue. Pat Byron served as a Fire Captain for nearly 30 years with North County Fire & Rescue (formerly Riverview Fire Department), starting in 1985. He witnessed the transformation of firefighting from basic emergency response to advanced paramedic care, navigating explosive call volume growth and departmental consolidations throughout his career. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and hit the LIKE button – it helps us bring you more first responder stories! #firstresponders #firefighterlife #builtdifferentpodcast ​ 🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor! A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa! 👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more! Follow Colin Ledbetter on Built Different 📱https://www.instagram.com/colin_a_25/ ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/colin.ledbetter.3 Follow Trueline Media Group 📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/ ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup 🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/ @TruelineMediaGroup

    1 min
  3. 13 MAR

    911 Dispatcher Reveals The CRAZIEST Calls People Actually Make at 2AM

    Ever wondered what 30 years in the fire service looks like? In this episode of the Built Different Podcast, we sit down with retired Fire Captain Pat Byron, who shares raw insights from nearly three decades serving North County Fire & Rescue. Pat Byron served as a Fire Captain for nearly 30 years with North County Fire & Rescue (formerly Riverview Fire Department), starting in 1985. He witnessed the transformation of firefighting from basic emergency response to advanced paramedic care, navigating explosive call volume growth and departmental consolidations throughout his career. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and hit the LIKE button – it helps us bring you more first responder stories! #firstresponders #firefighterlife #builtdifferentpodcast ​ 🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor! A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa! 👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more! Follow Colin Ledbetter on Built Different 📱https://www.instagram.com/colin_a_25/ ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/colin.ledbetter.3 Follow Trueline Media Group 📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/ ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup 🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/ @TruelineMediaGroup

    1 min
  4. 12 MAR

    Firefighter Reveals 300 Calls to 6,000 Calls Per Year What Changed Everything

    Ever wondered what 30 years in the fire service looks like? In this episode of the Built Different Podcast, we sit down with retired Fire Captain Pat Byron, who shares raw insights from nearly three decades serving North County Fire & Rescue. Pat Byron served as a Fire Captain for nearly 30 years with North County Fire & Rescue (formerly Riverview Fire Department), starting in 1985. He witnessed the transformation of firefighting from basic emergency response to advanced paramedic care, navigating explosive call volume growth and departmental consolidations throughout his career. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and hit the LIKE button – it helps us bring you more first responder stories! #firstresponders #firefighterlife #builtdifferentpodcast ​ 🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor! A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa! 👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more! Follow Colin Ledbetter on Built Different 📱https://www.instagram.com/colin_a_25/ ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/colin.ledbetter.3 Follow Trueline Media Group 📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/ ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup 🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/ @TruelineMediaGroup

    1 min
  5. 12 MAR

    The Truth About Being a Firefighter in 2025: It’s Not What You Think | Built Different 35

    Ever wondered what 30 years in the fire service looks like? In this episode of the Built Different Podcast, we sit down with retired Fire Captain Pat Byron, who shares raw insights from nearly three decades serving North County Fire & Rescue. Pat Byron served as a Fire Captain for nearly 30 years with North County Fire & Rescue (formerly Riverview Fire Department), starting in 1985. He witnessed the transformation of firefighting from basic emergency response to advanced paramedic care, navigating explosive call volume growth and departmental consolidations throughout his career. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and hit the LIKE button – it helps us bring you more first responder stories! #firstresponders #firefighterlife #builtdifferentpodcast ​ 🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor! A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa! 👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more! Follow Colin Ledbetter on Built Different 📱https://www.instagram.com/colin_a_25/ ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/colin.ledbetter.3 Follow Trueline Media Group 📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/ ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup 🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/ @TruelineMediaGroup

    46 min
  6. 5 MAR

    She Spent 26 Years in Corrections & Fire - How She Helps People Heal Trauma | Built Different 34

    From corrections officer to firefighter to massage therapist – discover how Stephanie Spaniel transformed trauma into healing. In this episode, we explore her 26-year journey through Illinois corrections, firefighting/EMS, and her current work helping people release stored trauma through bodywork. Stephanie brings 26+ years of experience working in high-stress, high-trauma environments. After 13 years in Illinois Department of Corrections and 13 years in fire/EMS, she now specializes in massage therapy focused on releasing stored trauma—whether from childhood experiences or occupational stress. Her unique background gives her deep insight into how the body holds onto trauma and how to help people heal. Connect with Stephanie: https://www.instagram.com/spaniol79?igsh=OXVjdWx3bTl0eW5t https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.spaniol.2025?rdid=NwGMvMaGiaQBXeR3&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1CoNsQUVYK%2F# https://www.facebook.com/spaniol1?rdid=pB3QhY1OPQ5Dsxt2&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1Ag7P69xj6%2F# Holding Space STL: https://www.holdingspacehealingllc.com/?fbclid=Iwb21leAPSD05jbGNrA9IPRmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHm2AG7sT2V7kj93P9_uKbJbgVt27u1_RszTrjEMy2ZDd4_lR-VDLnVZPXLmM_aem_nTcZI_qrgcy63skQdb1r2w https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558459971562&rdid=wiYFz1zUa48AUQuA&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1bpfCopCp2%2F# https://www.instagram.com/holdingspacehealing_llc?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D #firstresponders #massagetherapy #traumarecoverycoach ​ 🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor! A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa! 👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more! Follow Colin Ledbetter on Built Different 📱https://www.instagram.com/colin_a_25/ ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/colin.ledbetter.3 Follow Trueline Media Group 📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/ ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup 🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/ @TruelineMediaGroup

    29 min

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Real stories from first responders, military veterans, and law enforcement officers. Hear firsthand experiences, untold challenges, and life after the badge....

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