Fight In Progress Susan Simons and Tom The Bomb Dot Com

Welcome to Fight in Progress!
 
Now this should be fun! Our guest this week is headlining our First Responder Comedy Night, Friday, June 9th, 2023, so you know it'll be a good time. There are still a few tickets remaining so make sure to get yours today! Check out the Under the Shield Facebook page for more info!
 
Don Steinmetz is a Phoenix area stand up comedian, comedy writer, screenwriter, public speaker and sometime actor. He is a retired law enforcement officer with 35 years of service who went on to become a volunteer firefighter for 5 more years.
As a sexagenarian (he loves using that word) his stand up comedy encompasses all the life experiences you only can get by getting old. Growing up in the 60s and 70s in the Midwest he went out on his own at 18 and moved to Arizona. After a couple of marriages, a career and 4 kids spread through the 80's to the 2000's he decided that he wanted to tell jokes to strangers.
Don has performed in many of the major clubs across the country while working with the many of the national headliners of today. He also has performed in a variety of venues including casinos and numerous corporate and charity events.
 

Description:
Fight in Progress with Susan Simons aims to discuss problems and difficulties our officers face every day from sleep deprivation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and adrenal fatigue, to depression, isolation, physical illnesses, emotional distress, divorce and all too often suicide. Fight in Progress looks to cover these topics and discuss their solutions to help these warriors navigate these threats through education and preparation. We speak to experts, officers and their families from around the country to have hard discussions on what challenges this community faces, and what we can do to strengthen our men and women in law enforcement.
 
About the Host:
Susan, President and founder of Under the Shield, is a leading subject matter expert in First Responder Stress/PTSI, and has been an instructor for 26 years in many major military and law enforcement installations around the country including, FBI Academy Quantico VA, US Marine Corps 3rd Battalion 23 Marines Lima Company, US Air Force Europe, consulting clinician NYPD/FDNY post 9-11, National Tactical Operators Association, and Luke AFB in Arizona (current). In these trainings she provides resilience training for all first responders and takes a head on approach to the issues of suicide, divorce, and Post traumatic stress, with solutions to the real issues affecting those in the first responder community.
Through her non-profit, Under the Shield Inc., she has created the only Stress Coach Certification in the United States specifically for law enforcement, first responders, military and their families. Susan holds a M.S. in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress as well as a Fellow with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. 
Contact a stress coach near you at Under The Shield: (855)889-2348
You can also reach out to the hosts directly for help at:
Susan Simmons (334) 324-3570 or susan.simons@undertheshield.com
Tom The-Bomb-Dot-Com (480) 861-6574 or Thaubold@undertheshield.com
If you want to share your story on our Podcast, reach out to:
Tracy “Mrs. The-Bomb-Dot-Com” - Spousal Stress Coach (480) 518-3775
Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Media/Fight-In-Progress-100743441735923/
Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tadjn3I4OC75lGmqZL7sc
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US!

Welcome to Fight in Progress!
 
With Memorial Day on the horizon, we are honored to be joined by former Naval Officer, and author of "Girl at Sea", Joanna Walters.
Women have bravely served in the U.S. Navy for nearly a century, but they have only been allowed to serve in combat roles for the last twenty-five years. When the combat exclusion law was lifted in 1993, women in the Navy soon had a new range of opportunities available to them. The repeal of the law finally gave women the chance to serve on combatant ships for the first time. Among the first women to step onto these warships as a new crew member was Joanna Sprtel Walters. 
Joanna also has a business that specializes in relaxation products. WishRockRelaxation.com 
Amazon Book Link "Girl at Sea": https://a.co/d/0euf14V

Description:
Fight in Progress with Susan Simons aims to discuss problems and difficulties our officers face every day from sleep deprivation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and adrenal fatigue, to depression, isolation, physical illnesses, emotional distress, divorce and all too often suicide. Fight in Progress looks to cover these topics and discuss their solutions to help these warriors navigate these threats through education and preparation. We speak to experts, officers and their families from around the country to have hard discussions on what challenges this community faces, and what we can do to strengthen our men and women in law enforcement.
 
About the Host:
Susan, President and founder of Under the Shield, is a leading subject matter expert in First Responder Stress/PTSI, and has been an instructor for 26 years in many major military and law enforcement installations around the country including, FBI Academy Quantico VA, US Marine Corps 3rd Battalion 23 Marines Lima Company, US Air Force Europe, consulting clinician NYPD/FDNY post 9-11, National Tactical Operators Association, and Luke AFB in Arizona (current). In these trainings she provides resilience training for all first responders and takes a head on approach to the issues of suicide, divorce, and Post traumatic stress, with solutions to the real issues affecting those in the first responder community.
Through her non-profit, Under the Shield Inc., she has created the only Stress Coach Certification in the United States specifically for law enforcement, first responders, military and their families. Susan holds a M.S. in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress as well as a Fellow with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. 
Contact a stress coach near you at Under The Shield: (855)889-2348
You can also reach out to the hosts directly for help at:
Susan Simmons (334) 324-3570 or susan.simons@undertheshield.com
Tom The-Bomb-Dot-Com (480) 861-6574 or Thaubold@undertheshield.com
If you want to share your story on our Podcast, reach out to:
Tracy “Mrs. The-Bomb-Dot-Com” - Spousal Stress Coach (480) 518-3775
Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Media/Fight-In-Progress-100743441735923/
Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tadjn3I4OC75lGmqZL7sc
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US!

Welcome to Fight in Progress!
 
In honor of Police Week, we are re-airing a very special podcast of our own, Chris Farrar, as he talks about the battle within. Thank you to the men and women in law enforcement for your sacrifice and dedication, and a special thank you to all the families. Thank you Chris for being an inspiration to so many. 
 
This week we meet with Officer Chris, who faced his own demons and survived to tell the tale. Come listen to his story, and what he has learned from that battle.
 

Description:
Fight in Progress with Susan Simons aims to discuss problems and difficulties our officers face every day from sleep deprivation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and adrenal fatigue, to depression, isolation, physical illnesses, emotional distress, divorce and all too often suicide. Fight in Progress looks to cover these topics and discuss their solutions to help these warriors navigate these threats through education and preparation. We speak to experts, officers and their families from around the country to have hard discussions on what challenges this community faces, and what we can do to strengthen our men and women in law enforcement.
 
About the Host:
Susan, President and founder of Under the Shield, is a leading subject matter expert in First Responder Stress/PTSI, and has been an instructor for 26 years in many major military and law enforcement installations around the country including, FBI Academy Quantico VA, US Marine Corps 3rd Battalion 23 Marines Lima Company, US Air Force Europe, consulting clinician NYPD/FDNY post 9-11, National Tactical Operators Association, and Luke AFB in Arizona (current). In these trainings she provides resilience training for all first responders and takes a head on approach to the issues of suicide, divorce, and Post traumatic stress, with solutions to the real issues affecting those in the first responder community.
Through her non-profit, Under the Shield Inc., she has created the only Stress Coach Certification in the United States specifically for law enforcement, first responders, military and their families. Susan holds a M.S. in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress as well as a Fellow with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. 
Contact a stress coach near you at Under The Shield: (855)889-2348
You can also reach out to the hosts directly for help at:
Susan Simmons (334) 324-3570 or susan.simons@undertheshield.com
Tom The-Bomb-Dot-Com (480) 861-6574 or Thaubold@undertheshield.com
If you want to share your story on our Podcast, reach out to:
Tracy “Mrs. The-Bomb-Dot-Com” - Spousal Stress Coach (480) 518-3775
Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Media/Fight-In-Progress-100743441735923/
Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tadjn3I4OC75lGmqZL7sc
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US!

Welcome to Fight in Progress!
 
This week we are joined by the Josh Brubaker! Josh has an amazing story to share. He talks about how the military helped change the course of his life, and later how he fought to stay alive after receiving injuries he sustained by an IED in Afghanistan.

 
Description:
Fight in Progress with Susan Simons aims to discuss problems and difficulties our officers face every day from sleep deprivation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and adrenal fatigue, to depression, isolation, physical illnesses, emotional distress, divorce and all too often suicide. Fight in Progress looks to cover these topics and discuss their solutions to help these warriors navigate these threats through education and preparation. We speak to experts, officers and their families from around the country to have hard discussions on what challenges this community faces, and what we can do to strengthen our men and women in law enforcement.
 
About the Host:
Susan, President and founder of Under the Shield, is a leading subject matter expert in First Responder Stress/PTSI, and has been an instructor for 26 years in many major military and law enforcement installations around the country including, FBI Academy Quantico VA, US Marine Corps 3rd Battalion 23 Marines Lima Company, US Air Force Europe, consulting clinician NYPD/FDNY post 9-11, National Tactical Operators Association, and Luke AFB in Arizona (current). In these trainings she provides resilience training for all first responders and takes a head on approach to the issues of suicide, divorce, and Post traumatic stress, with solutions to the real issues affecting those in the first responder community.
Through her non-profit, Under the Shield Inc., she has created the only Stress Coach Certification in the United States specifically for law enforcement, first responders, military and their families. Susan holds a M.S. in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress as well as a Fellow with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. 
Contact a stress coach near you at Under The Shield: (855)889-2348
You can also reach out to the hosts directly for help at:
Susan Simmons (334) 324-3570 or susan.simons@undertheshield.com
Tom The-Bomb-Dot-Com (480) 861-6574 or Thaubold@undertheshield.com
If you want to share your story on our Podcast, reach out to:
Tracy “Mrs. The-Bomb-Dot-Com” - Spousal Stress Coach (480) 518-3775
Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Media/Fight-In-Progress-100743441735923/
Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tadjn3I4OC75lGmqZL7sc
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US!

Welcome to Fight in Progress!
 
This week we are joined by the Ellis Maxwell! Ellis Maxwell is a twenty-year veteran of Law Enforcement and honorably retired as a detective in January 2016 from the West Valley City Police Department in Utah. 
Ellis has investigated nearly every type of criminal investigation that one can in a career, including the high-profile case of Susan Powell. 
 
During the last four years of his career he obtained his bachelor’s degree from Columbia College of Missouri, majoring in Psychology.
 
Ellis now owns an investigation firm Shield Balance LLC. You can find him at shieldbalance.com.

 
Description:
Fight in Progress with Susan Simons aims to discuss problems and difficulties our officers face every day from sleep deprivation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and adrenal fatigue, to depression, isolation, physical illnesses, emotional distress, divorce and all too often suicide. Fight in Progress looks to cover these topics and discuss their solutions to help these warriors navigate these threats through education and preparation. We speak to experts, officers and their families from around the country to have hard discussions on what challenges this community faces, and what we can do to strengthen our men and women in law enforcement.
 
About the Host:
Susan, President and founder of Under the Shield, is a leading subject matter expert in First Responder Stress/PTSI, and has been an instructor for 26 years in many major military and law enforcement installations around the country including, FBI Academy Quantico VA, US Marine Corps 3rd Battalion 23 Marines Lima Company, US Air Force Europe, consulting clinician NYPD/FDNY post 9-11, National Tactical Operators Association, and Luke AFB in Arizona (current). In these trainings she provides resilience training for all first responders and takes a head on approach to the issues of suicide, divorce, and Post traumatic stress, with solutions to the real issues affecting those in the first responder community.
Through her non-profit, Under the Shield Inc., she has created the only Stress Coach Certification in the United States specifically for law enforcement, first responders, military and their families. Susan holds a M.S. in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress as well as a Fellow with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. 
Contact a stress coach near you at Under The Shield: (855)889-2348
You can also reach out to the hosts directly for help at:
Susan Simmons (334) 324-3570 or susan.simons@undertheshield.com
Tom The-Bomb-Dot-Com (480) 861-6574 or Thaubold@undertheshield.com
If you want to share your story on our Podcast, reach out to:
Tracy “Mrs. The-Bomb-Dot-Com” - Spousal Stress Coach (480) 518-3775
Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Media/Fight-In-Progress-100743441735923/
Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tadjn3I4OC75lGmqZL7sc
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US!

Welcome to Fight in Progress!
 
This week we are joined by Matt Thomas! Matt is a veteran Deputy Sheriff with nearly 30 years on the job, currently serving as the Chief Deputy, Executive Officer to the Sheriff. You may have also seen him on "60 Days In" an A&E docuseries were individuals volunteer to go to prison in order to pass intel to the local law enforcement. Matt has worked numerous assignments including: Detention, Patrol, Traffic, Training, Academy, Narcotics, Anti-Smuggling, Motors and SWAT. On top of that, he is also the author of "Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels". You won't want to miss this episode! 
 
Amazon Link to Book: https://a.co/d/bWEdPTN

 
Description:
Fight in Progress with Susan Simons aims to discuss problems and difficulties our officers face every day from sleep deprivation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and adrenal fatigue, to depression, isolation, physical illnesses, emotional distress, divorce and all too often suicide. Fight in Progress looks to cover these topics and discuss their solutions to help these warriors navigate these threats through education and preparation. We speak to experts, officers and their families from around the country to have hard discussions on what challenges this community faces, and what we can do to strengthen our men and women in law enforcement.
 
About the Host:
Susan, President and founder of Under the Shield, is a leading subject matter expert in First Responder Stress/PTSI, and has been an instructor for 26 years in many major military and law enforcement installations around the country including, FBI Academy Quantico VA, US Marine Corps 3rd Battalion 23 Marines Lima Company, US Air Force Europe, consulting clinician NYPD/FDNY post 9-11, National Tactical Operators Association, and Luke AFB in Arizona (current). In these trainings she provides resilience training for all first responders and takes a head on approach to the issues of suicide, divorce, and Post traumatic stress, with solutions to the real issues affecting those in the first responder community.
Through her non-profit, Under the Shield Inc., she has created the only Stress Coach Certification in the United States specifically for law enforcement, first responders, military and their families. Susan holds a M.S. in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress as well as a Fellow with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress. 
Contact a stress coach near you at Under The Shield: (855)889-2348
You can also reach out to the hosts directly for help at:
Susan Simmons (334) 324-3570 or susan.simons@undertheshield.com
Tom The-Bomb-Dot-Com (480) 861-6574 or Thaubold@undertheshield.com
If you want to share your story on our Podcast, reach out to:
Tracy “Mrs. The-Bomb-Dot-Com” - Spousal Stress Coach (480) 518-3775
Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Media/Fight-In-Progress-100743441735923/
Find us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tadjn3I4OC75lGmqZL7sc
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US!