After The Tones Drop

After the Tones Drop podcast gives a safe platform to explore, demystify, and destigmatize mental health and wellness for first responders. Be sure to Subscribe to the show then follow us on facebook and instagram. You know the drill…telephone, tell a friend, tell a first responder.

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After the Tones Drop is a mental health podcast for first responders and the people who love them. Hosted by trauma therapist Cinnamon Reiheld, the show focuses on what happens after the call is over, when the adrenaline wears off, the uniform comes off, and the job doesn’t stay at work. Through honest conversations, real stories from the field, blending clinical insight with lived experience, the podcast puts words to experiences many first responders carry quietly, offering understanding without judgment and language that actually makes sense for the work, giving voice to what many feel but don’t always know how to say.

Featured Episodes

These episodes hit close to home—whether it’s a solo deep-dive, a story that stuck with me, or a guest who brought the fire. If you’re new here or just want the soul of After the Tones Drop, start with these.

Oct. 15, 2025

From Counterterrorism to Co-Responder: The Unlikely Next Chapter of a…

Send us a text In this powerful episode of After the Tones Drop, Cinnamon sits down with retired NYPD detective Tom Smith. Tom is a man who’s lived through the kind of calls most of us only read about. From growing up as the son of an NYPD cop to spending 30 years in service and leading on the FBI …

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Oct. 22, 2025

Kory Pearn-The Man with a Method: Kory Pearn on Pulling Back to Creat…

Send us a text Episode 128: From Burnout to Breakthrough — How Kory Pearn Built CRACKYL Magazine and a New Model for Firefighter Wellness When passion becomes overdrive, the crash can be devastating. In this episode, Cinnamon sits down with firefighter, captain, and CRACKYL magazine founder Kory Pe…

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Oct. 1, 2025

The Stitcher: Weaving Together the Threads of Healing

Send us a text Healing isn’t some mysterious thing that happens “out there”; it’s built into who you are. In this solo episode, I talk about what I call The Stitcher: the part I play and how our body is always working to repair, reset, and bring us back to balance. From my first set of stitches as …

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July 18, 2025

You’re Responsible for the Healing You Avoid: A Conversation with Aut…

Send us a text What happens when a first responder doesn’t just hit rock bottom—but takes responsibility for the impact of the fall? In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Cinnamon sits down with John Kelly, a retired deputy, author, and coach who has turned his personal reckoning into a missi…

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July 31, 2025

“Tones Dropped. So Did He.” The fall—and rise—of Matty Fiorenza

Send us a text Episode 116 – “Tones Dropped. So Did He.” The fall—and rise—of Matty Fiorenza We Don’t Need Awareness. We Need a Damn Roadmap. with Matty Fiorenza Let’s stop pretending awareness is the goal. First responders don’t need another campaign... they need real help, real tools, and a syste…

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Aug. 6, 2025

The Call Doesn’t End: Vickie Speed on Turning Personal Loss into PUbl…

Send us a text Episode 117 — Vickie Speed: When Cancer Comes for One of Our Own Let’s stop pretending cancer is a retirement problem. It’s not. It’s a right-now problem—and it’s gutting the law enforcement community while too many departments still think a “pink patch” is enough. In this raw, deepl…

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Jan. 17, 2024

Ride Along Insights: A Ride Along That Flipped the Script on the Valu…

Welcome to "Today's Story Hour with Cinnamon" – where real-life experiences take center stage! In this episode, Cinnamon takes us on a trip down memory lane, back to her very first ride along. Picture this: December 20th, 201...

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June 18, 2025

Fallout, Faith & Friendship: The Journey to Midnight and Finding Your…

Send us a text In this episode of After the Tones Drop, Cinnamon sits down with Matt Griffin—U.S. Navy veteran, former undercover cop, and member of the Attorney General’s Drug Task Force—to talk about the unspoken weight of service and what it takes to come out the other side. From high-adrenaline…

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Reviews

Cinnamon gets it

"This podcast has so much good information. Cinnamon has so much heart, she understands and cares deeply for all first responders. The phone line questions is a brilliant touch. It’s so nice to feel t…"

K.R. | June 8, 2025

This podcast isn’t a podcast. It’s two people healing minute by minute.

"Every once and awhile, someone comes into your life at the right moment with the right words. This podcast isn’t a podcast. It’s two people healing minute by minute. Episode 111, if you know why that…"

Matthew Griffin | June 28, 2025

A Must-Listen for First Responders

"After the Tones Drop is one of the most authentic and insightful podcasts I’ve come across. The hosts tackle heavy topics from the first responder world with honesty, heart, and just the right amount…"

Jt702$ | Oct. 1, 2025

Thank you 🙏

"I’ve had the opportunity to listen to and be on the After the tones drop and I can’t begin to express my gratefulness to Cinnamon! She has an amazing way about her brings out the best in her guests. …"

Matt Griffin | June 15, 2025

Cinnamon is THE BEST

"After hearing Cinnamon speak on the show, I decided to schedule a session with her. It was one of the best decisions I’ve made. She’s truly changed my life. Her podcast has been incredibly helpful—no…"

MH22 | June 8, 2025

Cinnamon is podcast gold 🌟

"I cannot say enough good things about this podcast. Cinnamon brings such compassion, expertise, and authenticity to every episode. If you're not already listening, you're seriously missing out. …"

Tanya Winterhalter | June 9, 2025

Cinnamon CRUSHES

"I have been a client of Cinnamon for going on 8 years now and I continue to be humbled and so appreciative of her work. She has helped me through so many dark times and helped me to find the tools to…"

Tony Chuck III | June 10, 2025

Nothing short of amazing

"I’m a first responder who has been looking into keeping myself “mentally well”. It’s like going to the doctor for a check up. These episodes help me recognize things that I feel before it becomes a h…"

Marian1030 | Jan. 26, 2024

First Responders TOP PODCAST!

"ATTD is a must for all first responders to stay on task with their mental health awareness. ATTD has a way of keeping it relatable and just when you think it might be getting too heavy, they lighten …"

SAW0124 | April 18, 2024

Knowledgeable and professional

"Cinnamon’s dedication to helping first responders is evident in her podcasts. Her knowledge from being in stations and seeing first hand the impact the job has on the mental health of first responder…"

MD | June 11, 2025

I love this podcast 😍

"The community that this podcast brings together is phenomenal! They ask the deep, difficult questions that we truly want to know and bring on guests that keep bringing the fire! A great mix of seriou…"

ATTFireGirl | June 11, 2025

A Lifeline for Our Heroes

"If you're looking for a podcast that truly makes a difference, check out "After the Tones Drop," Cinnamon is a kind, caring host and counselor who's bravely leading the way for first responder menta…"

Ask Andrea | June 14, 2025

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