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The Drinking Dilemma: Hotline Caller
Sept. 18, 2024

The Drinking Dilemma: Hotline Caller

In this episode of After the Tones Drop, Erin and Cinnamon take on a question from a hotline caller who is a newly minted 21-year-old firefighter who's asking something we don't hear often enough: “Should I even start drinkin...

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Guided by God Winks: With Marian Cosgrove
Sept. 4, 2024

Guided by God Winks: With Marian Cosgrove

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Marian Cosgrove, a law enforcement officer whose story is nothing short of extraordinary. From a childhood filled with both joy and profound trauma to navigating the complexities of ...

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The Elephant in the Room: Age and Gender in a Tradition Bound Male Dominated Industry
Aug. 28, 2024

The Elephant in the Room: Age and Gender in a Tradition Bound Male Do…

This one’s gonna hit close to home, so if you’re easily offended, you might want to sit this one out. Thanks to a brave listener who reached out via email sharing her personal experience as a corrections officer, we’re taking...

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The Chief's Blueprint: With Jason Corthell
Aug. 21, 2024

The Chief's Blueprint: With Jason Corthell

Today’s episode is a masterclass in mental toughness and leadership straight from the mouth of a firefighter-turned-Marine-turned-firefighter who’s making waves in the world of first responder wellness. Meet Chief Jason Corth...

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Weight of Generations: Hotline Caller, Anonymous Firefighter
Aug. 14, 2024

Weight of Generations: Hotline Caller, Anonymous Firefighter

Get ready for a powerful new episode of After the Tones Drop . This week, we’re diving into the raw, unfiltered reality of what it means to be a first responder on the edge. We’re bringing you a call from the other side of th...

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High Velocity Healing: How Accelerated Resolution Therapy puts the Pedal to the Mental Metal
July 31, 2024

High Velocity Healing: How Accelerated Resolution Therapy puts the Pe…

Welcome to the fast lane of trauma recovery, where we're not just talking about any old therapy—we're spotlighting Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and believe me, it's as revolutionary as it sounds. Picture a therapy th...

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Breaking the Silence: With Ricardo Martinez II
July 24, 2024

Breaking the Silence: With Ricardo Martinez II

Welcome back to the show where we dive deep into the unseen world of 911 dispatchers with none other than Ricardo Martinez II, the storyteller and force behind 'Within the Trenches' and the #IAM911 movement. Today, Ricardo jo...

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Healing in the Wild: With Rocco Besednjak
July 17, 2024

Healing in the Wild: With Rocco Besednjak

This episode is for anyone who’s faced the darkness and found the courage to seek the light. It’s for the warriors, the wounded, and anyone who believes in the power of second chances. Today’s guest is the ultimate comeback k...

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Clash of Expectations: Understanding Emotional Reactions and Biological Rudeness
July 3, 2024

Clash of Expectations: Understanding Emotional Reactions and Biologic…

Ever been in a situation where you expected someone to react a certain way, and when they didn’t, you found yourself ready to go into fight mode? Yeah, that’s biological rudeness for you. It’s your autonomic nervous system fl...

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The Crossover Angel: With Nicole Junkerman
June 26, 2024

The Crossover Angel: With Nicole Junkerman

Grab your headphones! In today’s episode, we sit down with Nicole Junkerman, whose incredible journey from police officer to certified Death Doula and Grief Recovery Specialist is nothing short of inspiring. She’s here to tal...

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Dispatcher Mind Dive: With Ryan Dedmon
June 19, 2024

Dispatcher Mind Dive: With Ryan Dedmon

Gear up for a stellar episode of After the Tones Drop where we're hanging out with Ryan Dedmon. Ryan isn't just any guy; he's a retired police dispatcher turned big-time educator at the 911 Training Institute. Back in 2012, h...

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Life's Brutiful Moments: A Girls Nuggets of Wisdom for a Better Life
June 12, 2024

Life's Brutiful Moments: A Girls Nuggets of Wisdom for a Better Life

In this special solo episode, Cinnamon takes over the podcast, bringing energy and heartfelt insights. Reflecting on a whirlwind 2024 of travel and engagements, she shares the wisdom she's gathered. Cinnamon expresses initial...

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Rescued by the Light: With Jonathan Hickory
June 5, 2024

Rescued by the Light: With Jonathan Hickory

In this episode, we sit down with Jonathan Hickory, a police sergeant who's spent over 20 years on the force, diving deep into his own struggles with addiction and trauma. Jonathan rose out of the dark and emerged a published...

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ATTD Features Operation Yellow Tape Podcast with Kenny Mitchell Jr.
May 29, 2024

ATTD Features Operation Yellow Tape Podcast with Kenny Mitchell Jr.

In this special episode, "After the Tones Drop" is delighted to feature Episode 008: Time to go Home from Operation Yellow Tape Podcast, hosted by the exceptionally articulate Kenny Mitchell. Kenny challenges first respond...

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ATTD Features Just Corrections Podcast with William Young
May 22, 2024

ATTD Features Just Corrections Podcast with William Young

While the hosts of After the Tones Drop are on their season break, they are excited to feature a compelling episode from the Just Corrections Podcast EP001 " Zombie Brain" with host William Young and his guest Sue Radcliffe....

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ATTD Features The Next Shift Podcast with Jess Flores
May 15, 2024

ATTD Features The Next Shift Podcast with Jess Flores

In a special feature during their season break, After the Tones Drop presents an insightful episode from "The Next Shift Podcast" entitled "YOU ARE NOT ALONE," hosted by Jess Flores. This episode delves into the complex emoti...

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ATTD Features The Mindfulness Medic Podcast with Jason Warn
May 8, 2024

ATTD Features The Mindfulness Medic Podcast with Jason Warn

While Erin and Cinnamon are taking a break trying to train their pet goldfish to sing the national anthem, they've put together a special bonus episode on After the Tones Drop, featuring Episode 18 : SPREAD HOPE NOT DARKNESS ...

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Signing Off in Style: Season One Wrap-up
May 1, 2024

Signing Off in Style: Season One Wrap-up

Grab your headphones and get comfy—Erin and Cinnamon are dishing all the deets in this season finale of "After the Tones Drop." They kick things off chatting about how they dove into podcasting without a clue and ended up wit...

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The Burnout Escape: With AK Dozanti
April 24, 2024

The Burnout Escape: With AK Dozanti

Okay, folks, strap in. We've got AK Dozanti on the show, a former Deputy Sheriff turned First Responder Coach & Specialist. AK's been through the ringer—burnout, depression, PTSD, adrenal fatigue—you name it. Now she's on a m...

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Family First: With Guests Samie & Ryan Wedmore
April 17, 2024

Family First: With Guests Samie & Ryan Wedmore

Welcome to today's episode where we explore the lives of Samie and Ryan, a couple who both serve as first responders, balancing their demanding careers with raising a young family. They share their story from how they met and...

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Wired Differently: The Hidden Depths of the ADHD Mind
April 10, 2024

Wired Differently: The Hidden Depths of the ADHD Mind

Strap in for a whirlwind tour of the ADHD universe, where every day is an adventure and executive dysfunction is just the tip of the iceberg. This episode dives into the nitty-gritty of living with ADHD, from the thrill of hy...

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Roaring Phoenix: With Guest Kenny Mitchell
April 3, 2024

Roaring Phoenix: With Guest Kenny Mitchell

In this raw and unfiltered episode, Kenny Mitchell, a battle-tested firefighter and the force behind Operation Yellow Tape , tackles the tough topic of mental health in the first responder community with a Denis Leary-like st...

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The Zen Enforcer: With Vance Row
March 27, 2024

The Zen Enforcer: With Vance Row

Imagine swapping handcuffs for yoga mats—that's exactly what Vance Rowe did. From tackling law enforcement's high-pressure cooker to embracing the zen of yoga, Vance's journey is nothing short of inspiring. He gets real with ...

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Emotional Forensics: Behind the Scenes of a Meltdown
March 20, 2024

Emotional Forensics: Behind the Scenes of a Meltdown

Dive into our latest episode where we get into the nuts and bolts of Behavior Chain Analysis. Think of it as the ultimate detective work for figuring out how a simple event can send us spiraling into a whirlwind of emotions w...

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