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Clearing the Mind Field is a space where the stories behind the uniform can be shared honestly, openly, and on their own terms. This podcast brings you face-to-face with combat veterans, SWAT operators, police officers, firefighters, and EMTs who have served in high-stakes environments, made difficult decisions, and carried experiences long after the moment has passed. These are individuals who answered the call to serve and are now navigating what comes next. Here, they speak in their own words. No scripts. No expectations. Just real conversations. Some of these stories may challenge you. Some may resonate deeply. All of them matter. Each episode explores: Why they chose a life of service What they experienced on the job How those experiences followed them home The impact on identity, relationships, and sense of self And most importantly how they found a way forward Because this isn’t just about what was carried. It’s about recovery, resilience, and rebuilding a life worth living. You’ll hear what healing can actually look like from those who have lived it. Honest conversations about what helps, what doesn’t, and what it takes to move forward after trauma and critical incidents. Clearing the Mind Field exists for two reasons: To reduce stigma around mental health in military and first responder communities by creating space for real, human conversations To offer connection and hope for those still navigating their own path wherever they are in the journey If you’ve ever served… If you’ve ever carried something hard to explain… If you’re trying to find your way forward… This is your space. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to carry it by yourself.
Unknown Host hosts Clearing the MindField.
The podcast episode features Richard Burns, a former police officer and Navy veteran, who shares his journey from childhood to law enforcement and military service. He discusses critical incidents, mental health struggle
Chris "Chappy" Cottle experiences all of the struggles, vicarious and direct trauma that other Firefighters experience, but his own struggles didn't stop him from answering the call to serve those who serve others. Suppo
Amber "Boats" Cage faced adversity, disillusionment and setbacks while serving her people around the world at sea. One dark night, when things look hopeless, a chance intervention kept her connected to the world. Amber d
"Burn Your Uniforms & Forget You Were in the military." That's what Jim was told when he came home. Years later, the "welcome home" signs made him feel anything but welcome. Mama was home when he left. Jim did what many
There's always more to the story; a man making his way through what has become an iconic story in American lore and even pop culture. He was portrayed in the now unforgettable war movie, Blackhawk Down, but there was lif
Jared responded to a routine shop lifting call, but he found himself in a fight for his life. Shot multiple times in the face and body, Jared dug deep, responded as a well-trained Operator can and won another day on eart
Surf's up and guitar is shredding. Jeremy and I discuss the healing power of fatherhood, becoming a warrior in a garden, the pressure of expectations on the job and bringing humanity into the job. This one is chock full
Nick Padlo went from small town life, to West Point, to helping the Iraqi people rebuild their armed forces. When he returned to the States, he struggled with finding a sense of purpose and a mission to sustain him, but
In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Clearing the Mind Field, we sit down with Jason Wyman, an Army veteran and former combat medic who knows firsthand what it means to carry the invisible weight of service. Jason
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