A Badge of Honor Podcast

A Badge of Honor Podcast

Former Secret Service LEO Samantha Horwitz and former NYPD Detective John Salerno host A Badge of Honor Podcast to highlight Post Traumatic Stress Injury recovery, wellness, and resiliency possible…
Ep. 97 The Healing Benefits of Water with Operation Get Out

Ep. 97 The Healing Benefits of Water with Operation Get Out

October 8, 2024 00:55:38

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Cindy Present from Operation Get Out on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Cindy has spent a lifetime in the wellness, fitness and watersports industry. As a life coach, fitness trainer, watersports coach, cycling, running and Ironman athlete, motivator, and Wellness Director at Lake Austin…

Ep. 96 Battling Addiction and PTSI on the Job with Davin Cole

Ep. 96 Battling Addiction and PTSI on the Job with Davin Cole

October 8, 2024 00:57:10

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Davin Cole, retired police officer and national speaker and educator on PTSI and addiction on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Davin was a police officer for 33 years. He served with the San Francisco Sheriff's Department (SFSD) and as a Police Officer with the…

Ep. 95 Igniting Strength & Restoring Pride: The Outer Circle Foundation

Ep. 95 Igniting Strength & Restoring Pride: The Outer Circle Foundation

September 11, 2024 00:59:10

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Matt Payne, President of the Outer Circle Foundation, Veteran and retired Law Enforcement Officer on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Outer Circle Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which supports Veterans, First Responders, and their families, during times of need by providing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder…

Ep. 94 Warrior Bonfire Program for Our Purple Heart Warriors with Dan Horgan

Ep. 94 Warrior Bonfire Program for Our Purple Heart Warriors with Dan Horgan

September 2, 2024 00:59:26

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dan Horgan, Outreach Director for the Warrior Bonfire Program on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.The Warrior Bonfire Program provides opportunities that improve the lives of enemy combat-wounded veterans on their lifelong journey of recovery and healing by creating activity based, small group retreats…

Ep. 93 Fighting Traumatic Brain Injuries with The Texas Valor Project

Ep. 93 Fighting Traumatic Brain Injuries with The Texas Valor Project

September 2, 2024 00:57:06

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with The Texas Valor Project, on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Texas Valor Project provides a solution for veterans and first responders who face challenges due to Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI). TBI, commonly seen in post 9/11 Veterans, has been significantly overlooked and neglected. Unfortunately,…

Ep. 92 The Hidden Struggle of Addiction in Law Enforcement with Jeff Fields

Ep. 92 The Hidden Struggle of Addiction in Law Enforcement with Jeff Fields

September 2, 2024 00:56:18

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Jeff Fields, retired law enforcement officer and federal agent about his struggle with addiction, recovery, and his book Sober From Sin on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Jeff served more than two decades at the local and federal levels, specializing in public safety and…

Ep. 90 Investing in Hope with Beau Armistead, MA, LPC, NCC

Ep. 90 Investing in Hope with Beau Armistead, MA, LPC, NCC

August 6, 2024 00:56:43

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Beau Armistead, founder and director of Sojourn Counseling and his special project with AtEase.org, bringing hope to those facing PTSD in a unique way on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Beau holds a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University…

Ep. 91 Cops and Campers with Retired LEO Eric Reynolds

Ep. 91 Cops and Campers with Retired LEO Eric Reynolds

August 6, 2024 00:56:04

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Eric Reynolds, retired law enforcement officer and founder of Cops and Campers on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Cops and Campers is a wellness retreat initiative founded by retired police officer Eric Reynolds, who suffered from PTSD after being shot in the line of…

Ep. 89 Making Headway With Concussion Recovery with Dr. Leah Bortnick

Ep. 89 Making Headway With Concussion Recovery with Dr. Leah Bortnick

August 6, 2024 00:55:40

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dr. Leah Bortnick about concussions and traumatic brain injuries and how it affects our first responders and veterans on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Dr. Leah Bortnick PT, DPT completed her physical therapy training at Creighton University in Omaha. Prior to pursuing physical therapy…

Ep. 88 Finances Beyond The Uniform with Rebecca Jameson

Ep. 88 Finances Beyond The Uniform with Rebecca Jameson

July 12, 2024 00:55:37

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with law enforcement spouse and founder of Priority One Financial Coaching Rebecca Jameson on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Rebecca and her husband had gotten into that cycle that many law enforcement families get themselves into. That overtime & spending cycle, where you spend money…

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