Breaking OWCP with Chris & Gini
by Chris & Gini Helms
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(Chats 10-27-26) Master the Maze of Federal Injury Forms
(Chats 10-27-26) Master the Maze of Federal Injury Forms
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Educating the federal workforce about their rights and responsibilities in OWCP.
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"Welcome to 'Breaking OWCP with Chris & Gini,' where we bring our same Wednesday chat vibes to the audio world! Join us for insightful conversations, education, and a deeper dive into the topics that matter to you as a federal employee. Tune in for your weekly dose of thought-provoking discussions. Let's break it all down together!" 🎙️🗣️ #BreakingOWCP #Podcast #WednesdayChats #Conversations
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Episodes
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- (Chats 10-27-26) Master the Maze of Federal Injury Forms · 1 h 8 minWelcome back to the Breaking OWCP podcast! After a two-week hiatus for their national OWCP training tour, Chris and Gini are back to break down the barriers of federal workers'…
- (Chats 10-7-26) The Woodshed Edition – Debunking Supervisor Lies & Know Your Rights · 1 h 9 minThe Woodshed Edition – Debunking Supervisor Lies & Know Your RightsWelcome back to another episode of the Breaking OWCP podcast with Chris and Gini. In this installment of…
- (Chats 9-30-26) Epic Q&A, CA-16 Secrets, and Fighting Federal Management · 1 h 11 minWelcome back to the Breaking OWCP podcast, where Chris and Gini break down the barriers of federal workers' comp to get you the help you deserve. In this comprehensive Q&A…
- Chats (9-23-26) Breaking OWCP: What an Approved or Denied Claim Actually Means · 1 h 4 minWelcome back to Wednesday night OWCP Chats with Chris and Gini. In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the crucial differences between approved and denied federal workers'…
- (Chats 9-16-26) The 3-Year Rule: Busted Myths & Timelines for Filing Your OWCP Claim · 56 minIn this episode of "Wednesday Night OWCP Chats," Chris and Gini break down the critical differences between an approved and denied federal workers' compensation claim. They start…
- (Chats 9-9-26) Breaking OWCP: The Ultimate Guide to CA-7 Forms and Getting Paid · 55 minIn this episode of the Breaking OWCP podcast, hosts Chris and Gini break down the critical steps for filing CA-7 claims for compensation. They provide federal employees with a…
- Breaking Down OWCP Vocational Rehab & The Shadrick Formula · 1 h 1 minEpisode Summary: Fresh off their trip to the Bureau of Prisons National Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Chris and Gini dive into a highly requested topic: OWCP Vocational Rehab…
- How to Protect Your Federal Job While on OWCP Workers' Comp · 1 h 18 minIn this episode of "Wednesday Night OWCP Chats," Chris and Gini tackle a highly requested topic: how to protect your federal job when you are out of work due to a work-related…
- (Chats 8-6-26) The Ultimate Second Opinion Survival Guide for Federal Workers · 1 h 24 minWelcome back to the Breaking OWCP podcast! In this episode of Wednesday Night OWCP Chats, Chris and Gini tackle one of the most frustrating aspects of federal workers'…
- (Chats 7-29-26) Outsmarting Bad Supervisors & Mastering Your OWCP Claim · 1 h 12 minWelcome back to Wednesday Night OWCP Chats! After a six-week hiatus (thanks to a rogue camera and some traveling), America’s OWCP Couple, Chris and Gini, are finally back. In…
- (Chats 6-3-26) How to File a Federal Workers Comp Claim: CA-16, COP & Beating Bad Management · 51 minAre you risking your federal workers' comp benefits just to keep the peace at work? In this episode of Breaking OWCP, Chris and Gini break down "Thing #25" from their Volume 4…
- (Chats 5-27-26) Q&A: Beating Injury Stigmas, Navigating CA Forms, & Leveraging Your Union · 32 minWelcome back to the Breaking OWCP podcast! In this episode, Chris and Gini open the floor for a live Q&A, tackling the most pressing federal workers' compensation questions. We…
- (Chats 7-10-19) | Federal Workers Comp: Denied Claims, Reconsiderations, and the 3-Year Filing Deadline · 1 h 0 minWelcome back to the Breaking OWCP Podcast! This week, Chris and Gini are tackling some of the most common and stressful hurdles in federal workers comp: closed claims, denied…
- (Chats 4-29-26) | How to Fight Back When Management Ignores OWCP Rules · 49 minWelcome back to the Breaking OWCP Podcast! This week, Chris and Gini are broadcasting live from Atlanta, Georgia, to tackle one of the most frustrating challenges federal…
- (Chats 4-15-26) |10 Mistakes Ruining Your OWCP Claim (And How to Avoid Them) · 1 h 0 minWelcome back to the Breaking OWCP podcast with Chris and Gini! If you are a federal employee dealing with a work-related injury, the process of securing your benefits can feel…
- (Chats 4-8-26) - Mastering the CA-1 Form: Deadlines, CA-16 Rules & Continuation of Pay · 48 minAfter a massive cross-country tour training union chapters from APWU to the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, Chris and Gini are back to break down exactly how to…
- (Chats 6-12-19) OWCP Q&A: Your Federal Workers' Comp Questions Answered · 59 minIn this Q&A-style episode of Breaking OWCP, Chris tackles a rapid-fire series of real questions from federal employees navigating the frustrating world of workers' compensation…
- (Chats 6-19-19) How to Change Your OWCP Doctor & File a Stress Claim · 60 minBroadcasting live from the Florida Rural Letter Carriers convention in Daytona, Chris and Gini drop a massive "game-changer" for federal employees trapped in the OWCP denial…
- (Chats 6-5-19) - Stop Getting Denied: The Federal Employee’s Guide to the CA-10 · 1 h 0 minIn this episode of Breaking OWCP, Chris and Gini break down the critical steps every federal employee must take to get their workers' compensation claims accepted. From…
- (Chats - 5-22-19) How to Fight Back When Supervisors Block Your Federal Work Injury · 58 minAre you a federal employee struggling to get your work injury reported? This week on Wednesday Night OWCP Chats, Chris and Gini get fired up about one of the biggest roadblocks…
