Shielded Voices
by Mitch and Brian
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About this podcast
Shielded Voices is a podcast co-hosted by Mitch and Brian, two law enforcement professionals with a combined 24 years of experience. As husbands, fathers, and advocates for mental health, they are dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental well-being in the profession. Through candid conversations, they emphasize the power of open communication and the importance of supporting one another in this demanding career. Shielded Voices aims to create a space where first responders and their families can find understanding, resources, and encouragement to prioritize their mental health.
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The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the Shielded Voices podcast are solely those of the hosts and guests. They do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any law enforcement agency. The content shared on this podcast is for informational and personal purposes only and should not be construed as professional advice or guidance from any agency.
Episodes
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- Shielded Voices: Chris Green: Part 3: From Combat & Policing to First Responder Psychology #035 · 2 h 4 minIn this final chapter of our conversation, Chris Green shares the full arc of his journey — from combat service and law enforcement to pursuing a doctorate in first responder…
- Shielded Voices: Chris Green: Part 2: Patrol Shenanigans, PTSD, and Shame #034 · 1 h 11 minIn this episode, the conversation shifts from humor and war stories to the unseen cost of the job. What begins with patrol shenanigans and shared memories slowly gives way to…
- Shielded Voices: Chris Green: Part 1: Chris' Marine Corp Experience Leading to Police Work #033 · 1 h 20 minIn this episode, we sit down with Chris Green to talk about the early experiences that shaped his life long before the uniform. Chris shares what it was like growing up between…
- Shielded Voices: The Work Continues: Breaking Stigma and Building Strength #032 · 1 h 15 minAfter a few months off, Mitch and Brian are back to catch up on life, faith, and the work that still needs doing. They open up about sobriety, burnout, and finding peace beyond…
- Shielded Voices: Behind the Walls Part 1: Resilience and Reality in Corrections with Sgt. Jim Scott #031 · 1 h 7 minIn this episode of Shielded Voices, Sergeant Jim Scott opens up about his decades of experience in corrections, offering an unfiltered look at the realities of prison life and…
- Midweek Update: Truth, Tears, and Transparency · 17 minIn this midweek update, Mitch and Brian reconnect to reflect on the emotional impact of Part 3 of Leanne's story — an episode that's already resonating deeply with listeners…
- Shielded Voices: Part 3: Leanne, The Weight Behind the Badge #030 · 1 h 5 minIn the final part of this powerful three-part series, Leanne shares the raw and emotional breaking point that forced everything into the light. What began as a slow unraveling…
- Shielded Voices: Part 2: Leanne, The Weight Behind the Badge #029 · 58 minIn this raw and powerful conversation, Leanne opens up about the realities she faced throughout her law enforcement career — from the lasting weight of traumatic calls to the…
- Midweek update: Where Trauma Meets Purpose · 24 minIn this midweek update, Mitch and Brian unpack the highs, lows, and heatwaves of the week—literally and figuratively. Brian shares about the chaos of working HVAC in 90+ degree…
- Shielded Voices: Part 1: Leanne, The Weight Behind the Badge #028 · 1 h 20 minIn the first installment of this three-part series, Leanne shares her powerful journey through law enforcement — beginning with her roots in a law enforcement family and…
- Midweek update: Reset, Rebuild, and What Comes Next · 27 minIt's been months since our last check-in, but a lot has changed. Mitch is back on the road with a renewed mindset and five months of sobriety under his belt. Brian's thriving in…
- Shielded Voices: Part 2: Angela Graham and The SIREN Project #027 · 58 minIn Part 2 of our conversation with Angela Graham, we pick up where we left off—crossing the border into Mexico for a psychedelic journey that would change everything. Angela…
- Shielded Voices: Part 1: Angela Graham and The SIREN Project #026 · 41 minBefore she co-founded The SIREN Project, Angela Graham was a firefighter, a medic, a mother—and completely falling apart. In Part One of this raw and honest two-part series…
- Shielded Voices: Part 2: Jimmy Ward's Story #025 · 1 h 6 minIn this powerful follow-up, Jimmy Ward returns to Shielded Voices for a deep dive into the personal transformation that followed his career in law enforcement. Through open…
- Shielded Voices: Enduring the Badge: Building Resilience in Modern Policing #024 · 51 minIn this solo episode, Mitch opens up about the personal side of wearing the badge—what the job takes from you, how the warning signs show up, and what it really means to hit a…
- Shielded Voices: Part 1: Mitch's Story - Navigating Family Dynamics and Personal Growth #022 · 48 minIn this first part of a deeply personal two-part conversation, Mitch sits down with co-host Brian to begin opening up about his journey—both in life and in law enforcement. From…
- Shielded Voices: Part 2: Mitch's Story: Truth About Trauma, Addiction, and Mental Health #023 · 1 h 15 minIn Part Two of their conversation, Brian and Mitch move beyond the light-hearted banter and step into a raw, vulnerable space—one that explores trauma, addiction, recovery, and…
- Shielded Voices: Part 1: Jimmy Ward's Story #021 · 1 h 12 minIn this episode of Shielded Voices, former Senior Trooper Jimmy Ward shares his journey through law enforcement—from rookie moments and narcotics work to the realities of…
- Midweek Update: Gabe Monteiro and Other Updates · 24 minIn this midweek update of Shielded Voices, Brian shares the story of Gabe Monteiro, a fellow first responder courageously battling a brain tumor. Gabe's determination reminds us…
- Shielded Voices: Brian's Resignation #020 · 1 h 6 minAfter 16 years of dedicated service, Brian makes the difficult decision to resign from law enforcement. In this emotional episode of Shielded Voices, he shares his journey, the…
