Badge To The Bone: Mental Wellness for First Responders
Hosted by Denny & Al — 60+ years combined public safety experience
Listen NowListen
S5, Episode 9, "Truly" Outstanding Perspective
Badge to the Bone speaks with Mo who shares his harrowing journey from Iraq to the United States, detailing his experiences growing up in a war-torn country, the trauma of witnessing violence as a ...
Listen NowAlso available on all major platforms
About the Podcast
Badge To The Bone is a law enforcement podcast focused on mental wellness and resiliency for first responders. Hosts Denny and Al bring over 60 years of combined experience in policing, public safety, and crisis response to every episode.
The show covers topics that matter to officers, firefighters, EMS workers, and their families. From managing stress and preventing burnout to addressing PTSD, officer suicide prevention, and building stronger leadership, each conversation is grounded in real-world experience.
Whether you are an active-duty officer, a retired veteran, or someone who cares about first responder mental health, this podcast offers practical insight and honest discussion in a space built for the people who serve.
Community
Join the conversation
Meet the Hosts
Denny
Co-Host & Public Safety Veteran
Three decades in public safety with 20+ years in law enforcement. Background includes volunteer firefighting, sheriff deputy work, undercover operations, patrol, firearms instruction, violent crimes detective work, and U.S. Coast Guard service. Holds a Bachelor's in Criminal Justice and Master's in Human Services Counseling with a focus on crisis and trauma response. A passionate advocate for first responder mental wellness and suicide prevention.
Al
Co-Host & Public Safety Veteran
Over 30 years in public safety with 25+ in law enforcement. Prior experience in search and rescue and EMS. Law enforcement career spans patrol, community policing, investigations, narcotics task force, instruction, and internal affairs. Holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Actively promotes officer wellness, suicide prevention, and leadership development within the profession.
