Behind The Shield

By: James Geering
  • Summary

  • Bringing the greatest minds in mental and physical wellness to the men and women who serve our communities.

    All rights reserved
    Show more Show less
Episodes
  • Alastair McGregor and Josh Williams (Prisons, Recidivism and the Healing Power of LEGO) - Episode 1077
    May 1 2025

    Alastair McGregor is the Co-Founder of STEALTH®: A de-escalation tool using Lego® Serious Play®. A preventative tool which stops people dying. It works and it lasts. And it uses Lego® Al is a Preventative Psychologist specialising in subconscious communication. He has researched and worked with personnel from the SBS & Royal Marines through to ballet dancers & police. Al is currently focused on preventing suicide and lowering self harm in prisons (Operation spitfire) across multiple UK Prisons (Category A - C).

    Josh Williams is currently a civil servant within HMPPS. Working also as an urgent care assistant for an ambulance service and is an ex retained firefighter.

    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 55 mins
  • Blayne Smith (Green Berets, Rucking, Non-Profits and Leadership) - Episode - 1076
    Apr 29 2025

    Blayne Smith is a West Point graduate, former Green Beret and highly effective business leader across a variety of industries and capacities. For over 25 years, Blayne has built teams and communities through a deep understanding of, and focus on, culture and leadership. Whether serving in corporate, small business, or nonprofit roles, his focus has remained on the people.

    Inaugural recipient of the George W. Bush Institute Military Service Citation for exemplary leadership both during and beyond service

    Former President and current board member at GORUCK

    First Executive Director of Team Red, White and Blue; scaled a hyper inclusive, national community based organization from 3 to 212 cities, delivering 45,000 events per year, enriching the lives of over 150,000 veterans

    As a Green Beret (Special Forces Commander), commanded multi-national and inter-agency combat operations

    Distinguished Honor Graduate from the US Army Ranger School

    Led over 200 combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan

    MBA, University of Florida

    https://www.appliedleadershippartners.com/

    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 48 mins
  • Kona Oliveira (Mixed Martial Arts, Big Wave Surfing and Firefighting) - Episode 1075
    Apr 24 2025

    Kona Oliveira is a federal firefighter, professional MMA fighter and big wave surfer who recently went viral for shredding a monster swell at Peahi off Maui. We discuss his childhood in Hawaii, growing up in a martial arts family, his MMA journey, the paradox of surfing and competition, becoming a firefighter and much more.

    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 55 mins
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_webcro768_stickypopup

What listeners say about Behind The Shield

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.