Positive Connections Radio

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  • Join former police detective and current certified drug and alcohol counselor, Michael Koch, invoking positive change and breaking the stigma of mental health issues among first responders.
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Episodes
  • Reframing Thanksgiving: Managing Expectations and Disappointments

    Reframing Thanksgiving: Managing Expectations and Disappointments
    Nov 23 2024
    Reframing Thanksgiving: Managing Expectations and Disappointments
    H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup-Episode 112
    Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock

    Thanksgiving is often portrayed as a time of gratitude, connection, and joy, but for many, it can be a source of stress, unmet expectations, and deep disappointment. For first responders, this holiday can be especially challenging. The demands of the job, shifts away from loved ones, and the weight of experiences carried throughout the year can amplify feelings of isolation, frustration, and loss. In this episode, we explore how the idealized version of Thanksgiving can clash with reality, leaving many to navigate difficult emotions and strained relationships.

    Our conversation offers a compassionate perspective on how first responders can approach the holiday season with mindfulness and resilience. We discuss practical strategies for managing expectations, acknowledging complex emotions, and finding moments of connection, even in non-traditional ways. Whether you’re working through family tensions, missing loved ones, or simply feeling out of step with the holiday spirit, this episode provides tools to help you reframe Thanksgiving and create space for self-care and authenticity.

    "Be Strong, Stand up, Speak your Truth and Break the Stigma"

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    www.positiveconnectionsradio.com
    www.McLintockcounseling.com
    PositiveConnectionsRadio@gmail.com
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    33 mins
  • The Power of Detachment

    The Power of Detachment
    Nov 12 2024
    The Power of Detachment
    H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup-Episode 111
    Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock


    Today, we’re going to discuss the concept of detachment, a powerful tool for both supporting loved ones dealing with mental health or addiction issues and in managing our own recovery as first responders.
    Many of us are used to carrying the weight of others’ struggles, feeling responsible for their well-being, or even their healing. But what if the most loving and effective way to help them-and ourselves-involves stepping back?
    Detachment isn’t about withdrawing or giving up; rather, it’s about creating the space to observe emotions, triggers, and struggles—whether they belong to us or others—without becoming consumed.
    For first responders, detachment is a key to staying grounded amid the intensity of our work and personal challenges, like PTSD, depression, anxiety, or addiction. Similarly, for those supporting loved ones, detachment helps us show compassion and empathy without losing our sense of self.

    "Be Strong, Stand up, Speak your Truth and Break the Stigma"

    www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.com
    www.positiveconnectionsradio.com
    www.McLintockcounseling.com
    PositiveConnectionsRadio@gmail.com
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    44 mins
  • Detox or Death

    Detox or Death
    Oct 15 2024
    DETOX or DEATH
    H.A.L.T. and Call for Backup-Episode 110
    Coast to Coast with Mike Koch and Jim McLintock

    This episode is dedicated to the brave souls who have chosen the difficult path of detoxing from opioids and to those who tragically lost their lives in the fight. As the opioid crisis rages on, the threat of deadly substances like fentanyl only escalates, seeping into every corner of society. While the headlines may have faded, the crisis has not, it’s now woven into the fabric of our reality.
    So, what’s the solution? That’s the question we tackle today.
    Addiction knows no boundaries. It doesn’t discriminate between job titles, social status, or background. It touches everyone: first responders, doctors, CEOs, politicians, musicians, actors, your closest friend, your child. NO ONE IS IMMUNE.
    For those on the front lines, our first responders, the toll can be even heavier. Exposure to trauma, the pressure to be strong, and the constant battle with stress can make the lure of opioids feel like an escape. But getting sober, detoxing from opioids, is one of the most courageous and challenging journeys anyone can take.
    In this episode, we explore not only the realities of the opioid crisis but also the hope and recovery that are possible. If you’re struggling or know someone who is, we hope this conversation offers guidance, strength, and maybe the first step towards a new direction. Let’s talk about how we can find a way forward together.
    "Be Strong, Stand up, Speak your Truth and Break the Stigma"
    www.MentalHealthNewsRadionetwork.com
    www.positiveconnectionsradio.com
    www.McLintockcounseling.com
    PositiveConnectionsRadio@gmail.com
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    33 mins

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