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Tactical ScrubsHealthcare Staff - Just Assume Everything Is Being Recorded, And Act Accordingly...International use of force expert Doug Melia, from Safer Handling, joins Dean and Mel to discuss a recent viral video involving a healthcare security staff member using force on a visitor.
(https://www.kgw.com/article/news/investigations/security-guard-tackles-woman-randall-childrens-hospital-portland/283-ffe65d96-5a5e-48da-af80-2d38c546fb9a).
2024-06-2835 min
The Meat Mafia Podcast#117: John Pantalone (@AmberOaksRanch) - Sovereignty & Getting Started RanchingThe Meat Mafia was joined by John from Amber Oaks Ranch in Thorndale, Texas. His farm operation started small and he’s learned the ins and outs of growing a homestead into a farm operation. The knowledge he shares with us is irreplaceable if you’re interested in getting closer to the food system and creating less dependence on conventional methods of getting food (i.e. the grocery store). John shares his unique perspective on ranching and sovereignty as well as why he thinks alternative forms of money in the form of Bitcoin play a critical role in the futu...
2022-10-201h 24
The Meat Mafia Podcast#77: Oliver Anwar (@theoliveranwar) - Unlocking Untapped Energy with Better Fitness & NutritionOliver Anwar (@theoliveranwar) is a well-known fitness coach who specifically works with entrepreneurs. He takes a holistic view of health coaching and provides a detailed philosophy and practical advice to achieve results for his clients. Since he works with entrepreneurs, Oliver focuses on optimizing every minute and ounce of energy, so his clients can perform at their best as they build their companies. In our conversation with Oliver, we discuss: Building a Resilient Mindset Helping Entrepreneurs Thrive Developing Healthy Habits in the Gym & Kitchen Sleep...
2022-07-2041 min
The Meat Mafia Podcast#74: Francis Melia (@CoachFHM) - Getting Stronger & Building MuscleFrancis Melia is an online health coach helping people develop better nutrition and fitness. He went through a body transformation of his own, dropping from 261lbs to 215lbs in just 18 weeks. He’s worked with 100s of people to get them in the best shape of their life, and he does it by using customized approaches for his clients using time-tested principles. In our conversation with Francis, we discuss: Why you shouldn’t fear cardio How to build the perfect physique The ideal training style for buildin...
2022-07-1146 min
Same Kit Different DayAbu IdrisThis episode features Abu Idris, reducing restrictive practice lead and violence reduction specialist at an NHS foundation trust here in the UK.
2020-07-0749 minSame Kit Different DayColin SingerThis time on the dedicated Same kit different day podcast Doug speaks with Collin Singer, founder of Wagtail UK. For the last 17 years Colin has established an international business training and supplying detection dogs across a variety of sectors.
2020-07-0740 minSame Kit Different DayMark MackleyAs many schools emerge from lockdown, Doug catches up with the Headteacher of a school he trains. Mark Mackley has been a headteacher for many years in Lancashire and gives his thoughts on the pandemic and physical intervention in general.
2020-07-0744 minSame Kit Different DayRobert KaiserIn this episode speaks to the CEO of PPSS group. Topics covered include the framework for implementing Personal Protective Equipment and being shot in his own ballistic vest. No really.
2020-07-0726 min
Same Kit Different DayDr Tony BleetmanIn this episode Doug speaks with Dr Tony Bleetman on use of force, banning or restricting certain holds, the cultures that affect policing and we seek his view on the death of George Flloyd in Minneapolis.
2020-06-0231 minSame Kit Different DayJordan WylieIn this episode Doug talks to Jordan Wylie, a former soldier, bestselling author, extreme adventurer and also one of the stars of Channel 4’s BAFTA-nominated and award-winning shows Hunted and Celebrity Hunted.
2020-06-0237 minSame Kit Different DayDr Vincent UzomahIn this episode Doug talks to Dr Vincent Uzomah about the time he was attacked in June 2015, by a pupil. A boy, aged only 14. Dr Uzomah was a
part-time supply teacher at a secondary school at the time.
"I was teaching in the classroom and he just pulled out a knife and stabbed me in the stomach," Dr Uzomah tells me. "It was such a horrible experience. No-one should have to go through the same thing."
2020-06-0233 minSame Kit Different DayBethany's DadThis week Doug chat's to Bethany's Dad whose daughter, Beth has been locked in a hospital cell for 3yrs with no treatment, he asks is there is a better way. He'd like to see the right people doing the right thing in the right place.
2020-06-0157 min
Managing Violence Podcast with Joe SaundersS3. Ep. 6: Doug Melia - Safer Handling and restraint training for healthcare, law enforcement, education and moreDoug Melia is the Director of Defend Solutions Ltd which includes, Safer Handling, Pro-Tactical and Defend UK Professional Safety Education. He is an accredited trainer, consultant & speaker on the use of force, safer handling strategies & restraint. Doug is also a registered expert witness, auditor, risk assessor and specialist member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (SIIRSM). Safer handling is a licensed centre of the National Federation of Personal Safety. He is an international expert in the use of soft restraint kits for healthcare, law enforcement, corrections and other industries.
You can find out more about Doug at...
2019-12-1750 min