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RECLAIM THE PRESENTWe Said The Quiet Parts of Marriage.....OutloudLindsay and Jay kick off this episode talking about the "shit storm" while digging into intimacy of marriage for them and hint: it has nothing to do with sex. From intrusive thoughts to the things nobody wants to admit out loud, they get honest about what really happens behind closed doors when life, love, stress, and the partnerships they hold together collide. questions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2025-11-071h 09RECLAIM THE PRESENTThe ReturnJay Gruben kicks off season 3 with his lovely wife Lindsay. On this episode they start to bring us up to speed on what went down the last 3 years since Jay's last podcast episode.Thanks for listening and your support!!questions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
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Law Enforcement Life Coach / Sometimes Heroes Need Help PodcastJay Gruben / Resilience Under FireThis week I had the opportunity to sit down with Jay Gruben, founder of Resilience Under Fire. Jay and I discuss how we bring the body and the brain back into balance after a traumatic event, getting you to respond and not react, thats one of many goals. Sit back and give this episode a listen and come away intrigued and better prepared to be an advocate for your own mental health and wellbeing.https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaygruben/overlay/contact-info/jsgruben@gmail.comMore about JayI help people...
2025-10-061h 27RECLAIM THE PRESENTHealing The HygenistJay meets Valerie Mena, a devoted mother and hygienist that embodies a tale of resilience, perseverance, and unwavering dedication. Rooted in the rich heritage of her immigrant parents, Valerie's journey has been marked by both profound challenges and triumphant victories.Growing up, Valerie witnessed the hardships of depression and alcoholism with her mother that placed her amidst trauma and conflict. These challenges were intensified in her most formative years and well into adulthood. Valerie became pregnant while in high school, giving birth to a beautiful daughter. She immediately embraced the role of being a single mother, a...
2023-09-293h 02RECLAIM THE PRESENTFirstgevity: A Wellness Option for First RespondersJay meets with Paige Arnone. Paige is a yoga practitioner and Founder of Firstgevity she is AZPOST CERTIFIED & E-RYT 500. With years of experience working directly with first responders, Paige knows firsthand the unique challenges these brave individuals face and the toll it can take on their mental and physical health. Her journey with yoga began when she struggled with debilitating anxiety and panic attacks from childhood traumas. Yoga taught her how to take back control of her life, and it has since become her mission to give back to those who have always protected her.Paige's ultimate...
2023-09-031h 54RECLAIM THE PRESENTThe Teacher Experience Going Back To SchoolJay and Colleen from the Reclaim Team have Jen take the wheel to provide insight to shed light on the teacher experience of going back to school. Jen is a Masters level educator that served as a teacher for 15+ years. In this episode Jen unpacks the challenges a teacher faces or may face and the the overall mindset of teachers. Jen also shares some practical ways students and parents can start the year off strong. She also offers further dos and don'ts to start the year off with positivity. questions, comments or concerns text me I'd love t...
2023-08-2734 minRECLAIM THE PRESENTChristopher Hoyer: Moving Beyond The Day That CameJay meets with Retired Police Officer of Phoenix Arizona, Christopher Hoyer. Christopher is an author, keynote speaker/presenter, trainer, protector, survivor and active advocate for mental/ physical/emotional/spiritual wellness for the First Responder and civilian communities. After over 20 years as a street cop, having been faced with the worst horrors imaginable, he has turned his focus to public speaking and writing various articles worldwide. Having recently published a book: When That Day Comes Training For The Fight, with Natalie June Reilly he is helping LEO and First Responder communities from all over prepare for th...
2023-08-202h 41RECLAIM THE PRESENTBlame The VictimThe Reclaim Team meet with Jeremy Indika. Jeremy was sexually abused for two years when he was 8-years old, by a 25-year old man. He now speaks publicly about what happened, covering a range of topics such as how it felt to speak out for the first time, prosecuting the man that did this to him and how we can better protect children moving forward. He is the founder of a movement called Something to Say, runs a podcast, YouTube channel, clothing line and speaks in schools, businesses and organizations to encourage conversation around the crime of children being...
2023-08-201h 29RECLAIM THE PRESENTFighting to Live: The Johnnie Davis StoryJay from the Reclaim Team meets Johnnie Davis. Johnnie is a successful author, entrepreneur and miracle to still be here spreading love, insight and sharing his inspiring story. Johnnie grew up in one of the toughest housing projects in NJ with 5 of his other siblings and his mother. His mother worked countless hours to provide her children with private education which gave Johnnie the opportunity for college. Johnnie became very successful in the direct sales business and was retiring at the age of 34 years old!!! The Johnnie came down with heart failure and battled that sickness for 6 amazing and...
2023-07-271h 46RECLAIM THE PRESENTPOWER OF PEER SUPPORT WITH HUMANE KINECTThe Reclaim Team meets with Cody Bentley. Cody is a man of faith, principal and family. He was raised in a loving and nurturing family where his mom and his dad were his heroes and well respected. Then tragedies and crisis hit his family one by one. Then one day the ultimate tragedy happened and his parents were no longer there to support him and his siblings. Cody takes us on a journey of his life and shares with us his way back from trauma and horror to creating the organization he founded so everyone can have access to s...
2023-07-041h 20RECLAIM THE PRESENTANXIETY: THE BODY'S ALARM SYSTEMThe Reclaim Team meets with Dr. Ted again to unpack anxiety. Although Ted is not taking new clients at this time, Ted is a psychologist who works with clients whose concerns include depression, anxiety, stress, anger, conflict management, poor self-esteem, compulsive behavior, eating disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, unemployment stresses, alcohol and other substance abuse issues, psychosis, domestic violence, as well as marriage and family issues.Ted Welsch, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois. He has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology-Chicago. Prior to establishing CCCA...
2023-07-041h 28RECLAIM THE PRESENTUnafraid with Eddie PenneyThe Reclaim Team meets Eddie Penney. "Eddie Penney spent 20 years in the U.S. military, first as a Marine and later as a Navy SEAL assigned to the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), better known as SEAL Team Six. During the grueling six-month SEAL training and selection program known as Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) Training, Eddie and his fellow trainees watched the 9/11 attacks live as the images streamed worldwide. Knowing that he and his classmates would soon be in harm’s way, the training took on a sobering importance. Suddenly, it was real.A...
2023-07-041h 53RECLAIM THE PRESENTHolding The Line For Liberty And FreedomThe Reclaim Team meets Deputy Chief Matthew Thomas. Matt is an author, speaker and decorated Leader in the LEO community who was recently recognized for his 30 years of distinguished service to the the Pinal County Sheriff's Office. For 30 years Matt has been in the fight and serving on the frontline in the war with the Mexican Cartels trying to infiltrate the USA. He takes us into a raw view about a day in life, what his personal time looked like and what it took to learn and fight these criminal organizations.Link for Matt's book:https...
2023-06-171h 32RECLAIM THE PRESENTEarning This Life!Jay from the Reclaim Team meets with SCA (Sudden Cardiac Arrest) survivor Brandon Griffith. Brandon is a Deputy Sherriff for Pinal County Sheriff's Office and Founder of Griffith Blue Heart Nonprofit. Brandon talks about going into full cardiac arrest when he was 26 years old and his newly married wife and a responding police officer to the 911 call teamed up before Fire/EMT ultimately changing the course of death. Brandon was pronounced dead for 16.5 minutes! Sudden cardiac arrest is killing 1000 people a day and 1000s of First Responders on and off-duty. This is an eye opening convo you won't want...
2023-06-101h 23RECLAIM THE PRESENTA Fathers Duty To Serve And ProtectColleen and Jay from the Reclaim Team meet with Detective Scott Runge. Scott serves as a Deputy at the Benton County Sheriff's Office and is on the South East Regional ICAC Task Force. He also shares his background and what got him into law enforcement, specifically Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. His journey was not an easy one, but it forged his way into one of the jobs most LEO professionals do not want. Scott has a remarkable story of how he became a protector, support system, and a adopting father to a child he was called on...
2023-06-012h 14RECLAIM THE PRESENTResilience Through HumorJay from Reclaim Team hangs out with Police Sergeant/Community Service Unit, Assistant Team Leader Crisis Negotiations Team, (CNT) Cape Cod SWAT - Mashpee Police Department Michael Assad Jr. Mike's family on his father's side are all serving in Law Enforcement. His father was a US Marshal and proudly served the United States for many years. Mike takes us on a journey with many laughs about what Police Academy was like for him. He shares the job itself moving through various promotions along with his narcotics K-9 handling experience. Mike also speaks about leadership, values and so much more!
2023-05-201h 36RECLAIM THE PRESENTMy Mother: My Greatest Strength Through The Holocaust & BeyondMeet Marion Blumenthal Lazan. As a gift to this wonderful woman Marion, we are deciding to launch this podcast the week of Mother's Day in dedication and extreme respect and admiration for Marion and Marion's mother Ruth Blumenthal Meyberg. Marion told us in the podcast and after her jaw dropping presentation that had it not been for her Mother being with her while in the concentration camps her story would be different. The warmth, love, joy, humor, grit, resilience, fortitude, dedication and perseverance was directly shared with Marion by her Mother. We would also like to state that we e...
2023-05-111h 05RECLAIM THE PRESENTTrauma Recovery Support In The WorkplaceColleen and Jay from Reclaim Team meet with Cyndi Bennett, MBA, M. ED., CTRC - I. Cyndi is a Certified Trauma Recovery Career Coach and owner of Cyndi Bennett Consulting. She is a trauma survivor with 20+ years in the Financial sector of corporate America and she understands the challenges survivors face in trying to build their careers while overcoming the long-term effects of childhood trauma.As a Certified Trauma Recovery Coach, Cyndi is dedicated to helping survivors overcome the effects of trauma on their career and professional goals. She is phenomenal and will provide her clients with...
2023-04-251h 38RECLAIM THE PRESENTHow To DE-ESCALATE With Douglas E. Noll, JD, MAThe Reclaim Team meets with Douglas E Noll, JD, MA. Doug left his career as a trial lawyer to become a peacemaker. Doug is an award winning author, teacher, trainer, and highly experienced mediator. He wrote DE-ESCALATE, How to Calm an Angry Person In 90 Seconds or Less. Doug is also the co-founder of Prison of Peace. Created in 2009 for incarcerated individuals. This training leads inmates through intensive workshops as the people progress through the various program levels from Peacemaker to Certified Trainer, mastering the art of communication and conflict resolution, enabling them to create safer, more peaceful lives for...
2023-04-231h 31RECLAIM THE PRESENTBringing Balance Back: The Power of Crisis Stabilization to Reduce Trauma and StressJay from the Reclaim Team has an eye opening and candid conversation with Amie Leigh, Founder and Clinical Director of Capacity Path, and Emergency Mental Health Response organization. Her depth of knowledge and first hand experience working 19+ disasters ranging from shootings, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, etc. brings to the forefront a well-honed expertise in working with people and communities in catastrophic crisis. Amie utilizes in her stealth mental health field craft to construct models and systems to de-escalate and support in novel ways that make a real impact, changing the way we look at the current mental health crisis. Amie...
2023-04-021h 58RECLAIM THE PRESENTThe Men And Women In Blue Are People TooThe Reclaim Team meets with SGT of Narcotics, Swat Team member Eric McCants. SGT McCants brings his animation and fun to speaking about his background while he shines a light on what a day on the job can look and then how to come home to his family. He also shares his journey to joining LEO and what it takes for him to keep showing up as the Law Enforcement Officer he is today. SGT McCants talks about the different worlds of being a husband and father and the world of being LEO. He has a deep concern for...
2023-03-2358 minRECLAIM THE PRESENTA Mothers LoveToday we meet Christina Spevak Hougan. She is a mother of 6! Christina shares with us her birth story of her 6th baby Luke Hougan. What happened to Christina, her family and most importantly her son Luke is unimaginable. Luke has Campomelic Skeletal Dysplasia. This story is as inspiring as it is apowerful how one mother and family and pediatric surgical care team fought to beat the odds of a disease with a 95% death rate at birth.This busy mom is also Program Director for Precussion For Kids, Inc where she teaches kiddos all things Precussion. Christina comes...
2023-02-261h 17RECLAIM THE PRESENTWhy Do I See Dead People!Jay, Colleen and Jen meet with Nicole Watters. She is a Soul Alignment Emissary and Director of Education at The Delta Foundation for Spiritual Studies.This conversation unpacks life force energy! We have had several FirstResponders, Nurses and the like reach out to us and state that people they took care of passed away and visited them. Nicole is a gifted medium that realized she had gifts at a very young age. Nicole addresses many different topics including people seeing ghosts! You don't wanna miss this!!https://www.deltaspiritualfoundation.org/
2023-02-221h 07RECLAIM THE PRESENTA Colonel Becomes A Middle School Teacher!Meet Colonel Fred Johnson, U.S. Army, Retired . Fred is a husband, father, an author, a TedX Speaker, consultant and now a MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER!Fred wrote the book 5 Wars. In this book he shares his experience while deployed with the war abroad and the last war, the war at home, the war within himself. http://fivewars.com/about-the-author.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/Five-Wars-Soldiers-Journey-Peace/dp/0998171492https://youtu.be/4yV0T59Twqo http://www.epsb.ky.gov/mod/page/view.php?id=37questions, comments or concerns text me...
2023-02-2059 minRECLAIM THE PRESENTMichael Sugrue SGT. RetiredMichael Sugrue is a retired Police SGT from Walnut Creek, CA. He also proudly served his country in the Us. Air Force, Security Forces Division. Michael co-authored Relentless Courage WINNING The Battle Against Frontline Trauma with Shauna 'Doc' Springer, Ph.D.On this episode we talk about his experience with the officer involved shooting and so much more!https://www.amazon.com/RELENTLESS-COURAGE-Winning-Against-Frontline/dp/1736824414/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1II41910UIZP2&keywords=relentless+courage+book+michael+sugrue&qid=1676605208&sprefix=relentless+courage%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-1questions, comments or concerns text me I'd...
2023-02-171h 04RECLAIM THE PRESENTChuck Clark's Ancestry.Com ExperienceCharles "Chuck" Clark knew something was different about him and his brother at a younger age. It turns out they were both adopted. Chuck takes us on a tremendous and raw journey with twists you will not believe until you hear it for yourself!https://clarkandcovet.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-clark-b856b090questions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2023-02-091h 20RECLAIM THE PRESENTBrittany Tucker's Dating Service NightmareBrittany shares her experience with domestic violence after meeting this person via a professional dating company. She speaks about the impact about the multiple crisises that led to trauma and where she is at with it now. My wife Lindsay hops on the podcast and shares the parralells of the domestic violence she went through in her previous marriage with Brittany. Brittany trains Executives, she is a Coach/Consultant for woman and so much more. https://www.instagram.com/brighterwithbritt/https://tncoalition.org/questions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2023-02-061h 14RECLAIM THE PRESENTEvan Roberts - Dean of Students Richard Ira Jones Middle SchoolJay meets Evan Roberts, LCSW, MA ED, MSW and Dean of Students at a middle school in Plainfield, Illinois district 202. Evan shares his experience piloting a trauma informed school model for his district, the challenges COVID and so much more. https://kpjrfilms.co/paper-tigers/https://kpjrfilms.co/resilience/To Contact Evan Direct:eroberts@psd202.orgquestions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2023-01-281h 23RECLAIM THE PRESENTYuma Barnett - Husband, Father, Coach, and American SoldierThe Reclaim Team meets Yuma Barnett, retired with distinctions from the elite 75th Ranger Regiment, US Army. Yuma talks about leadership, his transition out of the Special Operatons Community, family life, being a coach, podcaster and so much more!Yuma's podcast: Leading With Vulnerability https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-with-vulnerability/id1575720629https://www.honor.org/ https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/centers-programs/veterans-program/index.htmlhttps://homebase.org/programs/get-care/https://barnettmultimedia.art/questions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2023-01-201h 33RECLAIM THE PRESENTMeet Jay's Therapist - TedJay introduces Dr. Ted Welsch. Ted is Jay's long standing therapist since 2009. In the podcast you get a glimpse of what is like to meet Jay and work with him from the view of his therapist. This episode is a way for Jay to become vulnerable to the audience letting them in on behind closed door convos he has only had with Ted - ENJOY! If anyone would like to ask questions for Ted please email us - jason@relativitynetwork.com and we will have him back on to answer your questions only addressing the first name a...
2023-01-141h 05RECLAIM THE PRESENTBullyThe Reclaim Team has a powerful discussion about bullies.questions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2023-01-061h 31RECLAIM THE PRESENTDonald W. Barden, Author of The Perfect PlanThe Reclaim Team meets Don Barden, Professor, Behavioral Economist, Economist, Global Leader, Top Performer and Steward.Don's book The Perfect Plan, "The Secret Formula Behind What The World's Top Performers Do Differently" .Don Barden is a popular keynote speaker who shares proven methodologies for achieving the highest levels of leadership in communication, sales, and team management.Don was awarded and recognized by John Maxwell as one of the Top 30 Most Transformational Leaders in North America. He has spent the last 30 years creating leaders who create leaders.He will teach you the...
2022-12-221h 03RECLAIM THE PRESENTJon Sanders, FireFighter/EMT, Pastor, CoachJon brings his wealth of knowledge and humor to multiple subjects including family, faith, serving as a First Responder, Pastor and Coach.https://www.entrepastors.com/https://www.95network.org/https://www.amazon.com/Rural-Church-RESCUE-Restore-Churches/dp/B07KL3G1YW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RF6CEC7D9R6A&keywords=Rural+Church+Rescue&qid=1671231277&sprefix=rural+church+rescue%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1questions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2022-12-1753 minRECLAIM THE PRESENTChaplain Linda Clark-Borre, Huntley Fire Protection DistrictThe Reclaim Team has a powerful conversaion with with a Chaplain serving a Fire Protection District.https://clarkborre.substack.com/archive?sort=newhttps://www.amazon.com/Marcos-Gift-Mothers-Reflections-Destiny/dp/0595404502https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Poetry-Children-Linda-Clark-Borre/dp/0595316182/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2LTU0E0XGL3YB&keywords=linda+clark-borre&qid=1670614923&s=books&sprefix=linda+clark-borre%2Cstripbooks%2C89&sr=1-1https://www.amazon.com/Not-Person-Was-Recovery-Discovery/dp/0595531962/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2LTU0E0XGL3YB&keywords=linda+clark-borre&qid=1670614953&s=books&sprefix=linda+clark-borre%2Cstripbooks%2C89&sr=1-2https://www.amazon.com/Inspiration-Implementation-Art-Making-Ideas/dp/0595333540/ref=sr_1_3...
2022-12-091h 23RECLAIM THE PRESENTSex EducationColleen and Jen from the Reclaim Team share how they approached the sometimes tedious and uncomfortable convertsation with their children about body parts and Sex Ed.https://www.amazon.com/Growing-Up-Great-Ultimate-Puberty/dp/1641524642questions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2022-12-0243 minRECLAIM THE PRESENTGroomingJay and the Reclaim Team unpack grooming and sex offender types.https://laurenskids.org/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqgADTRHndohttps://laurenskids.org/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMrkqLVjoE0questions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2022-11-251h 18RECLAIM THE PRESENTLindsay Part 2Colleen and Jay from the Reclaim Team interview Jay's wife Lindsay going further into her story and digging into their marriage today.https://traumahealing.org/https://mutualground.org/https://cops.usdoj.gov/html/dispatch/10-2020/domestic_violence_101.htmlhttps://rosaliecorame.net/about-global-high-intensity-activation-ghiaquestions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2022-11-121h 01RECLAIM THE PRESENTLindsay's StoryThe Reclaim Team has on Lindsay Gruben, Jay's wife for a powerful conversation.questions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2022-11-041h 03RECLAIM THE PRESENTForgivenessThe Reclaim Team of Jen and Jay have their mom on while Colleen is away. It is a powerful episode that captures the mom experience looking back on how bad things got as daughter being the oldest of 9 brothers and sisters and raising them. This prepared for the introduction to the hospital field/emergency field prior to joining a trauma 1 unit as a Respiratory Therapist.Enjoyquestions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2022-10-291h 40RECLAIM THE PRESENTVagus Nerve Part 2The Reclaim Team digs further into vagus 1 episode, clarifies questions and offers further resources that are powerful to get our bodies unstuck from trauma.https://drarielleschwartz.com/interoception-a-key-to-wellbeing-dr-arielle-schwartz/#.Y1Mv0XbMLBchttps://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/https://www.theembodylab.com/https://traumaresearchfoundation.org/questions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2022-10-221h 16RECLAIM THE PRESENTProject SethThe Reclaim Team meets Bret. He is one of the founders of Project Seth. A nonprofit that is committed to bringing awareness about suicide. Their organization provides education, and support while furthering awareness to greatly minimize suicide. They are making an impact!This nonprofit was created by Bret and his wife Laura after the untimely death of their son Seth to suicide. Seth passed when he was 20 years old, June of 2014.IN A CRISIS? CALL/TEXT 988 or 1-800-273-8255 (Suicide Lifeline)https://projectseth.org/https://www...
2022-10-141h 02RECLAIM THE PRESENTDiet Culture Part 2The Reclaim team follows up on diet culture 1 and digs in a little deeper.https://bulimiahelpmethod.com/https://www.amazon.com/Bulimia-Help-Method-Revolutionary-Approach/dp/1503151921https://www.amazon.com/dp/1999786408/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=1999786408&pd_rd_w=0A2es&content-id=amzn1.sym.46bad5f6-1f0a-4167-9a8b-c8a82fa48a54&pf_rd_p=46bad5f6-1f0a-4167-9a8b-c8a82fa48a54&pf_rd_r=CPJF7W9E0MQT85MKRCDK&pd_rd_wg=gNLoy&pd_rd_r=5a6a8c21-6b3e-4ba3...
2022-10-0656 minRECLAIM THE PRESENTDiet CultureThe Reclaim Team digs into diet culture this is 1 of 3 part episode. questions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2022-09-3049 minRECLAIM THE PRESENTVagus NerveThis episode we dig into the vagus nerve from Jay's experience with it and he also shares what he has learned how it is connected to trauma and everyday life.https://www.polyvagalinstitute.org/researchhttps://traumaresearchfoundation.org/https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/B08TX585RNhttps://connorwellnessclinic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/vagus-nerve-infection-hypothesis-1-1080x618.jpghttps://lifeholistically.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/shutterstock_1281994639.jpgquestions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2022-09-181h 09RECLAIM THE PRESENTgetting to know the reclaim teamThis is a fun Q&A getting to know the podcast and co-hosts with snippets of what will be on our podcast moving forward.questions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
2022-09-1554 minRECLAIM THE PRESENTReclaim IntroParental advisory warning and a content overview of entire podcast.questions, comments or concerns text me I'd love to connect
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