A Badge of Honor Podcast

Allegiance Project Foundation provides tangible solutions for school security in order to put power back into the hands of parents and local communities for providing safe schools.By mobilizing the community, they empower parents, businesses, and ordinary citizens to take action through funding the ability to provide specially trained Veterans for school protection. Allegiance Project Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit focusing on providing solutions for school security by giving local communities the ability to play an active role in keeping schools safe. Find out more at https://www.allegianceproject.org/A Badge of Honor offers workshops to first responders across the nation, working with mental health liasons and critical incident management teams for Post Traumatic Stress Injury Recovery, wellness and resilience. A Badge of Honor says, "We Hear You," and wants you to know you are not alone. A Badge of Honor is a non-profit partner with Carry The Load as part of their Continuum of Care program.A Badge of Honor TV is brought to you by:Patriot Mobile: https://www.patriotmobile.com/Badge - FREE MONTH of SERVICE with PROMO CODE BADGECarry In Texas, https://www.carryintexas.com 469-232-7894Rockwall CPR, https://www.rockwallcpr.com/ 214-531-7939East Texas Legends Coffee Company https://etxlegendscoffee.com/ - 15% off with PROMO CODE BADGEOBBM Network TV, https://obbmnetwork.TV 214-714-0495See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Trinidad Aguirre Founder of VetsForever on @A Badge of Honor TV.Trinidad is a 100% P&T disabled USN veteran and has over 20 years of professional and non-profit leadership experience. He is reimaging the business model to effectively disrupt the way veterans can get the disability benefits they earned.He envisions and advocates that ALL veterans should have access to legal representation for VA disability claims, military discharge upgrades, and more…VetsForever Law Group, VA Accredited Lawyers was founded in 2022 by 100% service-disabled veterans dedicated to helping veterans successfully navigate the complexity of the VA claims process and get them the benefits and compensation they earned. VetsForever helps veterans attain VA disability benefits and assists with military discharge upgrades, easing their stress and anxiety because they finally have someone who has their six.Find out more https://vetsforever.com/A Badge of Honor offers workshops to first responders across the nation, working with mental health liasons and critical incident management teams for Post Traumatic Stress Injury Recovery, wellness and resilience. A Badge of Honor says, "We Hear You," and wants you to know you are not alone. A Badge of Honor is a non-profit partner with Carry The Load as part of their Continuum of Care program.A Badge of Honor TV is brought to you by:Patriot Mobile: https://www.patriotmobile.com/Badge - FREE MONTH of SERVICE with PROMO CODE BADGECarry In Texas, https://www.carryintexas.com 469-232-7894Rockwall CPR, https://www.rockwallcpr.com/ 214-531-7939East Texas Legends Coffee Company https://etxlegendscoffee.com/ - 15% off with PROMO CODE BADGEOBBM Network TV, https://obbmnetwork.TV 214-714-0495See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Michael Barron, retired Police Sgt., Publisher of The Blues Police Magazine, and author of Thin Blue Line: Life Behind the Badge on @A Badge of Honor TV.What does it truly mean to wear the badge in America?In Thin Blue Line: Life Behind the Badge, retired Sergeant Michael Barron pulls back the curtain on a profession few truly understand and even fewer survive unchanged. Drawing from his own career and the firsthand accounts of dozens of officers, Barron delivers an unfiltered look at life on the street—where split-second decisions carry life-or-death consequences and the line between order and chaos is razor thin.For more than 42 years, The BLUES published monthly “war stories” from law enforcement officers across the country. Now, Barron—founder and editor-in-chief of The BLUES—has assembled the most powerful, haunting, and unforgettable of those stories into one riveting volume. Thin Blue Line takes readers behind the scenes of real officer-involved shootings, volatile domestic disturbances, close calls, and the devastating loss of fellow officers killed in the line of duty.Barron writes not only as a journalist and editor, but as a survivor. A veteran officer who himself was involved in not one, but two officer-involved shootings, he brings a raw authenticity to every page. His voice captures the fear, adrenaline, guilt, camaraderie, and resilience that define the profession—along with the dark, often misunderstood humor cops use to cope with the job’s relentless stress. At times intense, at times heartbreaking, and at times unexpectedly funny, Thin Blue Line: Life Behind the Badge is more than a collection of stories—it is a testament to the men and women who hold the line between society and chaos – in their world it’s called the Thin Blue Line. And the cost to hold that line is personal and many times deadly. Find out more and order your copy at https://bluespdmag.com/A Badge of Honor offers workshops to first responders across the nation, working with mental health liasons and critical incident management teams for Post Traumatic Stress Injury Recovery, wellness and resilience. A Badge of Honor says, "We Hear You," and wants you to know you are not alone. A Badge of Honor is a non-profit partner with Carry The Load as part of their Continuum of Care program.A Badge of Honor TV is brought to you by:Patriot Mobile: https://www.patriotmobile.com/Badge - FREE MONTH of SERVICE with PROMO CODE BADGECarry In Texas, https://www.carryintexas.com 469-232-7894Rockwall CPR, https://www.rockwallcpr.com/ 214-531-7939East Texas Legends Coffee Company https://etxlegendscoffee.com/ - 15% off with PROMO CODE BADGEOBBM Network TV, https://obbmnetwork.TV 214-714-0495See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Danielle Schwarz, Law Enforcement Officer, CISM Team lead, Peer Support Coordinator, mental health advocate from Tompkins County Dept. of Emergency Response on @A Badge of Honor TV.Danielle is a fierce mental health advocate, national speaker, 20+ years as a first responder serving to break stigmas and glass ceilings in mental health resources.A Badge of Honor offers workshops to first responders across the nation, working with mental health liasons and critical incident management teams for Post Traumatic Stress Injury Recovery, wellness and resilience. A Badge of Honor says, "We Hear You," and wants you to know you are not alone. A Badge of Honor is a non-profit partner with Carry The Load as part of their Continuum of Care program.A Badge of Honor TV is brought to you by:Patriot Mobile: https://www.patriotmobile.com/Badge - FREE MONTH of SERVICE with PROMO CODE BADGECarry In Texas, https://www.carryintexas.com 469-232-7894Rockwall CPR, https://www.rockwallcpr.com/ 214-531-7939East Texas Legends Coffee Company https://etxlegendscoffee.com/ - 15% off with PROMO CODE BADGEOBBM Network TV, https://obbmnetwork.TV 214-714-0495See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with John Hosea, Law Enforcement Chaplain, Hostage and Crisis Negotiator, and Mental Health Counselor on A Badge of Honor TV.With years of experience supporting first responders, veterans, and individuals navigating trauma, crisis, and high-stress environments, John specializes in bringing calm, clarity, and compassionate guidance when it matters most. His approach blends crisis negotiation techniques, evidence-based counseling practices, and faith-informed chaplaincy, allowing him to meet people where they are—emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Whether he is standing beside an officer after a critical incident, coaching a couple through the strain of service-related trauma, or negotiating in high-risk situations, his mission remains the same: restore hope, stabilize crises, and empower resilience. Find out more here  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaplain-john-hosea-ms-lpca-st-emdr-first-responder-therapy-316aa05b/A Badge of Honor offers workshops to first responders across the nation, working with mental health liasons and critical incident management teams for Post Traumatic Stress Injury Recovery, wellness and resilience. A Badge of Honor says, "We Hear You," and wants you to know you are not alone. A Badge of Honor is a non-profit partner with Carry The Load as part of their Continuum of Care program.A Badge of Honor TV is brought to you by:Patriot Mobile: https://www.patriotmobile.com/Badge - FREE MONTH of SERVICE with PROMO CODE BADGECarry In Texas, https://www.carryintexas.com 469-232-7894Rockwall CPR, https://www.rockwallcpr.com/ 214-531-7939East Texas Legends Coffee Company https://etxlegendscoffee.com/ - 15% off with PROMO CODE BADGEOBBM Network TV, https://obbmnetwork.TV 214-714-0495See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Keynote Speaker and Expert in Leadership & Communication, J Loren Norris on @A Badge of Honor TV.J Loren began his speaking career at 19 by delivering fire safety speeches to elementary schools while serving in the US Air Force as a Fire Fighter. Since then, he has spoken for audiences from 14 to 40,000 in five nations face to face and dozens more virtually, helped entrepreneurs, government officials and Fortune 50 Corporations worldwide learn to lead difficult attitudes through #StoryPower and to tap into the power of their life experience to craft a vision and message with lasting impact. His passion is to help leaders and influencers tell better stories better. For more info visit https://www.jlorennorris.com/A Badge of Honor offers workshops to first responders across the nation, working with mental health liasons and critical incident management teams for Post Traumatic Stress Injury Recovery, wellness and resilience. A Badge of Honor says, "We Hear You," and wants you to know you are not alone. A Badge of Honor is a non-profit partner with Carry The Load as part of their Continuum of Care program.A Badge of Honor TV is brought to you by:Patriot Mobile: https://www.patriotmobile.com/Badge - FREE MONTH of SERVICE with PROMO CODE BADGEEast Texas Legends Coffee Company https://etxlegendscoffee.com/ - 15% off with PROMO CODE BADGECarry In Texas, https://www.carryintexas.com 469-232-7894Rockwall CPR, https://www.rockwallcpr.com/ 214-531-7939OBBM Network.TV, https://obbmnetwork.tv/ 214-714-0495See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Steven Grayhm, award winning actor, writer, director, lead actor in the award winning movie Sheepdog on @A Badge of Honor TV.Decorated U.S. Army combat veteran Calvin Cole (Steven Grayhm), is court ordered into treatment and into the care of a VA trauma therapist in-training (Academy Award Nominee Virginia Madsen), who works the night shift at a local diner to pay for college. Things become even more complicated when Calvin's father-in-law and retired Vietnam Veteran (Emmy Nominee Vondie Curtis Hall), shows up on his doorstep, having just been released from prison. As Calvin’s plan to run away from his life becomes impossible, he learns through support from his community, tough love, and compassion that he must put himself back together again for his family – and for himself. Shot on location in Western Massachusetts, SHEEPDOG is the first film that truly explores the physical and psychological repercussions of trauma, with a focus on Post Traumatic Growth (PTG). It is an uplifting original story, inspired by countless first-hand testimonials about recovery, redemption, and the journey of healing; themes that now mirror our post-pandemic zeitgeist. Find out more & PRE-ORDER the film here: https://www.sheepdogthemovie.com/A Badge of Honor offers workshops to first responders across the nation, working with mental health liasons and critical incident management teams for Post Traumatic Stress Injury Recovery, wellness and resilience. A Badge of Honor says, "We Hear You," and wants you to know you are not alone. A Badge of Honor is a non-profit partner with Carry The Load as part of their Continuum of Care program.A Badge of Honor TV is brought to you by:Patriot Mobile: https://www.patriotmobile.com/Badge - FREE MONTH of SERVICE with PROMO CODE BADGEEast Texas Legends Coffee Company https://etxlegendscoffee.com/ - 15% off with PROMO CODE BADGECarry In Texas, https://www.carryintexas.com 469-232-7894Rockwall CPR, https://www.rockwallcpr.com/ 214-531-7939OBBM Network.TV, https://obbmnetwork.tv/ 214-714-0495See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Matt Cahill, Founder of the Green Star Families of America on @A Badge of Honor TV.Green Star Families of America is a veteran-led nonprofit fighting for federal recognition of the Green Star Service Banner—a national symbol to honor the families of veterans who died by suicide.Matt is a Sergeant First Class (Retired), U.S. Army Medic. He holds a Master of Social Work (MSW), and PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. Find out more here https://greenstarfamilies.org/A Badge of Honor offers workshops to first responders across the nation, working with mental health liasons and critical incident management teams for Post Traumatic Stress Injury Recovery, wellness and resilience. A Badge of Honor says, "We Hear You," and wants you to know you are not alone. A Badge of Honor is a non-profit partner with Carry The Load as part of their Continuum of Care program.A Badge of Honor TV is brought to you by:Patriot Mobile: https://www.patriotmobile.com/Badge - FREE MONTH of SERVICE with PROMO CODE BADGEEast Texas Legends Coffee Company https://etxlegendscoffee.com/ - 15% off with PROMO CODE BADGECarry In Texas, https://www.carryintexas.com 469-232-7894Rockwall CPR, https://www.rockwallcpr.com/ 214-531-7939OBBM Network.TV, https://obbmnetwork.tv/ 214-714-0495See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.