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After The Tones Drop

with Cinnamon
Mental Health
Depression
Therapy
Burnout
First Responders
Trauma
Regulation
Breonna Taylor
START Where You Stand
Alcoholism
Transformational Housing For First Responders
Grief and Loss Of Child
North Carolina Peer Support Team
Peer Support
Suicide Prevention
Boston
TA Connect
Reflective Journey Foundation
Sleep
Critical Incident Mindset Consulting

Embark on a journey that goes beyond sirens and flashing lights After The Tones Drop Podcast provides a safe haven to explore, demystify, and destigmatize mental health and wellness for first responders.

Join Cinnamon and her guests as they pull back the curtain, sharing powerful stories and expert insights that resonate with the heartbeat of those who run towards danger when others step back. It... more

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In this Season 3 wrap-up episode of After the Tones Drop, Cinnamon steps away from guest interviews and clinical deep dives for a different kind of conversation: a check-in, a pause, and a summer sign-off.

After a full season of po... more

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In this solo episode of After the Tones Drop, Cinnamon takes a detour through Sons of Anarchy, Better Call Saul, childhood bullying, and first responder trauma to explain something that finally gave language to one of her own reacti... more

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In Episode 158 of After the Tones Drop, Cinnamon sits down with Katherine Boyle, founder of Beyond the Uniform with The LT’s Daughter, for a conversation about first responder families, law enforcement kids, parenting, values, and w... more

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In this episode of After the Tones Drop, Cinnamon sits down with Ron Clark of Protecting the Guardian for a conversation that feels like a history lesson, a warning, and a call to action all at once.

Ron has spent decades in and ar... more

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Recent Guests

Katherine Boyle
Founder of Legacy Project Workbook; host of Beyond the Uniform with The LT's Daughter
Beyond the Uniform / Legacy Project Workbook
Episode: Beyond the Uniform: What First Responder Families Really Need With LT's Daughter Katherine Boyle
Josh Bitsko
20-year veteran, retired Las Vegas police captain
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (retired)
Episode: When the Call Turns Critical: Mental Readiness for First Responders
Michael Chase
Founder of TA Connect (Trusted Adult Initiative); author and educator focused on safety, relationships, and youth trauma prevention
TA Connect; Reflective Journey Foundation
Episode: Wrong Place, Right Time: How the Boston Marathon Bombing Shaped One Officer's Mission
Mark DiBona
Founder of Protecting The Guardian; known as the Rockstar of Mental Health
Protecting The Guardian
Episode: The Rockstar of Mental Health: Mark DiBona’s Story of Survival
Dena Ali
Captain with the Raleigh, North Carolina Fire Department; founder/director of North Carolina Peer Support Team
Raleigh Fire Department; North Carolina Peer Support Team
Episode: What Saves First Responders: Dena Ali on Peer Support, Belonging, and the Culture That Keeps People Alive
Ryan Provencher
Founder of Firefighter Peak Performance; Operations Battalion Chief, fire service veteran
Firefighter Peak Performance / Crackle Magazine (adjunct), Bellingham Fire Department
Episode: How Healthy Firefighters Become the Standard with Ryan Provencher
Dave Freeman
Retired Fire Chief, Lorain County Emergency Manager, mental health advocate
Save A Warrior cohort 0090
Episode: Breaking the Trauma Inheritance | Dave Freeman on Suicide, Childhood Trauma, and Choosing a Different Ending
Dr. Leah Kaylor
PhD, MSCP; licensed clinical and prescribing psychologist; FBI sleep expert
FBI Sleep Program
Episode: Biohacking Sleep: What the FBI’s Sleep Expert Wants First Responders to Know
Rick Cheatham
Transformational speaker, fire service veteran, creator of START program
START Where You Stand
Episode: START Where You Stand: Commitment, Forgiveness, and the Courage to Rebuild

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Cinnamon
Host of After The Tones Drop

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • A Must-Listen for First Responders

    After the Tones Drop is one of the most authentic and insightful podcasts I’ve come across. The hosts tackle heavy topics from the first responder world with honesty, heart, and just the right amount of humor. It feels like sitting at the kitchen table with people who really get it—raw, real, and relatable. A must-listen for anyone in or connected to the job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jt702$
    United States8 months ago
  • Great for both Clinicians and first responders

    The most relatable Podcast . I enjoy each episode as a police social worker it helps me understand my brothers and sister in blue . It has giving resources and tools as well.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Veronica PSW
    United Statesa year ago
  • First Responders TOP PODCAST!

    ATTD is a must for all first responders to stay on task with their mental health awareness. Cinnamon and Erin have a way of keeping it relatable and just when you think it might be getting too heavy, they lighten it up just the way you’d expect in this industry. Thank you both for taking such great care of us. 🐋💙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SAW0124
    United States2 years ago
  • When all is lost, listen to this podcast ❤️‍🩹

    This podcast gives insight to what first responders/first responder families go through and how to deal with and process it in healthy ways. Mental health is something we all need to value and take care of especially in the first responder world. Cinnamon and Erin do a wonderful job at breaking down walls in a way that doesn’t even make it sound like you’re listening to therapists. It is more like two humorous ladies whose passion and love for this community is shown in every single episode. Tha... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kelss12
    United States2 years ago
  • Nothing short of amazing

    I’m a first responder who has been looking into keeping myself “mentally well”. It’s like going to the doctor for a check up. These episodes help me recognize things that I feel before it becomes a huge issue. There are a lot of confusing concepts that mental health professionals use but this podcasts explains it all so I can totally understand it!! Thanks ladies for putting it all in plain language where I can apply it while keeping it FUN!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marian1030
    United States2 years ago

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The hosts tackle heavy topics with honesty, humor, and authenticity.
Listeners value relatable, practical guidance for frontline mental health.
Guests and episodes consistently feel real and impactful, offering resources and hope.

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Who Protects the Guardians? Awakening a Culture That Has Failed First Responders
Q: How did Protecting the Guardian originate and why broaden beyond policing?
Ron explains the idea began with focusing on police welfare, rooted in long-standing experiences and the belief that guardianship should extend to all first responders; the group evolved to include firefighters, EMS, dispatchers, and corrections to create a unified culture of care.
Biohacking Sleep: What the FBI’s Sleep Expert Wants First Responders to Know
Q: What is the most important tip for improving sleep if you have the luxury of time?
Go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning to strengthen the body clock, which gradually improves sleep onset and quality.
The Rockstar of Mental Health: Mark DiBona’s Story of Survival
Q: What role does family and faith play in Mark's ongoing healing?
He credits his wife's support, faith, and his mother's encouragement as pivotal forces in his recovery, helping him rebuild trust, relationships, and purpose beyond policing.
The Rockstar of Mental Health: Mark DiBona’s Story of Survival
Q: How has Mark's view of therapy evolved over time?
Mark describes initial resistance to therapy, the impact of peer support and a key therapist who helped him reconnect with his life, marriage, and health, and the belief that being honest about mental health is essential for recovery.
The Rockstar of Mental Health: Mark DiBona’s Story of Survival
Q: What sparked the decision to co-found Protect The Guardian?
The host asks about the transition from Mark's personal recovery to founding an organization, highlighting the goal to reduce suicides and broaden public awareness while supporting active and retired first responders.

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This show centers first responders' mental health, resilience, and family wellness, featuring candid conversations with veterans, clinicians, and advocates who share personal journeys, practical tools, and peer-driven strategies. Episodes balance hard-hitting stories—trauma, addiction, loss, and stigma—with actionable guidance on sleep, regulation, peer support, fitness, and communication within families and departments. A core strength is translating complex mental-health concepts into clear, usable steps for listeners, often framed through real-life anecdotes and programmatic approaches that aim to reduce stigma and improve quality of life for responders and their loved ones.

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1. Katherine Boyle
2. Josh Bitsko
3. Michael Chase
4. Mark DiBona
5. Dena Ali
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7. Dave Freeman
8. Dr. Leah Kaylor

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