
Bringing the greatest minds in mental and physical wellness to the men and women who serve our communities.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1022 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | FitnessHealth & FitnessMental Health | |||

Mitch Dryer was a Firefighter for the City of Oneida, NY and also a member of the New York State Air National Guard, 174th Fighter Wing at Hancock Field, Syracuse, NY. His brief career included a 2006 deployment, taking part in Operation Iraqi Freedo... more
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As a retired first responder, this podcast is an amazing emotional support. Not only for first responders, but everyone who needs mental health support. Thank you James for all you do.
Great topics and interviews. Keep it up!
James does an amazing job as the host of Behind The Shield. He consistently has top notch guests and always asks thoughtful questions, while allowing them to share their own stories.
Great podcast. Really cool guests and the host dirás a great job keeping the conversation going
Great podcast. Mix of subjects and guests. Really interesting. Good interviewer. Been listening to for a long time. Take a break and then come back to it!
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Apple Podcasts | #188 |
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This program centers on mental and physical wellness for people who serve communities, frequently featuring frontline professionals—from firefighters and EMS to police and military veterans—as well as experts in health, neuroscience, and wellness. Episodes mix personal testimony with expert insight on resilience, peer support, leadership, and practical health strategies, often highlighting real-world applications like shift work, fitness regimes, nutrition, brain health, and recovery from trauma. A standout trait is the consistently candid storytelling combined with actionable takeaways, making it a strong match for listeners seeking mental/physical wellness guidance tailored to high-stress public safety roles. The format often blends inspi... more
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Behind The Shield launched 10 years ago and published 1022 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Behind The Shield include:
1. Tim Houweling
2. Angela Houweling
3. Justin Wren
4. James Owen
5. Michael Easter
6. Charles Johnson
7. Jorge Carvajal
8. Dr. Stacy Cecchet
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