Non-Profit · Brannon Hicks
Clearing the MindField
by Brannon Hicks
Clearing the Mind Field is a space where the stories behind the uniform can be shared honestly, openly, and on their own terms. This podcast brings you face-to-face with combat veterans, SWAT operators, police officers, firefighters, and EMTs who have served in high-stakes environments, made difficult decisions, and carried experiences long after the moment has passed. These are individuals who answered the call to serve and are now navigating what comes next. Here, they speak in their own words. No scripts. No expectations. Just real conversations. Some of these stories may challenge you. Some may resonate deeply. All of them matter. Each episode explores: Why they chose a life of service What they experienced on the job How those experiences followed them home The impact on identity, relationships, and sense of self And most importantly how they found a way forward Because this isn’t just about what was carried. It’s about recovery, resilience, and rebuilding a life worth living. You’ll hear what healing can actually look like from those who have lived it. Honest conversations about what helps, what doesn’t, and what it takes to move forward after trauma and critical incidents. Clearing the Mind Field exists for two reasons: To reduce stigma around mental health in military and first responder communities by creating space for real, human conversations To offer connection and hope for those still navigating their own path wherever they are in the journey If you’ve ever served… If you’ve ever carried something hard to explain… If you’re trying to find your way forward… This is your space. You’re not alone. And you don’t have to carry it by yourself.
