Create Your Own Light - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I was introduced to this podcast over a year ago now. I was explaining to my safety officer my frustrations and he shared this podcast with me. It has literally changed my life. My parents, my in-laws, my coworkers, and especially my wife have all said how much I have changed in the past year. It’s amazing to hear that I’m not the only one out there with issues. Knowing that help is only a phone call away and being able to recognize my triggers and learning to walk away from them before I explode. This podcast has truly been priceless.

My family is multi-generation volunteer and paid first responders. I was forced to listen to this by my niece after she returned from 3 months Covid assistance in New York. This has helped her cope with PTSD and me understand her thoughts. I am passing this on to the rest of our family in hopes of helping them as well.
Amazing way to present this much needed information!

His podcasts resonates so much with me. If you haven’t read his book with the same title, please do so, though I recommend listening to it on audible as well because He’s got a great voice for speaking and podcasting. He’s not phony or fake. He’s just real about it and life. He’s talks about vulnerabilities. He’s funny, articulate, and gets his point across in a way that helps so much. He has help me tremendously. You just can’t help but love Travis Howze.

I’m a former firefighter and police officer with ptsd- I can relate with this man and his stories. It is comforting knowing that we’re not alone with our experiences and that some light can come from them. Unfortunately, I’d already lost my things and family before learning about Travis’s show and book, but he has made a difference.

The podcast lacks originality, merely recounting experiences without offering any fresh perspectives or insights. It's evident that it's self-produced, with poor production quality, frequent verbal stumbles, and a lack of engaging content structure. It really could benefit from the input of a professional to elevate its production standards.

There's a noticeable absence of compelling anecdotes or deeper reflections on the host's varied experiences. Additionally, the host swears too much and often comes across as immature. He's also not supportive of mental health and borders on homophobia, which is quite off-putting.

Overall, this podcast falls short of delivering an engaging listening experience. Its lack of original content and amateur production make it a dull listen. If you're seeking a podcast with more substance and polish, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.