Just Breathe

Running on Empty: Sleep, Shift Work, and the Decisions We Make

Welcome back to Just Breathe, where we explore the intersection of leadership and the science of self-regulation in public safety. This episode takes on something every f

The Lives We Don’t Talk About: Hope, Healing, and Recovery

This episode discusses suicide, trauma, depression, and cumulative stress. If you've lost a colleague, friend, or loved one, or if these topics are personally difficult,

The Lives We Don’t Talk About: Understanding and Preventing First Responder Suicide Part 2

This episode discusses suicide, trauma, depression, and cumulative stress. If you've lost a colleague, friend, or loved one, or if these topics are personally difficult,

The Lives We Don't Talk About: Understanding And Preventing First Responder Suicide

Welcome back to Just Breathe, where we explore the intersection of leadership and the science of self-regulation in public safety. This episode is unlike anything we've d

Men’s Health in Law Enforcement Chief Jack Cauley

For many in public safety, strength has always meant endurance — how much you can carry, how much you can power through. But what happens to that mindset when it comes to

Beyond Resilience: Mindfulness Coaching for Public Safety with Suzanna Hasnay

Resilience gets talked about so often in public safety that the word has almost lost its meaning. Dr. Tracie L. Keesee sits down with Susanna Harsnay, a retired 20-year F

What the Research Tells Us With Dr. Jessenia Ogunade

We talk a lot about breathwork and mindfulness on this show — but what does the actual research say? Dr. Tracie L. Keesee sits down with Dr. Jessenia G. Ogunande, a retir

Stronger Together

We spend a lot of time talking about what happens on the job. But what happens when the first responder comes home? The shift work, the silence, the faces that say everyt

The Weight We Carry

The weight first responders carry isn't just mental — it's physical too. And for many, the two are far more connected than anyone talks about. From 425 pounds to founding

Culture, Courage and Change

What does it really take to build trust — not just between officers and communities, but within the organizations themselves? And what does courage actually look like for

Where Faith Meets Stillness

What anchors you when everything around you feels uncertain? For leaders in law enforcement and public safety, self-regulation is often framed as a mental or physical ski

A Journey Back To Self

Most people don't realize they've lost themselves until something feels off. Maybe it's burnout. Maybe it's success that doesn't feel fulfilling. Maybe it's a quiet sense

The Role of Organizations in Building Self-Regulation

Is self-regulation just a personal skill — or is it something organizations are responsible for shaping, teaching, and sustaining? In high-pressure environments, the abil

Are The Kids Okay? With Kevin Donaldson

Welcome to Just Breathe with Dr. Tracie L. Keesee — a leadership podcast built for first responders and public safety professionals who make high-stakes decisions under p

Command Presence is Nervous System Skill Chief Jack & Dr Ellen

Welcome to Just Breathe with Dr. Tracie L. Keesee — a leadership podcast built for first responders and public safety professionals who make high-stakes decisions under p

Decision Making Under Stress: What the Body Knows With Doctor Miller

Welcome to the very first episode of Just Breathe with Dr. L Kesse — a leadership podcast built for first responders and public safety professionals who make high-stakes