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Tactical Living

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 It's hard to find balance in a high-stress career while managing everything else in life. That's where Tactical Living Podcast comes in. Hosted by Ashlie Walton, a trauma recovery coach and tactical living expert, and Sergeant Clint Walton, this show offers practical advice for creating a well-balanced lifestyle, even amidst the demands of a first responder career. Three times a week, Ashlie shares insightful strategies on managing life's challenges, such as what it's really like to live as a police officer's wife, while Clint joins the conversation several times a month to offer his perspective from the field. Together, they provide actionable tips on health, fitness, mental resilience, spiritual discipline, intimacy, and navigating the complexities of first responder life and relationships. Whether you're seeking tactical approaches to personal growth or solutions to the unique challenges of law enforcement and first responder life, this podcast is for you. Want to be a guest on Tactical Living? Send Ashlie Walton a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1594754484675x841981803913560400© 2023 Développement personnel Relations Réussite personnelle Sciences sociales
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    • E1069 Who You Were Before Survival Mode

      E1069 Who You Were Before Survival Mode
      Feb 4 2026
      In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton invite first responders to reflect on a question that often goes unasked: who were you before survival mode became your default setting? Before the hypervigilance. Before the emotional armor. Before every decision carried weight and consequence. This episode explores how long-term exposure to high-stress environments reshapes identity—and how reconnecting with earlier parts of yourself can restore balance, meaning, and emotional depth without compromising strength. 💡 Psychological Concept: Survival Identity Dominance (Amazon Affiliate) Survival Identity Dominance occurs when the traits needed to endure chronic stress—control, vigilance, emotional suppression—begin to overshadow other aspects of personality. In first responder life, this can look like: • constant alertness • difficulty accessing joy or play • narrowed emotional range • loss of curiosity or creativity • disconnection from values outside duty Survival mode keeps you alive—but it isn't designed to be permanent. 🔍 5 Signs Survival Mode Has Taken Over You Don't Remember What You Enjoyed Before the Job Free time feels awkward or empty. Relaxation Feels Unproductive or Unsafe Rest triggers discomfort instead of relief. Your Identity Feels Narrowed to Function You're defined by what you do—not who you are. You Feel Distant From Your Own Emotions Feelings register as muted or irrelevant. You Struggle to Imagine a Future Beyond the Job Life feels like an endless cycle of shifts and recovery. 🛠 5 Ways to Reconnect With Yourself Safely Revisit Old Interests Without Expectation Curiosity matters more than performance. Allow Play Without Purpose Joy doesn't have to be productive to be valuable. Build Identity Outside the Job Gradually Small expansions create lasting change. Practice Emotional Range in Safe Spaces Feeling more won't make you less capable. Honor Who You Became—Without Losing Who You Were Integration, not erasure, is the goal. 🎯 Why This Episode Matters: Survival mode was necessary. It protected you. But it doesn't have to define you forever. This episode helps first responders reclaim parts of themselves that existed before constant threat—and learn how to live fully without letting go of strength. 🎙 Listen now to reconnect with who you were before survival mode—and who you're still allowed to be. 💥 Gear We Recommend for Our First Responder Community: 🛡️ Tactical storage made easy: STOPBOX – Buy One, Get One Free 🎯 Connect With Us: ✅ Join our Private Facebook Group for First Responders & Families 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube for behind-the-scenes content and live interviews 🌐 Visit LEOWarriors.com for coaching, resources, and more 💬 Listener Question: What's one small act of service you can do today to honor someone who served? Let us know in the Facebook group or DM us on Instagram! Disclaimer: All viewpoints discussed in this episode are for entertainment purposes only and reflect our personal opinions based on our own experiences, background, and education. 🎙️ Want to be a guest on Tactical Living? Send a message to Ashlie Walton on PodMatch → Click here (Ad) Some product links in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. We only share products we genuinely believe in and trust. 📣 For PR, Speaking Requests, or Networking Opportunities: 📧 Email: ashliewalton555@gmail.com 📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 400115, Hesperia, CA 92340 🔗 Ashlie's Facebook: facebook.com/police.fire.lawenforcement
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      11 min
    • E1068 Handling Everything Except That One Thing As a First Responder

      E1068 Handling Everything Except That One Thing As a First Responder
      Feb 2 2026
      In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton explore a familiar paradox in first responder life (Amazon Affiliate): you can handle almost anything—until you can't handle that one thing. You manage chaos, trauma, pressure, and responsibility with precision. But there's one issue you keep circling around… avoiding… postponing. And the more capable you are everywhere else, the easier it becomes to ignore the one place you feel stuck. This episode explains why highly competent responders often avoid a single unresolved area—and how addressing it can unlock relief across every part of life. 💡 Psychological Concept: Selective Avoidance Loop The Selective Avoidance Loop occurs when a person successfully manages most stressors, which paradoxically reinforces avoidance of the one issue that feels emotionally risky, identity-threatening, or overwhelming. For first responders, this loop is fueled by: • high functioning under pressure • fear of emotional exposure • belief that "I should be able to handle this" • prioritizing others over self • lack of a safe container to process Avoidance isn't weakness—it's self-protection that's outlived its usefulness. 🚨 5 Signs You're Avoiding "That One Thing" You Stay Busy to Stay Distracted Productivity replaces processing. You Tell Yourself It's Not a Big Deal Minimization keeps discomfort at bay—but unresolved. You Handle Everyone Else's Problems First Helping others delays facing yourself. It Shows Up Indirectly Irritability, sleep issues, anxiety, or emotional distance. You Feel Stuck Despite High Competence Progress everywhere—except where it matters most. 🛠 5 Ways to Finally Address It—Safely Name It Without Solving It Clarity begins with acknowledgment, not action. Lower the Stakes You don't have to fix everything—just start. Choose the Right Container Peer support, coaching, therapy, or faith-based guidance matters. Work With the Body First Regulation creates access to insight; calm opens doors. Redefine Strength as Engagement Avoidance isn't strength—approach is. 🎯 Why This Episode Matters: Handling everything except one thing doesn't make you weak—it makes you human. But that one avoided issue often holds the key to relief, clarity, and reconnection everywhere else. This episode helps first responders move from silent avoidance to intentional engagement—without shame, pressure, or collapse. 🎙 Listen now to understand why you've been avoiding that one thing—and how to finally face it with strength and support. 💥 Gear We Recommend for Our First Responder Community: 🛡️ Tactical storage made easy: STOPBOX – Buy One, Get One Free 🎯 Connect With Us: ✅ Join our Private Facebook Group for First Responders & Families 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube for behind-the-scenes content and live interviews 🌐 Visit LEOWarriors.com for coaching, resources, and more 💬 Listener Question: What's one small act of service you can do today to honor someone who served? Let us know in the Facebook group or DM us on Instagram! Disclaimer: All viewpoints discussed in this episode are for entertainment purposes only and reflect our personal opinions based on our own experiences, background, and education. 🎙️ Want to be a guest on Tactical Living? Send a message to Ashlie Walton on PodMatch → Click here (Ad) Some product links in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. We only share products we genuinely believe in and trust. 📣 For PR, Speaking Requests, or Networking Opportunities: 📧 Email: ashliewalton555@gmail.com 📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 400115, Hesperia, CA 92340 🔗 Ashlie's Facebook: facebook.com/police.fire.lawenforcement
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      11 min
    • E1067 Promoted as a First Responder but Still Burned Out

      E1067 Promoted as a First Responder but Still Burned Out
      Jan 30 2026
      In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton tackle a reality many first responders experience—but few admit: getting promoted doesn't automatically fix burnout. The rank goes up. The responsibility expands. The expectations multiply. And yet, the exhaustion, irritability, and sense of depletion remain—or even intensify. This episode explores why promotions often amplify burnout instead of relieving it, and what leaders can do to regain energy, purpose, and clarity without stepping away from service. 💡 Psychological Concept: Role Overload Burnout (Amazon Affiliate) Role Overload Burnout occurs when increased authority comes with disproportionate cognitive, emotional, and moral demands—without matching recovery, autonomy, or support. In first responder promotions, this often includes: • managing people and politics • carrying responsibility without real control • absorbing everyone else's stress • being accountable 24/7 • losing peer connection while gaining isolation Promotion changes the job—but rarely reduces the load. 🚨 5 Reasons Burnout Persists After Promotion Your Workload Shifts—It Doesn't Shrink Physical stress may decrease, but mental and emotional strain spike. You're Responsible for Everyone's Problems Leadership often means holding stress that isn't yours to solve. You Lose the Camaraderie You Once Had Promotion can create distance from peers and loneliness at the top. You're Still Running on Old Coping Strategies What worked in the field doesn't always work in leadership. You Feel Pressure to Prove You Deserve the Rank Imposter syndrome fuels overwork and self-neglect. 🛠 5 Ways to Lead Without Burning Out Redefine Leadership as Sustainability A burned-out leader isn't effective—no matter the rank. Set Clear Boundaries Around Availability Being accessible doesn't mean being consumed. Develop a Leadership Support System Mentors, peer leaders, or coaching reduce isolation. Shift From Doing to Directing Delegation is a leadership skill—not a failure. Reconnect With Purpose, Not Just Performance Why you lead matters more than how much you carry. 🎯 Why This Episode Matters: Promotion isn't a cure for burnout—it's a multiplier if nothing else changes. Sustainable leadership requires emotional regulation, support, and boundaries—not just rank. This episode helps first responders lead well without losing themselves in the process. 🎙 Listen now to understand why burnout can follow promotion—and how to build a leadership style that lasts. 💥 Gear We Recommend for Our First Responder Community: 🛡️ Tactical storage made easy: STOPBOX – Buy One, Get One Free 🎯 Connect With Us: ✅ Join our Private Facebook Group for First Responders & Families 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube for behind-the-scenes content and live interviews 🌐 Visit LEOWarriors.com for coaching, resources, and more 💬 Listener Question: What's one small act of service you can do today to honor someone who served? Let us know in the Facebook group or DM us on Instagram! Disclaimer: All viewpoints discussed in this episode are for entertainment purposes only and reflect our personal opinions based on our own experiences, background, and education. 🎙️ Want to be a guest on Tactical Living? Send a message to Ashlie Walton on PodMatch → Click here (Ad) Some product links in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. We only share products we genuinely believe in and trust. 📣 For PR, Speaking Requests, or Networking Opportunities: 📧 Email: ashliewalton555@gmail.com 📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 400115, Hesperia, CA 92340 🔗 Ashlie's Facebook: facebook.com/police.fire.lawenforcement
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      12 min
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