In this episode, host John Creamer speaks with Bonnie Eckman, a mental health and addiction recovery professional with more than a decade of experience in trauma-informed care. With a background in occupational therapy, Bonnie specializes in sensory modulation techniques that help emergency responders navigate PTSD, trauma, nervous system dysregulation and emotional burnout. Together they discuss programs that address the specific needs of law enforcement, firefighters, EMTs, 911 dispatchers and others on the front lines.

Episode 41: Grady Judd – Polk County Sheriff
Listen as Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd discusses Florida’s proposed Amendment 3 and its potential impact on local government funding and public safety. He and host John Creamer explore the importance of responsible fiscal planning, the challenges of funding law enforcement and emergency services, and the potential consequences for communities, including smaller cities and counties, if local tax revenues are reduced.




