Create Your Own Light
Episodes
Your Check Engine Light
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss your check engine light as it pertains to your mental wellness. When your mental health check engine light comes on do you i...
Growth Process
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the growth process and how change is a good thing. I also hit on the importance of forgiving yourself and others to help pro...
Mommy and Daddy are Different
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I ask, when is the right time to talk to your children about your trauma exposure? Does your exposure effect your children? If so, w...
Setting Goals and Staying Motivated
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss random topics that were submitted to me via Instagram. I cover how to manage anxiety, quitting bad habits, how to prioritize...
Tipping Point
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss managing emotions once you've reached your tipping point, how to recover and manage the sudden explosion of emotions af...
The Burden of Self Care
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the burden of selfishness as it applies to self care. How do we find the balance of selfishness that not only accommodates u...
Self Control
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the growth process of self control. Often times we can prevent an over reaction on our part just by being more aware of our ...
The Victim Mentality
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the toxicity of the victim mentality and moving forward despite setbacks in life. I also discuss the importance of being you...
Your Most Valuable Commodity
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the importance of understanding and protecting the value of your most valuable commodity, YOUR TIME! I highly encourage extr...
The Good Ol Days
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the importance of living in the moment for one day those moments will be referred to as the Good Ol Days. I also discuss fin...
Tools of the Trade
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss how our mind is the most powerful tool that we posses yet the most overlooked and abused tool in our arsenal. I further di...
Fire Department Chronicles with Jason Patton
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk to my buddy Firefighter Jason Patton who is the creator of the wildly successful YouTube Channel Fire Department Chronicles and...
Diplomatic Caveman
05 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss how simple stressors can send an already hypervigilant person's system into overdrive. I further discuss situational aw...
Suicide and Failed Leadership
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss how failed leadership has, can and will cost lives when it comes to mental wellness. I further discuss the 14 leadership tra...
Honoring Our Fallen
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss how being in a constant state of mourning over our fallen or lost loved ones can be detrimental to our mental wellness. I al...
It Dont Mean Nothin
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss how we put so much emphasis on things do not really matter vs putting the emphasis on what does matter. I further discuss th...
The Power of Perspective
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the power of perspective and how we can change the outcome of our bad day just by seeing it through a different lens. I also...
Making The Effort
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the constant grind of creating your own happiness and how we won't just wake up one day and everything will be fine. ...
Conquering Your Fears
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss letting go of fear and doing things that scare you in order to build more self confidence. I also talk about recognizing...
Fight or Flight
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about the Fight of Flight mode in our brains and how those diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress can be more susceptible to adve...
Broken Compass
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am all over the map without a compass discussing my Leadership, Mental Wellness and Resiliency classes, Comedy Life, Cops, the Waf...
Going Hands On
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss going Hands On in funny and scary situations. I also tell a few stories from my days on the street and request some of your ...
Managing Emotional Relationship Strain
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about the gritty relationship struggles and issues that many of us face in the military, emergency services and beyond. I tal...
Dying Along The Line of Duty
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss Dying Along The Line of Duty as opposed to Dying in the Line of Duty. I further discuss the economical impact mental health ...
Thankful on an Empty Tank
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss being Thankful even when things may not be going as planned. I further discuss Social Media Addiction, Suicide Ideation, han...
Staying in the Fight
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about putting one foot in front of the other. You don't win every single day or week but you still have to try by stayin...
Post Traumatic Stress in Female Responders
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the hurdles and challenges female military and first responders face versus their male counter parts when it comes to handli...
Navigating Your Mind Field
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss how job titles should not define you as a human being and ask what advice would you give to your younger self? I also discu...
The Things We See
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I tell first hand accounts of other first responders traumatic stories and the triggers they face with those events. I also reference ...
Investing in your Mental Wealth, Addiction and Substance Abuse
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss investing in your mental future for a better quality of life and mental longevity. How financial investing parallels that of...
Comfortable Misery
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss why we choose to stay in unhappy / unhealthy environments. I also discuss how to stay motivated while struggling with Post ...
Keeping an Open Mind, Girl Power and more
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, recorded from my hotel room in Birmingham, Alabama, I discuss the power of independent women, raising young men in todays society, ke...
Communicating through Trauma
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Often, in the military and emergency services, communication with spouses or loved ones can be hampered by their inability to relate to our backgrou...
Finding Your True Purpose
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss finding your true purpose along with the pros/cons of city vs country living, situational awareness and overcoming the battl...
Life Balance doing the things that you love and Navy Seals
23 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk about the importance of balance in life, hitting your reset button and doing the things that you love. Per an Instagram reques...
Parenting with Post Traumatic Stress
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join me on episode 001 as I share why I got into doing my own Podcast, Parenting with PTSD and several funny stories along the way. I invite you to ...