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A Podcast Addressing First Responder Suicide Raising Awareness and Changing Outcomes.
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Mental health is more than all in our minds. This Podcast goes beyond individual minds (though there are plenty of personal stories too, as hearing the lived experience is critical for deepening understanding and empathy), and looks at broader aspects of mental health, such as politics, history, the arts, cross-cultural examinations of mental health, and so much more. Please note: this podcast is not intended to advise on mental health care & is opinion only.
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The Missing Pillar of Health Podcast helps you reduce toxins in your life without fear, judgment or shame, so you can be happier, healthier, and all-around more awesome. Weekly episodes are hosted by environmental engineer, mom of 2, and founder of Green at Home, Emma Rohmann. She wades through all the research, greenwashing, marketing, and misinformation so you don’t have to and shares practical, science-based strategies to help you reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals so you can live yo ...
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Ep. 192: The Newsmakers of 2025
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JD and Ed share the persons or stories they think will dominate the 2025 news cycle. JD’s picks * Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk * Diocesan bankruptcy * American cardinalatial sees Ed’s picks * The Church in Syria * Cardinal Domenico Battaglia * Euthanasia This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Norman’s Nursery in Southern Ca…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Ed and JD map out their dream orchards. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast H…
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Ep. 191: 'What’s next?’ and a news boomerang
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JD and Ed talk about effective parish evangelization. Then, Nancy Pelosi made a recourse to the Apostolic See and JD and Ed have a few questions. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Norman’s Nursery in Southern California. Norman’s Nursery is California’s premier grower of trees and shrubs, serving homeowners, landscapers, and d…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Ed has questions. Then, JD and Ed talk about the Archdiocese of St. Louis’ confusing approach to a day of precept. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into…
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Ep. 190: Gatekeeping the sacraments of initiation
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JD and Ed talk about a new policy in the Diocese of Salt Lake City regulating sacraments of initiation for children baptized at or after the age of 7. Ed explains to JD the situation of the Australian Catholic University. JD plays a round of “People I should trust” Greater or Lesser. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Norman’s …
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Bonus: More daddies, more problems
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Pillar reader Mel Gibson has made a boatload of films. JD and Ed each rank the best five and worst five of those films. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged…
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Ep. 189: James Bond priests and business jargon
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Please pray for the repose of the soul of Pillar reader (in a good way) Fr. Dennis Conway. - Ed expands on his suggestion the Apostolic See hire a chief financial officer. He and JD debate the tenability of a papal tax on U.S. Catholics. Then, JD talks about a big change at the USCCB. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by the Secu…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Someone please invite us to polo.De către JD Flynn and Ed. Condon
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Ep. 188: Cost cutting and myth-making
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JD and Ed debate the merits of revised papal funeral rites. They also react to sweeping changes to the Vatican’s pension fund. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by the Secular Institute of the Priests of the Heart of Jesus. We are diocesan priests seeking to support one another in ministry through the profession of the evangelica…
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Ed and JD host a fight song contest for the sponsor of this week’s episode of The Pillar Podcast, the University of Mary. The University of Mary’s online MBA program is now offering a scholarship for Pillar readers. Learn more at Pillar.umary.edu This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus e…
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Ep. 187: Live from Washington, D.C.! Is this synodality?
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JD and Ed break down the U.S. bishops’ fall plenary assembly in this live taping of The Pillar Podcast— including Ed’s interview with Cardinal Sean O’Malley, the bishops’ interest in artificial intelligence, and Bishop Daniel Flores’ speech about synodality. Then, the audience joins in for a few rounds of ‘CLP or GPT’, ‘Episcopal motto— True or Fal…
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Bonus: Come to our live show, plz
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Ed hijacks JD’s midlife crisis plan. Please come to our live show at the Royal Sands Social Club in Washington D.C. on Thursday, November 14th. We’ll start at 7 and go late. See you there! Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone…
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Ep. 186: Eucharistic coherence Pt. 2?
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JD and Ed talk about the impact of election on the U.S. bishops’ Eucharistic coherence debate. Then, they look ahead to the bishops' fall plenary assembly in Baltimore next week— including an update on the new translation of the New Testament. Don’t miss our next live taping of The Pillar Podcast! Join JD and Ed at the Royal Sands Social Club in Wa…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD and Ed talk about their anxiety over Election Day next week— and debate how the election may bleed into the U.S. bishops’ assembly in Baltimore. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webp…
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Ep. 185: The Boston logjam and cutting the noise
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JD unpacks the cultural myth of poisoned candy. JD and Ed debate if the new archbishop of Boston will get a red hat. Ed details a development in the Vatican financial trial and what it means for Pillar reader Cardinal Angelo Becciu. Ed plays a round of “Diocese and Diocese” Don’t miss our next live taping of The Pillar Podcast! Join JD and Ed at th…
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Ep. 184: The longest synod and Dilexit nos
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Ed’s in Rome, waiting on the final document from the synod on synodality. He and JD talk about a rumored female appointment to a position of leadership in the Roman Curia. Then, they talk about the new papal encyclical Dilexit nos. Ed plays a round of “Longer or shorter than the synod on synodality?” Mark your calendars! The next live recording of …
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Ep. 183: The Fr. Ned Scheidecker Show Pt. 2
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Ed joins JD in Rome to talk about the draft of the synod’s final document and some lingering questions synod participants may have after the close of the synod. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Christendom College Graduate School of Theology, which is launching a new Institute for Liturgical Studies. Learn more at Christendom…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD and Ed disagree. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issues? Check …
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Ep. 182: The Vatican's Watergate break-in
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JD and Ed detail the biggest ecclesiastical governance story of the year— the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith blocks the Vatican Secretariat of State’s “extraordinary procedure” to reinstate a laicized priest, who was convicted of child sexual abuse. Ed plays a round of para ‘Yes or No.’ This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you …
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD shares his birthday plans. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having issu…
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JD and Ed talk about the final session of the synod on synodality, which kicked off in Rome this month. Ed plays a round of North Carolina ‘Yes or No.' This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Assumption Catholic School in Bellingham, WA. Assumption is looking for a new principal to take their preK – 8 parish school from great to exc…
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JD and Ed did record a podcast today, on Friday. But I’m not able to edit it until Monday because I’m on vacation. I’m sorry for the delay! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribeDe către Kate Olivera
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com How many tents is too many tents? Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Having …
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Ep. 180: Hey, teacher! Leave them kids alone
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JD and Ed explore possible explanations for a new controversial homeschooling policy in the Diocese of San Diego. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School. Seton is dedicated to supporting parents who make the sacrifices to homeschool. Learn more at setonhome.org This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss t…
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This is a free bonus episode of The Pillar Podcast. To get these bonus episodes each week, subscribe to The Pillar today. JD talks about the powerful public expression of faith he experienced in Quito. Ed gives the rundown on his weekend visit to the county fair. Are you already a paying subscriber? These bonus episodes are for you! * Visit pillarc…
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Ep. 179: Pope Francis, off the cuff
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JD and Ed recap comments by Pope Francis over the past week about other religions and the Vatican-China deal. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School. Seton's curriculum is heavily immersed in not just Catholic doctrine, but in Catholic history, Catholic art, and Catholic culture. The result? Students with deep ra…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD looks for fun in Quito. Ed shares his weekend plans. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The …
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Ep. 178: A Church of the sacristy?
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JD gives his assessment thus far of the International Eucharistic Congress in Ecuador. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Camp, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma. This Catholic camp is hiring 16-25 year olds for summer staff positions. For more information, visit Campguadalupe.org/summertea…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com Ed is sad his softball season is over. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up podcast’ next to The Pillar Podcast Ha…
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JD and Ed discuss the breaking news about an alleged foiled assassination attempt on Pope Francis in Indonesia. Ed asks JD about his upcoming trip to the International Eucharistic Congress in Ecuador. Then, Ed details fallout over a new law in Ukraine that bans the Russian Orthodox Church from operating in the country. Was Pope John Paul I murdered…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD and Ed talk about British pop bands, and JD tries to explain praise and worship. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘…
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Ep. 176: A land of no good choices
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Do we think Pope Francis ever takes a day off? JD details heightening conflict in the Chaldean Catholic Church in Iraq. JD and Ed share their top picks for a rumored consistory. Then, Ed plays a round of Weird English Food ‘Yes or No.’ This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School. Seton Home Study School has a great co…
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Ep 7 - Reverse Engineering Your Life
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Episode 7 of the 6th Pillar Podcast: Reverse Engineering Your Life Join host Chief Neil Gang and special guest Dr. Phil Baquie explore the importance of raising awareness, providing resources, and equipping agencies and their executives—the gatekeepers—with the tools needed to create significant impact, drive change to reverse engineer your life, a…
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Bonus: 1970’s Brooklyn Italian Man
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD and Ed talk about their Friday plans and JD shares a story from his week. - Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set u…
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Ep. 175: Great Catholic conversation
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JD briefs Ed on a potential story that caught his eye. Then, JD and Ed debate the application of moral personality. Are you going to the International Eucharistic Congress in Ecuador next month? Let us know in the comments! This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by “Firebreaker," an exciting new audio drama from Coronation Media. Bring the…
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Bonus: Breaking and Protestantism
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com JD shares about his vacation and gives Ed some insights into Protestantism. Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your Substack account. * Tap ‘set up p…
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Ep. 174: A big bet, O’Malley unchained, and Raygun
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JD and Ed are back this week to talk about the latest Catholic news— 'Around The Horn’ style! This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by “Firebreaker," an exciting new audio drama from Coronation Media. Bring the legendary story of St. George to life for your family! Learn more at firebreakerseries.com This is a public episode. If you’d lik…
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There is no episode of The Pillar Podcast this week, because JD had a family emergency. Please keep his family in your prayers. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribeDe către Kate Olivera
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Episode 6 of the 6th Pillar Podcast: We Don't Ask Why Join host Chief Neil Gang and special guest, John Kelly, as they discuss opportunities for leadership, looking in the mirror, and walking through challenges with accountability and compassion. The solution rests in you.De către Chief Neil Gang
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Ep. 173: Müller and taking the gold
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Ed is joined this week by Pillar Managing Editor Michelle La Rosa and Producer Kate Olivera to talk about Cardinal Gerhard Müller, and the Olympics. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by the Ancient Language Institute, teaching with a living language approach, helping future teachers learn the languages and the methods so they can brin…
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JD is joined by The Pillar’s Managing Editor Michelle La Rosa to reflect on the National Eucharistic Congress and the impact of World Youth Day in Denver. Michelle talks about a recent, conditional donation to Catholic schools in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana. Michelle plays a round of “Which Michelle?" - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponso…
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Bonus: A decidedly excellent jingle contest
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In this free bonus episode, The Pillar hosts a jingle contest for the sponsor of our live show in Indianapolis — Decided Excellence Catholic Media. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribeDe către The Pillar
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Ep. 171: A Pillar Happening, live from Indy
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In this live recording of The Pillar Podcast, JD and Ed talk about the National Eucharistic Congress, its focus on the liturgy and the impact it could have on US Church. Featuring Bishop Andrew Cozzens of Crookston, Pillar Contributing Editor Brendan Hodge and Stephen White of The Catholic Project. - There will be no bonus episode this week. - This…
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed look ahead to the National Eucharistic Congress, and talk about a dream reporting trip. - Please come to our live show! Thursday, July 18 at The Slippery Noodle (372 S Meridian St) in Indianapolis. We’ll start around…
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Ep. 170: An alligator alliance and a new act of hope
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The Knights of Columbus cover Rupnik mosaics. Then, JD and Ed talk about the impact of the pilgrimages leading up to the National Eucharistic Congress next week. Please come to our live show! Thursday, July 18 at The Slippery Noodle (372 S Meridian St) in Indianapolis. We’ll start around 9:30. Go Muskies! - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is spo…
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Don't miss our live show next week!
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Don’t miss the next live taping of The Pillar Podcast! Join us Thursday, July 18 at The Slippery Noodle (372 S Meridian St.) in Indianapolis. We’ll start at 9:30 and go late. We’ll have swag, jell-o shots and a breakdown of all the Church news unfolding at the Congress. See you there! This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with oth…
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Bonus: A Francis test and a business meeting
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.com In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed pick up their conversation from the regular episode of The Pillar Podcast. - Are you a paying subscriber? * Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone * Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are …
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Ep. 169: The Bachelor Pt. 2
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JD and Ed bring back a fan favorite to assess the canonical validity of the marriages of President Joe Biden. They talk about the surprising and savvy new 'Agatha Christie’ letter. Then, they share in some Fourth of July tomfoolery. - The Pillar Podcast Ep. 78 - The Bachelor? - This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study Sch…
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Ep 5 - PTSI vs PTSD, The Truth Revealed
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Episode 5 of the 6th Pillar Podcast: "PTSI vs PTSD, The Truth Revealed" Join host Chief Neil Gang and Dr. Cherylynn Lee as they discuss Dr. Lee's unique approach to mental health in law enforcement transforms lives. By providing essential tools and education, Dr. Lee empowers officers to recognize and address symptoms of post-traumatic stress injur…
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