Tactical Living

By: Ashlie and Clint Walton
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • It’s hard to find ways to manage everything in your life while still feeling like you are making progress each day. At least three times a week, Ashlie Walton, tactical living coach, shares insightful ways to create a balanced lifestyle while tackling many unspoken challenges, such as what it’s really like to live the life of a police officer’s wife. Ashlie’s husband Clint Walton, a police officer and life optimization coach, joins the conversation several times a month. Together, they share stories and recommendations that work well to live a balanced life. Whether you are looking for tactical approaches for health and fitness, learning spiritual discipline, improving intimacy or building knowledge around current business challenges, this podcast is for you.
    © 2023
    Show more Show less
Episodes
  • E857 Police Wives and Female Partners: Navigating Insecurities and Strengthening Trust

    E857 Police Wives and Female Partners: Navigating Insecurities and Strengthening Trust
    Sep 27 2024
    This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, tackles an important topic for police wives and their families. Many wives feel insecure (Amazon Affiliate Link) when their husbands work closely with female partners. In this episode, we explore five common reasons why these insecurities arise and offer five practical ways to help remedy these feelings, ensuring stronger relationships built on trust and understanding. Five Reasons Police Wives Might Feel Insecure About Female Partners: Close Proximity: Working long hours in close proximity with a female partner can trigger feelings of jealousy or concern. Lack of Communication: Not knowing the full dynamics of the work relationship can leave room for assumptions and insecurities. Fear of Emotional Bonds: Wives might worry that spending time with a female partner could lead to emotional closeness or connection. Stereotypes and Social Expectations: Cultural or societal stereotypes about men and women working together can exacerbate feelings of unease. Personal Past Experiences: Past relationship issues or personal insecurities can amplify concerns about fidelity or trust. Five Ways to Remedy These Feelings: Open and Honest Communication: Encouraging open dialogue about work relationships can alleviate misunderstandings and foster trust. Involvement in the Job: Inviting spouses to meet work colleagues, including female partners, helps demystify the relationships and build trust. Building Self-Confidence: Encouraging police wives to focus on self-care and personal growth can help reduce insecurities. Setting Boundaries and Reassurance: Having clear boundaries and offering regular reassurance can strengthen the foundation of trust in the relationship. Creating a Strong Home Environment: Fostering closeness and connection at home can help counteract any feelings of insecurity about work relationships. Addressing the Root of Insecurities: We'll discuss how identifying the root cause of insecurities, whether it's past experiences or current circumstances, can help couples work through these feelings together. Trust as the Foundation of Any Strong Relationship: We’ll explore how trust plays a key role in navigating insecurities, and why it’s important to constantly nurture this aspect of the relationship, especially in high-stress professions. The Importance of Mutual Support in First Responder Marriages: Strong marriages require both partners to support each other. We’ll offer insights on how police wives and their husbands can foster mutual support and empathy, making the relationship more resilient. Join us as we provide tools, tips, and inspiration to navigate insecurities and strengthen your relationship. Whether you’re a police wife dealing with these concerns or a first responder looking to support your partner, this episode offers valuable insights to help you build a stronger, more trusting relationship. All viewpoints discussed in this episode are for entertainment purposes only and are simply our opinions based off of our own experience, background and education. #policepodcast #policeofficer #leowarriors #thinbluelineusa #firstresponder #lawenforcementpodcast #LawEnforcement #LEOWarriors #insecurities #insecure ⩥ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⩤ https://geni.us/wAtlvPu CLICK HERE for Amazon's Today's Deals on TACTICAL GEAR: https://geni.us/KmvaOVM (Affiliate Link) (Ad) Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something by clicking on one of our links, we'll receive a small commission. CLICK HERE to join our free Police, Fire, Military and Families Facebook Group: https://geni.us/YM5tsB Check out our website and learn more about how you can work with LEO Warriors by going to: https://www.leowarriors.com/ Like what you hear? We are honored. Drop a review and subscribe to our show. The Tactical Living Podcast is owned by LEO Warriors, LLC. None of the content presented may be copied, repurposed or used without the owner’s prior consent. For PR, speaking requests and other networking opportunities, contact LEO Warriors: EMAIL: ashliewalton555@gmail.com. ADDRESS: P.O. Box 400115 Hesperia, Ca. 92340 ASHLIE’S FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/police.fire.lawenforcement ➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤ This episode is NOT sponsored.
    Show more Show less
    11 mins
  • E856 Revolutionizing Sexual Health with Dr. Elliot Justin

    E856 Revolutionizing Sexual Health with Dr. Elliot Justin
    Sep 25 2024

    Join us as we welcome Dr. Elliot Justin, MD, CEO of FirmTech, to the Tactical Living Podcast! 🎙️ Dr. Justin is a leading expert in sexual and cardiac health, and he’s here to share how improving your sexual wellness (Amazon Associate Link) can directly benefit your heart health. 🫀💪

    We’ll dive into:

    ✅ How FirmTech’s innovative wearables boost sexual and cardiac health
    ✅ Why sexual health is crucial for overall wellness, especially for first responders
    ✅ Success stories and the future of sexual wellness technology

    Don’t miss out on this fascinating discussion that could help you live a healthier life!

    To contact Dr. Elliot Justin or to order your own FirmTech, click here: https://myfirmtech.com

    #policepodcast #policeofficer #leowarriors #thinbluelineusa #firstresponder #firmtech #lawenforcementpodcast #LawEnforcement #LEOWarriors #sexualhealth #sextalk #menshealth

    ⩥ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⩤

    https://geni.us/wAtlvPu

    CLICK HERE for Amazon's Today's Deals on TACTICAL GEAR: https://geni.us/KmvaOVM (Affiliate Link)

    (Ad) Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something by clicking on one of our links, we'll receive a small commission.

    CLICK HERE to join our free Police, Fire, Military and Families Facebook Group: https://geni.us/YM5tsB

    Check out our website and learn more about how you can work with LEO Warriors by going to: https://www.leowarriors.com/

    Like what you hear? We are honored. Drop a review and subscribe to our show.

    The Tactical Living Podcast is owned by LEO Warriors, LLC. None of the content presented may be copied, repurposed or used without the owner’s prior consent.

    For PR, speaking requests and other networking opportunities, contact LEO Warriors:

    EMAIL: ashliewalton555@gmail.com.

    ADDRESS: P.O. Box 400115 Hesperia, Ca. 92340

    ASHLIE’S FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/police.fire.lawenforcement

    ➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤➤

    This episode is NOT sponsored.

    Show more Show less
    27 mins
  • E855 Your Shift Doesn’t End When You Clock Out: Processing Trauma as a First Responder

    E855 Your Shift Doesn’t End When You Clock Out: Processing Trauma as a First Responder
    Sep 23 2024
    This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, tackles a powerful truth for first responders: your shift doesn’t really end when you leave the firehouse or the division office. Instead, it ends when you’ve fully recovered from it. Processing trauma is not as simple as clocking out and heading home. In this episode, we dive into five effective strategies to ensure that trauma doesn’t build up over time, allowing you to truly "clock out" and recover after each shift. Understanding the Emotional Toll of the Job: As first responders, we often deal with traumatic situations that don’t just disappear when we leave work. Trauma can linger, and it’s crucial to recognize that processing it takes time. We'll explore the reality of how trauma impacts mental health and why simply clocking out isn’t enough to fully recover from the emotional toll of the job. Five Strategies to Fully ‘Clock Out’ After Trauma: Debriefing with Trusted Colleagues: Talking through difficult calls with trusted colleagues can help process the trauma. Debriefing allows you to express your emotions, share the burden, and gain a different perspective, which is a critical part of recovery. Creating a Transition Routine: Developing a routine for transitioning from work to home helps signal to your brain that your shift is over. Whether it’s listening to calming music on your drive home, taking a shower, or engaging in a mindfulness practice, a transition routine can help create separation from the job. Engaging in Physical Activity: Exercise is a proven way to release tension and stress. Whether it’s going for a run, lifting weights, or practicing yoga, physical activity helps your body process the emotional strain from the job, allowing you to fully recover. Practicing Mindfulness or Meditation (Amazon Affiliate Link): Mindfulness and meditation can help you process trauma by bringing you into the present moment and allowing you to release the tension of past experiences. We’ll discuss simple mindfulness techniques that can help calm your mind and help you ‘clock out’ mentally. Seeking Professional Support: Sometimes, the trauma is too heavy to handle on your own. We’ll talk about the importance of seeking professional counseling or therapy when needed, to ensure that you’re processing trauma in a healthy and effective way. Recognizing the Warning Signs of Unprocessed Trauma: When trauma is left unprocessed, it can build up and affect your mental and physical health. We’ll explore the warning signs that indicate trauma is starting to pile up, such as irritability, sleep disturbances, and emotional numbness. Building a Support Network Outside of Work: Having a support system outside of work is essential for recovery. We’ll talk about how to nurture relationships with family and friends who can provide a different perspective and emotional support outside of your professional environment. Preventing Burnout by Prioritizing Recovery: Trauma builds up over time when it isn’t properly processed, leading to burnout. We’ll discuss the importance of prioritizing recovery after each shift and the long-term benefits of making self-care a non-negotiable part of your routine. The Importance of Self-Compassion: We often put pressure on ourselves to be strong and unaffected by trauma, but the truth is, it’s okay to take time to heal. We’ll talk about the role of self-compassion in processing trauma and how giving yourself permission to feel and recover is an essential part of the healing process. Join us as we provide you with the tools, tips, and inspiration to ensure you’re not carrying trauma from one shift to the next. Whether you’re a first responder navigating the emotional demands of your job or someone supporting a loved one in the field, this episode is packed with valuable insights to help you truly "clock out" and recover. All viewpoints discussed in this episode are for entertainment purposes only and are simply our opinions based off of our own experience, background and education. #policepodcast #policeofficer #leowarriors #thinbluelineusa #firstresponder #lawenforcementpodcast #LawEnforcement #LEOWarriors #traumarecovery #trauma ⩥ PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⩤ https://geni.us/wAtlvPu CLICK HERE for Amazon's Today's Deals on TACTICAL GEAR: https://geni.us/KmvaOVM (Affiliate Link) (Ad) Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something by clicking on one of our links, we'll receive a small commission. CLICK HERE to join our free Police, Fire, Military and Families Facebook Group: https://geni.us/YM5tsB Check out our website and learn more about how you can work with LEO Warriors by going to: https://www.leowarriors.com/ Like what you hear? We are honored. Drop a review and subscribe to our show. The Tactical Living Podcast is owned by LEO Warriors, LLC. None of ...
    Show more Show less
    11 mins
Social Sciences Personal Success Relationships
Show more Show less

What listeners say about Tactical Living

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    1
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    1
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 0 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    0
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com reviews

Amazon reviews
No Reviews are Available