The Protectors® Podcast

• Epilogue

  Send us a textSupport the showMake sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

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• 538 | Frank Voce & Nick Ricciotti

  Send us a text• The powerful impact of peer pressure in drinking culture, especially among first responders• How alcohol addiction can become intertwined with personal identity and social connection• The physiological effects of alcohol consumption including weight gain, poor sleep, and depression• Nick's journey from losing his police career due to drinking to becoming a licensed mental health professional• Frank's experience maintaining sobriety while still serving as an active NYPD officer• The challenges of red flag laws and how seeking help can sometimes create professional consequences• Different paths to recovery including AA, therapy, fitness, and personalized approaches• The transformative benefits of sobriety including improved physical health, better relationships, and being present as fathersIf you're struggling with alcohol or substance use, remember you're not alone. Reach out to Reps for Responders or visit a local AA meeting. There are multiple pathways to recovery, and finding the right support system can change your life.Support the showMake sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

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• 537 | Thomas Young | BOOK DISCUSSION: "The Mapmaker"

  Send us a textTom Young joins the Protectors podcast to discuss his ninth novel and third World War II standalone work, "The Mapmaker," which explores the dangerous operations of the French Resistance.• The novel follows Charlotte Deneau, a French-American woman who uses her artistic skills to create maps of German positions for the Resistance• Charlotte becomes hunted by the Gestapo for her exceptional mapping abilities• The second protagonist is Philippe Girard, a French pilot flying dangerous moonlight missions for the RAF's special operations squadron• Philippe must locate and extract Charlotte from occupied France while determining if intelligence is reliable or a Nazi trap• Tom draws inspiration from real-life resistance figures like Virginia Hall and Violette Sabo• Tom describes his writing process as "by the seat of his pants" rather than outlining extensively• Writing daily with a goal of 500-1000 words helps maintain progress on long-term writing projects• Tom's writing career began unexpectedly during an aircraft emergency layover in South Korea• Research for historical fiction includes nonfiction books and WWII training films on YouTube• Tom's next potential novel may explore the little-known story of Jewish teenagers who escaped Germany to Virginia before joining the US military• Advice for aspiring writers: attend conferences, network with the writing community, and remember it's normal for first drafts to need improvementSupport the showMake sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

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• 536 | Eric Immesberger & Brent Cartwright

  Send us a textWe often limit ourselves by age, thinking our best contributions are behind us, but life offers multiple opportunities for reinvention regardless of your current age or stage.• Different versions of ourselves emerge throughout life's journey – from career phases to parenthood to retirement• Finding your "why" creates the foundation for discipline when motivation inevitably fades• Consistency matters more than intensity when building new habits or pursuing new paths• The transition from high-adrenaline careers requires having a clear purpose ready for the next chapter• Shifting from "I have to" to "I get to" transforms obligations into opportunities• Physical fitness serves as both literal and metaphorical preparation for life's challenges• Taking care of others provides powerful motivation beyond personal achievement• Preparation before major life transitions prevents destructive mindsets and behaviors• Success in one area often indicates how you'll approach challenges in completely different domains• The discipline to show up, especially on days you don't want to, separates those who thrive from those who merely surviveWhatever season of life you're in, remember that your story isn't over – it's just entering a new chapter that requires the right mindset and consistent action.Support the showMake sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

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• 535 | William Fraass

  Send us a textBill Frost joins the podcast to discuss the crisis of toxic leadership in law enforcement and the importance of finding purpose after retirement.• Morning walks as physical therapy and mental health practice after career-ending injury• The increase in toxic leadership across law enforcement agencies in recent decades • How rushing promotions and political influence create poor leadership• The problem of promoting people who aren't ready for leadership positions• Why mentorship is critically important for developing future leaders• The connection between good leadership and agency recruitment/retention• How police leaders can stay true to their mission while dealing with political pressures• The importance of having a mission after retirement to avoid destructive behaviors• How legacy matters and why authentic leadership is remembered positively• Frost's book "Leadership in Law Enforcement" and its focus on 10 key leadership traitsSupport the showMake sure to check out Jason on IG @drjasonpiccolo

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