#63 Overcoming Critical Incidents and Trauma with Tony Scaglione

Overview:  In this episode, we are joined by a retired Police Officer and Critical Incident Trauma Specialist, Tony Scaglione. Through sharing his story directly with departments, Tony has been critical in helping bring attention to overcoming mental health barriers within the first responder community.  Tony is also affiliated with the onsite academy; an organization focusing on “critical incident stress management”, including pre-incident education, peer support, debriefings, and when necessary, residential training and treatment.  Today Tony shares his gripping story with the Ronin community and speaks on ways he over came his trauma.   Timestamps: [0:00] Intro [0:30] Rapid Fire [5:04] What is a Critical Incident Trauma Specialist [7:30] Tony’s Life Changing Incident [22:50] Debriefing After Trauma [27:08] Outdated Advice on Processing Emotions [30:48] Processing vs. Over Analyzing  [37:18] The Ongoing Struggle [40:20] The Mentality Behind Your Work [48:38] Mental Hygiene Prior to Trauma   Reach Tony https://onsiteacademy.org     SPONSORS: Jocko Fuel https://store.jockofuel.com/?ref=xgsWFwqMzvQtsD Code RONIN10 Get 15% off the NuRecover Portable Cold Plunge!: https://www.nurecover.com/discount/BRIAN23382 Get FREE LMNT with your first order! (The Cleanest Sports Drink on the Market) http://elementallabs.refr.cc/brianoberther Get $150 off the premier cold plunge tank at: https://plunge.pxf.io/qnXvLN   FOLLOW US Instagram  (OB) https://www.instagram.com/oberther/ (Smitty) https://www.instagram.com/smittydiesel/   EXTRAS Team Forever Strong: Https://trainheroic.com/foreverstrong Instagram  (OB) https://www.instagram.com/oberther/ www.infinityithaca.com (Smitty) https://www.instagram.com/smittydiesel/ www.dieselsc.com