
A Badge of Honor Podcast
Former Secret Service LEO Samantha Horwitz and former NYPD Detective John Salerno host A Badge of Honor Podcast to highlight Post Traumatic Stress Injury recovery, wellness, and resiliency possible through training and support. Their organization by the same name works with police department mental health liasons and critical incidence management teams to provide workshops that are pivotal to successful lives and families in our communities. Call 469-232-7894 or go to ABadgeOfHonor.com to start a workshop or sponsor an officer in your hometown!
Episodes
116 episodes
S2. Ep. 11 Serving Those Who Serve at Cornerstone Retreat Center
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Tammy & Dan Roach, founders of Cornerstone Retreat Center on @A Badge of Honor TV.Tammy is an ordained pastor and a trained Spiritual Director who provides S...
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S2. Ep. 10 Warriors Heart Exec. Director in VA, Mike Marotta
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Mike Marotta, veteran, fmr. law enforcement officer, and director of Warriors Heart in Virginia on @A Badge of Honor TV.Mike started his career in the Air Force....
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Episode 10
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S2. Ep. 9 First Responders Wellness Center
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dr. Carrie Steiner, Founder of First Responders Wellness Center on @A Badge of Honor TV.Dr. Steiner is a licensed clinical psychologist who also has 13 years...
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Episode 9
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S2. Ep. 8 We Are A Different Breed
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Monty Bynum & Daniel Mee who are changing the face of Law Enforcement instruction through their company A Different Breed on @A Badge of Honor TV.Monty i...
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Episode 8
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S2. Ep. 7 Finding Respite at Responders Retreat with founders Liz & Joe Bartholomew
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Liz & Joe Bartholomew, founders of Responders Retreats on @A Badge of Honor TV.Responders Retreat's mission is to provide respite and retreat opportuniti...
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Episode 7
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54:47

S2. Ep. 9 First Responders Wellness Center
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dr. Carrie Steiner, Founder of First Responders Wellness Center on @A Badge of Honor TV.Dr. Steiner is a licensed clinical psychologist who also has 13 years...
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Episode 9
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S2. Ep. 6 A Veteran Saving Lives Through Film, Music & Media
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Pam Barragan, veteran, music and film producer, and founder of 2200 Taps on @A Badge of Honor TV.Pam found the key to healing were the stories being told thr...
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Episode 6
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56:59

S2. Ep. 5 Unload Your Backpack with Sean Peterson, LEO & Clinician
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Sean Peterson, law enforcement officer and mental health clinician on @A Badge of Honor TV.Sean Peterson is a Sergeant with the Taunton Police Departme...
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Episode 5
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55:22

S2. Ep. 4 On-Duty Psych Dr. Kristen Wheldon
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dr. Kristen Wheldon, Clinical Director of On-Duty Psych on @A Badge of Honor TV.Dr. Kristen Wheldon is passionate about the behavioral health of firefighters...
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Episode 4
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S2. Ep. 3. Protecting Our Kids in School with Veteran, and Protection Specialist Shane Ammerman
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Shane Ammerman, veteran, and protection specialist on @A Badge of Honor TV.Shane is fueled by a passion, determination, and a profound commitment to security...
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Episode 3
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58:44

S2. Ep. 2 The Truth About Trauma, Service, and the Way Forward
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Doug White, veteran, retired first responder, and author on @A Badge of Honor TV.Doug spent over three decades serving in the military and in law enforcement...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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55:54

A Badge of Honor TV Season 2 Ep. 1 with Ret. NYPD Vincent Scotto
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Vincent Scotto, retired NYPD on @A Badge of Honor TV.After a 20 year career with the NYPD, Vincent moved on thinking the transition would be easy. He found i...
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Ep. 105 Why the Holidays Are Hard for First Responders
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk about the struggles of first responders during this time of year and look back at a year in review on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.A Badge of Honor offers workshops ...
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Episode 105
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54:15

Ep. 104 Creating Your New Normal After Law Enforcement with Paul Collette
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with veteran, retired federal law enforcement officer, professor, and founder of Compass Recovery & Counseling, Paul Collette on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Pau...
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Season 1
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Episode 104
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57:47

Ep. 103 Empathy Amongst the Upheaval With Det. George Wilson
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Detective George Wilson with the Albermarle, NC Police Department on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Over the course of his career, George has handled numerous cri...
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Episode 103
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56:29

Ep. 102 Out of The Darkness, A Firefighters Story with Jason Sautel
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Jason Sautel, retired firefighter, author, and speaker on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Jason Sautel had it all. Confident in his abilities and trusted by his fe...
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Episode 102
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55:58

Ep. 101 Heroic Deeds Done Dirt Cheap with Chief Chad DePew
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Chad DePew, Police Chief and founder of Heroic Deeds on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Heroic Deeds was formed when firefighters, police officers, custody deputie...
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Episode 101
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55:46

Ep. 100 Earn Your Badge! Resiliency & Purpose with retired LEO David Berez
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with retired law enforcement officer David Berez on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.David trained as a Resiliency Program Officer in 2020 for the State of NJ and ...
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Episode 100
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55:21

Ep. 99. Sex Trafficking's Dirty Secrets with Retired Det. Heidi Chance
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with retired detective Heidi Chance who worked undercover to expose sex trafficking's dirty secrets and help further awareness on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Heidi ...
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Episode 99
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56:11

Ep. 98 Processing Trauma with Author and Coach Teri Werner
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with author, business coach and strategist Teri Werner on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Teri empowers others to break through obstacles and create their chosen succes...
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Episode 98
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58:00

Ep. 97 The Healing Benefits of Water with Operation Get Out
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Cindy Present from Operation Get Out on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Cindy has spent a lifetime in the wellness, fitness and watersports industry. As a life coa...
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Episode 97
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55:38

Ep. 96 Battling Addiction and PTSI on the Job with Davin Cole
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Davin Cole, retired police officer and national speaker and educator on PTSI and addiction on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Davin was a police officer for 33 yea...
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Episode 96
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57:10

Ep. 95 Igniting Strength & Restoring Pride: The Outer Circle Foundation
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Matt Payne, President of the Outer Circle Foundation, Veteran and retired Law Enforcement Officer on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Outer Circle Foundation is a 5...
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Episode 95
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59:10

Ep. 94 Warrior Bonfire Program for Our Purple Heart Warriors with Dan Horgan
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with Dan Horgan, Outreach Director for the Warrior Bonfire Program on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.The Warrior Bonfire Program provides opportunities that improve th...
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Episode 94
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59:26

Ep. 93 Fighting Traumatic Brain Injuries with The Texas Valor Project
Hosts and PTSI Resilience Trainers John Salerno and Samantha Horwitz talk with The Texas Valor Project, on @A Badge of Honor Podcast.Texas Valor Project provides a solution for veterans and first responders who face challenges due to Tr...
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Episode 93
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