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Ask the Tactical Trio addresses the questions faced by tactical professionals, athletic trainers, physical therapists, and strength coaches. Each episode provides practical guidance on subjects such as injury management, performance, recovery, and return to duty, based on real-world experience. Submit questions to askthetacticaltrio@gmail.com
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Average audio length:
37 minutes
English
United States
15 episodes
since March 20, 2026
episodic
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What is EMDR really like when you’re the person sitting in the chair?
In this episode of Ask the Tactical Trio, we’re talking about EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) from a perspective you don’t always hear: lived experience.
Rather than giving you a clinical lecture on how EMDR …
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What does it really mean to be “cleared” to return to work after pregnancy?
In this episode of Ask the Tactical Trio, we tackle a question from a firefighter and new mom of twins who was medically cleared to return to work just six weeks after giving birth—but didn’t feel physically or mentally rea…
How do you actually pay for an athletic training, fitness, or wellness program in a police or fire department? In this episode of Ask The Tactical Trio, we tackle a question from a self-employed athletic trainer in Michigan who is looking to bring an on-site athletic training program to a police de…
What can first responders do after a critical incident when the call is over but their body is still in high alert?
In the final episode of our three-part When the Call Comes Home series, the Tactical Trio gets practical. Becky, Traci, and Anna explore first responder stress, nervous system regulat…
Why do some critical incidents stay with us long after the scene is over? Why can you think clearly during a call, yet find yourself struggling days or even weeks later?
In Part 2 of our When the Call Comes Home series, we move beyond the story to explore what's happening inside the brain and …
In this powerful episode of Ask the Tactical Trio, Becky shares the deeply personal story of responding to her first fatality, one that is quite recent and that happened completely unexpectedly when she wasn't working. Without hesitation, she shifted into first responder mode, performing CPR u…
Back to work doesn't always mean you're ready to get back in the game.
In this episode of Ask the Tactical Trio, we answer a question from "Old Dude in the Outfield," a firefighter who returned to work successfully after shoulder surgery, only to discover that his first recreati…
Most first responders believe fitness requires more time, energy, motivation, and discipline than they actually have.
Five-day programs. Long workouts. Complex training plans. Perfect consistency.
The result? Many police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and dispatchers feel overwhelmed before th…
A patrol officer writes in with a problem almost every first responder recognizes:
Boots that feel great at the start of shift…Feet that are cooked by mid-shift…Low back and knees that start complaining before the day is done.
And the worst part? Everyone at work has an opinion:
“Go heavier.”“Go mi…
A 47-year-old firefighter and military veteran writes in with a question so many first responders silently live through:
A nagging ankle that won’t settle down.A divorce that’s draining everything mentally.Trying to exercise more to cope with stress… and wondering if it’s actually making things wor…
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