# Paul Bertrand

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Confronting The Pain Of A Criminal Prosecution

Paul Bertrand spent many years in charge of mental health support for the FBI. His role included suicide intervention and suicide prevention training. In this podcast, we discuss the importance of confronting a criminal prosecution head on.

Healing and Helping: A Fireman's Journey

In this episode of ''Resilience In Chaos'', Shane talks with good friend Paul Bertrand, a dedicated fireman and whiskey business owner, about his path to healing. They explore themes of self-reflection, vulnerability, and the importance of moving forward in tough times. Discover how Paul balances t…

Inside the Mind of an FBI Agent—What Defendants Need to Know

The first two people I heard from after getting out of prison were Paul Bertrand and David Willingham. Paul was the FBI agent who arrested me. David was the AUSA who prosecuted me—until he left to become a defense attorney right before my sentencing. Both of them said the same thing: "We're proud…

The Hard Truth About Growth: Boundaries, Time, and Doing the Work

Fresno City Fireman Paul Bertrand made a commitment to change, and over the past year, he’s learned that true growth starts with intentional decisions. In this episode of Resilience in Chaos, Shane and Eric dive deep into Paul’s journey—how he confronted parts of himself he once thought were fine, …

FBI Agent Issues Blunt Warning on White-Collar Crime

What a Retired FBI Agent Says Defendants Always Get Wrong Last week, I interviewed retired FBI agent Paul Bertrand, and his message was blunt: stop calling your crime non-violent or victimless. He's seen fraud victims lose everything—money, businesses, even their lives. And if there's no clear vic…

Decades Working For The FBI—Only One Cooperator Avoided Federal Prison

Cooperation Isn't Enough: Build a Record That Earns Leniency A defendant called me in a panic after hearing retired FBI agent Paul Bertrand—who arrested me—speak at our webinar. Paul said that in decades with the Bureau, he saw only one case where cooperation alone kept someone out of prison. The …

The Hard Truth About Growth: Boundaries, Time, and Doing the Work

Fresno City Fireman Paul Bertrand made a commitment to change, and over the past year, he’s learned that true growth starts with intentional decisions. In this episode of Resilience in Chaos, Shane and Eric dive deep into Paul’s journey—how he confronted parts of himself he once thought were fine, …

Healing and Helping: A Fireman's Journey

In this episode of ''Resilience In Chaos'', Shane talks with good friend Paul Bertrand, a dedicated fireman and whiskey business owner, about his path to healing. They explore themes of self-reflection, vulnerability, and the importance of moving forward in tough times. Discover how Paul balances t…

The FBI Agent Was Right

This episode comes from a rough week—the kind where you know exactly what to do and still don't do it. I record this after getting a call no one wants. Months earlier, someone in the community said he was cooperating and his lawyer told him that was enough. Probation. No prison. I pushed back and …

Was It a Mistake or a Bad Choice?

I finished Sam Harris's Free Will last night, 1 hour and 14 minutes on Audible, and it made me look again at how I went from USC and Bear Stearns to lying to FBI agent Paul Bertrand. Harris argues we don't choose our thoughts, our genetics, our parents, or our early experiences. That idea is danger…