Every now and then you meet someone who allows you to shift your own perspective in a way that you don't see coming, Matt Griffin is that human being. Matt is so many things and like many of us allowed the job to define who he was entirely as a man. It's never just one thing, however that surrender to that undercover identity was the beginning of the end for Matt. In this candid interview we discuss his faith and the challenges he faced in the wake of a child dying in his arms. Homeless, filled with desperation, hopelessness, physically and emotionally exhausted, he penned his last note to his sons.

Thankfully Matt found the courage to stay, to keep getting up. Sit back, reflect, and find hope in his message. We are the writers of our tale, we decide how the story ends. My mom always would say, "John its not how you start that matters, it's how you finish". If you are struggling or know someone who is, be the reason they stay and if you can't, send them our way.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/authormattgriffin?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3B8vkhvxBTSDezufGji7Mt1Q%3D%3D

http://www.authormattgriffin.com/

More about Matt:

As a former Search and Rescue Swimmer in the US Navy and Undercover Police Officer, my journey has been anything but ordinary. Having faced the intense challenges and adversities that come with operating in the shadows, I turned my experiences into powerful narratives that resonate with audiences around the world. My book, “The Journey to Midnight,” has become a 4x bestseller, offering an unfiltered account of my life and the resilience it took to overcome the trauma I encountered.

Beyond writing, I have had the privilege of sharing my story as a motivational & keynote speaker, both nationally and internationally. My talks focus on themes of resilience, mental health, and the power of transformation through vulnerability, aiming to inspire individuals to find strength in their own challenges. Additionally, I was recently featured on several well-known podcast, further expanding my reach and sharing insights from my unique perspective.

I am passionate about connecting with organizations, agencies and individuals who seek to foster resilience, understanding, and growth—both personally and professionally. Let’s connect and explore how we can inspire change together!

Thank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :

www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com

John@lawenforcementlifecoach.com

And if you would like to watch the interview you can view it in it's entirety on the Law Enforcement Life Coach YouTube Channel :
https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCib6HRqAFO08gAkZQ-B9Ajw/videos/upload?filter=%5B%5D&sort=%7B%22columnType%22%3A%22date%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DESCENDING%22%7D

This week I had the pleasure of siting down with James Billig, retired LEO and threat mitigation expert. James is also the founder of Blueline SCG with a focus on keeping our communities safe from the active shooter threat. The conversation James and I had revolved around real, sustainable solutions to the problems faced not only;y in our schools but our houses of worship. Sit back and give this episode a listen and when you're done put the folks that are responsible for the safety of your kids and places of worship in touch with James. Im sure he can add value to the programs you already have in place.

jamesbilligsjc@gmail.com

(Cell) 772-631-3653

More Information about James:

Very pleased to share that I have taken on the role as Chief Compliance Officer and Law Enforcement Liaison for United Against Child Trafficking (U-ACT.org). Although my efforts will continue to mitigate active shooter tragedies as CEO of BLUELINE Life Safety, my heart is committed to applying my expertise to prevent the rapidly growing child sex trafficking, abuse and exploitation threat to our innocent youth, and bring the deviants who seek to destroy their lives to Justice.

Thank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :

www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com

John@lawenforcementlifecoach.com

And if you would like to watch the interview you can view it in it's entirety on the Law Enforcement Life Coach YouTube Channel :
https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCib6HRqAFO08gAkZQ-B9Ajw/videos/upload?filter=%5B%5D&sort=%7B%22columnType%22%3A%22date%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DESCENDING%22%7D

This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with the founder and director of Throttle & Thrive, A first responder and veteran, male only, recovery center located in the beautiful neighborhood of Palos Verdes Estates out in Cali.

Shavonne and I discussed her calling to establish this program and just as important the mission of saving lives within a community she and her staff care deeply about. Something she said to me really hit home. "We aren't just saving men from themselves, we are giving families back their fathers and husbands.

If you or someone you know is struggling to get back to the man you once were, share this episode, give us a call and let's get it done!

https://throttleandthrive.com/

tel:805.701.1309

More info on Shavonne and Throttle & Thrive

Throttle & Thrive is a men’s only, 6-bed detox and residential (inpatient) substance misuse treatment program exclusively for First Responders and Veterans. We are a 12-step program and place emphasis on processing trauma through a variety of different modalities including EMDR. Throttle & Thrive is licensed by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) as a dual-diagnosis facility for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health. We are accredited by the Joint Commission and accept most medical insurance policies.

Thank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :

www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com

John@lawenforcementlifecoach.com

And if you would like to watch the interview you can view it in it's entirety on the Law Enforcement Life Coach YouTube Channel :
https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCib6HRqAFO08gAkZQ-B9Ajw/videos/upload?filter=%5B%5D&sort=%7B%22columnType%22%3A%22date%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DESCENDING%22%7D