-Chief Rob Reardon has served within the fire service for over 26 years including 23 years with the Duxbury Fire Department. He currently serves as Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Management for the Town of Duxbury, Massachusetts.

-A recognized leader in public safety, he is a graduate of the Naval Postgraduate School’s Executive Leaders Program, the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer (EFO) Program, and the Massachusetts Chief Fire Officer Program.

-He holds dual bachelor's degrees: one in Mass Communications from Emerson College and another in Fire Science from Anna Maria College. His executive education also includes the completion of Harvard University’s National Preparedness Leadership Initiative (NPLI) and Columbia University’s Leading with Impact program.

-An accomplished speaker and published author, he is frequently invited to present at leading conferences and institutions across the country. He has spoken at Harvard University, the Naval Postgraduate School, Firehouse World, Firehouse Expo, and the Fire Department Instructors Conference (FDIC) one of the largest fire service conferences in the world. He also speaks at numerous private sector events on topics such as leadership, post traumatic growth, crisis communication, social media strategy, public information, and media relations.

Building Homes for Heroes:
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-Jalen Snipes is an endurance athlete, realtor and advocate for resilience whose purpose was shaped by early exposure to service and sacrifice.

-As a child, Jalen’s home was struck by lightning and caught fire, requiring firefighters and first responders to put their lives on the line to protect his family. That experience sparked a lifelong commitment to give back to those who serve in high risk, high consequence roles.

-As an endurance athlete, Jalen has completed multiple ultramarathons and has used long distance challenges as a platform for service. He recently ran 150 miles to raise $13,000 for North Carolina firefighters, translating sustained physical effort into tangible community impact.

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Welcome to the O2X limited series Optimizing Parenthood - A Guide to Leading the Next Generation.

Over this 5 episode limited series we will explore the science, strategies, and practical wisdom behind raising healthy, confident, and resilient young adults. Hosted by O2X Vice President of Government Brendan Stickles, this podcast brings together leading experts in sleep science, nutrition, fitness, psychology, and personal development to help parents navigate the complexities of modern parenting.

Episode #5 features O2X President & Co-founder Adam La Reau. Prior to O2X, Adam was a former Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy who began his military career as a Midshipman at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA). After graduating and earning his commission in 2002, he successfully completed the U.S. Navy’s Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training to earn the title of U.S. Navy SEAL. After successfully completing BUD/S and advanced training, he spent his career with East Coast based Navy SEAL Teams. Over the next decade, Adam conducted numerous combat deployments. After leaving active duty in 2013, Adam pursued further education at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and received a Master of Public Administration. Following his passions, he founded a non-profit called ‘One Summit’ to build resilience in children with cancer, which has helped hundreds of children and is active in four major cities. The results of the program are being utilized in post-traumatic growth studies to further support programs for children and veterans. Adam currently resides in Scituate, MA with his wife, son, and daughter.

Be sure to tune into the following episodes over the following weeks...

Episode 1: Dr. Katy Turner on building confidence and resilience within young adults

Episode 2: Dr. Jaime Tartar on optimizing sleep schedules for the whole family

Episode 3: Dr. Nick Barringer on developing sustainable and healthy eating habits

Episode 4: Josh Lamont on creating fitness habits in our youth

Episode 5: Adam La Reau on introducing goal setting and habit building to young adults

Building Homes for Heroes:
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