Change Catalyst Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Amos “AC” Callaway, a firefighter, EMT, and active correctional officer, for an honest conversation about mental health in the first responder world. AC shares how trauma shaped him long before he ever put on a uniform, and how years in emergency medicine and corrections compounded what he was already carrying. We talk about the weight first responders silently bear, the cost of not addressing it, and why AC chose to step into public speaking—to start conversations many in this profession avoid. This episode is about awareness, accountability, and reminding first responders that asking for help is not a weakness.

In this episode, we sit down with Tom Incontrera, owner of Trident Training Club, to talk about the story behind the strength. Tom opens up about his battle with alcohol and prescription pill abuse, the season of homelessness that followed, and the painful reality of nearly losing his family along the way. This is a raw conversation about identity, addiction, accountability, and rebuilding a life from the ground up. From rock bottom to recovery, Tom shares how fitness became more than training—it became a path back to purpose, trust, and a life worth living.

In this powerful episode, Amanda Webb sits down with Christina Gallagher, an educator, law enforcement spouse, and mother navigating life on the home front of service. Christina shares what it’s really like raising a family in a law enforcement household—the stress, the strength, and the quiet sacrifices that often go unseen.The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Christina opens up about her daughter’s need for a kidney transplant and the life-changing decision she made to become her daughter’s donor. Together, they talk about fear, faith, resilience, and what it means to show up for your family in the hardest moments.This episode also highlights the importance of mental health for first responders and their families, emphasizing the need for support, honest conversations, and caring for those who carry the weight of the badge at home. A moving discussion about love, service, and the power of choosing others—even when the cost is high.