Burnout doesn’t announce itself loudly—it whispers… until it screams.

In this raw, no-fluff conversation, I sit down with AK Dozanti, a former police officer who went from Officer of the Year to complete burnout, depression, PTSD, and suicidal ideation—and then fought her way back.

AK is now a career and mental burnout specialist and the author of Beat the Burnout, a practical guide designed specifically for law enforcement and first responders who feel trapped, exhausted, cynical, and disconnected from the life they once cared about.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why burnout is not a personal failure—and why departments often miss the warning signs
• The three pillars of burnout: exhaustion, cynicism, and loss of purpose
• How dark humor, overworking, and “just pushing through” quietly destroy marriages, health, and identity
• Why alcohol, sleep deprivation, dehydration, and nonstop side jobs accelerate burnout
• The dangerous myth of compartmentalization
• What leaders should be doing—and what officers can do right now to protect themselves
• Why leaving law enforcement is sometimes the bravest, healthiest decision a person can make

This episode is for:

• Law enforcement officers and first responders
• Veterans transitioning into or out of policing
• Spouses and families who feel the distance but don’t know why
• Leaders who actually want to keep their people alive

Burnout is common. Suicide doesn’t have to be.
You are not weak. You are not alone. And there is another way forward.

Her Book "Beat The Burnout": https://www.amazon.com/Beat-Burnout-Prevention-Solutions-Frontline/dp/B0DW6PPGML

& Her Newest Book...

"Responder Reset: 99 Real-Time Tactics for Frontline Regulation":

https://www.amazon.com/Responder-Reset-Real-Time-Frontline-Regulation/dp/1965971237?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1

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What is the real cost of killing from thousands of miles away?
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Tanner (a former U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper Sensor-Operator & Instructor) opens up about the hidden psychological toll of waging war through a screen — a burden ALMOST No-One outside the community understands.

For years, Reaper pilots/S0's have carried out lethal missions, tracked terrorists for days/week/months/years (watched them commit atrocities but Not be permitted to intervene) directed strikes, and watched the aftermath in high-definition detail. But the emotional, spiritual, and moral impact?
That part has been silenced.

***** His Website: https://www.remotewarriorllc.com/ *****

In this conversation we expose:

The complex PTSD plaguing America’s drone-pilot community

Sleepless nights, moral injury, and unending replay of mission footage

The crushing exhaustion from 12–16 hour shifts of life-and-death decisions

The suicides among active-duty members that never make the news

Why stories like his are being scrubbed from Google and social platforms

And what really happens to a human soul when killing becomes routine

This is not a political episode.
This is a human episode — an honest look at the invisible wounds carried by those who fight America’s wars from afar.

If you’re a young man, a veteran, or someone seeking the truth behind modern warfare, you need to hear this.
This is the cost nobody talks about.

🙏 If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out. You’re not alone.
Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then Press 1

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Johnny Walker shares profound experiences as a veteran, particularly focusing on his time as a 1st responder who watched 9/11 happen in-person.

He overcame 19yrs of severe PTSD. The man who 'Healed' him (Johnny's words, not mine) will be on another podcast in December!

Johnny is in extremely high levels of technology and shares the reality of how big tech controls the money and the politicians. The conversation shifts to the alarming statistics surrounding missing children in the U.S. and the role of AI in child exploitation.

Johnny emphasizes the interconnectedness of data breaches and online child safety, calling for greater awareness and ethical considerations in technology development. In this conversation, Johnny Walker and I delve into the complex issues surrounding human trafficking specifically of children, the role of technology in raising awareness, and the pervasive corruption within agencies and the military-industrial complex. We discuss the value of life in military operations, the mental health crisis among veterans, and the illusion of control that society faces. The conversation emphasizes the importance of nonprofits in combating these issues and concludes with reflections on the interconnectedness of societal problems and the need for awareness and action.

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