by Anthony Shefferly
The ONLY podcast addressing Physical Health and Mental Health for First Responders. Host: Anthony Shefferly -Full time Police/SWAT (16+ years) -Master's in Science: Psychology -Tactical Strength & Conditioning Owner Heroic Fitness/CrossFit Tactical Strength College Football/CrossFit Regionals/BJJ/Kettlebells
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July 1, 2026
SHOW NOTES / DESCRIPTION Most fitness advice is built for average men. This conversation is not. Anthony sits down with Randy Hill, Marine Corps veteran, former firefighter, and the man behind High Risk Fitness and Operation Human Weapon. Randy has spent close to two decades turning protectors into weapons, coaching everyone from SOF operators and pro athletes to cops, firefighters, and everyday men who refuse to be soft. Full disclosure, Randy has coached Anthony directly, so this one comes with a personal stamp of approval. They get deep in the weeds on peptides and the GLP medications everyone is asking about, including Ozempic, Mounjaro, and retatrutide, and how to use them without wrecking your metabolism. From there the conversation turns to the stuff that actually moves the needle: why identity beats white knuckle discipline, how to change who you are instead of just what you do, cold exposure and nervous system regulation for men who live in a sympathetic state, why rest and deloads are a weapon, and the case for getting brutally strong over chasing every functional fitness gimmick on the internet. If you carry real weight in your life, this episode is for you. Randy just launched his own peptide company. Head to versabio.com and use code LAUNCH10 for 10 percent off anything covered in this episode. CHAPTERS 00:00 Do athletes make the best cops? 02:00 Aggression, violence, and the use of force debate 04:00 Meet Randy Hill (and a word from VersaBio) 05:00 Surgery, light duty, and the recovery grind 08:00 Randy's hamstring tear and healing peptides 09:00 What peptides actually are and the buffet mistake 13:00 GLP breakdown: Ozempic, Mounjaro, retatrutide 16:00 How to use GLPs without wrecking yourself 22:00 Gut health, reflux, and bile acid malabsorption 26:00 Identity over discipline: how change actually sticks 33:00 Fake it till you become it 37:00 Roadblocks, social shame, and forks in the road 41:00 The cold shower drill and training discomfort 43:00 Cold exposure, breathwork, and your nervous system 47:00 Why rest is a weapon: the deload experiment 52:00 Getting strong is the most functional thing you can do 55:00 Genetics, outliers, and how to pick a real coach 1:00:00 The "it depends" philosophy and killing functional fitness 1:04:00 Max strength transfers to everything, even jiu jitsu 1:13:00 Endurance, the assault bike, and the Rich Froning method 1:17:00 Regionals, the Games, and where to find Randy CONNECT WITH RANDY Instagram, YouTube, and everywhere: @highriskfitnesshq Website: highriskfitnesshq.com Peptides: versabio.com (code LAUNCH10 for 10 percent off) WORK WITH ANTHONY Anthony takes a small number of one on one clients for physical health, mental health, and performance on and off the job. Email anthony@heroicindustrieshq.com to apply. Slots are limited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 25, 2026
In this episode, I sit down with Mark Hedman, CEO of LA Police Gear, to break down how one of the original online tactical gear companies was built—from the ground up. We talk about how the company started out of frustration with poor service in the industry, how it scaled from 10 orders a day to hundreds, and what it actually takes to build products that serve real operators—not just mark them up. We also get into gear, training, pricing in the industry, and why most people are overpaying for things that don’t perform any better. If you’re a cop, first responder, or someone who trains and operates in the real world—this episode will hit. 👉 And yeah… I’ll tell you exactly why most people saying “I don’t have time or money” are lying—and how to fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 3, 2025
Anthony sits down with Justin Yarborough, a 20-year law enforcement officer from South Florida and host of The Donut Shop Podcast. Justin shares hard-earned lessons from a career that’s spanned patrol, SRO work, crisis negotiation, and public information roles. Together they discuss: How to stay calm and communicate during high-stress or mental-health calls The impact of body cameras, AI review, and constant public scrutiny Why tactical empathy and reflective listening matter more than ever Navigating promotion, leadership culture, and career decisions Building a healthy life and identity beyond the badge This episode is packed with practical insight for officers at every stage — from rookies figuring it out to veterans thinking about their next chapter. Join the HEROIC 28 HERE: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The ONLY podcast addressing Physical Health and Mental Health for First Responders. Host: Anthony Shefferly -Full time Police/SWAT (16+ years) -Master's in Science: Psychology -Tactical Strength & Conditioning
Owner Heroic Fitness/CrossFit Tactical Strength College Football/CrossFit Regionals/BJJ/Kettlebells
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