“Resilience In Chaos: The RIC Team”

About “Resilience In Chaos: The RIC Team”

Welcome to “Resilience in Chaos: The RIC Team" podcast, where firefighters Eric Padgett and Shane Brown share 40+ years of knowledge, trying to help first responders overcome challenges with a resilient mindset. They discuss real-life struggles on and off the job, fostering camaraderie and unwavering support. Drawing from their busy careers in California fire departments, they aim to offer strategies and support for navigating obstacles, enabling a fulfilling life amidst chaos. Join for heartfelt discussions and actionable advice, building a united community of resilient first responders.

Publisher

Eric Padgett Shane Brown

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

27 Jun 2023

Latest episode

14 Nov 2025

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Nov 2025

   When Suicide Hits Home: A Story of Love, Pain, and Healing

   In this episode of Resilience in Chaos, Eric opens up about the suicide of his first love, Sable—a devastating end to a story marked by love, betrayal, divorce, religious pressure, and unresolved trauma. In this raw, emotional conversation, Shane Brown guides Eric through the darkest chapters and the breakthroughs that followed. This episode is a powerful reminder that pain doesn’t get the final word—we do. And when we speak our truth, we give others the strength to thrive, stay courageous, and rebuild the life they thought was lost. Website: https://www.revxwellness.com (https://www.revxwellness.com/) ‼️Enter Discount Code at Checkout‼️ RIC150 for $150 off of $1,500 or more RIC250 for $250 off of $2,500 or more Let’s Connect! 📩 Email us: epadgettcoching@gmail.com (mailto:epadgettcoching@gmail.com) ricfirecaptain@gmail.com (mailto:ricfirecaptain@gmail.com) 📲 Follow us on Instagram: ericbpadgett RevXwellness 🎙️ More episodes: Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resilience-in-chaos-the-ric-team/id1716491640 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resilience-in-chaos-the-ric-team/id1716491640)

2. 

   25 Sept 2025

   Overcoming Burnout with Hypnotherapist Garrett Wood

   Burnout is hitting harder than ever, but most people don’t know how to fight back. Eric and hypnotherapist Garrett Wood dive deep into what burnout feels like, why it lingers, and how to retrain your brain to rise above it. Garrett Wood, NBC-HWC, is a clinical hypnotherapist, executive functioning specialist, and founder of Gnosis Therapy. He works with executives, founders, and entrepreneurs who want sustainable high performance without trading health or relationships. Over 18 years he developed the A3 Framework, Assess, Accommodate, Align, which maps capacity across seven drivers of performance: sensory intelligence, bio-budgets, emotional regulation, core beliefs, attachment patterns, values, and executive functioning strengths. He applies clinical hypnotherapy, outcome-based coaching, and somatic tools to end the boom-and-bust cycle of burnout and support consistent, durable results. Take a Listen Connect with Garrett! Website https://www.gnosistherapy.com/about (https://www.gnosistherapy.com/about) Get your PERSONAL report by clicking the link below https://gnosistherapy.scoreapp.com (https://gnosistherapy.scoreapp.com/) Social Media https://www.instagram.com/gnosistherapy/ (https://www.instagram.com/gnosistherapy/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/gnosistherapy/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/gnosistherapy/) Don't forget these discount codes for the RevX Cold Plunge System! ⁠https://www.revxwellness.com⁠ (https://www.revxwellness.com/) ‼️Enter Discount Code at Checkout‼️ RIC150 for $150 off of $1,500 or more RIC250 for $250 off of $2,500 or more Let’s Connect! 📩 Email us: ⁠epadgettcoching@gmail.com (mailto:epadgettcoching@gmail.com)⁠ ⁠ ricfirecaptain@gmail.com (mailto:ricfirecaptain@gmail.com)⁠ 📲 Follow us on Instagram: ericbpadgett RevXwellness 🎙️ More episodes: Apple Podcast ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resilience-in-chaos-the-ric-team/id1716491640 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resilience-in-chaos-the-ric-team/id1716491640)

3. 

   10 Jul 2025

   Retired Chief Ken Harrison: Are You Struggling?

   Retired Chief Ken Harrison joins Eric to unpack the mental health challenges of the fire service, the struggle to separate work from home life, and the impact that culture has on families. They dive into leadership, organizational courage, and why support from the top matters. Eric shares how the support from Ken, as his fire chief during one of his darkest moments, played a critical role in saving his life. Ken also shares his personal journey, tools for coping with burnout, and how first responders can stay grounded and push through the hard times. This episode is packed with honest insights, leadership lessons, and powerful takeaways for anyone navigating the fire service or supporting those who do. They also talk about retirement—and how finding purpose after the job ends can look different for everyone, depending on where life has taken them. https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-harrison-cfo-efo-mol-08b28511/?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app https://www.theoverwatchcollective.com https://www.revxwellness.com ‼️Enter Discount Code at Checkout‼️ RIC150 for $150 off of $1,500 or more RIC250 for $250 off of $2,500 or more Let’s Connect! 📩 Email us: epadgettcoching@gmail.com ricfirecaptain@gmail.com 📲 Follow us on Instagram: ericbpadgett RevXwellness 🎙️ More episodes: Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resilience-in-chaos-the-ric-team/id1716491640

Who has been a guest on “Resilience In Chaos: The RIC Team”

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Alex Jabr
• Shauna “Doc” Springer
• Dr. Chris Romig

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

162

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 60 / 100

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Quality

65

Social presence

0

YouTube

66

Engagement

71

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