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Tactical Living

Auteur(s): Ashlie and Clint Walton
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 It’s hard to find balance in a high-stress career while managing everything else in life. That’s where Tactical Living Podcast comes in. Hosted by Ashlie Walton, a trauma recovery coach and tactical living expert, and Sergeant Clint Walton, this show offers practical advice for creating a well-balanced lifestyle, even amidst the demands of a first responder career. Three times a week, Ashlie shares insightful strategies on managing life’s challenges, such as what it’s really like to live as a police officer’s wife, while Clint joins the conversation several times a month to offer his perspective from the field. Together, they provide actionable tips on health, fitness, mental resilience, spiritual discipline, intimacy, and navigating the complexities of first responder life and relationships. Whether you’re seeking tactical approaches to personal growth or solutions to the unique challenges of law enforcement and first responder life, this podcast is for you. Want to be a guest on Tactical Living? Send Ashlie Walton a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1594754484675x841981803913560400© 2023 Développement personnel Relations Réussite Sciences sociales
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  • E1010 The Comfort in Chaos: Why Peace Feels Unfamiliar After Years of Law Enforcement

    E1010 The Comfort in Chaos: Why Peace Feels Unfamiliar After Years of Law Enforcement
    Sep 19 2025
    This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, explores the hidden challenge many first responders face: learning to live in peace after years of running toward chaos. For those who thrive in adrenaline-filled environments, boredom, silence, or calm can actually feel unsafe. We dig into why your nervous system gets wired for chaos—and how to retrain it for lasting peace. Why Chaos Feels Like Home Years of conditioning in high-stakes environments rewires your brain (Amazon Affiliate). Adrenaline becomes addictive, making calm feel like danger. The Downside of Always Being “On” Living in hyper-vigilance damages physical and emotional health. Why restlessness, irritability, and mistrust show up during downtime. The Silent Struggle of Transitioning Off Duty Why silence at home can feel unbearable. How relationships suffer when you unconsciously seek out conflict or stimulation. Recognizing the Signs of Nervous System Overload Trouble sleeping without noise or activity. Needing constant stimulation (TV, noise, busywork). Struggling to sit still or relax without guilt. Steps to Rewire for Peace Tactical breathing and mindfulness to retrain your body’s “baseline.” Gradual exposure to stillness—learning to sit in quiet without panic. Physical exercise as a healthy adrenaline release. Creating rituals that signal safety (music, routines, prayer). Seeking professional help to break cycles of nervous system dysregulation. 🎯 Why This Episode Matters: Chaos might feel like home, but peace is where true healing happens. Learning to embrace calm isn’t weakness—it’s a retraining of your nervous system so you can live fully, connect deeply, and thrive both on and off the job. 🎙️ Listen now to discover how to step out of the comfort of chaos and into the strength of stillness. 💥 Gear We Recommend for Our First Responder Community: 🛡️ Tactical storage made easy: STOPBOX – Buy One, Get One Free 🎯 Connect With Us: ✅ Join our Private Facebook Group for First Responders & Families 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube for behind-the-scenes content and live interviews 🌐 Visit LEOWarriors.com for coaching, resources, and more 💬 Listener Question: What’s one small act of service you can do today to honor someone who served? Let us know in the Facebook group or DM us on Instagram! Disclaimer: All viewpoints discussed in this episode are for entertainment purposes only and reflect our personal opinions based on our own experiences, background, and education. 🎙️ Want to be a guest on Tactical Living? Send a message to Ashlie Walton on PodMatch → Click here (Ad) Some product links in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. We only share products we genuinely believe in and trust. 📣 For PR, Speaking Requests, or Networking Opportunities: 📧 Email: ashliewalton555@gmail.com 📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 400115, Hesperia, CA 92340 🔗 Ashlie’s Facebook: facebook.com/police.fire.lawenforcement
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    11 min
  • E1009 What Stress Are You Handing Down? The Hidden Legacy of First Responder Parenting

    E1009 What Stress Are You Handing Down? The Hidden Legacy of First Responder Parenting
    Sep 17 2025
    This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, takes a raw look at what you may be passing down to your kids, without even realizing it. First responder stress doesn’t just stay at work (Amazon Affiliate). The silence, the discipline, the avoidance, and the constant tension of the job can quietly trickle into your parenting and shape the next generation. We dig into the emotional inheritance that comes from responder culture, exploring how children often absorb unspoken lessons about fear, conflict, and emotional distance. More importantly, we share how to break the cycle—so your kids inherit your strength, not your struggles. How Kids Absorb Stress You Don’t Speak About Why silence isn’t neutral—it’s still communication. The way kids mirror tension even when you think you’re hiding it. Discipline vs. Connection in Responder Homes How rigid structure can be misinterpreted as coldness. Balancing rules with empathy so kids feel both safe and understood. The Cost of Avoidance How refusing to talk about emotions teaches kids to bury theirs. Why avoidance feels protective but often leads to disconnection. Signs of Generational Stress Transfer Children showing anxiety, hyper-vigilance, or perfectionism. The unspoken fear of “what could happen” carried into adulthood. Practical Ways to Break the Cycle Talking openly about stress in age-appropriate ways. Modeling vulnerability as strength. Creating family rituals that focus on presence, not performance. Seeking outside support so your family isn’t carrying it alone. 🎯 Why This Episode Matters: The job will always leave its mark on you—but it doesn’t have to define your children. By becoming aware of what you’re passing down, you can rewrite the story and give your kids a foundation of safety, honesty, and resilience. 🎙️ Listen now to learn how to pass on your courage, not your burnout. 💥 Gear We Recommend for Our First Responder Community: 🛡️ Tactical storage made easy: STOPBOX – Buy One, Get One Free 🎯 Connect With Us: ✅ Join our Private Facebook Group for First Responders & Families 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube for behind-the-scenes content and live interviews 🌐 Visit LEOWarriors.com for coaching, resources, and more 💬 Listener Question: What’s one small act of service you can do today to honor someone who served? Let us know in the Facebook group or DM us on Instagram! Disclaimer: All viewpoints discussed in this episode are for entertainment purposes only and reflect our personal opinions based on our own experiences, background, and education. 🎙️ Want to be a guest on Tactical Living? Send a message to Ashlie Walton on PodMatch → Click here (Ad) Some product links in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. We only share products we genuinely believe in and trust. 📣 For PR, Speaking Requests, or Networking Opportunities: 📧 Email: ashliewalton555@gmail.com 📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 400115, Hesperia, CA 92340 🔗 Ashlie’s Facebook: facebook.com/police.fire.lawenforcement
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    11 min
  • E1008 Hostage to Retirement: Counting Down the Years in Uniform

    E1008 Hostage to Retirement: Counting Down the Years in Uniform
    Sep 15 2025

    This episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosted by Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton, digs into the mindset of “just making it to retirement (Amazon Affiliate).” For many officers, the countdown becomes a mantra—yet the years between can feel like being held hostage. From financial obligations to fractured relationships, we examine the reality behind retirement obsession and how to reclaim your career and identity before the clock runs out.

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    Pros of the Retirement Countdown Mindset:


    Clear Goalpost – Provides a sense of direction and something to work toward.

    Financial Security – Builds hope for stability in the future.

    Motivation to Stay the Course – Helps push through rough patches.

    Sense of Pride in Longevity – A badge of honor to reach full retirement.

    Opportunity to Plan Ahead – Encourages focus on life after the job.


    Cons of the Retirement Countdown Mindset:


    Living for the Future Only – Creates disengagement from the present.

    Resentment Builds – Toward the job, leadership, or system.

    Strained Relationships – Ex-wives or financial obligations tied to pensions before retirement even starts.

    Emotional Hostage State – Every shift feels like survival until the clock runs out.

    Risk of Identity Crisis – When retirement arrives, purpose and structure vanish.


    Why officers measure time in “years to retirement.”

    The emotional toll of feeling trapped by the pension.

    The financial reality—alimony, divorce, and obligations before retirement even begins.

    Healthy ways to find meaning and fulfillment in the now, not just the future.

    Preparing emotionally and financially for retirement without letting it dominate your present life.

    💥 Gear We Recommend for Our First Responder Community:
    🛡️ Tactical storage made easy: STOPBOX – Buy One, Get One Free

    🎯 Connect With Us:
    ✅ Join our Private Facebook Group for First Responders & Families
    🎥 Subscribe on YouTube for behind-the-scenes content and live interviews
    🌐 Visit LEOWarriors.com for coaching, resources, and more

    💬 Listener Question:
    What’s one small act of service you can do today to honor someone who served? Let us know in the Facebook group or DM us on Instagram!

    Disclaimer:
    All viewpoints discussed in this episode are for entertainment purposes only and reflect our personal opinions based on our own experiences, background, and education.

    🎙️ Want to be a guest on Tactical Living?
    Send a message to Ashlie Walton on PodMatch → Click here

    (Ad) Some product links in this episode may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you make a purchase—at no extra cost to you. We only share products we genuinely believe in and trust.

    📣 For PR, Speaking Requests, or Networking Opportunities:
    📧 Email: ashliewalton555@gmail.com
    📫 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 400115, Hesperia, CA 92340
    🔗 Ashlie’s Facebook: facebook.com/police.fire.lawenforcement
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    11 min
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