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Humans behind the uniform, Regina, SK (2025)

12/12/2025

SHA it’s time to wake up.

Our health care workers are not burning out because they lack resilience.
They are burning out because they are carrying an impossible system on their backs.

For years they’ve been saying the same things:
Short staffing.
Unsafe workloads.
Moral injury.
Exhaustion that doesn’t disappear after a day off.

And instead of action, they get silence.
Instead of support, they get discipline for telling the truth.
Instead of help, they’re asked to “push through.”

That has to stop.

You cannot keep praising dedication while ignoring damage.
You cannot build public trust by hiding reality.
And you cannot protect patients by breaking the people who care for them.

This is a call to action, not a complaint.

Listen to your frontline workers.
Protect those who speak honestly.
Fix staffing before issuing statements.
Invest in people, not optics.
Create psychological safety, not fear.

Health care workers don’t need another survey.
They need change they can feel on their next shift.

Because when caregivers fall, patients follow.
And when truth is punished, systems fail.

SHA leadership means accountability.
Leadership means courage.
Leadership means choosing people over image.

For the sake of our health care workers.
For the sake of public trust.
For the sake of lives.

Wake up. Act. Do better.

Join us at Unbreakable to be supported and support other health care workers and first responders in a community that shares the weight. Link in bio

12/11/2025

Where is the accountability from the Saskatchewan Health Authority?

When telling the truth becomes a fireable offense, we have a serious problem.

A respected EMS leader in southern Saskatchewan after 43 years of service was reportedly let go just one month before retirement for doing what leaders are supposed to do: being honest with the community.
Honest about short staffing.
Honest about recruitment struggles.
Honest about the reality paramedics are living every single shift.

Communities like Whitewood weren’t asking for drama they were asking for answers. And for four years, concerns around staffing and resources were raised internally, reportedly without meaningful action. When those same realities were shared publicly, instead of support or solutions, the response was silence… and termination.

That sends a chilling message to paramedics across this province:
Don’t speak up. Don’t be honest. Don’t advocate or else.

This isn’t about one individual.
This is about a culture that appears more focused on protecting image than protecting people.
About silencing frontline voices instead of fixing frontline problems.
About paramedics burning out, communities waiting longer, and truth being treated like a liability.

Paramedics aren’t asking for praise.
They’re asking for staffing, support, and honesty.

Leadership should never punish integrity.
Accountability should never be optional.
And transparency should never cost someone their career especially after a lifetime of service.

Saskatchewan deserves better.
Paramedics deserve better.
Communities deserve the truth.

12/05/2025

People are usually not thrilled to see a traffic cop in their rearview mirror… until they actually understand what the job really is.

Traffic enforcement isn’t just writing tickets.
It’s standing inches away from vehicles flying past at highway speed.
It’s walking up to a window not knowing if the person behind it is angry, impaired, panicked, armed… or just someone having the worst day of their life.

And then there’s the mental side

This time of year is supposed to be about celebration: office parties, family gatherings, Christmas cheer.
But traffic officers know better than anyone that one bad decision behind the wheel can shatter more than just a festive night.
Drinking and driving doesn’t just risk your life… it risks theirs too.
They’re the ones standing on the roadside while impaired drivers blow past without realizing the danger.

Traffic officers absorb all of this quietly: fatal crashes, impatient drivers screaming in their face, shift work, constant vigilance.

But still, they show up.
They step out onto icy shoulders in -30° windchill.
They protect people who will never know their name.

So this Christmas, show some respect.
Slow down.
Don’t drink and drive.
And remember the human standing on the side of the road, trying to get everyone home to the people they love.

11/28/2025

I ran into the wife and daughter of a fallen brother, Trav Gibson, at a wedding. If you knew Trav, you knew he was an outgoing smart ass with that gleam in his eye, the kind of guy who could ride you all day and somehow you’d still look forward to seeing him tomorrow. He had a way of lighting up a room, even when he was giving you a hard time.

As the local department happened to drive by, I couldn’t help myself, I waved them down and asked if we could grab a photo in Trav’s honour. Without a moment of hesitation, they pulled over. That’s the brotherhood. That’s respect....

To his wife and daughter… the strength you carry, the smiles you still share, and the love you hold for him it’s powerful. You reminded me tonight that Trav isn’t gone. That humour, that heart, that sparkle in his eye… it lives on through you.

Rest easy, Trav. Keep riding us from wherever you are.

11/27/2025

UNBREAKABLE POST — POLICE EDITION

It’s wild what the brain can get used to.

Most people hear gunshots, screams, chaos and their body goes into full panic mode.
But for police officers, that becomes… Tuesday.

Trauma, stress, danger repeated long enough it makes emergencies to start feeling like “normal.”
Not because it is normal, but because the job forces your brain to adapt so you can keep functioning, protecting, deciding in seconds.

And that survival skill comes with a cost.

You stop noticing the weight you’re carrying.
You convince yourself you’re fine because everyone around you is living the same storm.
You get so used to spotting what’s wrong: threats, risks, the worst-case scenario thinking, that you forget how to see what’s right.
That rewires you… sometimes without you even knowing.

But here’s the hope:

You can slowly retrain your brain.
Gratitude not forced positivity, but intentional noticing can be part of the healing.
A good partner, a quiet drive home, a kid’s laughter, a shift that ended safely…
naming those moments reminds your nervous system the world isn’t only danger.

Just because you’ve learned to operate in trauma doesn’t mean you have to live there forever.

To every officer reading this, thank you for holding the line.
But don’t forget to check in with your own humanity, too.

If this hits drop a comment.
Your story might be the one someone else needs today. 💛🚔

11/17/2025

Leadership isn’t just about being in charge, it’s about showing up when it matters most.

In recent months Acting Chief Davies has been doing exactly that.

She’s led this department through crucial moments, not from behind a desk, but shoulder-to-shoulder with her people. Her leadership is grounded in something far more powerful than authority… responsibility. Responsibility to the community, but also to the men and women wearing the badge beside her.

She learned from one of the best under Chief Bray, and it shows. The lessons weren’t just about policing they were about compassion, service, and what it really means to protect your own while serving others.

And that matters.

Because behind every uniform is a human being fighting battles most people never see. The unspoken calls that linger. The images that don’t fade. The weight of being “okay” even when you’re not.

So if you’re reading this from the other side of the badge, hear this clearly:

Your mental health is not a weakness it’s part of your armor.
Asking for help doesn’t make you less of a police officer. It makes you human. And it keeps you alive.

We need leaders who get that.
We need members who look out for each other.
And we need a culture where courage isn’t just what happens on the street, it’s what happens when you speak up and say, “I’m struggling.”

To Acting Chief Davies; thank you for showing that leadership can be strong and supportive at the same time.

To every officer stay safe, stay human, and remember…

We break in silence.
We heal together.
We are UNBREAKABLE.

👇 Drop a word of encouragement for our members below. Someone might need to hear it today. Join us at unbreakable (link in bio)

11/16/2025

Today I want to shine a light on the ones we often forget when we talk about first responder mental health: the emergency room nurses.

You want to talk about pressure?
These men and women walk into chaos every shift. Not once in a while, every single shift.

They’re the ones who see the fear in a patient’s eyes before the doctors arrive.
They’re the ones who hold a hand while a family gets the worst news of their lives.
They’re the ones who get yelled at, grabbed, spit on, and still manage to stay compassionate.

And somehow… they keep showing up.

I met two ER nurses today absolute warriors behind the smiles. They treated every patient with respect and made them feel like they mattered. No judgment. Just compassion and professionalism in the middle of madness.

But here’s what we don’t see:

They carry the codes that don’t go well.
The kids they couldn’t save.
The trauma that doesn’t stay in the trauma bay, it follows them home.
They tuck it into quiet corners of their minds so they can come back tomorrow and do it all over again.

We talk a lot about firefighters, cops, paramedics… but let’s not forget the nurses holding the line inside those hospital walls.

They are Unbreakable too
Not because they don’t crack,
but because they keep showing up even when they feel like they might.

So if you know a nurse, check in with them. Really check in.
And if you’re a nurse reading this, we see you. We appreciate you. You are not alone.

To the two incredible nurses in this photo, thank you.
For your kindness.
For your strength.
For being the calm in someone else’s storm. JOIN US ON Skool at (link in bio) to keep supporting the people that support us in time of need.

11/13/2025

First Responders & Mental Health

Most people will go their entire lives and only face a handful of traumatic events, maybe a serious car accident, maybe a medical emergency in the family, maybe one moment that shakes their world.

First responders see that before lunch.

I’m not saying that to complain.
I’m saying it because the average taxpayer deserves to know the reality behind the uniform.

Firefighters, paramedics, police and dispatchers walk into situations every single day that most people would sprint away from. They see the worst moments of someone’s life… again and again and again. And no matter how tough you are, that does something to you.

You don’t just “shake it off.”
You stack it. Year after year. Call after call.

And yet, most first responders will never say a word.
Not because they’re heroes but because they don’t want to burden anyone, complain, or sound ungrateful for the job they once loved.

But here’s the truth:

Mental health in emergency services isn’t a weakness issue.

It’s a volume issue.

It’s about exposure.
It’s about repetition.
It’s about carrying stories you can’t unsee.

So if you take anything from this, let it be this:

Next time you see a first responder understand that behind that uniform is a human being doing their best with the weight they carry and sometimes the strongest thing they ever do is simply show up again tomorrow.

This isn’t a complaint.
This is awareness.
This is respect for the men and women who keep showing up even when the job takes pieces of them.

If you’re a first responder and this hits home…
Drop a comment.
You’re not alone.

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11/12/2025

Saskatchewan’s Paramedics

They don’t do it for fame or fortune.
They do it because someone has to answer that call.

Across this province from small towns to city streets, paramedics show up in the darkest hours of people’s lives.
They’re the calm in chaos, the steady hands in the storm, the heartbeat that keeps Saskatchewan alive.

They’re proud of what they do. Proud to wear that uniform. Proud to serve.

But it’s time to wake up.

Because the hours are long. The pay doesn’t match the weight they carry.
And the toll: physical, mental, emotional is breaking even the strongest among them.
They miss birthdays, sleep, and pieces of themselves to keep others breathing.

This isn’t about complaints. It’s about compassion.
The ones who show up for everyone else deserve a system that shows up for them.

If you’ve ever been helped by a paramedic, or just want to say thank you, drop a comment below.
Let’s make sure Saskatchewan hears this. Loud and clear. Join us at to keep inspiring the people that need it. (link in bio)

10/31/2025

Now that I’ve stepped into retirement, I find myself looking back at the people who truly made a difference — the ones who didn’t just lead, but understood.

Deputy Chief Hewitt is one of those people. Like his father before him, he led with heart, humility, and genuine care for his people. I always admired that about him. He knew that people are like onions — sometimes you have to peel back the rough or damaged layers to find the good inside. And he never stopped looking for the good.

What stood out most was how he listened. Not just to reply, but to understand. He carried himself with quiet strength and compassion, the same way his father did. And I think he should be proud — because he’s living up to that legacy every single day.

Leaders like him don’t just earn respect — they inspire it. Come join us on Skool in bio to keep inspiring.

10/22/2025

About Our Saskatchewan Paramedics

They’re the ones who show up when everything else falls apart.
When you’re scared, hurt, or praying for help — they’re already on their way.

What most people don’t see is what happens when the sirens stop.
They sit quietly in the back of the rig, taking a breath before the next call.
They carry faces and moments home that never quite leave them.
They miss birthdays, dinners, and sleep — but they never miss your call.

Our paramedics don’t just treat patients — they comfort the lonely, calm the panicked, and fight for life on the side of the highway in the freezing cold.
They do it because they care — deeply, and often silently.

What they wish you knew is this:
They give a piece of themselves on every call.
They don’t want recognition — just a little understanding that behind every uniform is a human heart that beats for this province.

So here’s to the ones who answer the call no matter the hour — our Saskatchewan paramedics.
The ones who carry the weight so we don’t have to. 💚 Join our community: https://www.skool.com/surviving-adversity-in-life-1579/about?ref=4c3ecfca5b94492c84beb50536f96077

09/18/2025

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Big news for me today… I just started something new on Skool called “Surviving Adversity in Life.”

This isn’t some polished program or fake motivational stuff. It’s real life. It’s about the struggles we all go through—loss, stress, trauma, bad days—and figuring out how to keep going. I’ve had my fair share, and I know a lot of you have too.

I wanted to build a place where people can share, learn, and support each other without judgment. A spot where you realize you’re not alone in whatever battle you’re fighting.

If that sounds like something you need—or maybe you just want to connect with others walking through tough times—check it out and join in.

Thanks to everyone who’s been in my corner along the way. This one means a lot to me.

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