Eric Reynolds (Surviving a Shooting, The Carnivore Diet and Post Traumatic Growth) - Episode 943

Behind The Shield

James Geering

Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Fitness

4.9 • 667 Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2024

⏱️ 113 minutes

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Summary

Eric Reynolds is a former police officer and the man behind Cops and Campers and Keto Five O.

We discuss his mother's capture of Griselda Blanco, his own path into law enforcement, being wounded in an officer involved shooting, his rehabilitation journey, his powerful mental health story, the power of ketosis, creating a non-profit and so much more.

As a 54-year-old retired wounded police veteran suffering from PTSD, I have made it my mission to help other first responders who are struggling as I have.

In 2012, I was involved in a shooting and sustained injuries on the job, leading to a multitude of physical and mental health issues. Through my own healing journey, I have gained valuable knowledge and insight on the correlation between first responder work and heart disease, as well as the importance of therapy, nutrition, and exercise. In 2019, my family and I decided to sell our home and travel the country in a 28′ trailer to raise awareness and share our wisdom with others.

I am a licensed sports nutritionist and personal trainer, and have met many individuals who have been positively impacted by my advice. However, my journey has not been without its challenges, as I recently encountered resistance to my Thin Blue Line flag at a campground in Upstate NY. This experience solidified my resolve to create ‘Cops and Campers’, a wellness retreat at campgrounds for first responders to come together, share their stories, and continue their healing process. Onsite therapists, yoga instructors, and healing nutrition options will be provided to help first responders overcome the stigma of PTSD and improve their overall health and well-being. All first responders are welcome to join.

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0:00.0	This episode is sponsored by a company I've used for well over a decade, and that is 511.
0:05.8	I wore their uniforms back in Anaheim, California, and have used their products ever since.
0:11.1	From their incredibly strong yet light footwear to their cut uniforms for both male and female
0:17.4	responders, I found them hands down the best workwear in all the departments that I've worked for.
0:23.5	Outside of the fire service, I use their luggage for everything and I travel a lot.
0:28.1	And they are also now sponsoring the 7X team as we embark around the world on the Human Performance Project.
0:35.2	We have Murph coming up in May.
0:37.0	And again, I bought their plate carrier.
0:39.7	I ended up buying real ballistic plates rather than the fake weight plates, and that has been
0:44.6	my right or die through Murph the last few years as well.
0:48.2	But one area I want to talk about that I haven't in previous sponsorship spots is their
0:52.2	brick and mortar element.
0:54.1	They were predominantly an online company up till more recently,
0:57.6	but now they are approaching 100 stores all over the US.
1:01.5	My local store is here in Gainesville, Florida, and I've been multiple times.
1:06.0	And the discounts you see online are applied also in the stores.
1:09.9	So as I mentioned, 511 is offering you 15% of
1:14.0	every purchase that you make. But I do want to say, more often than not, they have an even
1:19.6	deeper discount, especially around holiday times. But if you use the code Shield 15, that's
1:26.3	S-H-I-E-L-D-1-5, you will get 15% off your order or in the stores
1:32.7	every time you make a purchase.
1:35.0	And if you want to hear more about 5-11, who they stand for and who works with them, listen to
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