Welcome to Fight in Progress!

We are honored to have Roy Lopez, of the Arizona Cardinals, join us in studio. Roy helped his Aggies win their bowl game over Utah State in 2018, and was also named 2-time all Sun Belt performer, before transferring to the University of Arizona, where he earned ALL-PAC 12 honors. After initially being drafted by the Texans, Roy found is way back home where he's currently a defensive tackle for our hometown Cardinals. Roy lives by a simple motto, "Be The Best", which extends to his life off of the football field. Roy started his own non-profit that seeks to improve the lives of student athletes through sports. Roy is also a supporter of first responders, having multiple family members who protect and serve. Roy and his mother were also chosen to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at this years Chris Farrar Softball Tournament, held by Under the Shield.

April 6th, The Roy Lopez Foundation is holding their 3rd Annual Roy Lopez Football Camp open to all girls and boys - Pre K-8th grade. To register, visit the link below:

https://form.jotform.com/240405472900145

Description:

Fight in Progress with Susan Simons aims to discuss problems and difficulties our officers face every day from sleep deprivation, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, and adrenal fatigue, to depression, isolation, physical illnesses, emotional distress, divorce and all too often suicide. Fight in Progress looks to cover these topics and discuss their solutions to help these warriors navigate these threats through education and preparation. We speak to experts, officers and their families from around the country to have hard discussions on what challenges this community faces, and what we can do to strengthen our men and women in law enforcement.

About the Host:

Susan, President and founder of Under the Shield, is a leading subject matter expert in First Responder Stress/PTSI, and has been an instructor for 26 years in many major military and law enforcement installations around the country including, FBI Academy Quantico VA, US Marine Corps 3rd Battalion 23 Marines Lima Company, US Air Force Europe, consulting clinician NYPD/FDNY post 9-11, National Tactical Operators Association, and Luke AFB in Arizona (current). In these trainings she provides resilience training for all first responders and takes a head on approach to the issues of suicide, divorce, and Post traumatic stress, with solutions to the real issues affecting those in the first responder community.

Through her non-profit, Under the Shield Inc., she has created the only Stress Coach Certification in the United States specifically for law enforcement, first responders, military and their families. Susan holds a M.S. in Counseling and Human Development from Troy University and is a Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress as well as a Fellow with the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress.

Contact a stress coach near you at Under The Shield: (855)889-2348

You can also reach out to the hosts directly for help at:

Susan Simmons (334) 324-3570 or susan.simons@undertheshield.com

Tom The-Bomb-Dot-Com (480) 861-6574 or Thaubold@undertheshield.com

Joel (Producer and Stress Coach) (480) 316-7648 or Joel.Santiago@undertheshield.com

If you want to share your story on our Podcast, reach out to:

Tracy “Mrs. The-Bomb-Dot-Com” - Spousal Stress Coach (480) 518-3775 or Tracyh@undertheshield.com

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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US!