8158 Podcast: Stories of Sacrifice
8158 Podcast: Stories of Sacrifice
Podcast Description
A heartfelt podcast honoring the sacrifices of first responders and their families. Through raw and inspiring stories, host Rico explores the bravery, resilience, and love that define their lives. Each episode sheds light on the personal challenges and triumphs behind the badge, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the human side of service. Together, we celebrate their dedication and preserve their legacy. 💙
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The core themes revolve around the personal stories of first responders and their families, highlighting experiences related to sacrifice, love, grief, and resilience. Episode examples include tributes to individuals like Billy Butler Jr. as shared by his brother-in-law Joshua Wainscott, and discussions on mental health support for first responders through organizations like IVEGOTYOURBACK911.
A heartfelt podcast honoring the sacrifices of first responders and their families. Through raw and inspiring stories, host Rico explores the bravery, resilience, and love that define their lives. Each episode sheds light on the personal challenges and triumphs behind the badge, offering listeners a deeper understanding of the human side of service. Together, we celebrate their dedication and preserve their legacy. 💙
In this powerful bonus episode, we’re flipping the mic around as 8158 Podcast creator and host, Rico, opens up about his next chapter—stepping into life coaching.
After years of simply surviving—pushing through pain, grief, and identity shifts—Rico found purpose through storytelling. Now, he’s ready to help others move from just surviving to fully living.
💬 He shares:
• What survival mode really looks like
• How his healing journey began
• Why he’s launching coaching for people ready to rewrite their story
• What his coaching will look like (1:1, group, and digital tools)
If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or unsure of what’s next—this one’s for you.
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