Finding Strength Podcast

Finding Strength is a podcast hosted by Matt Quackenbush, a physiotherapist, and Brindy Quackenbush, a Life Coach. They delve deep into the raw experiences of their guests, exploring topics such as trauma, loss, and addiction. Through fearless conversations and introspective questions, they encourage listeners to embark on their own journey of self-discovery and growth. The podcast aims to empower listeners with insights into their behaviors and motivations, fostering a community where collective strength triumphs over individual limitations.

Finding Strength Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Matt and Brindy Quackenbush, with 102 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matt and Brindy Quackenbush hosts Finding Strength Podcast, a health show with 102 episodes published.

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  Finding Strength Podcast

  107: Bravery, Brotherhood, and the Courage to Heal - Dave Allsup

  May 8, 202659 min

  In this episode, Matt and Brindy sit down with firefighter Dave Allsup to talk about courage, vulnerability, and the life-changing decision to seek treatment. Dave shares how his wife helped him take the step toward getting support through Deer Hollow and how that choice changed the direction of his life. Today, Dave uses his own story to encourage other first responders to get the support they need and deserve. His honesty, strength, and willingness to be vulnerable are a powerful reminder that healing is not weakness. It is one of the bravest things a person can do.

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  106: The Therapist’s Mirror: Healing Ourselves While Helping Others

  Oct 21, 202553 minS0

  <p>In this deeply human episode, Matt and Brindy sit down with therapists Deana Charter, LPC (AZ), and Jennifer Koch, PsyD (WA), to explore the inner world of the healer. Each shares their own story of becoming who they are today—and the personal transformations that shaped their path. Together they dive into what it’s really like to work with trauma, especially among first responders, and how therapy changes both the client and the clinician. From EMDR to emotional exhaustion, from coping to connection, this episode reveals the heart of healing: learning to move beyond survival and live fully aliv...

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  105: Forged in Resilience: Behavioral Health, Peer Support, and Recovery - John Gallup

  Aug 25, 20251h 1mS1

  <p>In this powerful and emotional episode, Battalion Chief John Gallup shares his deeply personal story of battling alcoholism and finding recovery. With honesty and vulnerability, he takes us inside the struggles many first responders face but rarely talk about, showing how resilience, peer support, and community can spark real healing. Beyond his personal journey, John reflects on his work as co-chair of the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters Behavioral Health Committee and his mission to create a culture where firefighters can find strength, connection, and hope.</p>

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  Episode #104

  104: BONUS EPISODE - Trauma-Informed Research: Ethics, Impact, and Best Practices

  Mar 8, 20259 minS1

  <p>Hey friends! In this short bonus episode of the Finding Strength Podcast, I explore the critical topic of trauma-informed research, how we can ethically study trauma without causing harm. As a 4th-year PhD student at National University, I’m currently taking a course titled Research Ethics in Trauma and Disaster Response, and this episode is part of an academic assignment. In the episode we discuss the prevalence of trauma, the six principles of trauma-informed care, and best practices for conducting research that prioritizes participant safety, trust, and empowerment. Whether you're a researcher, clinician, or someone passionate about ethical trauma wo...

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  Episode #103

  103: Inside the "Resilience in Action" Tour - Matt on The Gravity Podcast

  Mar 4, 20251h 20mS1

  <p>In this special episode of Finding Strength, our host becomes the guest once again! Matt had the privilege of sitting down with Podcast Host Chris Littrell, alongside his incredible speaking partners—Tim Sears, John Gallup, Greg Rudiger—and his good friend, the one and only, Jordan Lee.</p><p>This episode is more than just a conversation—it’s the launchpad for something truly powerful. We’re kicking off the Resilience in Action Training Tour, a statewide initiative bringing world-class speakers and transformative training to firefighters, first responders, and their families across Washington over the next year.</p><p>Resilience...

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