In this powerful and unfiltered episode of the Blah Blah Blah…Something Wellness Podcast, Tami Sharp and Chris Zamora sit down with Eric Tung, Jeff McGreevy, and Jason Lehman to confront one of the most uncomfortable truths in public safety:

👉 Alcohol isn’t the real problem. It’s what we’re trying to escape.

This conversation goes far beyond drinking. It dives into the silent addictions destroying careers, families, and identities in law enforcement and first responder culture—overwork, ego, cynicism, constant connectivity, and the belief that you’re irreplaceable.

Guests:

- Eric Tung (Commander | Blue Grit Radio / Blue Grit Wellness)
- Jeff McGreevy (First Responder Wellness)
- Jason Lehman (Retired LBPD | Founder, Why’d You Stop Me)

In this episode, we cover:

- Alcohol as a symptom: what it’s masking (sleep, stress, trauma, emotional dysregulation)
- The “little stuff” that takes people out: ego, overfunctioning, always-on work culture
- Cynicism vs. healthy skepticism (and why cynicism can become addictive)
- The hidden addiction no one wants to talk about: phones + doom scrolling
- Why “the department is family” can become a dangerous lie
- How to course-correct without shame: awareness, boundaries, trust, and real support
- A powerful, honest conversation about suicidal ideation, fear-based anger, and the systems that save lives

Resources & references mentioned:

First Responder Wellness (trauma-focused residential treatment for public safety)
https://www.firstresponder-wellness.com/
Victory Mindset Leadership & Resilience Summit (Tombstone Courage)
https://www.victorymindset.com/
Why’d You Stop Me (WYSM) (from duty to desire leadership + legitimacy training)
https://wysm.org/
Blue Grit Wellness
https://www.bluegritwellness.com/
Echelon Front (Jocko Willink & Leif Babin’s leadership company)
https://echelonfront.com/
Law Enforcement Coaching
https://lawenforcementcoaching.com/

If you’re struggling:
You’re not weak. You’re not alone. If alcohol (or anything) is impacting your sleep, relationships, parenting, or career—reach out. If we can’t help directly, we’ll help connect you to someone who can.

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