Steven Rinella talks with Pastor Shane Yates of Task Force Heroes, Janis Putelis, Austin "Chilly" Chleborad, Phil Taylor, and Corinne Schneider. Topics discussed: The military CV that goes on and on; the important work that Task Force Heroes does for the veteran and first responder community; showering in love and massaging the heart; knowing the rules of where you are; more Chetiquette; what makes a good street cop; being with them; recalling experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan; suicide rates; the importance of having healthy coping mechanisms in dealing with trauma; how the outdoors can help heal us; what’s our hope hooked to?; spiritual resiliency; and more. #fueledbynature ---------------- Check out the gear the MeatEater Crew uses in the field here: https://store.themeateater.com Follow us: Web: https://www.themeateater.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/meateater Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StevenRinellaMeatEater Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:26 Meet Reverend Dr. Shane Yates 05:17 Task Force Heroes: Supporting First Responders and Veterans 07:14 Resiliency Skills and Leadership Training 08:04 Listener Feedback: Fish and Wildlife Regulations 17:08 Ethics in Hunting: A Family Dilemma 25:32 Shane's Background: A Life of Service 32:40 Reflections on the LA Riots 34:30 Understanding Police Encounters 36:55 Life as a Police Officer in LA 39:23 Transitioning to Washington State 41:22 The Role of Outdoor Activities 44:47 From Police Work to Military Service 48:47 The Journey to Becoming a Chaplain 52:00 Father and Son in Combat 55:56 The Challenges of Chaplaincy in War 59:47 Reintegration and Mental Health 01:05:11 The Struggles of Returning Home 01:13:52 The Impact of Trauma on Reintegration 01:17:30 Understanding the Struggles of First Responders 01:20:58 The Importance of Spiritual Resilience 01:23:41 Creating Safe Spaces for Healing 01:27:57 Building Trust and Connection 01:30:17 The Role of Nature in Healing 01:43:35 How to Get Involved and Support