Caffeinated Trauma

Caffeinated Trauma

Mike Colaianni

Episodes 12
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (10)
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

Welcome to Caffeinated Trauma, the podcast that brings you powerful and honest conversations with first responders and military members who have faced life’s toughest moments. We dive deep into their personal stories of courage, resilience, and recovery as they recount the traumatic events they've endured in the line of duty. Through raw and open interviews, we explore how these heroes navigate the mental and emotional challenges that come with their service, offering valuable insights on coping, healing, and finding strength after the storm.

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Recent Episodes

Episode 11- Kim Pastore

Feb 09, 2026 1h 14m

In Episode 11 of Caffeinated Trauma, we welcome Kim Pastore for one of the most powerful and emotional conversations to date.Kim’s husband, Jorge Pastore, was killed in the line of duty during a…

Episode 10- Jimmy Wise

Sep 08, 2025 46m

Jimmy Wise started his career in New York City as an EMT with the FDNY, running into some of the toughest calls you can imagine. Eventually, he packed up and made his way to Texas, where he became a…

Episode 9- Tatiana Rivera

Sep 01, 2025 46m

This week on Caffeinated Trauma, I sit down with Tatiana Rivera, a seasoned dispatcher with over a decade of experience behind the radio. Throughout her career, Tatiana has been the calm voice during…

Episode 8- Sara Stoutamire

Jul 14, 2025 42m

Sara Stoutamire is an 18-year veteran dispatcher with the Austin Police Department, bringing nearly two decades of experience behind the radio. Throughout her career, Sara has been the calm voice…

Episode 7- Jeff Hutchison

May 12, 2025 52m

In episode 7, I sit down with Jeff Hutchison.Jeff is a seasoned law enforcement officer with 13 years of dedicated service. One of the most defining moments of his career came during a critical…

Episode 6 - Colin Guzman

Apr 07, 2025 1h 6m

In this powerful episode of Caffeinated Trauma, we sit down with Colin Guzman—a former LAPD officer who carries on a proud family legacy of service. During his 5 years with LAPD, Colin served on…

Episode 5- Brad Ray

Mar 10, 2025 1h 23m

Brad Ray has spent 17 years in law enforcement, serving in some of the most high-stakes assignments in the profession. Throughout his career, he has worked patrol, SWAT, and homicide, eventually…

Episode 4- Javi Rodriguez

Feb 10, 2025 52m

Javi Rodriguez has served with the Austin Police Department for six years, facing more in that short time than many do in an entire career. Having been involved in three officer-involved shootings,…

Special Episode- The Trauma That Shaped Me

Dec 09, 2024 32m Bonus

In this deeply personal episode, I take you on a journey through the pivotal and often painful moments that shaped my life before stepping into the world of law enforcement. From navigating complex…

Episode 3- Jesse Rodriguez

Nov 11, 2024 46m

In this episode, I welcome Jesse Rodriguez, who has dedicated 28 years to law enforcement. During his long career, Jesse has navigated some of the most intense and traumatic events imaginable. With a…

Episode 1- Garrett Miller

Oct 04, 2024 59m

In this episode, I sit down with Garrett Miller, a police officer whose journey of resilience began long before he wore a badge. As a child, Garrett faced unimaginable adversity after the tragic…

Welcome to Caffeinated Trauma

Sep 20, 2024 7m

Welcome to the pilot episode of the Caffeinated Trauma podcast. In this episode, I give a short background about myself and a layout of the podcast.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Caffeinated Trauma have?

Caffeinated Trauma has published 12 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.

Is Caffeinated Trauma still active?

Caffeinated Trauma is currently active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 54m.

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