Grit Locker
The Grit Locker is where the gear comes off and the real work begins. Hosted by a full-time law enforcement officer and avid outdoorsman, this is a space dedicated to the raw, unvarnished truth of life’s hardest seasons.
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- Sep 11, 2026
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19: From UPS Driver to Building a Broadhead company from Scratch (opens the original)
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In this episode, Aaron Trudeau shares his journey from UPS driver to founder of Expire Archery Broadheads, highlighting the challenges and successes of starting a small business in the archery industry. Jim and Aaron discuss product design, community support, and the importance of passion and perseverance in entrepreneurship.
18: What Archery Taught Us About Trauma, Faith, and Staying Human (opens the original)
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Bowhunting is more than a sport when it becomes the place you go to heal, reset, and find your footing again. Eric Tasker opens up about building a life around hunting and media. Jim connects the dots between the outdoors, faith, and the real work of staying mentally strong. Eric shares how he went from starting hunting late to turning it into a full-blown lifestyle, complete with Wisco Bow Hunter , Flipping Sticks and Throwing Lead , and Back Forty Media . He also reveals the surprising move th
17: Beyond the Uniform and Into Fatherhood (opens the original)
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In this episode I sit down with Katherine Boyle, also known as the LT's daughter, to explore the impact of law enforcement careers on family life, mental health, and the importance of intentional parenting. They discuss how police work affects relationships, the significance of being present for children, and strategies for maintaining human connection amidst demanding jobs.
16: Running for Healing: Valley and Victory's Ultra Marathon for Suicide Awareness (opens the original)
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In this episode, I get the opertunity to chat with Brantley from Valley And Victory about her upcoming ultra marathon in Decatur Texas. We also talk about mental health struggles, the power of community, and the power of healing though struggle. We explore personal stories along with the importance of talking about mental health struggles so that we can help lower or end the suicide numbers.
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