Built Different

Firefighting, Helicopters & Near-Death Calls | Built Different 38

In this episode of Built Different, host Colin Ledbetter sits down with veteran firefighter and flight paramedic Chip Ashford to break down a career built on discipline, risk, and purpose.Chip shares his journey from growing up in a firehouse to volunteering at 17, working EMS in St. Louis, and eventually becoming a captain in St. Charles City. Along the way, he became a flight paramedic, responding to high-risk emergencies in helicopters and managing critical care operations.If you’re interested in first responder life, leadership under pressure, or what it means to truly be “built different,” this episode delivers real, unfiltered insight. #firefighter #firstresponders #builtdifferent

He got shot, then lost his leg. I had to hear his story | Built Different 37 Ft. Tony Twist

In this powerful episode of Built Different, @TonyTwist18 sat down with Colin Ledbetter, former St Louis Cop, who flat lined many times and just had his leg amputated 4 years later due to complications. Tony has taken a lot of hits over the years, but this conversation hits DIFFERENT. Colin started Built Different to give first responders a voice nobody else is giving them.From the realities of policing in one of America’s most dangerous cities to advocating for first responder mental health, this conversation dives deep into what’s really happening behind the badge. This isn’t what you see on the news—this is real life.🎙️ Raw. Honest. Built Different.#inspiration #builtdifferent #firstresponders 🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor! A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa! 👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more!Follow Colin Ledbetter on Built Different📱https://www.instagram.com/colin_a_25/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/colin.ledbetter.3Follow Trueline Media Group📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/

Why People Love the Built Different Podcast (Real Reviews)

From everyone at Trueline Media Group, we'd like to extend our gratitude to all of our first responders and to Colin for what you all do. Let's grow Built Different together!In this video, you’ll hear honest testimonials from people who actually listen to the show and what keeps them coming back. From motivation to real conversations, this is why Built Different is hitting different.If you’ve been thinking about checking it out, start here.#inspiration #gratitude #firstresponders

Chaos to Comeback? Inside North St. Louis Policing | Built Different 36

In this episode of Built Different, host Colin Ledbetter sits down with two 6th District officers to talk about policing North St. Louis through COVID, manpower shortages, rising and falling crime trends, and the reality behind the headlines.Brett and Jessica share raw stories from patrol — from vehicle pursuits and violent crime to saving stray dogs and working animal abuse cases — plus what’s changed inside the justice system and on the streets.Real perspective. Real experience. No filters.#stlouis #policepodcast #builtdifferent 🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor! A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa! 👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more!Follow Colin Ledbetter on Built Different📱https://www.instagram.com/colin_a_25/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/colin.ledbetter.3Follow Trueline Media Group📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/

The Mental Health Crisis Killing First Responders A Firefighter’s Shocking Truth

Ever wondered what 30 years in the fire service looks like? In this episode of the Built Different Podcast, we sit down with retired Fire Captain Pat Byron, who shares raw insights from nearly three decades serving North County Fire & Rescue.Pat Byron served as a Fire Captain for nearly 30 years with North County Fire & Rescue (formerly Riverview Fire Department), starting in 1985. He witnessed the transformation of firefighting from basic emergency response to advanced paramedic care, navigating explosive call volume growth and departmental consolidations throughout his career.👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and hit the LIKE button – it helps us bring you more first responder stories!#firstresponders #firefighterlife #builtdifferentpodcast ​🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor! A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa! 👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more!Follow Colin Ledbetter on Built Different📱https://www.instagram.com/colin_a_25/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/colin.ledbetter.3Follow Trueline Media Group📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/@TruelineMediaGroup

911 Dispatcher Reveals The CRAZIEST Calls People Actually Make at 2AM

Ever wondered what 30 years in the fire service looks like? In this episode of the Built Different Podcast, we sit down with retired Fire Captain Pat Byron, who shares raw insights from nearly three decades serving North County Fire & Rescue.Pat Byron served as a Fire Captain for nearly 30 years with North County Fire & Rescue (formerly Riverview Fire Department), starting in 1985. He witnessed the transformation of firefighting from basic emergency response to advanced paramedic care, navigating explosive call volume growth and departmental consolidations throughout his career.👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and hit the LIKE button – it helps us bring you more first responder stories!#firstresponders #firefighterlife #builtdifferentpodcast ​🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor! A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa! 👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more!Follow Colin Ledbetter on Built Different📱https://www.instagram.com/colin_a_25/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/colin.ledbetter.3Follow Trueline Media Group📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/@TruelineMediaGroup

Firefighter Reveals 300 Calls to 6,000 Calls Per Year What Changed Everything

Ever wondered what 30 years in the fire service looks like? In this episode of the Built Different Podcast, we sit down with retired Fire Captain Pat Byron, who shares raw insights from nearly three decades serving North County Fire & Rescue.Pat Byron served as a Fire Captain for nearly 30 years with North County Fire & Rescue (formerly Riverview Fire Department), starting in 1985. He witnessed the transformation of firefighting from basic emergency response to advanced paramedic care, navigating explosive call volume growth and departmental consolidations throughout his career.👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and hit the LIKE button – it helps us bring you more first responder stories!#firstresponders #firefighterlife #builtdifferentpodcast ​🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor! A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa! 👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more!Follow Colin Ledbetter on Built Different📱https://www.instagram.com/colin_a_25/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/colin.ledbetter.3Follow Trueline Media Group📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/@TruelineMediaGroup

The Truth About Being a Firefighter in 2025: It’s Not What You Think | Built Different 35

Ever wondered what 30 years in the fire service looks like? In this episode of the Built Different Podcast, we sit down with retired Fire Captain Pat Byron, who shares raw insights from nearly three decades serving North County Fire & Rescue.Pat Byron served as a Fire Captain for nearly 30 years with North County Fire & Rescue (formerly Riverview Fire Department), starting in 1985. He witnessed the transformation of firefighting from basic emergency response to advanced paramedic care, navigating explosive call volume growth and departmental consolidations throughout his career.👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and hit the LIKE button – it helps us bring you more first responder stories!#firstresponders #firefighterlife #builtdifferentpodcast ​🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor! A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa! 👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more!Follow Colin Ledbetter on Built Different📱https://www.instagram.com/colin_a_25/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/colin.ledbetter.3Follow Trueline Media Group📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/@TruelineMediaGroup

She Spent 26 Years in Corrections & Fire - How She Helps People Heal Trauma | Built Different 34

From corrections officer to firefighter to massage therapist – discover how Stephanie Spaniel transformed trauma into healing. In this episode, we explore her 26-year journey through Illinois corrections, firefighting/EMS, and her current work helping people release stored trauma through bodywork.Stephanie brings 26+ years of experience working in high-stress, high-trauma environments. After 13 years in Illinois Department of Corrections and 13 years in fire/EMS, she now specializes in massage therapy focused on releasing stored trauma—whether from childhood experiences or occupational stress. Her unique background gives her deep insight into how the body holds onto trauma and how to help people heal.Connect with Stephanie:https://www.instagram.com/spaniol79?igsh=OXVjdWx3bTl0eW5thttps://www.facebook.com/stephanie.spaniol.2025?rdid=NwGMvMaGiaQBXeR3&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1CoNsQUVYK%2F#https://www.facebook.com/spaniol1?rdid=pB3QhY1OPQ5Dsxt2&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1Ag7P69xj6%2F#Holding Space STL:https://www.holdingspacehealingllc.com/?fbclid=Iwb21leAPSD05jbGNrA9IPRmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHm2AG7sT2V7kj93P9_uKbJbgVt27u1_RszTrjEMy2ZDd4_lR-VDLnVZPXLmM_aem_nTcZI_qrgcy63skQdb1r2whttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558459971562&rdid=wiYFz1zUa48AUQuA&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1bpfCopCp2%2F#https://www.instagram.com/holdingspacehealing_llc?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D#firstresponders #massagetherapy #traumarecoverycoach ​🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor! A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa! 👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more!Follow Colin Ledbetter on Built Different📱https://www.instagram.com/colin_a_25/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/colin.ledbetter.3Follow Trueline Media Group📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/@TruelineMediaGroup

Stop Being Tough – A Marine’s Message That Could Save Your Friend’s Life | Built Different 33

First responders are trained to stay alert, ready, and resilient — but that constant state of readiness doesn’t always turn off. In this conversation, we explore how stress lives in the body, why first responders often struggle to relax even in safe environments, and what that means for their health, relationships, and recovery.Whether you serve on the front lines or love someone who does, this episode sheds light on the physical and neurological impact of the job — and why healing takes more than just rest.If you or a veteran you know is in need of help, reach out to Chad Cross with the link below:https://www.tyr-i.com/the-phalanx-project#firstresponders #mentalhealthawareness #firstresponderwellness 🎉 Thank You to Our Sponsor! A BIG thank you to Spas & More! for sponsoring this video. If you’re in the St. Louis area and thinking about adding relaxation, wellness, or fun to your home, be sure to check them out — they’re the place for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, accessories, and expert service. They’ve been serving the community for over 20 years and truly put the “aaaahh” in spa! 👉 Visit spasandmorestl.com to learn more!Follow Colin Ledbetter on Built Different📱https://www.instagram.com/colin_a_25/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/colin.ledbetter.3Follow Trueline Media Group📱https://www.instagram.com/truelinemediagroup/ⓕ https://www.facebook.com/truelinemediagroup🌐https://www.truelinemediagroup.com/@TruelineMediaGroup