Order and Chaos with Shane Norwood

By: Shane Norwood
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  • Order and Chaos with Shane Norwood - A celebration of the order and chaos in all of our lives! My name is Shane Norwood. I am a former police officer, with 20 years of experience in law enforcement. During my career, I had the distinct pleasure of working a wide array of assignments from patrol, K9, SWAT, field training officer, school resource officer and many others. Like thousands of other officers throughout the world, I witnessed unspeakable horror and tragedy. Images of murder victims, grotesque and bloody crimes scenes, mangled and burned bodies, and more dead children and babies than I would like to recall, are seared in to the fabric of my mind. The taste of brain matter while attempting to give CPR to a small child with a crushed skull and the odors of burnt and decomposing bodies are just as active in my senses in this moment as the day they were first witnessed. I know countless colleagues who suffer in like manner. Early in my career, I began experiencing night terrors, periods of uncontrollable and inexplicable sadness and despair, and an overall feeling of hopelessness. These feelings had grown in intensity with each passing year of my career, but were especially evident and debilitating during my time as a child sexual assault investigator. After suffering a serious injury to my gun hand during a confrontation with a violent suspect, I soon found myself home on full disability, not knowing if I would ever recover physically to be able to return to work. Now, plagued with severe physical pain, on top of the emotional and mental pain I had experienced for many years, I sank deeper and deeper in to a pit of depression and high-risk choices. I self-medicated with alcohol, in increasing amounts, in order to stop the night terrors and the depressed thoughts. But things only got worse, and soon I hit rock bottom. Ultimately, I researched local therapists and was open to cognitive behavioral therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) treatment. As a result, I am the best version of myself. While I still struggle with the same issues we all struggle with on a daily basis, my mind is capable to process these events in a "normal," healthy manner. In order for my experiences and loss to not be in vain, I hope to use this podcast as a means for others to come aboard, talk about mental health, or not, and provide insight in to our own unique issues, struggles and ways of coping. This podcast is NOT just for law enforcement officers! We will cover a wide variety of topics, and enjoy conversations with guests from all walks of life! I can promise this - there will be a little bit of order, and a little bit of chaos, in every episode - no matter the topic! Thank you very much for stopping by - and enjoy the show! -Shane Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orderandchaos/support
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Episodes
  • Trade-in Your Crutch For a Chisel | Short Order Episode 1

    Trade-in Your Crutch For a Chisel | Short Order Episode 1
    May 21 2022
    Elite bowhunter and endurance athlete Cameron Hanes recently released a book entitled “Endure.” It was so good, I finished it in 2 days. In it, he talks about trading in your crutch, your excuse, your reason why shit won’t work out - for a chisel. Instead of allowing yourself to get by with excuses, force yourself to carve out your dreams, goals and desires with a chisel. It’s simple - yet profound… --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orderandchaos/support
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    2 mins
  • Call Yourself Out on Bull$hit and Lies

    Call Yourself Out on Bull$hit and Lies
    Feb 13 2022

    I am a subject matter expert on creating excuses, lies and bullshit.

    I make excuses why things won't work out.

    I find reasons I won't be successful.

    I sabotage opportunities due to fear of failure.

    I wasn't always this way - and I am committed to change. In this episode, I share my experiences and methods of calling myself out on bullshit and lies I like to tell myself. Hopefully, you'll get something out of it which will help you do the same.

    Please consider supporting the podcast by visiting my friends over at www.originmaine.com - 100% American Made. 100% American workforce. Use my promo code CHAOS10 at checkout to save 10%!

    --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orderandchaos/support
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    24 mins
  • Real People, Real Lives, Real Stories with Phil Sylvester

    Real People, Real Lives, Real Stories with Phil Sylvester
    Nov 10 2021
    In this first installment of the "Real People, Real Lives, Real Stories" series, I interview my good friend and former police department coworker, Phil Sylvester. A husband, a father, and a business owner who also works a "real job," Phil shares his story of growing up, love, loss, betrayal, forgiveness and resilience - with some questionable humor in between! If you find yourself hurting, depressed, or alone this holiday season, reach out to us here at Order and Chaos and we will help put you in touch with people who would love to help you. Send me a DM on Instagram @orderandchaospodcast, or find us on Facebook by searching Order and Chaos with Shane Norwood. Reach out on either one of those social media outlets and Shane will personally answer your message and help you find the help you deserve. You matter - don't let the darkness tell you otherwise. Looking for the best seasoning money can buy? My guest this episode formulated an incredible seasoning for BBQ and beyond. It has become a show favorite! Check it out on Instagram @sylvesters.seasonings and order today! As always, your support for the show is much appreciated. With the holidays coming up, there is no better time to purchase some 100% American made clothing, boots, belts, jiu-jitsu gis or other items from our friends over at Origin Maine. Visit www.originmaine.com and use the promo code CHAOS10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/orderandchaos/support
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    1 hr and 52 mins

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