The Heart of the Matter
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In this episode, we explore the critical intersection of leadership and health within the public safety community. Michael welcomes Dr. Benjamin Stone, an expert in cardiovascular physiology and co-developer of Sigma Tactical Wellness, an organization dedicated to understanding and reducing coronary disease among law enforcement officers in the U.S. Dr. Stone discusses the alarming statistics on heart disease in public safety professionals, the novel testing methods his organization employs, and the transformative impact of educating officers on their health. He also shares personal anecdotes and professional insights on fostering a culture of health and wellness within these high-risk occupations.
Episode Guest
Upon graduation from the University of Arkansas, Dr. Benjamin Stone attended Exeter College of Oxford University through the United States Air Force Institute of Technology. At Oxford, Dr. Stone developed a keen interest in cardiovascular physiology. He completed his PhD while coordinating research at the British Olympic Medical Institute and Cambridge University. Dr. Stone served as Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology at the University of Central Arkansas, Sr. Tutor at Oxford University, and designed curriculums for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
In 2017, Dr. Stone co-developed Sigma Tactical Wellness, an organization intent on determining the causes-of and reducing the prevalence of coronary disease in law enforcement officers throughout the United States. To date, his program has screened more than 10000 police officers and the derived data and methods are being used across the nation to save countless lives.
