Episode 33:  ”Why we must breathe?”

Discussing the hidden cost of pressure with Dr. Tracie Keesee

What if the most powerful leadership tool you have isn’t your title, training, or experience, but your breath?

In this compelling episode of Moses People Speak, Terry Watson sits down with renowned public safety leader, scholar, and wellness practitioner Dr. Tracie Keesee to explore the transformative message of her new book, Just Breathe: How Managing the Breath Helps Public Safety Make Mindful, Value-Driven Decisions at Work and at Home. This episode is a must-listen for first responder leaders and professionals in high-pressure environments who are ready to align their actions with their values without sacrificing their well-being.

Join us live as Dr. Keesee helps us unpack a truth often overlooked in leadership circles: leadership under pressure begins in the body.

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About our guest

Dr. Tracie L. Keesee is a nationally recognized leader in policing culture, community safety, bias/equity, and wellness. A retired 25-year veteran of the Denver Police Department and former Deputy Commissioner for the New York City Police Department, she has dedicated her career to transforming the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

In addition to her policy and advocacy work, she is an Associate Professor at the University of Virginia’s School of Continuing and Professional Studies, teaching leadership, community dialogue, and law enforcement and community safety.

A certified mindfulness and yoga instructor, Dr. Keesee is also the founder of Respect the Om, a wellness initiative creating healing spaces for those in high-stress professions. Her work bridges research, practice, and human connection—helping shape public safety systems that are just, inclusive, and rooted in community trust.

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About our host

Terry Lee Watson, founder of Strategies for Justice BWMP LLC, has been presenting on race and white supremacy for more than 20 years. He has delivered presentations for universities, K-12 schools, social justice organizations, conferences, and law enforcement organizations.

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