Welcome to The Safety Gambit, an exploration of the risks we take as humans and the culture of safety we create at home and at work. Hosted by Lindsay Polic, a certified safety professional for more than 20 years, The Safety Gambit invites you to take a more curious and holistic approach to transforming the culture of safety in your life, including bringing awareness to the impact of our safety decisions, the safety of workplaces, the emotional and physical safety of our spaces, and the philosophy of safety. On the show, Lindsay and other safety experts and like-hearted individuals will ask questions like: What is your personal risk level? Why do companies take risks to short cut regulatory safety obligations? What is the cost of the humans doing the work? Why do humans take risks to short cut safety outside of the workplace? We connect, educate, and empower you to enact change and create transformation around safety for your family, communities, and workplaces. Let’s discover The Safety Gambit in your life!Music by TimTaj. Artwork by Chris Polic. Edited by Nōn Wels.
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December 18, 2025Episode 779 min
A Pause and Holiday Reflections
On episode 77 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay reflects back on her experience with the podcast, what she's learned, holiday safety gambits, and what the future holds for The Safety Gambit!In this episode, I cover:An unexpected thing I learned doing this podcast.The holiday safety gambits you should pay careful attention to.What's next for the podcast.And so much more.Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here.Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!
December 4, 2025Episode 7642 min
The Four Os: Observation, Open Questions, Opportunity, and Outcomes (with Radhika Dutt)
On episode 76 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking, to explore the Four Os: Observation, Open Questions, Opportunity, and Outcomes.In this episode, we cover:Radhika's OHLA framework: objectives, hypotheses, learnings, adaptations.How product disease creeps in.The key to showing up with curiosity in your solution discovery.An illusion of performance.And an in-depth look at the Four Os: what's the Observation? What are the Open questions? What is the Opportunity? What are the Outcomes? And so much more.Radhika Dutt helps transform organizations to innovate smarter and truly optimize performance—not by chasing goals but by driving vision. Connect with Radhika on LinkedIn, and explore the Radical Product and OHLS toolkits here.Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is always looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here.Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!
November 13, 2025Episode 7552 min
How Good Can It Get? (with Dr. Valerie Rein)
On episode 75 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Dr. Valerie Rein, author of Patriarchy Stress Disorder, to explore the patriarchy and its oppressive impact on the safety of women. In this episode, we cover:How good can it really get for you?Intergenerational oppression of the patriarchy.Why, as Dr. Valerie says, "women don't really know what safety feels like."How safety connects to the nervous system and state of relaxation.And so much more.Dr. Valerie Rein is a psychologist who has coined Patriarchy Stress Disorder® (PSD) and helps women achieve their ultimate success, happiness, and fulfillment by healing generational, collective imprints of oppression.She holds an EdM in Psychological Counseling from Columbia University and a PhD in Psychology from the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology. Dr. Valerie's unique methodology for guiding women's journeys of "how good can it get?" is grounded in her doctoral research on transformation.Her bestselling book, Patriarchy Stress Disorder: The Invisible Inner Barrier to Women’s Happiness and Fulfillment, has been heralded by reviewers as "the most important body of literary work of our modern times" and "perhaps the most important book of the century for women."Download the first chapter of Dr. Valerie's book, Patriarchy Stress Disorder, on her website DrValerie.com. To get in touch with Dr. Valerie, email team@drvalerie.com.-----Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is always looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here.Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!
October 30, 2025Episode 7445 min
Are You An Emotional Hoarder? (with Ron Stotts)
On episode 74 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Dr. Ron Stotts, a transformational guide for leaders, to explore the evolution and growth of the conscious leader.In this episode, we cover:The more we control, the less safe we feel.Emotional hoarding! What is it?Breathing and its relationship to our safety.How to create a trusting work environment.The importance of the inner child.Falling in love with yourself.And so much more.Learn more about Ron at RonStotts.com.Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is always looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here.Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!
October 16, 2025Episode 7342 min
7 Pillars of Culture (with Chris Dyer)
On episode 73 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Chris Dyer, bestselling author of The Power of Company Culture, to explore how culture and safety within the workplace co-mingle. In this episode, we cover:How safety fits within company culture.The difference between mistakes and errors. On creating a work environment that feels safe enough to make mistakes.Catching people doing the right thing.Leveling up the middle.Why we need to continue to train leaders.And so much more.If you'd like a free PDF cheat sheet that shares tips on how to talk to your people, text "33777" and put "Chris" in the message! Learn more about Chris at ChrisDyer.com, connect with him on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is always looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here.Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!
October 2, 2025Episode 7239 min
Everyday Risks: Healthcare (with Amber Norton)
On episode 72 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Amber Norton, a registered nurse and holistic life practitioner, to explore the everyday risks of safety in healthcare—for visitors and staff. In this episode, we cover:The in-hospital tragedy that led Amber to pursue a career as a holistic life practitioner.Must-do safety precautions when visiting a healthcare setting.Current standards, and how there's much to be improved upon, of healthcare safety.Amazing advice for caretakers in hospital settings.And so much more.Learn more about Amber's holistic life coaching services, and be sure to connect with Amber on LinkedIn. Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is always looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here.Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!
September 18, 2025Episode 7138 min
Somatic Leadership (with Kimberly Arnold)
On episode 71 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Kimberly Arnold, founder of Somatic Leadership, to explore how the body is impacted within the workplace, and what you can do to feel safer in your own skin.In this episode, we cover:The feeling in your body when things don't go the way you want.The opportunity for calm between adrenaline and cortisol.Tips for noticing your body sensations.Hardwiring resilience into your day.How to ground yourself and feel safer in your body.And so much more.Learn more about Somatic Leadership on YouTube! Connect with Kimberly Arnold here, and schedule your complimentary discovery call!Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is always looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here.Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!
September 4, 2025Episode 7037 min
Everyday Risks: Solo Road Trips
On episode 70 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by a special guest to explore the risks (and joys) of solo traveling, specially solo road trips around the United States!In this episode, we cover:What you need to bring on your solo road trips.Safety precautions for solo traveling.Planning before you leave on a car trip.Why you should take a road trip throughout the US!And so much more.Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is always looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here.Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!
August 21, 2025Episode 6911 min
Everyday Risks: Whistleblowing
On episode 69 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay follows up on episode 68 with Kim Brady to dive deeper into whistleblowing, and shares some essential tips for speaking out at work. If you haven't listened to episode 68, make sure you do! In this episode, we cover:What it means to document everything.What to do if it doesn't feel safe to speak out directly.Knowing your rights as an employee.Why courage is contagious.And so much more.Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is always looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here.Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!
August 7, 2025Episode 6845 min
Everyday Risks: Speaking Out (with Kim Brady)
We're back! On episode 68 of The Safety Gambit podcast, Lindsay is joined by Kim Brady, a former NCAA athlete turned business growth specialist, to explore the inherent risk and courage of speaking out at your job. In this episode, we cover:What happened to Kim when she called out bad behavior from her employer.Being "raised to raise your voice."Finding people at your job you can trust.When you realize the business culture is not what you thought it was.And so much more.If you are curious about starting a business, or if you're early in your business journey and need some help, make sure to connect with Kim at kimbradybusinesscoaching.com! And give her a follow on LinkedIn. Want to join the podcast? Lindsay is always looking for guests, from industry experts to everyday folks! Contact Lindsay here.Lindsay Polic, the host, is a multi-passionate entrepreneur, international health coach, child passenger safety technician (car seats!), and certified safety professional with over 20 years of experience. She likes to say that she offers regulatory compliance with heart.Learn more about Lindsay and connect with the show at LindsayPolic.com. Follow the podcast on Instagram @TheSafetyGambit. And please rate, review, share, and subscribe! Thanks for listening!
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