Mental Health Episodes

Police Officer Brother's Death By Suicide. John Preston is a Marine Corps Veteran, a career firefighter and a singer - songwriter. In addition to serving our Country and his community, he uses his music and his energy to help prevent Veteran, Law Enforcement and First Responder suicide. He remembers his brother, Police Sergeant Mike Preston, who died by suicide. His Brother’s death inspired his song “Superman Falls” and he says saved his life. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or adverti...

Deputy Sheriff Survived a Gunfight then Spiraled Out of Control. Brian Regan, a former Brevard County Florida Sheriff’s Deputy talks about an incident that ended in a deadly shootout. He talks about the shooting, the immediate events afterwards and how is life eventually began to spiral out of control. The effects of the trauma from the event, led to the end of his career and had profound effects on his mental health. Brian also talks about his mission to help First Responders, Law Enforcement O...

Police Sergeant's Death By Suicide And The Shocking Response From His Department. He was a Sergeant with the Kansas City Kansas Police Department, where he served for more than 15 years. His name was Brett Doolittle and he died by suicide. Lindsey, his widow, talks about the police related stress and symptoms that lead to his death, the incident and the shocking response from the Department. Lindsey also talks about the book she wrote about suicide and her mission to help others. Interested in ...

Deputy Sheriff Shot, Lost An Eye And Needed A Miracle Transplant To Save His Life. Sheriff Sgt. Davd James talks about the attack when he was shot 5 times by a 16 year old. He lost one eye, much of the vision in the other eye and in addition to his other injuries he developed kidney failure. His first transplant failed after a few years. He received his life saving transplant under miraculous and heroic circumstances. Plus, he talks about his mission to help first responders. Interested in bein...

Law Enforcement Agencies Forcing Out Injured Officers. Former Ventura County Sheriff’s Deputy Travis “TJ” Miller talks about his career ending injury. One of the most common in Law Enforcement and simple things that departments can do to decrease the frequency of these injuries. He talks about the lack of support that he and others receive from their agency. Plus, the surprising and successful career options he found after Law Enforcement. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising...

Stress in Police Officer Family, Movie "American Sniper" Inspired Their Foundation. She was an EMT, and her spouse is a Police Officer. She is part of a first responer family and talks about the stresses, both emotional, physical and financial that first responder families face. When her EMT career was cut short by health problems, she watched the movie "American Sniper" with her police officer husband. Watching the movie and seeing how the stress impacted their marriage she decided to do someth...

Blue Line Holistic Doctor, Dr. Gabbriella A.G. "You protect me, my job is to protect you." Have you heard the old song "Put The Lime In The Coconut" by Harry Nilsson? In the classic tune a mixture of Lime and Coconut would make you feel better. Have you heard of Bulletproof coffee? The old saying you are what you eat holds true.In this special episode of the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast Dr. Gabbriella gives simple tips on how eating differently can help combat the high stress of ...

Unspoken Dangers And Damage of Police and Sheriff Career. Drinking, depression, divorce and the dark days. Patrick Cullinan, a retired law enforcement officer, talks about his struggles from the often unspoken effects experienced by many working in a Law Enforcement career. He also discusses how he overcame those serious life threatening problems and how his work at Southern States PBA helps other LEOs. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. If you are able to le...

Dr. Robert E. "Bob" Douglas Jr, is our guest. Prior to his 25 year career in Law Enforcement he was a US Marine Corps veteran who served in Vietnam. He has a Masters degree in Criminal Justice, continued his education to get his Doctorate, became a Pastor and dedicates his life to preventing Law Enforcement and First Responder suicides. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend or two, or three about it. If you are able to leave an honest rating and, or, review it would be appreciated. Inter...

Trauma, He was a Police Officer, Nurse, EMT and Combat Vet. Michael "Mike" Zannitto is a retired police officer. He is a combat Veteran and served as a US Navy Combat Corpsman. He is also an EMT and a Nurse. As a Navy Combat Corpsman, an EMT, a Nurse and a retired Police Officer He Has Seen And Experienced Countless Incidents of Violence and Trauma. Through his organization PeaceKeepersForLife.com he has turned his attention to helping other first responders and veterans. If you enjoy the show,...

Dreaded 911 Calls, Emergency Dispatchers Trauma. Diana Register a career 911 Dispatcher, who lost her police officer husband is our guest. Diana wrote the bestselling book, “Grief Life” and has also written numerous articles for Law Enforcement Today. Diana talks about the most dreaded dispatch calls and experiences. She speaks candidly about the death of her husband and the traumas associated with being a 911 dispatcher. Diana also discusses the lack of benefits and improper classification of d...

Murders and Death. Police Officer's Trauma, When It Becomes Too Much. Everyone working in Law Enforcement or as a first responder has a breaking point. Former New Orleans Police Officer Dylan Warter joins us to talk about his career in law enforcement and why he walked away. He talks about and remembers Officer Daryle Holloway, End Of Watch 06-20-2015. Dylan also discusses the after effects of experiencing so much violence as a Police Officer in New Orleans. If you enjoy the show, please tell a...

Nightmare Attack on a Police Officer Caused Him To Spiral Out Of Control. Former Janesville Wisconsin Police Officer Andrew Smith talks about the "nightmarish" assault, when his service weapon failed to fire. He talks about how his life began to spiral out of control afterwards, which eventually led to his resignation from the force. Andrew hopes that by sharing his story, he can help prevent other officers from going down the same path of self destruction. If you enjoy the show, please tell a ...

Amy and her husband Mark, founded The Unbridled Heroes Project based on their needs as a result of their military service and the after effects of a horrific crime. They took their experience as veterans, they found and developed a unique way, to help veterans and first responders by using rescued wild horses. The Unbridled Heroes Project has a unique way to help first responders and veterans heal from the traumas that they faced during their service. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enf...

Career Police Officer Jonathan Hickory talks about the stress of working in Law Enforcement and how that led to a dependence on alcohol. He discusses how that abuse spiraled into his own struggles with alcoholism. Jonathan details how his alcoholic condition nearly ended his career and marriage. Most importantly he talks about how recovery saved both his marriage and LEO career. In addition to policing Jonathan has written a book about his journey, to try to help others that struggle with alcoho...

Travis Browning is an active duty law enforcement officer and one of the members of Heroes Behind The Line. He talks about the mission of Heroes Behind The Line, which is first responders helping first responders. Their network provides peer support, critical incident debriefing and much more. Travis talks about the difficulties of being a law enforcement officer and first responder. He also discusses how he has learned to deal with the traumatic incidents they face. Be sure to check out our we...

Kevin Rouse a career Firefighter and EMT talks about the critical mass casualty incident that caused his physical lifelong injury. He also discusses the mental injury, PTSD, that he received from decades of horrific events. Plus, his ongoing battle with the local government to receive his pension. Don’t miss the details of how he and others were able to get their State to change the law for first responders with PTSD. Since his injuries, Kevin dedicates his life to helping injured First Responde...

Former Police Officers Working To Help First Responders. Kimberly DeFiori and Sara Laszaic join us to discuss their Law Enforcement experience. Plus, what they've learned in their police careers that dives them to help first responders. Learn about the Badges United Foundation and how they have dedicated their lives to increased wellness for all first responders. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a w...

Dogs Helping Police Officers and First Responders with PTSD, Training. Jeff Gettings a professional life long dog trainer is our guest. Jeff talks about his organization, comprised of him and his team of professional dog trainers and active and retired Law Enforcement officers that train and provide service dogs to LEOs with PTSD. Jeff also talks about their mission to save shelter dogs and train them to be service dogs. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe...

Police Officers and First Responder Mountain Retreats. Trauma and Stress Treatment. Tina Jaeckle, Crisis - Critical Incident - Trauma Counselor for several law enforcement agencies is our guest. Tina talks about her Blue Ridge Heroes Haven retreats and mountain cabin rentals for first responders. She also talks about the need for continued growth of best practices policies for first responders when dealing with critical incident traumatic incidents. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enfor...

Kevin Hicks, a former EMT for the city of Louisville, Kentucky is our guest. Kevin talks about the physical injuries and debilitating PTSD that he suffered on the job. He also talks about how he has been abandoned by the City, his agency, the union and workers compensation. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Be sure to check out our website. ...

Kay Reyna, wife of retired NC State Trooper Umberto Reyna is our guest. Kay talks about the line of duty accident that caused her husband's permanent and severe traumatic brain injury. She also talks about the unbelievable way that the North Carolina State Highway Patrol have abandoned her and Umberto. In addition to the conversation regarding the care of a TBI family member, she discusses the shocking treatment by Workers Compensation. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk P...

Police Officer and Family Abused By Workers Compensation and their Government. April Phillips, wife of retired Officer Richard Phillips is our guest. April talks about the line of duty accident that caused her husband's Traumatic Brain Injury. She also discusses, how her family struggles due to the repeated pattern of abuse and lack of care from Workers Compensation in Pennsylvania. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never mo...

Police Officer Suicide, Max Scherzer. Told by His Widow. April Scherzer, widow of Officer Max Scherzer is our guest. April talks about her husband's suicide, PTSD and the factors that may have contributed. Plus, she talks about life for her and her children afterwards and what all of us should be doing. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, never more than 2 issues a week sent out. Click here and scroll down about halfway. Be su...