Trauma Recovery Episodes
This category features episodes that delve into personal journeys of trauma and recovery, showcasing how individuals have overcome adversity in the face of crime and emotional distress.
431
Aug. 17, 2022
Abducted and Raped, She Became A Cop to Help Others.
Abducted and Raped, the Trauma Led Her to a Career in Law Enforcement, to Help Others.
Guests: Janet Teague , John J Wiley
430
Aug. 14, 2022
Police Officer's Deadly Shooting and PTSD After. Response from His Department.
Surviving a Deadly Officer Involved Shooting and The Aftermath. The shooting, the surprising response from his Department, his dark days, his recovery from PTSD, and how it lead to his book.
Guests: Michael Sugrue , John J Wiley
424
July 24, 2022
Police Officer Career Almost Ended Their Marriage. Special Episode.
Couple Shares How A Law Enforcement Career Impacted and Almost Ended Their Relationship. The lessons they have learned, successes, challenges, and how they use their experience to help others. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. A career police officer and his spouse discuss how the trauma and stress of his law enforcement career almost ended their marriage. Ashlie and C...
421
July 13, 2022
Shot 6 Times, Police Officer Died 3 Times During Surgery. Near Death Miracle.
It’s A Miracle He Survived, Shot 6 Times In The Line of Duty and Died 3 Times During Surgery.
Guests: Mario Olivera , John J Wiley
417
June 29, 2022
Shot Many Times Police Officer's Paralysis and Amputations.
Hero Police Sergeant Shot Multiple Times, Left With Paralysis and Amputations.
Guests: Kevin Holtry , John J Wiley
414
June 19, 2022
Special Forces Military Career ended by TBI. Dark Days and Mission to Help Others.
Traumatic Brain Injury Ended His Special Forces Military Career. The Reality, Dark Days and Mission to Help Others.
Guests: Nick Ward , John J Wiley
413
June 15, 2022
Police Corporal Shot and Died In Her Arms. After PTSD She Was Abandoned By The Police Agency They Both Served.
Her Fiancee, Police Officer Jacai Colson, Was Shot and Died In Her Arms. After Sustaining PTSD She Was Abandoned By The Police Agency They Both Served.
Guests: Miriam “Bev” Perez , John J Wiley
411
June 8, 2022
Deputy Sheriff “Baby He Couldn’t Protect” and Deadly Fight. Traumas that Shaped Him.
Wow... Life and Death Fight, and the “Baby He Couldn’t Protect”. Traumas That Shaped his Law Enforcement Career.
Guests: John Kelly , John J Wiley
410
June 5, 2022
Police Officer at only 19, His Frequent Exposure to Trauma.
Is 19-years-old Too Young To Be a Cop? His Early & Frequent Exposure to Trauma.
Guests: Michael A. Laidler , John J Wiley
401
May 4, 2022
Trauma, Police Officer, Life and Death in a Small Town.
Trauma, Life and Death the Realities of Small Town Policing.
Guests: John J Wiley , Steven Gould
400
May 1, 2022
Husband and One of Her Daughters were
A Horrible Car Accident Took The Lives of Her Husband and One of Her Daughters. Overcoming her battles with suicidal thinking, PTSD, finding her passion and how it motivates her to help others. Brought to you by Shatterproof for First Responders at FHE Health. Saving and rebuilding the lives of First Responders. Because sometimes the Helpers Need Help. For 24/7 Confidential Free Information call 833-776-1420. She lost her husband and one of her twin daughters in a car crash caused by a drunk d...
Guests: John J Wiley , Jennifer Tracy
391
March 30, 2022
Jaws of Life and Water Rescues. PTSD, Frightening and Amazing Recovery.
Trauma as a Firefighter Led to PTSD & Substance Abuse, His Bottom & Amazing Recovery.
Guests: John J Wiley , Scott Geiselhart
387
March 16, 2022
Police Officer Partner Died, He Spiraled Out Of Control.
Death Of His Police Partner, And Cumulative Trauma Caused Him To Spiral Out Of Control.
Guests: John J Wiley , Nate Fisher
385
March 9, 2022
Police Officer's Shooting Nightmare and Life After.
Shots Fired, The Nightmarish Shooting Incident And Life After.
Guests: John J Wiley , Mike Failace
384
March 6, 2022
PTSD Healing Is It Unique? Helping Others.
His Approach To Healing From His P.T.S. Is It Unique Way To Help Others? Combat Veteran and PHD, Matthew Burke shares his story, his way of getting healthy and helping others reclaim their lives. Matthew Burke, shares his story of the effects of combat related trauma on him after his Air Force career. He is a combat Veteran serving for 13 years and 4 deployments. He talks about the effects of trauma on him and his family. And the solution he found that helped him reclaim his life. Matthew has t...
Guests: John J Wiley , Matthew Burke
383
March 2, 2022
Death, Son's Suicide. Important Conversation For All.
Life After Her Son’s Death By Suicide. A Very Difficult And Important Conversation For All Survivors. Her College Aged Son Died Unexpectedly By Suicide. Building Her Life After And Using Her Pain To Help Others. We have many difficult conversations on the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show and Podcast and this is one of the most difficult to discuss. Melissa Bottorf-Arey is our guest. Her College aged son Alex died by suicide, at the age of 21, while he was away at school. Melissa shares her sto...
Guests: John J Wiley , Melissa Bottorf-Arey
381
Feb. 23, 2022
Paralyzed as a Teen in Freak Accident
Paralyzed As A Teen - Living An Inspired Life.
Guests: John J Wiley , Brian P. Swift
377
Feb. 9, 2022
Helicopter crash and Traumas as a Deputy, Changed His Life.
The Helicopter Crash And Trauma From His Law Enforcement Career, How It Changed His Life.