Trauma Recovery Episodes

Deputy Sheriff Shot Many Times and Left To Die, Barely Survived. Bobby Dupree, retired Sheriff's Deputy from Texas is our guest. Bobby talks about when he was shot multiple times at point blank range on a car stop. Before he could find out that the driver was a serial rapist, the suspect opened fire and shot him multiple times and left to die on the side of the road. Bobby talks about his near death experience, his lengthy and traumatic medical treatments and the long road to get to where he is ...

Nick Gore talks about his many years of Drug Addiction, felony arrests and the harm he did to others. He explains how he progressed into hardcore addiction and how he got clean and sober. Nick dedicates his life to helping others, with a primary focus on helping First Responders and Military Veterans with substance abuse and PTSD. 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 scrol...

Police Officer Trauma, Investigating Sex Crimes Against Children. Police Officer Marc Miller talks about psychological injuries caused by the many years of trauma experienced as a Police Officer. In particular the devastating effects of investigating sex crimes against children. He speaks candidly about his battles with and recovery from PTSD. 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 ...

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 Shot 6 Times and Died Twice During Surgery. Miracle Survival. Retired Police Detective Mario Oliveira talks about the incident when he was shot 6 times, point blank and died twice during surgery. He talks about the struggles that injured law enforcement officers face after debilitating line of duty injuries. Mario also discusses how he tries to help others with the Violently Injured Police Officers Organization. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast sub...

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...

Police Officer's Throat was slit, PTSD after and First Responder Cruises. Retired NYC Transit Police Officer Christine McIntyre returns to the show. She talks about her long and successful recovery from P.T.S.D. after a near death knife attack. Plus, Peter Enns from CESail.com joins us to discuss their incredible First Responder Cruises for First Responders, their families and friends. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Today Podcast subscribe to our free email newsletter, nev...

Motorcycle Police Officer’s Wreck, Devastating Injuries and Addiction. Retired Montgomery County Maryland Police Officer Tammy Hardy joins us on the Law Enforcement Today Radio Show. Tammy talks about the line of duty motorcycle accident that nearly took her leg. She also discusses how the more than 20 surgeries led to a demoralizing addiction to Opiate pain pills. Plus, how she is using her nightmare to help others. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is...

Deputy Sheriff Ambushed, Shot and Survived. He Tells His Story. Author and retired Sheriff's Detective Robert Rangel is our guest on the Law Enforcement Today Show. Robert was shot multiple times in an ambush. He talks about that horrible event and how it inspired his series of books. His books tell the stories of countless Law Enforcement Officers who were in extremely violent gunfights. Some of whom received horrific injuries and those that did not survive. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instag...

Retired New York City Transit Police Officer Christine McIntyre is our guest. Christine talks about the brutal knife attack, the assailant slit her throat, that almost took her life. She explains her long and courageous struggle to recover physically, emotionally and mentally. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Horse Flyer. Never miss out on an episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Podcast subscribe to our free e...

Sheriff Sergeant's Life and Recovery After Hitting Rock Bottom. Joey Rafferty a retired Sheriff's Sergeant talks about his life and recovery after hitting rock bottom as a result of PTSD and alcohol abuse. Joey talks about the program that helped save his life. Plus, his quest to help save the lives of First Responders and others that struggle with substance abuse and PTSD. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permission from the band Dark Hor...

Police Officer Ambushed and Shot Which Caused Paralysis, Their Life After. Police Officer Jim Kuzak was shot multiple times in an ambush, which caused paralysis. Cris and Jim talk about their "new normal" life as a couple, and a family after his catastrophic injury. They also talk about their passion for helping other individuals, including Police Officers and their families after critical incidents. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with permis...

Australian Police Officer PTSD, Retired, His Recovery and Mission. Shaun O'Gorman a retired Australian Police Officer, recovering from PTSD. He is from Queensland is our guest. He states that American media distorts the truth about gun violence and crime in Australia... it is still a problem. Do Police "Down Under" face the same problems and difficulties as American Law Enforcement? Plus, a frank conversation about P.T.S.D. It's a problem for First Responders and Military in Australia too. Foll...

Police Officer Survived An Ambush Shooting and Protecting K9 Heroes. Miami Gardens Florida Police Officer David Starling talks about surviving multiple gunshot wounds. He was targeted and ambushed for being a uniformed Police Officer. Plus Staci Goveia from Protecting K- Heroes talks about her mission to supply ballistic vests and Narcan first aid kits to K9 units across the United States and abroad. Learn how you can help their efforts by donating or by attending their Brothers In Blue Bash C...

Police Officer PTSD, Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Protection. Deborah Louise Ortiz shares her dramatic story about recovery from Law Enforcement related PTSD. Plus, she talks about Code 9 Project's focus on raising awareness about PTSD. They also provide education, support and viable self-help tools to all Public Safety Personnel and their families for the purpose of managing and reducing the compressive stress effects, such as PTSD and suicide. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship...

Police Officer's Traumatic Brain Injury Caused Retirement. Shaun Smotherman, retired Corpus Christi Police Officer discusses Traumatic Brain Injury. T.B.I. is a lesser known, but critical risk to the health of First Responders and Law Enforcement Officers. Plus, he talks about the difficulties of living with this life long disability caused by repeated concussions. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@letrad...

Police Officer Shot, Injured During an ambush. Fight with the Town Government.Retired Mahomet Il. Officer Jeremy Scharlow. Shot and permanently injured during an ambush. He was fired by his agency, before he was eventually retired. Fighting a violent criminal and Town Government afterwards to survive. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@letradio.com. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Backgr...

Police Officer Shot Many Times, Barely Survived, Tells His Powerful Story. Officer Down - Matt Pearce tells his story of survival and recovery. He was shot multiple times, including the attempted assassination shot to his head. Matt Pearce discusses his long road to recovery and his return to full duty status in the Fort Worth Texas Police Department. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@letradio.com. Follo...

Police Officer PTSD Recovery and Helping others. A retired Cop's story. Chris Orton, retired Detective Travis County Sheriff's Officer joins us to discuss his recovery from and how he helps others to recover from PTSD. 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. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportunities send an email to the host and producer of the show jay@...

Surviving Against the Odds, Shot Multiple Times: Retired Police Officer Stacy Lee's Astonishing Journey. In this gripping episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast we delve into the harrowing story of a courageous police officer, named Stacy Lee. She endured a life-altering experience when she was shot multiple times. Join us as she shares the unimaginable events that unfolded on that fateful night, when this officer was shot multiple times in the line of duty. Through exclusiv...