Trauma Recovery Episodes

Police Officer Shot Twice, Including The Face, She Chased And Caught The Suspects. Police Officer Ann Marie Carrizales is our guest. She talks about the night she was shot during a car stop. Although shot twice, including once in the face, she was determined to make sure the suspects didn’t get away with it. Police Officer Ann Marie Carrizales made the decision, in spite of her injuries, to get back into her police car and pursue the shooters. She discusses the event, the heroic drive and determ...

His Badge, My Story, Life For Police Officer's Families. Vicki Gustafson is an author, a Christian life coach, a public speaker and has been married for decades to Jay, a Law Enforcement Officer. She shares insights into the joys, challenges and pitfalls they’ve experienced as a result of his career in law enforcement. Vicki discusses her book and her passion to share what she has learned with other police, first responder and military families. Many of her insights can be benefit everyone, rega...

Is Recruiting and Retaining Police Officers A Big Problem? Sheriff Timothy Cameron, leader of one of our nation’s oldest departments, and John O’Connor a Police Officer and St. Mary’s County Commissioner join us on the show. They talk about the nationwide problem of recruiting and keeping great Law Enforcement Officers. They discuss how the problem affects their County and everyone across the Country. Most importantly they talk about the causes and solutions for the recruiting and retention prob...

Trauma for Police Officers And Other First Responders. Cathy and Javier Bustos, a married couple, have both been law enforcement officers with more than 45 years combined experience. During their police careers they have both been through several traumaticincidents. They discuss the solutions they have found that helped them as individuals and as a couple. Cathy and Javi also talk about their passion for helping law enforcement officers, other first responders with their work as “That Peer Suppo...

Traumas And Stress as a State Trooper, Became A Top Charity Fundraiser. The scars created by his career in the Md.State Police nearly cost him everything, including his marriage. George Wooden talks about the long term effects caused by years of trauma and stress. He also discusses how this affected him and his family. George talks about his ongoing efforts to recover and how he uses this to fuel his passion to help non profits and charities worldwide. Background song Hurricane is used with per...

NASCAR Plus A Police Officer Plus Children Equals? Within 10 minutes of Police Officer Todd Smith’s first visit to a NASCAR race, he knew he had to do something with motorsports to help children succeed, especially at risk youth. The next day he was on the phone talking to NASCAR race teams to start Fuel For Success. The program involves Police Departments from across the Country, NASCAR and corporate sponsors helping to assist law enforcement and kids. Todd also talks about the common myths peo...

Shot In The Eye, Police Officer Survived with Brain Injuries. Miracle! Retired Police Officer Aaron Pearson and Amanda Pearson talk about the incident when he was shot in the eye. His chances for survival were minimal and if he did Doctors doubted he would ever walk, or talk again. They discuss their gratitude for excellent medical care, great support from the police department and divine intervention. Aaron and Amanda discuss their long and difficult road to get to where they are today and how ...

Near Fatal Shooting of Police Sergeant, the Family Nightmare. Johnna Schoolfield, wife of Police Sergeant Matthew Schoolfield talks about the incident where her husband was shot multiple times and nearly killed. From the notification, to seeing her husband near the scene of the shooting. She talks about their long road of recovery from his catastrophic, life long injuries. Plus, Johnna talks about how she and her family have been abandoned by Police Administrators and face an uncertain future. ...

Murdered Sheriff's Deputy, Widow Tells The Tale of Tragedy The Ruthless Murder Of Deputy Sheriff Brandy Winfield. Sara Winfield talks about the murder of her husband Deputy Sheriff Brandy Winfield. She discusses how he was murdered, the way that she was notified and the tremendous effect the murder has had on her and her sons. Sara also talks about the enormous progress they have all made in their lives. Plus, she discusses the people and organization that has helped them along the way. Follow ...

Trauma, Violence and Stress the Long Term Effects. Jessie Holton is a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran, he was a law enforcement officer in the Brevard County Florida Sheriff's Office for many years, before joining the Bozeman Montana Police Department as a Police Officer. Jessie talks about the short and long term effects of repeated stress and violent trauma and how this motivates him to help others. Follow us on MeWe, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook. Background song Hurricane is used with perm...

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...

State Trooper Brother Killed, Remembering Christopher Shea. US Marine Corps Veteran Timothy Shea talks about the line of duty death of his brother Delaware State Trooper Christopher Shea. He discusses the similar problems that Military Veterans and Law Enforcement Officers face. Timothy also talks about his non profit and his extreme running that promotes awareness about PTSD and suicide prevention for Law Enforcement Officers. Interested in being a guest, sponsorship or advertising opportuniti...

Police Officer Stabbed and Her Throat Was Slit, with 911 Audio. Retired Police Officer Tells Her Story. Hartford Police Officer Jill Kidik was stabbed multiple times, her throat and trachea were slit and one of her tear ducts was ripped out during a sudden and totally unexpected assault. It was a routine call for service that left her in a fight for her life. She talks about the attack, her near death experience, the physical and emotional recovery and her valiant efforts to try to return to ser...

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...

Newlywed turned Police Officer's Widow. Sherry Graham - Potter talks about how her husband was killed in the line of duty, how she was notified and all that encompasses the departmental funeral. She discusses the emotional hardship that she and her two sons endured. Sherry elaborates on how a chance encounter with another law enforcement officer widow, helped her through the grieving process, to find their new normal. She also discusses her life today and how she dedicates much of her time to he...

Died Twice, Sheriff's Deputy Shot Left Paralyzed And Still Serves. Detective Dan Brite was shot by a heavily armed and suicidal man on a SWAT call out. The high power rifle round entered through the side of his vest, causing catastrophic, life threatening injuries. He died twice during emergency treatment, the trauma medical team brought him back from death. Dan was left paralyzed from the waist down. Dan talks about the incident, the struggle to survive and recover and why he feels it is so imp...

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,...