Trauma Recovery Episodes

Police Couple Trauma Critical Incidents Peer Support. Police officers and other first responders often face the harsh reality of critical incidents in the line of duty, leaving indelible marks on their lives and relationships. Cathy and Javier Bustos, a resilient Police Couple with over 45 years of combined law enforcement experience, trauma that they know all too well. Police couple trauma and critical incidents take center stage in this powerful story of Cathy and Javier Bustos, a resilient la...

Cop Husband's Death by Suicide, Her Shocking Story. In this shocking and heart-wrenching episode Sharonda Calderon tells the tragic story of her Cop Husband Deputy Homero Calderon, a dedicated officer who served with the Dallas County Sheriff's Office for nearly two decades. She opens up about the painful reality that led to his untimely death by suicide in 2018.

Police Officer Military Veteran's Journey To Recovery. Special Episode. Many don't talk about the suicide epidemic with our Police Officers, and Military Veterans. Trauma, PTSD, Depression and the effects it has on our first responders is a subject that is still taboo for many people.

Alcohol and Police Trauma Took Him To The Edge. The Perils of Police Trauma and Alcohol: A Journey from Despair to Hope. The weight of police trauma, coupled with alcohol abuse, pushed him to the brink of despair, ultimately leading to a suicide attempt. This harrowing ordeal marked the end of his law enforcement career and left his overall mental health in shambles. Today, he shares his story of loss and resilience, aiming to offer hope and support to others. Alcohol and police trauma take cent...

PTSD Life for Cops, Military and First Responders. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health condition that affects individuals who have been exposed to or witnessed traumatic events. It transcends boundaries and can affect anyone, but it disproportionately affects certain professions where individuals are regularly confronted with traumatic situations. PTSD Life for Cops, police officers, military personnel, and first responders, including firefighters, paramedics, a...

Shooting After Effects PTSD Almost Ended His Life. Special Episode. A Deputy Sheriff's Struggle After a Deadly Shooting and PTSD. In this powerful Special Episode, we explore the devastating after effects of a shooting and the reality of PTSD through the story of a deputy sheriff whose life was nearly derailed after a deadly shooting. This deeply personal account sheds light on the psychological impact, emotional trauma, and intense mental health struggles that can follow an officer-involved sho...

Stabbed and Her Throat Was Slit, Police Officer Survived. Special Digitally Remastered Episode. The Resilience of a Retired Police Officer: Surviving a Violent Assault and Seeking Recovery. In this gripping Special Episode, now digitally remastered, we share the incredible story of a police officer who survived a brutal attack, stabbed and with her throat slit in a horrifying violent assault that nearly took her life. This intense survival story highlights a true life-threatening injury and the ...

Police Shot Neck. Died 3 Times In Surgery. Denied Pension. A Hero's Unwavering Battle: Surviving a Gunshot Wound, Denied Pension, and a Journey to Recovery. In this powerful story, a police officer shot in the neck fights for survival after a devastating gunshot wound, even dying three times during surgery in a gripping near-death experience. This incredible survival story highlights the harsh realities of a line of duty injury, the long road through trauma care, and the determination required f...

Christmas Miracle, Cop Shot In Ambush. Special Digitally Remastered Episode. Christmas Miracle Cop Shot In Ambush. Special Digitally Remastered Episode. Surviving the Unthinkable: A Federal Agent's Extraordinary Journey. Join us in this awe-inspiring interview with Drew Stokes, a dedicated career law enforcement officer whose life took a harrowing turn during a seemingly ordinary trip to the grocery store. Christmas Miracle Cop Shot In Ambush.

Police Shot Seven Times With A .45 By A Shoplifter. He Tells His Miraculous Story of Survival and Recovery. Retired Jacksonville Police Officer Tell His Heart Pounding and Inspiring Story.In this powerful Special Episode, a retired Jacksonville Police officer shares his heart-pounding and deeply inspiring story after being shot seven times with a .45 caliber weapon during a violent encounter with a shoplifter. This incredible survival story highlights a true near-death experience, showcasing rem...

Shooting Trauma Police Sergeant's Story. PTSD and Violence. Digitally Remastered Episode. Navigating the Shadows: A Police Officer's Journey through Trauma, Recovery, and Redemption in California. We delve into the life-altering moments that shaped Retired Police Sergeant Michael Sugrue. Michael opens up about a fateful call where he was forced to confront an armed and dangerous suspect. He recounts the intensity of that life-or-death encounter, as well as a near miss with another armed suspect....

Death By Suicide, Police Sergeant's Wife Tells The Story. Special Digitally Remastered Episode. Brett Doolittle was a dedicated Sergeant who served the Kansas City Kansas Police Department for over 15 years. Tragically, he died by suicide. His widow, Lindsey, courageously shares the story of the police-related stress and symptoms that ultimately led to his untimely death. She also sheds light on the distressing incident itself and the disappointing response from the Department. Additionally, Lin...

Changes, Crime and Trauma Stories. Most Of The Show Is The Same. Special Episode. In this special episode, we invite you to explore a fresh take on true crime, a departure from the conventional narratives. While much of the content in the true crime genre often follows a familiar pattern, we are here to provide a different perspective. In this Special Episode, we explore exciting Changes to our True Crime content while continuing to deliver powerful Crime Stories and Trauma Stories that audience...

Police PTSD Trauma Aftermath of Police Career-Ending Injury. A powerful interview with retired Nashville Metro Police Lieutenant Joe Towers, who devoted over two decades of his life to serving his community as a dedicated law enforcement officer. In this revealing episode, Joe candidly shares the truths of policing in America, recounting his career, filled with the constant presence of violence, danger, and trauma. In this powerful episode, we explore the reality of Police PTSD and the lasting T...

Police Shot In Ambush. Fight To Survive and Life After. His story. Special Episode. The chilling account of Police Sergeant Charles Lowe, who faced a life-altering ambush while courageously donning his police uniform in the streets of St. Louis. He shares the heart-wrenching story of a night when he became the target of a malicious attack solely for wearing the badge of a law enforcement officer. In this gripping Special Episode, we share the Survival Story of a Police Sergeant, Charles Lowe, wh...

Trauma Special Forces Sniper In Combat In Afghanistan. Post Traumatic Growth. Join us in a special episode featuring the story of a Canadian Special Forces sniper who encountered intense combat situations in Afghanistan. This seasoned sniper shares his experiences, highlighting the violence, high-pressure scenarios, and the harsh realities of warfare, including the profound impact it had on him and those around him. He bravely delves into the chaos of combat, mayhem, and the heart-wrenching spec...

Sexually Abused As A Child. Recovery and Predators Among Us

Hotel Rampage 60 Killed, 413 Wounded. Police Officer's Story."Surviving the Las Vegas Hotel Rampage: A Police Officer's Account of Tragedy, PTSD, and Triumph". The shooter, perched in a hotel room, unleashed a barrage of more than 1,000 bullets, resulting in a horrifying scene of mass murder. Sixty lives were tragically cut short, and over 413 individuals were left wounded. The sheer panic and chaos that gripped the music festival brought the total number of injured to a staggering 867. The Sho...

Her Cop Career. Murder, Life or Death Battles and more. "A Cop's Journey: Navigating Trauma, Murder, and a Life-or-Death Battle" Susan takes us on a gripping journey through her hair-raising adventures, which include experiences as diverse as solving murders, apprehending fugitives, and confronting life-or-death battles. Her career has been a testament to the resilience and courage that police officers exhibit in the face of extreme adversity. The Show is brought to you in Part by 4 Patriots. ...

Police Officer And Military Trauma, First Day Back Took a Terrible Toll. From daily rocket attacks in Iraq, to a murdered baby on his first day back as a Police Officer began to affect him. The traumas from both Military Combat and Policing had a terrible impact on his marriage. Fortunately, they were able to reconcile and now he provides support to Police across the Country. Jason Scalzi is a retired Police Officer and former Marine. He deployed to combat as a member of a reserve unit and face...

Police Officer's Shooting, PTSD, Alcohol Abuse and DUI Arrest. Surprise By His Agency. Trauma during his police career and a Shooting, Led to PTSD, Alcohol Abuse and a DUI Arrest. Jeff Stoval talks about the shooting, how police trauma led to PTSD, his marital problems and self medicating with alcohol. This led to him being arrested for DUI. Instead of firing him the department and peer support helped him get back on track and return to a successful law enforcement career and healthy life. The ...

Her Quest for Joy after Husband's Death by Suicide. Her Long Journey to Find Joy and Mission To Help Others. A frank, no holds barred discussion about her husband's suicide, and what it has taken for her to build a new life. Her Husband's Suicide Left Her, A Single Mother, with the unwanted task of building a new life. As she said, "this wasn't part of the deal". Alexandra Wyman shares the painful story about her husband Shawn's death by suicide. She also talks about her path to finding joy as ...

Sheriff Deputy Shot Twice, Including in the Face. Tells the story. Deputy Troy Anderson pulled over a car one night for an average car stop. Before he could sense any threat the suspect fired a gun twice and shot him in the face and hand. It was a rural area far from help and an off duty deputy, near the area, cleaning the patrol car heard his call for help on the radio. The suspect was later killed in a shootout with a civilian while invading that person's home. Deputy Anderson had no way of k...

Police Officer Trauma and Suicide Led Her To Help Cops in Crisis The suicide death of a partner combined with the repeated exposure to trauma from Police Work led her to start working with a specialty unit in the NYPD to help Cops in Crisis. Her work in Peer Support, Therapy and Counseling for police officers continues with TTMP.com. Robyn Cannaratio, a retired NYPD Police Officer is our guest. She talks about the unrelenting stress, the violence one extremely brutal call that impacted her trem...