Trauma Recovery Episodes

A Service Dog Helped Save This Police Officer's Life. Special Episode. A police detective in New Jersey, found himself facing challenges beyond the ordinary. A former Marine Corps reservist deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan, he encountered the harsh realities of combat firsthand. It was during his service in Afghanistan that a grenade blast left him with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Hearing Loss, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Returning home, Andrew resumed his police career, b...

PTSD Broken By Trauma, Deaths of Children Shaped Her Life. Her recovery and mission. Special Episode. This retired Deputy Sheriff from the Orange County Sheriff's Office talks about the impacts of her law enforcement career. The violence and trauma, plus the profound impacts of the drowning deaths of two children. In addition to all the violence, she talks about the drowning deaths of children and the impact it had on them. Donna "D.A." Michaels joins John Jay Wiley. Donna is a retired Orange C...

Traumas as a Disptacher, a Call Where a Deputy was Killed, Led to her CPTSD. Her profound journey, navigating through the challenges of multiple officer-related shootings and coping with the ensuing post-traumatic stress. Her narrative touches upon her diagnosis of CPTSD and recounts a pivotal incident during her time as a dispatcher, where she experienced the loss of a deputy firsthand. The toll of her demanding role on her and her family underscores the importance of mental health awareness, t...

Grief Life After The Sudden Death Of Her Husband

Deputy Sheriff Husband Died, State Ignores Them

Alzheimer's Care For Dad, Growing Up With High Crime in Chicago.

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...