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.
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Jan. 8, 2023
Police Officer Trainee Ambushed and Shot, Partner Killed. Her 20th Day On The Street.
She was ambushed and shot, her partner was killed, while in Field Training for her Police Department.
Guests: John J Wiley , Britt Kelly
471
Jan. 4, 2023
Airport Mass Shooting in Florida. Firefighter’s PTSD.
Firefighter on scene at the Fort Lauderdale Airport Mass Shooting. The Trauma and Life After.
Guests: John J Wiley , Dean Moreno
470
Jan. 1, 2023
Trauma and Crime Stories, In Season 7 of the podcast.
True Crime Stories and Trauma Stories from those that went through it. Season 7 of the show.
Guest: John J Wiley
469
Dec. 28, 2022
Police Officer Shot Through The Eye, Severe Brain Injuries. Miracle. Special Episode.
Police Officer Shot Through The Eye, Severe Brain Injuries. Miracle. Special Episode. After he was shot through an eye, his chances for survival were minimal and if he did Doctors doubted he would ever walk, or talk again. Retired Police Officer Aaron Pearson and Amanda Pearson talk about the incident when he was shot in the eye. They discuss their gratitude for excellent medical care, great support from the police department and divine intervention. Aaron and Amanda discuss their long and diffi...
468
Dec. 21, 2022
Police Officer's Life Saved By Christmas Eve Stranger. Special Episode.
Police Officer's Life Saved By Christmas Eve Stranger. Special Episode. Retired NYC Police Officer's Life Saved by Christmas Eve Stranger. Shot in the line of duty, he survived the life and death attack, but later his life spiraled out of control. He was on a train on Christmas Eve and had made a decision to end his life after arriving at his destination. A chance encounter with a stranger named Erin, who he said wouldn't stop talking, ended up saving his life and changing his direction. He shar...
Guests: John J Wiley , Dean Simpson
456
Nov. 13, 2022
Filmmaker Saw PTSD Trauma Problem For First Responders, Now It’s His Passion.
Accidentally exposed to the PTSD problem for First Responders while filming a documentary about Heroin. It is now his passion to help them.
Guests: John J Wiley , Conrad Weaver
452
Oct. 30, 2022
Did Sheriff's Department Pressure Contribute To The End Of Her Law Enforcement Career?
Did Departmental Pressure and Sexism Contribute To The End Of Her Law Enforcement Career. A former SWAT and Underconver Officer tells her story.
Guests: Bridget Truxillo , John J Wiley
447
Oct. 12, 2022
Murdered Police Officer Partner, His Story After.
The Murder Of His Partner And The Aftermath. The day that Cops hope will never happen.
Guests: Chris Hoyer , John J Wiley
446
Oct. 9, 2022
Police Officer's Career Ending Injury. Her New Life After.
Police Officer's Career Ending Injury. Her New Life After. A Line of Duty Injury Ended Her Beloved Police Career. Which Led To Owning and Operating Her Own Business. A routine arrest led to permanent injury that led to retirement from her police career. She talks about how much she loved the job, the retirement process and shocking challenges she faces from the local government. Robin Wallace is a medically retired Jacksonville, NC Police Officer. During a routine arrest, that involved physical...
Guests: Robin Wallace , John J Wiley
445
Oct. 5, 2022
Murder of his Police Officer Father
His Police Officer Father was Murdered in the Line of Duty While He was in the Police Academy.
Guests: Gary Edgington , John J Wiley
443
Sept. 28, 2022
Police Trauma. Impacts on Him, Family and Community. His Recovery, Books and Movie.
Police Trauma. Impacts on Him, Family and Community. His Recovery, Books and Movie. Trauma from his Police Career had an Impact on Him, His Family and Community. His Recovery, Books and Movie. Plus, his experiences motivated him to write the story of Police Detective Mario Oliveira, who was shot several times, died multiple times during surgery and his miraculous survival. Retired Law Enforcement Officer and author Keith Knotek is our guest. He talks about his career and discusses the details o...
Guests: Keith Knotek , John J Wiley
442
Sept. 25, 2022
Husband, a Sheriff's Deputy was Murdered. Their Story. Special Episode.
Her Husband, a Deputy, Was Shot And Murdered. She Tells Their Story and Impact of His Death.
Guests: Jodi Moore , John J Wiley
441
Sept. 21, 2022
Deadly Gunfight for Deputy Sheriff caused Him To Spiral Out of Control. Recovery and Mission After. Special Episode.
His Drastic Collapse After Surviving A Deadly Officer Involved Gunfight. His Recovery and Mission After. Special Episode.
Guests: Brian Regan , John J Wiley
440
Sept. 18, 2022
Traumatic Brain Injury for Police Officer. Family and Life After.
Traumatic Brain Injury for Police Officer. Family and Life After. Traumatic Brain Injury Ended This Cop’s Career. The Effects on the Family and their Life After. The incident that forced his retirement, the long term effects on the family and how her career, plans and action saved them from financial ruin. Joan Van De Griek is our guest. She talks about the freak incident that ended her police officer husband's career. He was kicked in the head by a Clydesdale horse which caused multiple injuri...
Guests: Joan Van De Griek , John J Wiley
439
Sept. 14, 2022
Trauma Effects on First Responder and Life After. Special Episode.
Trauma That Our First Responders Are Exposed To. The Effects and Life After. Special Episode.
Guests: Jessie Holton , John J Wiley
436
Sept. 4, 2022
Shot By Pedophile Canadian Police Officer's Leg was Amputated. Amazing Return to Full Duty.
Shot by a Pedophile, Her Leg was Amputated. Her Determined and Amazing Return to Full Duty.
Guests: Laurie White , John J Wiley
433
Aug. 24, 2022
State Police Husband Suffered a Serious TBI Injury. How It Changed Their Lives.
Her State Police Husband Suffered a Serious Injury in an On-Duty Accident. How T.B.I. Changed Their Lives.
Guests: Kay Reyna , John J Wiley
432
Aug. 21, 2022
Bomb Blast in Afghanistan. Special Forces Soldier Returned to Combat.
U.S. Army Special Forces Soldier Stepped on an I.E.D. in Afghanistan. After Rehab He Returned to Combat.
Guests: Ryan Hendrickson , John J Wiley