Episodes

The Truth About Being a Cop: Lessons From a Reserve Deputy in Colorado. A Special Episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. Hollywood and the media often paint a glamorous, high-speed picture of police work....

Death in a Police Battle, Trauma as a Combat Veteran and Childhood.“From surviving horrific childhood abuse to fighting wars overseas, and later facing tragedy in uniform, Joe Smarro’s life is a story of trauma, transformatio...

Life After Police Work: And Yes, Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks, Special Episode of the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show and Podcast. Where John Jay Wiley is a guest on the "Don’t Be Caged By Your Age” Podcast. For many, retire...

From the Drug Violence of Miami to Colombia: His DEA Journey to the Cali Cartel. His early start in Law Enforcement was as a part-time police officer on the Jersey Shore, which eventually led to his role in one of the most da...

The Pressure of Police Work: From Cameras to Traps, Stress on Officers is Mounting. The Pressure of Police Work: From Cameras to Traps, Stress on Officers is Mounting. Police work has always carried unique challenges, but today’s officers face pressures that go far beyond the streets. From cell pho…

Did This Ex-Police Officer Get a Fair Trial? Was he guilty of 2nd degree murder? The case of former Rocky Ford Police Officer James Ashby continues to raise questions. You can listen and decide for yourself. The Law Enforceme...

A Life of Meaning After a Bad Start in Chicago. Growing up in the South Side of Chicago is no easy path, and for Samia Young, the early chapters of her life were filled with violence, instability, and heartbreak. Born into a ...

Could This Be the Miracle Breakthrough for PTSD? A Doctor’s Personal Story and Treatment. When it comes to trauma and PTSD, countless stories of suffering and survival fill the News, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and podcast...

Police and Firefighters, Trauma and Recovery. From Demons to Angels: A Georgia First Responder’s Journey Through Trauma, PTSD, and Recovery. Dennis Pishock served his community in Georgia with dedication and courage, first as...

Police Shooting Myths Shattered: From His Own Story. Special Episode. When it comes to policing in America, myths often dominate the public conversation. Many believe law enforcement officers are “trigger happy,” quick to fir...

Police Use of Force, The Controversy and Crime: A Police Chief Speaks. Special Episode. Few issues spark as much public debate, controversy, and division in America today as policing, particularly when it comes to the use of ...

Police Under Cover Truths: Inside His DEA Career, Cartels, and Motorcycle Gangs. For more than two decades, David Tyree lived a double life. On the surface, he was a dedicated agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (D...

From Dispatcher to Deputy: How a Helicopter Crash and Trauma Changed His Life. Special Episode. That call became the first of many moments that would shape his understanding of trauma, resilience, and eventually, recovery. He...

Florida Deputy Arrested, Was It Fair? A Family’s Fight in Court and Beyond. When David was sworn in as a Deputy for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, it felt like the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Coming from ...

The Effects of Abuse and Neglect on Him: A Police Lieutenant’s Fight to Protect Kids. When retired Police Lieutenant Clint Thompson looks back on his career, two stories of child abuse stand out more than any others. They are...

The Deaths of Police Shaped Him: His Story of Violence in America. His career in law enforcement wasn’t just about chasing criminals, it was about living on the edge of two worlds. He spent decades kicking in doors, infiltrat...

Her Husband Was Arrested For "False Charges". In the quiet coastal city of Palm Coast, Florida, Dr. Svetlana “Lana” Kirchevshy-Ur is known for her compassion and dedication. A highly trained Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician, with an Internal Medicine background and years of experience in n…

From Combat Injured Military Veteran to Police Officer. Special Episode. From the sands of Iraq to the streets of Louisville, Kentucky, the life of Dexter Pitts is a testament to grit, healing, and the relentless drive to ser...

The Las Vegas Police Gun fights and Trauma He Barely Survived, His story, Books and Organization. What happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas,” says Randy Sutton, a man whose career with The Las Vegas Police was marked...

PTSD, US Army Delta Force, Black Hawk Down Movie, Special Episode. For retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Major Tom Satterly, the battlefield was never truly left behind. With 25 years of service, 20 of them in the elite "Delta F...

Resilience After A Life Changing Hurricane. When Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in August 2005, the world watched in disbelief as one of the most destructive storms in American history swallowed communities whole. Am...

DEA and the Police in the Caribbean, Drugs, Violence. When most people imagine the Caribbean, they think of turquoise waters, white sand beaches, rum cocktails, and vibrant island music. The idea of violent crime, drugs, and ...

PTSD for Police After a Hurricane. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina’s devastation, many of the unsung heroes who rushed into chaos were first responders, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, putting their lives on the l...

The Mafia and State Police, Cold Murders and Other Crimes. The cold-blooded world of organized crime in Rhode Island once felt untouchable, hidden behind the stoic façades of social clubs and whispered conversations. But than...