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Send us Fan Mail Get the FREE Core Values Guide HERE . Learn more and sign up for the Northern KY First Responders Mental Health Symposium HERE Northern KY Symposium on Facebook In this episode, I sit down with Naomi, an active police officer, wife, and mother of four boys, for an honest conversation about how her unaddressed trauma impacted her career. Naomi opens up about the not being believed...

Send us Fan Mail Get the FREE Core Values Guide HERE . In this episode, I sit down with Marc Fischer: a police officer of 19 years, Air National Guard veteran, and founder of the Elizabeth Ryan Foundation . Born and raised in central New Jersey, Marc was brought up in a strong family with values around service, discipline, and compassion. His career path has included roles as a teacher, personal t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Cramblett, a financial advisor based in Columbus, Ohio, and the proud daughter of a police detective. Growing up in a law enforcement family gave Elizabeth a front-row seat to the unique challenges first responders and their families face. Today, she works closely with law enforcement officers and their families, helping them build financ...

Send us Fan Mail Law enforcement doesn’t just impact the officer, it affects the entire family. In this episode, Katherine sits down with former deputy sheriff Mo Greco, who served 17 years in law enforcement and is married to an officer with more than 30 years on the job. Mo brings both professional and personal insight into how the realities of policing shape family life - from parents and sibli...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with a current law enforcement officer who shares an honest, anonymous conversation about the realities of the job, marriage, and mental health. Starting his career during a period of national unrest, he reflects on how the work has shaped his identity, impacted his home life, and challenged him in ways he never expected. We talk about not losing yourse...

Send us Fan Mail Tyler Martin, has over 15+ years in law enforcement beginning with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Maine State Police, and the United States Secret Service. Tyler has served in a variety of different roles throughout his law enforcement career and worked with law enforcement agencies all over the world.  He is the owner/host of Street Tales  & Fifty Sixin on the Stre...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk with Stephanie Samuels M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., founder of Copline, a 24/7 confidential peer support hotline for law enforcement officers and their families. Stephanie is a licensed psychotherapist who has worked exclusively with officers for decades and is a national voice in first responder wellness. We dive into the creation of Copline, why peer support m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk with Breanna Morgan who grew up the daughter of a law enforcement officer, and is now married to one. She is also a mother of four kids under six, full-time stay-at-home mom, small business owner as a CPR instructor, and founder of The Blue Crew. We dive into what it’s like growing up in a LEO family, how that shaped her view of the job and family, and how...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Fendley, a former police officer in Gibraltar who spent over 16 years in specialist roles including covert policing, child safeguarding, drug enforcement, and high-risk investigations. This episode really reflects that law enforcement everywhere are having similar struggles and experiences and his story is one that resonates with law enforce...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Toni Lynn, a law enforcement spouse of over 10 years, Certified First Responder Supporter, and author of Silent Warriors: The Guardians Behind the Badge . Through her work with Revital Colorado and her officer’s department, Toni offers peer support to spouses and raises awareness of the critical role families play in the first responder community....

Send us Fan Mail WELCOME BACK, Y'ALL! This week, I’m joined by Sean Wilkes , a police officer, husband, father, and the founder of the Go Further Initiative - a nonprofit dedicated to supporting the physical and mental health of first responders and military. Sean has been in law enforcement for nearly a decade and currently serves as his department’s community outreach officer, in addition t...

Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is David Atkins—retired New York State Police Captain, motivational speaker, and creator of The One Decision Away Philosophy . David brings decades of experience, not only as a leader in law enforcement, but also as someone who has built a life filled with purpose, service, and impact beyond the badge. He spent 22 years with the New York State Police, overseeing...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Beyond the Uniform , I sit down with Vin Scotto, a former NYPD supervisor and now a powerful voice in the law enforcement wellness space. Vin spent 20 years on the job, and he’s now using storytelling to break down barriers, open conversations, and guide officers through the often-unspoken challenges that come with life after law enforcement. He shares his own s...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I sit down with Mirian “Bev” Perez—a former police officer turned national speaker, peer support leader, and trauma, grief, and love expert. Bev spent 10 years serving with the Prince George’s County Police Department, including time in patrol and as a detective. After leaving the job, she began a new chapter—one rooted in healing, personal growth, and guiding others throug...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, I’m joined by a very special guest, Steve Biello; someone who worked alongside my dad and has served the Philadelphia Police Department for 35 years. Currently assigned to the Special Victims Unit, Child Abuse Unit (yes, he took over my dad's position), Steve shares what it’s like doing this emotionally intense work and how he’s stayed grounded throughout dec...

Send us Fan Mail Lieutenant Randy Sutton (Ret.) brings over 34 years of experience in law enforcement to this powerful episode. He’s the founder of The Wounded Blue, an organization that provides critical support for officers injured in the line of duty. A prolific author and speaker, Randy has also appeared in film and television, earning a national reputation as a leading voice for law enforceme...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I chat with Dina—NYPD officer, peer support instructor, and devoted wife and mom—about what it’s really like to build a life and career in law enforcement with your high school sweetheart by your side. Dina shares openly about her own mental health journey, what it took to reach out for help, and how she and her husband have learned to balance their demanding care...

Send us Fan Mail After 21 years in law enforcement, Jerrod Hardy and his wife Andrea made a bold decision: to leave it all behind and embrace full-time travel. Now, they live out of their Airstream, exploring the country (and Mexico) with their golden doodle, Mr. Otis - which they document on IG @ alternateroads . In this episode, Jerrod shares: ✔️ How he realized he wasn’t being the person and da...

Send us Fan Mail Get early access to the workbook HERE now through 4/20. ______ In this episode, I sit down with Destiny Morris, a licensed therapist from California who specializes in working with first responders and their families. As the daughter of a law enforcement officer, Destiny brings a unique blend of personal insight and professional knowledge to the conversation. Key Topics Discussed:...

Send us Fan Mail Get early access to the workbook HERE now through 4/20. In this episode, I sit down with Will Bates, a dedicated law enforcement officer and the founder of WillBinspired, a nonprofit providing essential mental and physical health resources to military veterans and first responders. Will shares his personal journey in law enforcement, what inspired him to create WillBinspired, and...

Send us Fan Mail I created a workbook for Law Enforcement families and I am so excited to share it with my listeners first. It will officially be launching in April but you can get early access, and a very discounted rate, to the Beyond the Uniform Legacy Project Workbook HERE _____ In this episode, I sit down with David Smith, a 14-year law enforcement veteran, former SWAT officer, and now a lieu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Chris Perry , a 31-year law enforcement veteran, PTSD advocate, and senior citizen resource officer in Amberley Village, Ohio. Growing up as the son of a Cincinnati police officer , Chris experienced firsthand the sacrifices and struggles of law enforcement families. We discuss: Memories growing up in a law enforcement family  The strength of law e...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I sit down with Commander Eric Tung , a 17-year law enforcement veteran who is leading the charge on wellness, leadership, and resilience in policing . Eric shares his journey from frontline officer to overseeing patrol operations, peer support, and wellness programs , and how he’s working to build stronger, more adaptable officers . Eric is also the creator of Bl...

Send us Fan Mail Lyndsey has been in law enforcement since 2019 and has a strong passion for mental health in law enforcement, as well as physical fitness. Connect with Lyndsey on IG HERE __ Connect with me on IG HERE Request to join the Private LE Family Community HERE   Support the show Get the Law Enforcement Family Connection Workbook HERE

Send us Fan Mail Carrie is a 20-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department and the daughter of a retired Chicago Police Officer who died by suicide. Coming from a long line of law enforcement, she has experienced the job from many angles—working a beat car, community policing, specialized teams, desk duty, and as a DARE/GREAT officer.  Since her father’s passing in 2023, Carrie has been open ab...