Kristen Linton

heelsandholster

Society EN ↓ 73 episodes

The podcast for the police wife, firefighter wife, military wife or girlfriend who is ready to welcome in a peaceful relationship. As an author and relationship coach with a Masters and PhD in social work, this police wife of 12 years and boy mom, Kristen Linton, combines her trauma expertise with personal + professional experience to bring you practical, evidence-based strategies to improve your mindset, daily routines and communication in your relationship as a police wife, firefighter wife and military wife.

Author

Kristen Linton

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Society

Podcast website

www.heelsandholster.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

48: Look for his intentions as a police wife, firefighter wife or military wife 12.01.2026

He tells you “I had a rough day,” but doesn’t give all the details. You’re left wanting more rather than acknowledging that he actually did tell you about his day. To him, he’s opening up. Then, you’re making him feel like it’s not enough. Look for the intention and acknowledge it to have that deep connection with your first responder or military partner that you desire. Resources from this episod...

47. Stop saying “Love You. Stay Safe.” as a police wife, fire wife or military wife 05.01.2026

Of course it’s a sweet phrase, but it’s unconsciously upsetting your nervous system. Try this bridge phrase instead that you’ll learn as you listen. Resources from this episode

46: The Big thing you can do to help your partner decompress as a police wife or veteran wife 29.12.2025

This Big tip is so powerful. You’ll see your police, firefighter or military husband or boyfriend go from hypervigilant to melting in relaxation. Resources from this episode

45: He left you read? I got you if you’re dating a cop, a deputy girlfriend or military girlfriend 22.12.2025

Your partner left you hanging- left you on read or is shutting you out? This technique is gold to have him texting you back and opening up to you. Resources from this episode

44: What Frankenstein can teach you about empathy for your police, firefighter, or military husband 15.12.2025

The next time you think, “He doesn’t want to spend time with me” do this instead will have you feeling like “Of course he wants to spend time with me.” Resources from this episode

43: Worried he’s cheating as a police wife, firefighter wife or military wife? Nontraditional tips. 08.12.2025

You’re all up in your head worried your police husband, firefighter husband or military husband is cheating. In this episode, you learn how to turn off the noise and look for evidence, yes evidence, but not the type you’re thinking of, to turn off the noise and feel confident again in your relationship. Episode all about the family dinner: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JAWe2vXMnMwpPrqLhG62h?si...

42: Marriage saving self-audit for the police wife, firefighter wife, and military wife full of joy 04.12.2025

When is the last time you looked inward? You actually have a record of how well you are communicating right in your phone. In this podcast, I share you with a marriage saving audit that you make you so self aware and know exactly what to do to improve your communication as a police wife, firefighter wife or military wife. Resources from this episode

41: Become a baddie police wife, deputy wife, firefighter wife, military wife, or veteran wife 28.11.2025

In just 6 months, you feel like such a baddie. Showing up to a holiday party rocking the cutest Winter sweater and boots with a homemade appetizer in hand and your adorable kiddos trailing you behind? Your aunt asks, “your husband working again? Wish he could take a day off for you!” That snarky comment rolls right over your shoulders. You don’t even acknowledge it with a verbal response. You smil...

40: Feel like your husband chooses you as a police wife, firefighter or military wife in 6 months 27.11.2025

He’s there for you. He’s unloaded the dishwasher during the day after he slept after night shift. He picked up the kids from school. He got called to overtime when he was supposed to pick you up from the airport, but he arranged for your bestie to pick you up. He works hard so you and your kids are provided for. You see it, celebrate it, and just love him deeper than ever. This is who you become i...

39: Your husband brings home flowers to you as a police wife, firefighter wife or military wife 26.11.2025

Feeling disconnected, resentful or frustrated? Like you’re two ships passing in the night? Imagine just 3 months from now, your husband says “I didn’t realize just how much you loved me.” He surprises you with flowers and chocolates out of the blue. You feel deeply connected and secure in your relationship. Resources from this episode

38: More snuggles and butt smacks as a police wife, firefighter wife or military wife in 3 months 25.11.2025

Feeling disconnected from your boyfriend or husband as a police wife, deputy wife, firefighter wife or military wife? Resources from this episode

37: The four course menu you need to spice up police wife, firefighter wife or military wife life 24.11.2025

Resources from this episode

36: This deputy wife went from guessing if her husband had a bad day to him venting to her on vacay 20.11.2025

A deputy wife came to me struggling with a hypervigilant and overstimulated deputy K9 husband who had seen far too many dead bodies to count as one of the other search and rescue sheriffs in their small town. She felt like he was a ticking time bomb. She felt uncomfortable in her own home. But after 5 months of coaching, their lives transformed. She stopped after to guess if he had a bad day, beca...

35: Joy as a new mom and police wife and military wife with deployment 13.11.2025

My client inside my Empowered Partner course transformed from lonely and resentful to so empowered as a police wife, military wife and new mom with a husband deployed that she has begun helping others locally. I know her story will inspire you. Resources from this episode

34: More time with your partner as a police wife, firefighter wife, & military wife or girlfriend 06.11.2025

My Resilient Ride Along client’s boyfriend told her, “I want to see you more.” Is there anything better than this as a first responder or military spouse? Deputy wife, you know what I’m talking about. Time with your partner is precious and sometimes hard to come by in this life. Here’s how to get more time with your partner. Resources from this episode

33: Strong women dating cops, firefighters, and veterans too 30.10.2025

I’m responding to a couple questions I’ve received about being a strong woman and being married to a police officer. This one got me on a gratitude rant, but also I wanted to show you how I am a working mom with a police husband who supports me and my dreams too. You can have it all. Cheers to being “already there” with me. You’ll understand more after you listen. Resources from this episode

32: You’re not in a traditional relationship as a police wife, firefighter wife or veteran wife 23.10.2025

In this episode, I take you through a typical day in the life of a metro police officer to gain empathy for why your routines and communication need to look differently than a traditional 9-5 marriage. This episode shouldn’t be listened to with children present. Resources in this episode

31: Shoulding on your relationship as a police wife, firefighter wife, or military wife 16.10.2025

You’re “shoulding” on your marriage or relationship as a police wife, deputy wife, fire wife, or veteran wife and it’s hurting your marriage. Open your eyes to a redefined relationship where you see yourself holding a special role in society. This is where a strong, safe relationship lies. Resources from this episode

30: Are you dating a cop that’s arrogant? Here’s why. 09.10.2025

So you hear that police are arrogant? I’m so excited to share this episode with you. It’s a mic drop situation and I know it’ll shift your perspective about police. Resources from this episode

29: Why “Don’t go to bed angry” fails police, firefighter, and military wives 02.10.2025

You’ve been told marriage advice like “don’t go to bed angry,” but as a first responder or military wife, that would mean not going to sleep til 3am after your police husband gets home from night shift or never sleeping while your firefighter spouse or military spouse is deployed. Or, it might mean that you text your husband your deepest, darkest angry feelings while he’s on duty at a dead body ca...

28: When kids miss their Dad as a police, firefighter, or military wife, here’s what to say 25.09.2025

This is one of the hardest moment to deal with. It’s one thing for us to work through our own emotions as a police wife, firefighter wife, or military wife, but it’s another to console your child who misses their Dad. I share three practical takeaways you can apply in those moments in this episode. Resources from this episode

27: Feel deeply connected to your partner as a police, firefighter or military wife or girlfriend 18.09.2025

I share two stories that will inspire you as a police wife, firefighter wife, or military wife or girlfriend. One is all about how use curiosity instead of assumption to get to know your partner and become the person your partner can trust. The second is a relatable, funny story you’re going to love. Resources from this episode

26: Uncover the root of resentment as a police wife, firefighter wife, or military wife 11.09.2025

You think that your resentment is because you feel like your partner is never home or you can’t seem to find time together. In reality, what I’ve seen in coaching over 50 police wives, deputy wives, firefighter wives, and/or military wives this year alone, is that there is a root to uncover that is causing your resentment. Once you address the root cause, the resentment drifts away. I’m so excited...

25: More time off with your partner as a police wife, deputy wife, firefighter wife or military wife 04.09.2025

We just got back from a two week vacation to Cape Charles, Virginia. Early on in our police marriage, never did I imagine my husband would ever take this much time off. How did we get here and how can you use these two strategies to have more time with your partner as a police wife, firefighter wife, deputy wife, paramedic wife, or military wife or girlfriend? I got you. Resources from this episod...

24: Thriving at default parenting + solo parenting as a police wife, firefighter wife, military wife 28.08.2025

As a police wife, firefighter wife, or military wife, being the default parent and solo parenting is often a major part of your role. After listening to this episode, I hope you feel empowered to advocate for your own self care and protect your peace. Resources from this episode

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