Marriage for Family

While many people spend this time of year making elaborate plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas, those who work as first responders know that the holiday season can be a difficult one to navigate. Guests Katherine Boyle and Jennifer Anderson offer…

This is an informative and entertaining podcast. Cyndi Doyle, of Code 4 Couples talks to to Chief John Monaghan (Ret.) and his wife, Tricia. John Monaghan does contract work for SAFLEO. They had met virtually on a call, and he…

Topics in this candid conversation include confronting traumatic incidents, understanding the crucial role of mental health professionals, and dealing with societal perceptions of the profession. The episode stresses the importance of open communication, and strong support networks and their significance…

Traumatic stress is contagious. You can catch it from your mate. This has important implications for first-responder families. Mouse studies suggest that males and females distress differently. Female mice destress in the company of an unstressed mouse. Males do not….

First-responder work is taxing for the individual and their family. Successful treatment of first responders in crisis requires a multidisciplinary team of peers, chaplains, and culturally competent clinicians. A residential retreat is one approach to keeping first responders and their…

Nothing worth doing is easy—and that includes loving a cop. Being a member of the law enforcement community is a source of pride for officers and families alike. It can also be a source of worry.  Separating fact from myth,…

Kim Colegrove, the author,  is the widow of a first responder who died by suicide. She previously taught mindfulness in corporate settings such as Garmin International, United Way, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and The National Court Reporters Association. After…

The Two Feet on the Ground – Gravity Podcast explores the relationships, experiences, and values that keep us grounded in a chaotic world full of noise and conflict. Every other Monday, Jaimie joins Chris to host Marriage Mondays, exploring how…

Wellness for Warriors is free and confidential support for first responders. They offer peer and familial support. They also provide sleep support, yoga, meditation, mindfulness, nutrition, and fitness guidance. Law Enforcement Family recommended.

So often we forget as a society that there is a price to be paid to ensure our freedoms and protection. Those of us who love our law enforcement partners live with the impacts of that sacrifice.  That impact can be…