This week I had the pleasure of having back on the podcast, Autumn Schmidt. So many adjectives I could use to describe her, I'll try to limit it to one, empowering! Autumn has taken her career in law enforcement, passion for martial arts, and her amazing coaching abilities to form, She's An Asset. A women's empowering movement that provides the women of all ages with the skills and mindset necessary to make themselves a "Hard Target". Autumn delivers from a place of first hand experience. Sit back and give our conversation a listen, share it with the women in your life that you want to keep healthy, happy and remaining "Hard Targets".

http://www.autumnclifford.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumnclifford/overlay/contact-info/

More about Autumn:

Most people teach confidence from the neck up.
I teach it from the ground up — body, voice, presence, and mindset.

I’m Autumn Schmidt — a former police officer turned trauma-informed empowerment trainer, personal safety coach, and speaker. I help women and high-stakes teams build confidence, calm, and leadership that actually shows up in the real world.

I founded She’s An Asset to teach women how to stop playing small, trust themselves, and move through life like they matter. Our trainings help women access personal leadership, situational awareness, and real tools to navigate stress, boundaries, and safety — without losing their softness, spirit, or truth.

I also lead You’re An Asset — corporate leadership trainings designed for teams, educators, client-facing industries, and anyone who works under pressure. This isn’t a lecture or a slideshow. It’s training that activates your people’s voice, body language, nervous system, and clarity — so they can lead effectively and feel grounded at work.

Private coaching with me is also open to a small number of women who are ready to stop second-guessing and start showing up with powerful clarity — in boardrooms, relationships, and everything in between.

Let’s talk if you’re ready to work together — or if your organization wants to train women and teams to show up differently.

www.shesanasset.com
autumn@autumnclifford.com
Based in Maine | Available Nationwide

Thank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :

www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com

John@lawenforcementlifecoach.com

And if you would like to watch the interview you can view it in it's entirety on the Law Enforcement Life Coach YouTube Channel :
https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCib6HRqAFO08gAkZQ-B9Ajw/videos/upload?filter=%5B%5D&sort=%7B%22columnType%22%3A%22date%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DESCENDING%22%7D

I have had some impactful guests on the show, Chris Littrell is not only one of them, he's a friend. This episode will move, remind, and encourage you to embrace the hope, love, and life that is always present, even in the darkest and most violent of storms. We discuss his book, Echoes from the Street... , but the real take aways came from our conversations that we never want to have but need to. Connect with Chris, give his podcast a listen "Gravity Podcast", and pick up a copy of his book on Amazon.

https://christopherlittrell.com/1

Echoes from the Street: A Police Officer’s Journey through Trauma, Recovery, and Redemption

Every call leaves a mark. Some fade. Others echo for a lifetime.

When Christopher Littrell pinned on his badge, he believed his mission was clear: protect the innocent, stop the dangerous, and serve his community with courage. But what he could not anticipate was how the streets would shape him, scar him, and eventually force him to confront the cost of wearing the uniform.

Over years of service, Christopher investigated crimes that tore families apart, witnessed tragedies that no one should ever have to see, and walked into danger when others ran away. The weight of those experiences didn’t stay at work—they followed him home, echoing into his marriage, his role as a father, and his own identity.

Echoes from the Street is more than a police memoir. It is a deeply personal journey into the unseen battles first responders fight long after the sirens fade. Christopher shares stories of:

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  Harrowing calls that forever changed how he saw life, death, and humanity.
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  The toll trauma takes on families living in the shadow of the badge.
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  The turning point where he chose to seek help, embrace vulnerability, and pursue healing.

Raw and unflinching, this book shines a light on the hidden struggles behind the badge. But it also offers something more—hope. Through faith, endurance, and the courage to face his past, Christopher found a way to rebuild his life, rediscover his voice, and reclaim joy.

For first responders carrying invisible scars, families who have stood beside them, and anyone searching for proof that redemption is possible, Echoes from the Street is both a testimony and a guide. It reminds us that even the deepest wounds can become part of a story not of defeat, but of resilience.

https://christopherlittrell.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gravitychris/

Thank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :

www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com

John@lawenforcementlifecoach.com

And if you would like to watch the interview you can view it in it's entirety on the Law Enforcement Life Coach YouTube Channel :
https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCib6HRqAFO08gAkZQ-B9Ajw/videos/upload?filter=%5B%5D&sort=%7B%22columnType%22%3A%22date%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DESCENDING%22%7D

This week I had the great pleasure to sit down with a friend, caring human being, and a yoga instructor, Vance Row. vance and I discussed his journey and transformation and the role that yoga has played in his life. Could the practice of yoga be the thing that adds immeasurable value to your life? Could this practice be the thing that becomes your "game changer"? Give this episode a listen and find out!

https://www.yoga-rescue.com

http://www.youtube.com/@yogarescuewithVance

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vance-row-0474bb50/

More about Vance

Vance Row is a retired Public Safety Professional from Ocean City, MD. During his public safety career, Vance was both a Police Officer (22 yrs) as well as a Police/ Fire Dispatcher (3 yrs).

As a result of this experience, Vance became a Yoga Teacher to share the benefits with others like him. Since that time, Vance is a Registered Yoga Teacher thru Yoga Alliance with more than 500 hours of Teacher Training. Included in that training are such organizations as Warriors at Ease, Veterans Yoga Project, and the iRest Institute.

Since his retirement, Vance works as an independent contractor for O2X, Boulder Crest Foundation, and various other Mental Health and Wellness Organizations.

At the current time, Vance is working on obtaining his certification in Peer Recovery thru the State of Maryland.

Vance regularly gives presentations where he addresses some of the factors that affected him in his Law Enforcement Career. In this presentation, “Calming stormy seas, how yoga quieted my storm within” …Vance describes how police culture and stress led to potentially catastrophic results. Vance now speaks on topics related to suicide prevention, alcohol abuse, and overall wellness for those in all First Responder Communities. Ultimately, his story shows the power of yoga in resilience and why Vance wants to use yoga to combat First Responder/ Military Suicide. In November 2021, Vance founded “Yoga Rescue” as a way to do so…

Thank you for taking the time to give this podcast a listen. If you would like more information on other Law enforcement Life Coach initiatives, our "Sometimes Heroes Need Help" wellness seminar or our One-On-One life coaching please visit :

www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com

John@lawenforcementlifecoach.com

And if you would like to watch the interview you can view it in it's entirety on the Law Enforcement Life Coach YouTube Channel :
https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCib6HRqAFO08gAkZQ-B9Ajw/videos/upload?filter=%5B%5D&sort=%7B%22columnType%22%3A%22date%22%2C%22sortOrder%22%3A%22DESCENDING%22%7D