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In this episode, I talk with Crystal Helman, a behavioral health professional who has spent the last six years supporting first responders and their families. As the former spouse of a police officer, Crystal shares her perspective on navigating co-parenting, family dynamics, and the importance of mental health throughout the process.

Whether you're an officer, spouse, former spouse, or someone who supports first responder families, this conversation offers an honest look at some of the unique challenges law enforcement families face.

In This Episode:

• Co-parenting with an active law enforcement officer
• Family dynamics after separation
• Mental health in first responder families
• Supporting healthy communication

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📸 Instagram: @resilientlinewellness

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In this episode, I sit down with retired San Francisco Police Department Deputy Chief Jim Dudley, host of the Policing Matters podcast, for a conversation about policing, family, identity, and the legacy officers leave behind.

We discuss how the demands of the job can quietly shape home life, why intentionality matters, and what officers can do to build a career they're proud of without sacrificing the relationships that matter most.

Whether you're an officer, spouse, adult child of law enforcement, or someone who supports first responders, I hope this conversation encourages you to think about what it means to build a life beyond the uniform.

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📸 IG: policingmatters_podcast
🎙️You can listen to my episode on Policing Matters HERE

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Join the Beyond the Uniform Network

The Beyond the Uniform Network is a community for law enforcement officers and their families who want to build stronger relationships, create lasting family legacies, and navigate the unique challenges of this profession with intention.

Inside the Network you'll find:

• Monthly live trainings
• Community discussions with people who understand the lifestyle
• Practical tools to strengthen family connection
• Resources focused on life on and off the job

Learn more HERE.

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Website: beyondtheuniform.co
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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 after experiencing sexual assault, coping patterns she developed, how they followed her into adulthood and law enforcement, and the moment she realized something needed to change.

We talk about parenting/co-parenting, the role of therapy and peer support, and learning to recognize your limits in a career that constantly asks more of you.

Naomi also shares how her husband (another active police officer) was able to support and get through to her about the changes he was seeing in her.

She will be in attendance, and I will be speaking at this year's Northern KY First Responders Mental Health Symposium, which was an event that changed the trajectory of Naomi's life and career. If you are in the area, or can be, we would love to see you there!

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📧 Email: theltsdaughter@gmail.com

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