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The first story you hear is usually the most convincing and the least reliable. We’ve sat across from suspects, witnesses, and victims for years, and one pattern keeps showing up: people lead with a version they’ve rehearsed, simplified, or shaped to sound clean. That doesn’t automatically mean they’re lying, but it does mean we can’t treat the opening narrative like the full truth.

We walk through how this shows up on the street and in the interview room, starting with a call that sounds small a barking dog complaint that turns into something far more serious once you slow down and actually read the scene. From there, we dig into the subtle cues that signal missing pieces, including the too-smooth story and the classic skip phrase “and the next thing I knew.” We talk about investigative interviewing basics that translate to everyday life: slow your pace, ask clarifying questions, and rebuild the timeline until it makes sense.

Then we bring it home, because this lesson gets harder when emotions are involved. A family complaint, a heated phone call, or a kid’s accusation can trigger an instant reaction and we’ve felt the consequences of that firsthand. Cooler heads really do prevail, and we share a simple checklist to help you pause, analyze, and respond in a way you won’t regret.

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The most dangerous lie a lot of us live with is “I’m fine.” From the outside, Glenn Evans looked successful: respected in Alaska’s commercial construction world, always the fun guy on work trips, always pushing through. On the inside, he was carrying years of foster care abuse, PTSD flashbacks, addiction patterns, and the kind of loneliness that can turn “getting by” into a slow collapse.

We talk through Glenn’s story from the beginning, including what it was like to be placed in foster care as a child, how trauma reshaped his sense of safety, and the moment a suicide plan was interrupted by a welfare check that changed everything. Then we zoom out to the patterns that show up for so many men, especially in the trades: people pleasing, overworking, emotional shutdown, and self-abandonment that looks like strength until it starts wrecking your health and relationships.

Glenn explains what actually helped him rebuild, including the difference between quick relief and lasting change. We get into integration, nervous system support, and practical tools like breathwork, journaling, somatic movement, learning to self-soothe, and learning how to receive support without shame. He also shares what he does now through Get Thriving, with group coaching, one-on-one work, and retreats designed to create a safe container where real healing can happen.

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“Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me” is one of the biggest lies we learn as kids. I’m Aaron, and I’m putting that saying on trial with real memories that still carry weight decades later, because the truth is simple: words don’t just sting, they stick. And once they stick, they can shape how you see your body, your abilities, and your place in the world.

I start with a story from my own house a split-second Halloween scare I thought was funny. My son was only two or three, and that one moment helped wire in a fear of the dark that followed him as he grew up. That’s the uncomfortable part of parenting and relationships: impact is not measured by intent, and a “small” moment can become a core memory. From there, I connect the dots through childhood body shame, school fitness tests, peer ridicule, and the way a single comment can turn into a lifelong narrative of “I’m a failure.”

Then I take it into adulthood and talk about law enforcement culture, where sarcasm, public shaming, and tearing people down can get labeled as toughness. I’m not asking anyone to be soft. I’m asking us to be accurate about human beings: even the strongest-looking person has feelings, and your words can either reinforce someone’s worst story or help them rewrite it.

If you’ve ever laughed off a joke that hurt, or you’ve ever been the one who said something without thinking, this one will hit. Subscribe for more, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review that tells me what words you’re choosing more carefully after listening.

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A single newspaper dated September 12, 2001 can stop you cold. Holding that headline is like holding a time capsule from the first morning after 9/11, when America was grieving, scared, and trying to figure out what the next hour would bring, let alone the next 25 years. That’s where we start: not with a history lecture, but with a conversation about time, perspective, uncertainty, service, and the kind of loss that splits life into “before” and “after.”

I share where I was when the world stopped turning: standing in a Walmart electronics department in Phoenix as every TV showed the attacks and the whole store went silent. I also remember something small that says everything about that week, trying to buy a classroom flag for my wife and finding every single one sold out. That detail opens up a bigger question about American unity, patriotism, and community. Why did it feel like we could drop the labels and come together then, and why does it feel so hard now?

From there we zoom out to the “before and after” days each of us carries: the phone call, the diagnosis, the career change, the marriage, the loss. As a first responder, I’ve seen how fast ordinary turns into life-changing, and the lesson isn’t to live in fear. The lesson is to stop postponing your life, to turn down the white noise, and to choose who you’re going to be while history is happening.

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A badge on your chest feels big until the job reminds you how new you really are. We take you back to the earliest days of our law enforcement career in Kenai, Alaska, where small-town policing means you don’t get a narrow role or a slow ramp. One moment you’re dreaming about patrol, the next you’re expected to run a death investigation, work a crime scene, write the reports, do the interviews, and carry the case into court.

We also get brutally honest about how the community responds when you’re the officer writing tickets day after day. In a town where everyone recognizes you, the feedback is immediate and personal, and you learn fast that community policing is more than smiling for the camera. It’s judgment, consistency, and owning the consequences of every stop.

Then comes the rookie moment that still makes our stomach drop: day one, sweaty hands, a paddle holster, and a gun slipping into slow motion toward the floor. From there, the timeline gets even wilder, finishing field training and working as a sworn officer for seven months before ever attending the police academy, followed by the shock of Sitka’s paramilitary academy welcome and the lead-up to “Black Monday.”

If you’re curious about what police training is really like, how small departments shape versatile officers, and what early mistakes teach you, hit play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves real-life stories, and leave a review. What part of early policing would challenge you most?

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“Forever” sounds different when you’ve spent decades standing in the aftermath of tragedy. Aaron opens up about why working weddings now hits him so hard and why he often drives home carrying the weight of other people’s vows. After years in law enforcement seeing the endings of relationships, he now stands at the beginnings, listening closely as couples promise faithfulness, patience, and a lifetime of choosing each other.

We get real about what those words reveal once the party lights fade. Weddings have become a mirror, making us ask uncomfortable but necessary questions: Am I present enough? Have I let work consume me? Did I invest more energy in saving strangers than loving the people waiting at home? Aaron breaks down the difference between society’s definition of success (money, promotions, recognition) and the kind of faithfulness a spouse actually feels (listening, tenderness, prayer, everyday care).

The heart of the episode is grace and the thousand ordinary choices that build a marriage: forgiveness, kindness, staying when it would be easier to run, and making your partner feel chosen on a random Tuesday. Aaron also talks about men and emotions, how hard it can be to admit we fall short, and why pushing feelings down only makes the regret heavier later.

If this conversation makes you think of your spouse, don’t ignore it. Listen, share it with someone who needs it, and then do one small thing today that proves love is more than the big days. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what “Tuesday love” looks like in your life.

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The hardest part of growth is admitting you can’t keep living on adrenaline. After two seasons built on raw stories of trauma, PTSD, loss, and resilience, I’m back to launch season three of Murders to Music with a different kind of promise: we’re not pretending the past didn’t happen, but we’re also not living there anymore. If you’ve ever felt like your rearview mirror takes up more space than your windshield, this season is for you.

I break down what’s changing and why. Season three shifts from “what we survived” to “what we do with it”, with more practical life lessons about purpose, relationships, marriage, fatherhood, leadership, faith, and yes, music. You’ll still hear real talk from a retired homicide detective, including lessons shaped by serious crime and human behavior, but the point is always the takeaway you can apply in your own life.

You’ll also hear new formats: shorter solo Erin episodes, guest interviews called Conversations That Matter, listener-driven Ask Erin Q and A, quick Snapshots, and From the Detective’s Chair where the lesson matters more than the crime story. I also share why I stepped away for a few months, what burnout really looked like, and how rest created space for family, work, and a clearer mission.

New episodes drop every Thursday. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What question do you want me to tackle next?

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You can tell the truth about trauma without living there forever and that is the line we draw as Murders to Music steps into season three. After years of conversations centered on loss, PTSD, healing, and identity, we are choosing something brave: a forward-facing life. I am Aaron Turnage, a retired homicide detective and 21-year police officer, and I built this show on honesty, transparency, vulnerability, and zero fluff. Now we are taking that same approach into a new chapter focused on living and thriving.

Season three brings on people who have figured out how to build meaningful lives, not because they got lucky, but because life got real and they kept going. You will hear from musicians, leaders, entrepreneurs, parents, and first responders who know what it takes to rebuild purpose, redefine identity, and create a future that feels worth waking up for. Expect stories, truth, laughter, and yes, maybe a little more music, all grounded in the belief that healing is the start, not the finish line.

If you have ever felt like your hardest moments became your whole story, this season is your reminder that you still get to write what comes next. Search for Murders to Music Podcast season three, thriving after trauma, resilience, and life after loss, then join us for a look into the future. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a new beginning, and leave a review telling us what you want your next chapter to be.

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