This is my first podcast episode in a couple months. A series of unfortunate events kept me from it, but I am back. In this episode, I am sharing a recurring nightmare that haunted me when I was in a bad place during my battle with PTSI. I am l

Jason Gillaspie Interview

May 24th, 2023 34m 17s

This episode features an interview with Retired Davenport, Iowa Police Officer Jason Gillaspie, who, along with Retired Officer Craig Stone, co-host the Broken Badges Podcast. Great interview, and a fantastic Podcast by these two PTSD survivors

Eric Reynolds Interview

Apr 22nd, 2023 41m 26s

In this episode, I interview Retired Police Officer Eric Reynolds of the Boynton Beach PD in Florida. Eric was shot in the line of duty, and tells his story of the gunfight, as well as his battle with PTSD afterwards. Eric also has a couple oth

Firefighter/Medic Brian Harkins

Apr 17th, 2023 28m 44s

This week, I interview Brian Harkins, an Army Vet, Corrections Officer, Paramedic, and for the past 20 years, a Firefighter/Paramedic. Brian is also a PTSD survivor, and his story of helping others battle PTSD is remarkable. Brian welcomes con

Dispatcher Debbie Green

Apr 13th, 2023 36m 11s

This week's guest is California Dispatcher, Debbie Green. Debbie finished a 30 year career with a retirement caused by PTSD. She tells her story, and offers advice to those in a similar career path. This week's NEVER FORGOTTEN tribute remembers

Apple Tree

Apr 6th, 2023 19m 30s

This episode features a new section that will be a weekly addition. I will be remembering two officers a week who were killed in the line of duty. My selections will be from a list of officers that perished on the current week in history. I als

Family Support

Mar 25th, 2023 28m 24s

This episode discusses the support you receive from your family as a first responder, and how that support changes and adapts to the issues you face as a retiree. Special guest Jennifer Frey describes these issues as seen through the lens of th

Kids These Days

Mar 23rd, 2023 24m 46s

This episode discusses the gap between generations of law enforcement, and how society has changed the way policework must be done. I also talk about the FOP and why it is so important to belong and participate aside from the political activity

Sgt. Garcia's Final Call

Mar 13th, 2023 16m 38s

On January 26th of this year, at 10:18 am, Sgt. Madelin Garcia, a 33 year veteran of the Miami Police Department, made her last call at the end of her last shift upon retiring. What she said caught everyone's attention. Listen to her transmissi

Best Retirement States

Mar 6th, 2023 21m 54s

This episode discusses the best states to retire in. The factors of this decision are discussed, including lifestyle consideration and "tax-friendliness" . REFERENCE:Deer, P. (n.d.). Best U.S. States to Retire to 2022. Empower.com. Retrieved Ma

Interview with Sgt. Robert Bemis, Pa State Police (Ret)

Mar 3rd, 2023 1h 3m

Bob Bemis has thirty years experience in law enforcement, along with a colorful career with the USMC. In March of 2015, Bob was involved in a horrible accident while on duty that nearly took his life. His recovery and return to duty inspired hi

PTSD

Feb 24th, 2023 23m 26s

Discussion of PTSD in police workThanks to:Stay Safe Foundation (staysafefoundation.org)973-221-8844Contact me at:[email protected]

Introduction and Background

Feb 17th, 2023 12m 25s

This is the first episode for this podcast. It serves as a general introduction of the topics and format of upcoming episodes as well as the background of the host, Sgt. Chuck Frey, (Ret.).

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