Proud Police Wife Podcast

In this episode, Rebecca talks with AK Dozanti from Life Saver Wellness about what law enforcement families can control in their lives to reduce stress and how to beat burnout in regards to law enforcement. This episode is dropping in May and May is Mental Health Awareness month so AK shares resources that you can check out to aide in your mental health and WHY these resources are helpful. Check out AK's website here to find her resources, courses, app and social media. Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

FOP National Vice President, Joe Gamaldi, joins the show to discuss support and appreciation for law enforcement families as well as ways to prioritize health and wellness for police officers. You can follow Joe on Instagram here. He also does the media for the FOP National. Follow on Instagram here. Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

As a police spouse, have you ever joked that you could be a detective based on everything you've heard your spouse talk about? Me too! But have you also developed skills like situational awareness and self-protection to not just protect yourself if they are working nightshift but always? Joining Rebecca on the show today is Autumn Clifford, owner of She's An Asset, a self-protection company that teaches women to be their own protectors. Autumn discusses very practical ways you can arm yourself and your home so you can feel comfortable and protected. Follow Autumn on Instagram here. Check out her website here. Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Police officers wear bulletproof vests, wear proper gear and make sure they are as prepared as possible ON the job. The same protections should happen for you and your family OFF the job, too. On today's episode Rebecca talks with financial expert Courtney B. from Heroes Financial Coaching about financial protections that every law enforcement family needs. Friends, if you listen to nothing else, please listen to this episode. You and your family need these protections and the last thing any law enforcement family needs is financial stress. Courtney talks about what we can do to get started today. GET A LIFE INSURANCE QUOTE FROM COURTNEY HERE Follow Heroes Financial Coaching for realistic tips on money on Instagram here Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Police officers and their loved ones sacrifice so much. That is why Joey Furnari, owner of Furnari Jewelers, designed fine jewelry pieces with first responders in mind. The collection is called Two Hearts, One Badge and it offers beautifully curated pieces for law enforcement families, fire families and even military families. Two subtle hearts are found on each piece, representing one for the first responder and one for their loved one. Joey joins us on the podcast today to share about the passion behind this collection, why it was created and all about these gorgeous pieces. SHOP THE TWO HEARTS, ONE BADGE COLLECTION HERE. Grab my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here. Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Raise your hand if you have ever had a heated discussion as your spouse is walking out the door, just getting home or (gasp) while they are working? Friends, this is more common than you may think. And this episode is not to make you feel bad, but instead give us the reminder on WHEN we should have discussions with our spouse. Shift work, the conflict they see on the job, and hypervigilance don't always make it easy, but in today's episode I share some realities on how to make communication a bit easier when married to a first responder. If you liked today's episode or past episodes, please be sure to leave a rating or review whenever you listen to podcasts. Be sure to check out my latest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women behind the Badge for further faith based encouragement. Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

If you are dealing with loneliness as a first responder spouse, let me start by saying that you are not alone. So many spouses experience this emotion and I once dealt with it, too. But I have good news- there are ways to help you deal with loneliness and conquer it for good! In today's episode, Rebecca goes over 3 ways to deal with loneliness as a first responder spouse. You don't have to feel this way forever. If you liked today’s episode or past episodes, please be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also grab my newest book Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women behind the Badge anywhere books are sold for further faith based encouragement. Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

A career in law enforcement is hard enough. As officers, they don't need to have problems within the department making their job even harder. Joining Rebecca on the podcast is Former Deputy Sheriff turned Attorney Bridget Truxillo. As an officer and member of the SWAT team, she faced discrimination and harassment on the job and didn't know where to turn. She doesn't want that to happen to you or your spouse on the job. Now as an attorney, she owns the Law Firm Lady Law Shield where she actively helps law enforcement officers and first responders navigate legal challenges. VISIT LADY LAW SHIELD'S WEBSITE HERE FOLLOW BRIDGET ON INSTAGRAM HERE Contact Bridget through her website or on Instagram to schedule a Free, 15-Minute Consultation to see if she can help you today. IF YOU LIKED TODAY'S EPISODE AND PAST EPISODES PLEASE LEAVE A RATING AND REVIEW WHERE YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS. Grab my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions, here. Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Hey friends- it's been a while. I had to pump the brakes on some things and unfortunately the podcast was one of those things. So today I am diving into WHY I had to pump the brakes for a little bit. So tune in and be ready for so many new episodes for 2024! If you liked today's episode or past episodes, please be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

If you are a law enforcement officer or family, then I don’t have to tell you twice that police officers experience high levels of stress and negativity on a regular basis. It is not only healthy to take regular breaks away from the job, it is recommended. Law enforcement officers are susceptible to burnout and one way to avoid this burnout is to take vacations regularly. And if you are spouse reading this, then you can even let the officer in your life know that there is actual research showing that regular vacations away from home, reduce burnout, high levels of stress, and improve overall health. That's why I brought owner of Heroes Travel, Andrew Kish and his fiance´Jala Gross, on the show to share about their travel agency that caters to law enforcement families. They are passionate about serving the law enforcement community as Andrew is a police officer himself and they know how important it is to have a stress-free vacation that can save you money. If viewers or listeners (that’s you!) mention Proud Police Wife or The Proud Police Wife Podcast, you will get a 2.5% pre-tax value rebate. Rebate will come after the vacation is completed. How to contact Andrew at Heroes Travel: You can text or call him directly at 520-553-8625 Be sure to follow him on Instagram at heroes_travel or go here Check out his website here Today's episode is brought to you by Heroes Travel. CHECK OUT THE EPISODES BLOG POST HERE. Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

There are a few designated days throughout the year given to show appreciation to law enforcement. Many times, those days get confused or forgotten. In this episode, I share with you when those days are, what they mean, and ways that you can give law enforcement the thanks they deserve. Law enforcement deserves our support and the least we can do is recognize them although they never expect it. Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Today is episode 50 of The Proud Police Wife Podcast and I am so incredibly thankful! My loyal listeners and this community is why I have 50 episodes with so many more on the way! I just want to thank each and every one of you! If you could please leave a rating or review for the show wherever you listen to podcasts, I would be so grateful! Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Have you ever said or been told "law enforcement is just a job"? Well, yes, it is a job, but it is a career choice that has great impact on the person serving in that career and often times, impacts the family, as well. Being aware of what our spouse goes through on the job can help us have empathy for what they are going through and we can walk alongside them instead of them stuffing done their emotions all alone. Joining us today is Cyndi Doyle. Cyndi is a licensed professional counselor, speaker, founder of Code4Couples, the podcast and website for law enforcement couples, and author of Hold the Line: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship. Cyndi shares her story of being a law enforcement spouse (retired), about her career as a licensed professional counselor and how she decided to start sharing her knowledge to help other law enforcement couples. Today’s interview is brought to you by Shieldbox. Shieldbox is the #1 police subscription box designed for law enforcement. Each month Shieldbox curates a box full of duty gear and supplies that prepare you for the job. Check out their Standard or Pro boxes at www.theshieldbox.com. Follow Cyndi on Instagram here. Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Police officers are exposed to trauma on the job regularly. But some officers begin the job with past traumas, as well. How do people and police officers find the right tools to become resilient to this trauma? Joining us today is Adam Davis. Adam is a former police officer, dynamic speaker, published author, and resilience coach for the first responder community. He shares how his past trauma impacted his life as a police officer, father and husband. He also shares his new book with us, Unconquered: 10 Principles to Overcome Adversity and Live Above Defeat. Adam is vulnerable about traumatic his past, his life as an officer, how he nearly attempted suicide and what actions he took to defeat adversity. Today’s interview is brought to you by Officer Privacy. Officer Privacy is the most trusted, law enforcement owned privacy protection company. They remove your personal information from the top 70 people search sites. If you want to take your privacy back and have your identity as a law enforcement officer concealed, reach out to Officerprivacy.com. You can learn more about Adam Davis and visit his website here. Follow Adam on Instagram here. Grab Adam's books here: Unconquered Behind the Badge Bulletproof Marriage Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

After experiencing every shift possible over the last 17 years with my husband in law enforcement, I can confidently say there are truly pros and cons to each shift. But are we waiting and wasting the time we have because we don't like that shift and focusing on the cons? Or are we finding ways to embrace where we currently are? If you are struggling with shift work or wishing your spouse was on a different shift, find some encouraging words and ways to move through shift work in today's episode. If you liked today’s episode or past episodes, please be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts. You can also grab my newest book Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women behind the Badge anywhere books are sold for further faith based encouragement. Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Being the spouse of a first responder brings unique challenges and we bring our own background and experience into relationships. So it is important that both the first responder and spouse have the resources they need to navigate any unique challenges that may come their way. Joining us in today's episode is Miranda Dabbs, the peer director for the significant others and spouses (SOS) therapeutic retreat through First Responder Support Network. Miranda talks about the stressors we may experience and resources that can help you through the First Responder Support Network. Today’s episode is brought to you by The National Police Credit Union, a full service financial institution specializing in products and services for law enforcement and their families since 1938. You can learn more about becoming a member by going to their website at https://nationalpolicecu.com/ Learn more about the First Responder Support Network and their programs here. Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

My husband and I love supporting first responder owned businesses that support us. So when it comes to buying products or services, we almost always go with companies that support law enforcement. Joining me today are owners of Blue Monarch Co, Tania and John. They are both retired police officers and worked the aftermath of 9/11. They know what it feels like to not be supported so they wanted to create a brand that supports first responders and find a way to give back. Today’s episode is brought to you by Blue Monarch Co. A female, first responder owned company that offers beautiful, unique jewelry for men and women. You can look at their expansive collection and shop at bluemonarchco.com You can shop Blue Monarch Co here Follow them on Instagram here Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

You're married to a police officer, does this mean you are doomed for infidelity? Or maybe your relationship has experienced betrayal, where do you go from here? In this episode, Rebecca talks with Shannon Brown, a marriage and family therapist of 20+ years and advocate for keeping marriages together after affairs, on ways to prevent betrayal in your relationship, what to do if you've experienced infidelity, and gives HOPE for ALL law enforcement couples, whether they have experienced infidelity or not. Today’s interview is brought to you by The National Police Credit Union, a full service financial institution specializing in products and services for law enforcement and their families since 1938. You can learn more about becoming a member by going to their website at https://nationalpolicecu.com/ Shannon is the owner of Reconnected Relationship To connect with Shannon: Website Instagram Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

This blog post is brought to you by National Police Credit Union, a full-service financial institution specializing in products and services for law enforcement and their families since 1938. You can learn more about becoming a member by going to their website at https://nationalpolicecu.com/ Police officers take great responsibility to help and serve their communities. Which is why it is so important that police officers and their families are well taken care of with the services and providers they use. A credit union that provides the same care over your finances as officers do in our communities is National Police Credit Union. Joining Rebecca in this episode is President of National Police Credit Union, Jim Bedinger, who shares the credit union's support and passion for serving law enforcement officers and their families. In addition, he shares about the exclusive benefits NPCU offers like police mortgages, a special protection program and more! Individuals can become members of NPCU by simply joining here. If you are with a department or police association and you would like to be affiliated with National Police Credit Union, you can contact Jim Bedinger, the NPCU President via phone (312-499-8810) or email jbedinger@cpdfcu.com. READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERE If you liked this episode or past episodes, please be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Has your spouse had a career ending injury or critical incident? Our guest, Kelsey Wilson, former police officer, nutritionist, personal trainer and wellness coach, shares her story of two back to back injuries that ended her career in policing. Not only did she have to rediscover herself after these critical incidents but she talks about the importance of why it is so important to have a life outside of policing. Follow Kelsey on social media: Kelsey Fit Life on Instagram Kelsey Fit Life Designs- Candles- Instagram Etsy Shop-Candles IF YOU LIKED TODAY'S EPISODE OR PAST EPISODES PLEASE LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS. Check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge on Amazon here If you liked today's episode or past episodes please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.