Proud Police Wife Podcast

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.  

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 HEREFOLLOW BRIDGET ON INSTAGRAM HEREContact 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.

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 520-553-8625Be sure to follow him on Instagram at heroes_travel or go hereCheck out his website hereToday's episode is brought to you by Heroes Travel.CHECK OUT THE EPISODES BLOG POST HERE.

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.

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! 

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.

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:UnconqueredBehind the BadgeBulletproof Marriage

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.

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.

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 hereFollow them on Instagram here

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 RelationshipTo connect with Shannon:WebsiteInstagram

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 HEREIf you liked this episode or past episodes, please be sure to leave a rating or review wherever 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 InstagramKelsey Fit Life Designs- Candles- InstagramEtsy Shop-CandlesIF YOU LIKED TODAY'S EPISODE OR PAST EPISODES PLEASE LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW WHEREVER YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS.

If buying or selling a home in the near future is on your radar, did you know that you can save money while doing it?If you are a first responder (police, emt, dispatch, fire, etc) or military, then you can get money back with the home buying and selling program, Honor the Brave.Joining me in today's episode is co-owner of Honor the Brave, Zanna Wolfgang, where she passionately tells us why her and her husband, former police officer, started Honor the Brave. Plus, how you can EASILY take advantage of this program.THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY HONOR THE BRAVE. LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR SERVICES OR CONTACT ZANNA BY GOING HERE.Or you can personally call the owners, Jeff and Zanna Wolfgang at: 406.580.5165 or 406.209.6435Or contact them via email at: zannawolfgang@gmail.com or jwolfgang24@gmail.comIf you liked this episode or past episodes, please be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts.Grab Rebecca's newest devotional, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge, here.

Eating healthy meals as a shift worker and shift work family is not always easy. Do you pack meals in advance? Isn't it just easier to eat out? How do you just make meals for one when your spouse is working?We address all these topics and more with our guest Raina Beugelink. She goes in depth to share ways to fuel your body (and the entire law enforcement family) around shift work. Raina is a registered dietitian and first responder spouse. She feels incredibly passionate about supporting shift workers and their families increase their energy and improve their health, as she's seen firsthand the toll it can take on their mental health, physical health, and their relationships.  FOLLOW RAINA ON INSTAGRAM HERECHECK OUT RAINA'S WEBSITE HEREREAD THE FULL BLOG POST HEREIF YOU LIKED TODAY'S EPISODE OR PAST EPISODES, PLEASE BE SURE TO LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW.

Navigating life as a LEOW (law enforcement officer wife) can be challenging but doing it while also entering motherhood brings a new set of unique struggles.Joining me on today's episode is Jillian, fellow police wife, small business owner and mother of two where she talks about how she lost herself amongst motherhood and LEOW life. And what her breaking point was to finally find herself again.Tune in to hear Jillian's tips on you can find yourself again, too.Follow Jillian at Beauty Sleep and Babies here.READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERE.IF YOU LIKED TODAY'S EPISODE AND PAST EPISODES PLEASE LEAVE A RATING AND REVIEW WHERE YOU LISTEN TO PODCASTS.

Need support, resources or encouragement for the law enforcement/first responder lifestyle? I get it and you are not alone! In today's episode Rebecca talks about how she brought together amazing resources and expert speakers all in one easy place without missing a ton of work, hiring a babysitter and exponential costs. REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE HEREIf you like today's episode and past episodes, please be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts!

We are a month into 2023 and no matter when you listen to this episode it is an important one. Both for you as a supporting spouse but also for the first responder in your family and children, if you have them.There is no time like the present to take charge of your life, your health, and your family.In today's episode I share 3 things that every first responder family should make a priority now.Check out Mama Bear Legal Forms here and use my code PROUDPOLICEWIFE for 20% off.Sign up for the Conference Waitlist Here- the conference begins April 24th, 2023If you liked today's episode or past episodes, please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Police officers today face enormous pressure, stress and job related trauma. While they may not be able to control those aspects of the job, what they can control is their health and fitness.Sadly, police officers face alarming health related issues because of this stress. In today's episode, former police officer, author and fitness expert, David Greenwalt joins us to talk about the health risks police officers have but what they can do in their lives NOW to take control of their health and fitness.Find David's Website, Leanness Lifestyle University here.If you want a FREE two week trial, contact David using his contact form and he will get you set up.If you liked today's episode or past episodes, please be sure to leave a rating or review wherever you listen to podcasts.READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERE.

We know all too well the dangers that exist in life in general, but those dangers also exist with careers in law enforcement. And I know it can be depressing to think of those dangers. For some you, you may just brush them off and ignore them. I get it. But in reality, it's important to be prepared for any emergencies that can happen in life, especially as a law enforcement family. In today's episode, Rebecca shares with you 4 ways you should prepare for emergencies as a law enforcement family.GRAB THE POLICE WIFE RESOURCE BINDER (emergency binder for law enforcement families) HERE.JOIN CONNECT HERE- the private group for police wives and girlfriends where we meet 4x/month to give you support and connection.Today's episode is brought to you by Pictures on Gold. Pictures on Gold has high quality jewelry with a police and firefighter collection. They can customize any department or badge number. Plus, they ship in 24 hours. Use code PROUDPOLICEWIFE for $10 off. Shop here.Heroes Financial Coaching- who I recommend for financial questions.

The day that this episode airs it is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. However, ANY DAY is a great day to show support and appreciation to law enforcement.In today's episode I share free (or VERY inexpensive ways) that you can say thank you to law enforcement.Also, many supporters want to show support but don't know how. So if you are a spouse that is listening, be sure to share these ways with others so they can give thanks to law enforcement, too.DOWNLOAD FREE PRINTABLES FOR POLICE APPRECIATIONToday's episode is brought to you by Arrest My Vest. Arrest My Vest makes odor eliminating sprays and laundry boosters for uniforms, vests, gear and more. Visit their website here and use code THANKYOU (all one word) for 15% off.If you liked today's episode or any past episodes be sure to leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.If you need further encouragement for police wife life (or as a girlfriend), be sure to check out my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge. You can grab it here.

The spouses and family members of first responders serve right alongside the hero in their lives. Because of that, it is important to know how we can best serve those in a support role, what stress they may encounter as a supporting spouse and what gaps exist as far as support and resources.Joining me in today's episode is Dr. Erin Craw, the daughter of a first responder and a researcher looking to gain insight on how to better understand the content and potential barriers to mental health-related discussions between first responders and their spouses. She is incredibly passionate about serving the first responder community. YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN ERIN'S STUDY BY GOING HERE. You can connect with Erin Craw on LinkedIn here. If you liked this episode or past episodes, please leave a rating or review anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Whether your spouse is ready to retire or is questioning if it is time to leave law enforcement or not, it is important to know what the transition can look like and how to prepare. So in this episode we are talking about transitioning to retirement for law enforcement officers and their families.Joining us in today's podcast episode is Jason Hoschouer where he talks about his own transition to retirement and what him and his wife had to do to prepare financially.Jason is a 23-year law enforcement veteran in the San Francisco Bay Area. For 13 years, he was assigned to the Traffic Unit as a Motor Officer…thus, he's better known as MotorCop.How to get in touch with Jason:WHAT'S YOUR EMERGENCY PODCASTCONTACT JASON FOR FINANCIAL COACHINGFREE 5-DAY BUDGET CHALLENGEEMAIL: JASON@WYERADIO.COM

Any critical incident in the law enforcement community, seems to hit close to home. Even if we don't know those immediately impacted, we feel a connection, in some way, to those hurting. And when someone in the law enforcement community is hurting we want to offer support and help in some way.Joining us on today's episode is Rachael Flick discussing how and when to offer support to those experiencing a critical incident. Rachael is the host of The Hopecast Podcast which aims to bring hope through resilience, is a trauma expert and educator, and police widow.WAYS TO FIND RACHAEL:The Hopecast Podcast with Rachael FlickInstagramWebsiteREAD THE FULL BLOG POST HERE.IF YOU LIKED TODAY'S PODCAST PLEASE BE SURE TO LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW.

One "perk" that many law enforcement families see to the job is getting overtime which equals more each month. We all know that law enforcement officers aren't paid their worth, so one way to offset that pay and bring in extra money each month is by working some overtime. But overtime can cause some problems if you aren't careful. In today's episode Rebecca discusses 4 problems with overtime and 1 reason overtime can actually be a good thing.This episode is brought to you by Pictures on Gold. Pictures on Gold offers personalized police and firefighter jewelry like badge necklaces, earrings and more. Use this link to shop and use code PROUDPOLICEWIFE for $10 off.READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERE.If you liked this episode or past episodes, please be sure to leave a rating or review.

The holidays are almost here and while it can be an exciting time, it can also be a stressful time for children of law enforcement.Many questions come up during this season from kids wondering why their holiday has to look a little different than their friends or other family members.In today's episode I share some discussions you can have with your kids to help minimize any confusion and validate their feelings.Join the FREE Holiday Email Challenge for Police Spouses/GFs here.READ THE FULL BLOG POST HEREAs always, if you enjoyed this episode or past episodes, be sure to leave a rating or review. Grab my newest book, Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the Badge here.

This is a very popular question I get asked a lot: “How do I meet other police wives or girlfriends or gain support from others who get it?”It is important to be able to connect with those who also need support or friendship as a police spouse or significant other. And we all know that no one quite understands this lifestyle unless they walk in our shoes.So over the years I have learned many ways to gain support with other spouses which I share in today's episode.I am also going to tell you what I wish someone had told me years and years ago when looking for these friendships.SIGN UP FOR THE *CONNECT* WAIT LIST HEREMy newest book: Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions for Women Behind the BadgeIf you liked this episode or past episodes, please be sure to leave a rating or review.READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERE

Whether a critical incident has occurred for you, your spouse or your family or you just want to be mentally prepared now knowing that this possibility could happen the best you can do is find tools to be resilient.Taking action now and meeting someone where they are at after a critical incident is important for mentally and physically recovering from the event. Knowing where to get help, what immediate steps to take and when you should take them is vital for working through a critical incident hours, days, weeks and even months after it occurs.In today's episode I am going to give 3 immediate ways to get support after a critical incident. In addition, I wanted the blog post below to serve as a resource center for where to find additional resources, articles and accounts on critical incidents.READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERE- a list of resources, articles and accounts that can provide support after a critical incident are included in this blog post.If you liked today's episode or past episodes, be sure to leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts.

Work phones ringing off the hook, overtime, working later than expected, always talking about the job, having plans canceled too frequently- sound familiar?While some of these things do happen to most law enforcement families from time to time, they don't need to happen all the time.Instead, your family needs boundaries from the job.In today's episode we are discussing ways to put these plans in place and the specific boundaries you can get started with today.Today's episode is brought to you Blue Monarch Co. Blue Monarch is a police owned jewelry company that offers pieces for both men and women, sterling silver and subtle thin blue line pieces. Use code PROUDPOLICEWIFE for 40% off.READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERE.

I think we can all agree that it takes WORK, actual work, to keep the connection and fire going in our marriages. What was once super easy when you were first dating, maybe isn't always easy anymore because well, life happens. You get immersed in your jobs, have kids, more household duties, you grow older and get used to the mundane, plus the demands of the job and the impact it has on your relationship.Today we are discussing 5 ways to keep the connection and fire going with your spouse when they work shift work (and no matter what they schedule is).Hint: they are NOT the typical answers you hear for non-first responder families like sleeping in the same bed because well, we CAN'T do that.Today's episode is brought to you by Pictures on Gold.  Pictures on Gold offers personalized police and firefighter jewelry like badge necklaces, earrings and more. Use this link to shop and use code PROUDPOLICEWIFE for $10 off.GRAB MY NEW BOOK, PROUD POLICE WIFE HERE (affiliate amazon link) READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERE

We all have those days, weeks or even seasons where things feel crazy busy and exhausting. If you are feeling that right now, then this episode is for you. Rebecca talks about why you need to press pause, especially as first responder spouses.If you enjoyed today's episode or past episodes, please leave a rating or review.For continued support, grab my book Proud Police Wife: 90 Devotions Behind the Badge.

Police officers need healthy coping strategies for dealing with the job and the trauma that comes with it. When cops don't have coping mechanisms or don't talk about the job, we do see signs and symptoms of that impact.To talk about those signs and symptoms, and why it is so important to talk, we brought on guest Susan Simons.Susan Simons is President and Founder of Under the Shield, leading subject matter expert in First Responder Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Injury as well as a podcast host of Fight in Progress.  Through her non-profit, Under the Shield, Inc., she has created the only Stress Coach Certification in the United States specifically for law enforcement, first responders, military, and their families. Susan talks about her theory of The Psychological Garbage Can and how we as family members can recognize when that garbage can is not being emptied.This is an episode you don't want to miss.Contact Under the Shield or Susan:Under the Shield WebsiteSusan's Cell Phone Number: 334-324-3570Anonymous Toll Free Number: 855-889-2348If you enjoyed today's episode, please leave a rating or review.

First responder and military couples often have bigger asks of them compared to civilian couples. These careers ask more out of couples and families. But sadly, it can be hard to find support and resources for the tens of thousands of service families that need them.In today's episode I am joined by Taya Kyle. Taya Kyle is the widow of Chris Kyle-American Sniper, Executive Director of The Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation | Service Family Strong, New York Times Best Selling Author of American Wife, and a huge advocate for first responder and military families. Our community was so blessed to have the TACK-F as the Grand Prize Sponsor of the 4th Annual Police Wife Conference back in April.READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERE.Learn more about The Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation and their programs here.Taya Kyle on InstagramTaya Kyle on Facebook

Being financially prepared is important for everyone, but even more so for first responder families. Not only is it smart to have an emergency fund in case of an injury, change in career, family emergency or something worse, but there are other ways to prepare, too.Joining me today is Courtney from Heroes Financial Coaching where we talk about emergency funds,  paying off debt and life insurance. Courtney runs a financial coaching business for first responder families where she helps them reach their financial goals and be financially prepared for whatever life throws their way. You can find Courtney on Instagram @heroesfinancialcoaching or visit her website here.READ THE FULL BLOG POST HERE.

First responders take in the bad of the world regularly so building resiliency in first responders is important to combat the negativity around them.Joining me today is Kristen Jauregui, fellow police wife and dispatcher of 23 years. She is also passionate about helping first responders combat stressors of the job. That's why she wrote a new book titled A Resiliency Journal for First Responders.In today's episode we talk with Kristen about what's in her new book, why building resiliency is so important and what prompted her create this resource for fellow first responders.READ THE BLOG POST HERE.Find A Resiliency Journal for First Responders on Amazon here.Find Kristen on Instagram here.

When your spouse works a dangerous job mixed with shift work, it is NORMAL to feel happy, excited, emotional or relieved when he/she comes home safely after shift.I remember many nights where our baby cried all night and I longed for the moment until my husband walked through that door so I could hand him the baby so I could get some sleep.But after time, I realized that my quick actions as soon as my husband walked in the door, wasn't helping him or myself. Instead, it was making us both stressed out.In today's episode I am talking about 3 ways to help your police when when he/she comes off shift.Today's episode is brought to you by Pictures on Gold.  Pictures on Gold offers personalized police and firefighter jewelry like badge necklaces, earrings and more. Use this link to shop and use code PROUDPOLICEWIFE for $10 off.12 Questions to Ask Your Spouse Other Than "How Was Your Day"If you liked this episode or past episodes, be sure to leave a rating and review.

Today's episode kicks off Season 2 of The Proud Police Wife Podcast and today we are talking about sleep.No doubt bedtime can be a stressful time when your spouse is working night shift and you are putting kids to bed solo on top of normal evening routines like dinner and chores. But it doesn't have to be a nightly struggle.Joining us in this episode is Melissa P. Melissa is a fellow police wife, toddler mom, certified pediatric sleep consultant and founder of Lavender Littles Sleep Consulting. She is giving us practical tips for successful bedtime routines and 3 things to really avoid.READ THE FULL EPISODE HERE.Today's episode is brought to you by Arrest My Vest. Arrest my vest has odor eliminating spray that instantly takes away smells from body armor, tactical gear, uniforms and more. Visit Arrest My Vest at www.arrestmyvest.com and use code THANKYOU (all one word) for 15% off.

We hear a lot of talk lately about police officers leaving the field completely or retiring early and moving on to another career. And can we really blame them?With society dehumanizing law enforcement, it makes their job even harder than it already is. So whether you (or your spouse) are ready to turn in the badge or you are just exploring your options, today's episode will give you some insight on what a job outside of law enforcement can look like for you. Plus, what skills are transferable to other career fields.Joining us today is Nicole Davison. Nicole is a fellow police wife of 17 years and Board-Certified Career Coach and Counselor.READ THE FULL EPISODE HERE.This episode is brought to you by The Taya and Chris Kyle Foundation | Service Family Strong. Through their tested curriculum, programs and support they help first responder couples and marriages.

With shift work and inconsistent schedules it can feel as if creating routines for your family are difficult. But I am here to tell you, that you probably already have routines that you may not be aware of.And you can absolutely create routines based on what YOU CAN CONTROL. If you focus on what you can control vs what you can't (like your spouse being held over at work or his/her schedule) then you set yourself up for success.In today's episode we are talking about ways to create and foster routines for your law enforcement family.Read the full episode here.This is the end of season 1. Join us again in August as we launch season 2 of the Proud Police Wife Podcast with fresh, new content and some incredible guests.

Today's guest is Pete James, former law enforcement officer and owner of OfficerPrivacy.com. Pete saw first hand how easy it was for people to target law enforcement officers with the click of a button. So he started Officer Privacy as a way to help police officers not get harassed.At Officer Privacy, they help to remove your personal information off the top 50 people search sites breaking the connection between your name and private information.Today Pete is sharing with us ways to take back your digital privacy as a law enforcement officer and family immediately. Read the full episode here.SIGN UP FOR OFFICER PRIVACY HERE

Today is a very special episode as I sit down with my oldest daughter, age 10, and we talk about what its like to have a parent in law enforcement. She openly shares what it's like to be a child of a law enforcement officer, what advice she gives to other kids in her shoes and what she loves about her father being in law enforcement.If you have children or plan to have children, this is the episode for you!Read the full episode blog post here.

Sadly, coming across people and sometimes even friends and family who buy into this negative police rhetoric can happen. And for many in our community, it feels like it is happening more now than ever before.But knowing how to deal with those who are anti-police can be a great burden. In today's episode, I am sharing what to say and do when faced with this situation.This episode may seem short but I can assure you, it is jam-packed. You don't want to miss it.Read the full episode here.

Years ago, I did not know that the loneliness I was experiencing was very normal. In fact, most police spouses experience loneliness, on some level, at some point. If you are finding yourself lonely and missing your spouse, then I want you to know, you are not alone. You may be feeling lonely or you may be physically alone a lot. I talk about both and what you need to remember as a police spouse to navigate the world of loneliness.If you want a deeper discussion on loneliness, be sure to sign up for the Lifetime Level Pass of The 4th Annual Police Wife Conference and attend my webinar on Combating Loneliness and Fear as a Police Spouse.READ THE FULL EPISODE HERE

Ready to live your life with intention no matter what comes your way? Then this episode is for you.Joining me on the podcast today is Zanna Wolfgang. Zanna is a former police wife, founder of Honor the Brave and she has some new ventures that we are talking about today which share her passion for helping women live their lives purposefully even during hard times. It's no secret that the past few years have obviously been hard for so many of us but in today's episode we want to encourage people to not stay in that hard season of life. We want to use Zanna's story that she shares with us today to encourage others to seek joy and live with intention. Mentioned in today's episode:LOVE AND SHENANIGANS RETAIL STORETHE FUNNY FARM ON FACEBOOKTHE FUNNY FARM ON INSTAGRAMREAD THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT HERE

If you haven't heard, The Police Wife Conference is coming back for it's 4th year! This is a virtual event that is happening April 25th-29th, 2022!5 days, 10 expert speakers, talking about 10 different topics for law enforcement families. In a nutshell, the best resources and support for police spouses all packed in to one powerful week.Learn all about the conference and what it has to offer in today's episode.SIGN UP FOR THE POLICE WIFE CONFERENCE HERE.READ THE FULL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT HERE.

Have you ever wanted to give money to a first responder fundraiser but hate all the unnecessary fees? Or maybe you can't trust the fundraiser being passed around because there are so many claiming to help the recipient? Joining me on today's episode is Robert Garland. Robert is a NYPD Detective and the Founder and CEO of Fund the First, a crowdfunding platform for first responders, military, teachers and more.Learn about why Fund the First is the most trusted, safe and verified crowdfunding platform for first responders and why you may want to consider using them compared to other platforms or ways to give funds to those in need.READ THE FULL EPISODE HEREFollow FUND THE FIRST on INSTAGRAM by going hereSTART YOUR OWN FUNDRAISER AND LEARN MORE ABOUT FUND THE FIRST BY GOING HERE

Raise your hand if over the past two years you have felt just plain tired regarding law enforcement (or your spouse's job in law enforcement).For some of us, it ends there. We are just tired. Mentally and physically tired from the rhetoric, the hate that law enforcement receive and from the impact the job has on our lives. For others, that tiredness turns into exhaustion and burnout. You can take a break, go on vacation or do a social media fast for a bit and feel better. These breaks rejuvenate you. And for a small group of us, that burnout turns into something greater.In today's episode, I am opening up with you about what I experienced the past two years and what that looked like for me. This is a very vulnerable episode for me as it was hard to unpack how I was feeling. Yet, I felt that it was a topic that really needed to be shared and discussed because while you may not have the same experiences as me, you may be feeling tired, too.Disclaimer: I am not a counselor or doctor. Do not take my story, opinion or what is shared in this episode as medical or professional advice.Read the full episode here.If you liked this episode, please be sure to leave a rating and review.

This is a huge topic I get asked about all the time. Spouses want to know are their fears normal? Do other spouses have fear, too? How do you manage the fear?First, fear is normal. But fear is an emotion that will control you if you let it. It can consume you and only bring negativity if you don't find ways to redirect those emotions.So there is a fine line between having normal amounts of fear in your life and letting those fears be in the front of your mind every single day.In today's episode we go over ways to control your fears as a police wife.Need more help redirecting your fears? Check out my newest 90 devotional just for police wives.Read today's full episode here.

While talking about the dangers of the job is not an ideal conversation and one that many law enforcement families put off, it truly is one of necessity. Joining me in today's episode is April Katherman-Redgrave. April is an author, speaker and police widow.April does bravely share her story of her husband's line of duty death and what we really want to emphasize is that in this episode we are not trying to instill fear. Instead, we are hoping that you can learn from what she did not prepare for and it give you the motivation to have conversations with your loved one that she wished she did have. So today April talks about some conversations to have with your spouse in law enforcement and she gives encouragement to any wife needing words of positivity right now.This episode is brought to you by Blue Monarch Co. Blue Monarch Co. is a retired police owned and operated jewelry company that offers inspirational and subtle thin blue line pieces. Check out Blue Monarch Co. and use code HEART40 for 40% off your order or code BOGOHEART for buy one, get one free for any products in the heart collection until Valentine's Day.Find April's book here. Reach out to April on Instagram here.Police Wife Resource BinderRead the full episode here.

This episode is brought to you by Charliemadison Originals. Charliemadison Originals is a military spouse-owned and operated small business that supports all first responders. They create meaningful everyday jewelry that keeps you connected to your first-responder hero and reminds you of those you cherish most. A lot of emphasis as spouses is put on mental health for the officer in our life (and understandbly so) but what we don't always recognize is that we need to check on ourselves as the spouse of an officer, as well. We are often taking care of so much that our needs are being put lower on the totem pole. We easily say to ourselves, "oh I can read my book later" or "I'll take time for myself tomorrow" (but yet it doesn't happen).When a law enforcement officer serves, the whole family serves. So it is important that the whole family is getting the mental wellness and care that they need.In this episode, I share with you top ways to make yourself a priority and ways I often struggled with this in the past.Read the full transcript here.

This episode is brought to you by Blue Monarch Co. Blue Monarch Co. is a retired police owned and operated jewelry company that offers inspirational and subtle thin blue ling pieces. Check out Blue Monarch Co. and use code BLUE20 for 20% off your purchase.Today Lena Rosenbloom from Badge Wives is joining us to talk about how to not only survive in your law enforcement marriage but how to thrive. Lena is a fellow police wife of many years, is a mental health professional, and is the President of Badge Wives located in Florida.So many times old statistics about divorce rates, law enforcement myths or negativity float around and they can realy place doubt, doom, and gloom into the minds of law enforcement spouses (and couples).But we can promise you one thing: you are not an old statistic and your relationship is not destined to fail.Here are tips to help you survive and thrive in your relationship.Read the full epsiode transcript here.