August 10, 2024

120: Survival of the Mentally Fittest: LODD and PTSD from a spouse's perspective, extreme adversity and extreme resilience w/Jodie Baulkham

55 minutes

When I connected with Jodie, learning quickly about her experiences with tragedy- losing her husband in the line of duty with their baby- I knew this would be an extremely impactful conversation for first responders, their spouses and families.

Beyond that, Jodie shares her insights from supporting her current husband, an LEO as well, with a PTSD diagnosis. We discuss the dynamics of families supporting their first responders, but also recognizing the need to get the care they need themselves.

We cover many other topics to include her battle with cancer, which through the conversation, left me incredibly humbled, inspired, and floored to learn from and observe Jodie’s extreme resilience over continual adversity.
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Jodie is a licensed teacher, professional life coach, certified grief coach, and certified Leader Character practitioner dedicated to supporting individuals through their healing and grief journeys. Jodie is also a specialist in leadership and mental health curriculum design, as well as a skilled trainer, speaker, author, and advocate.

Drawing from her personal experiences as the spouse of two police officers—one who was killed in the line of duty while she was on maternity leave and another who lives with PTSI—Jodie offers a unique sense of connection and hope in her best-selling book “Choosing My Tomorrow: Surviving Murder, Navigating Mental Health, and Harnessing the Power of Choice”.

Jodie’s mission is to inspire individuals to acknowledge their struggles, embrace discomfort for growth and healing, choose their tomorrow by harnessing their power of choice to find joy, and share their stories to offer hope and build connection with others.

You can connect with Jodie by visiting her website: www.jodiebaulkham.com

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