What a fun time I had with Stephanie Baker-Jones.  She was such a delight to have on the show.  This lady has so much going on right now but still took the time to share her story with me.

She retired from the military after 8 years in the U.S. Navy and 13 years as a surgical nurse in the U.S. Army Reserve.  Now she's starting a new career as an armed security guard.  Boy does she have some fun stories to share.  As a surgical nurse, you know there are stories of people "falling" on adult toys and getting them stuck where they shouldn't.  But there are even some stranger stories than that.  She even tells a story about she and her fellow soldiers been essentially harassed because her commanding officer's husband had an STD and the entire crew knew it.  

She has also written books, has a YouTube Channel and started her own podcast.  The links are below.

 

The Working At Home Woman’s Lifestyle – YouTube Channel Address https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmAWAkD3UxNDzxvkGLsP0qg

Journey to Self: How To Get Back To You https://www.amazon.com/JOURNEY-SELF-HOW-GET-BACK/dp/B085KJSBDT 

 

Kb’s Black Heritage Volume 1 – 16 African American visual artists 

KB's Black Heritage - Volume 1 (lulu.com) 

 

Lamplight Eternal – Journal for jotting down scripture notes and thoughts  

Lamplight Eternal (lulu.com) 

Thoughts of a Christian Woman – A book of poetry from a Woman Veteran overseas 

https://www.lulu.com/search?page=1&q=Thoughts+of+a+Christian+Woman+Stephanie+Baker-Jones&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00 

 

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In today's episode, I catch up with a buddy of mine that served most recently with the League City PD in TX.  He has a true servant's heart and has lots of fun stories.  He's received 6 awards during his career, including a life saving award.  

Geo tells stories of very creative thieves that ALMOST get away with it.  He shares stories of heroism and embarrassment.  All in a days work for a police officer.  He also shares how a hankering for a hamburger led to a huge arrest.  You never know what's going to interrupt your dinner when you're on the job.

Now, Geo helps people prepare for retirement and helps with managing finances.  As always, check out this episode and let me know what you think.

 

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With over 50 years of service, there's not much that this 3rd generation first responder hasn't seem.  Barry Furey started his firefighting career when he was just 18 years old.  And some of the things he saw early on in his career quickly prepared him for the rest of his life.

Of course he has funny stories, dangerous stories and just downright heartbreaking stories.  But in the end, he's just a good guy that's dedicated his life to helping others.  He's also an author of two books and has contributed to numerous magazine articles.  What a wonderful treat it was to share time with Barry Furey.

 

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It's always fun when I can catch up with someone from my old police department.  Today's guest is no stranger to the show.  Rick Cook was part of my inspiration for starting the podcast and he was my first guest.  But in this episode, he joins his son, Richard Cook, on the show.  Richard is a 3rd generation cop and works the same district that I worked when I was on the force.  

The pride that Rick has for his son following in his footsteps in undeniable.  We talk about some surprises for Richard early on in his career and what it means to have a dad that he can lean on when he needs.  Daddy Cook shares some of his most memorable SWAT team mishaps and how things might get real weird when he takes his pants off preparing for one SWAT call.  Little Cook tells how his experience on the battlefield has prepared him for his job as a police officer and how in many ways, being a police officer is more challenging.

The fun we had shooting this episode is evident.  Rick even tricks me into sharing some of my funny moments on the job.

 

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When Bridget Truxillo sets her mind on something, there's no stopping her.  Bridget started her law enforcement career as a Sheriff's Deputy in patrol.  She quickly became an undercover narcotics officer.  And if that wasn't enough, she became the first women on her departments SWAT team.  Her experiences there helped her to realize that she wanted something more...to become an attorney.  And that's what she did.  She became an attorney that now specializes in representing law enforcements officer who may have been treated unfairly or unjustly.  She also the CEO of a wellness company that helps first responders become the best version of themselves.

Bridget's passion to serve others in evident during this interview.  And she does it in a variety of ways.  We cover that as well as some of her most embarrassing moments and scariest moments on the job.  When she's not busy protecting others or helping them become their best, she's busy mom raising kids of her own.

You can learn more about her amazing work below.

 

https://www.myprotectivewellness.com/

https://www.truxillolawfirm.com/

 

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From teaching English in Kyiv to military contractor in Iraq to an Arizona Ranger and everything in between, Scott Haddix has done just about everything you can imagine.  He shares all sorts of stories about his various adventures.  We also learn why it's important to stay off the walls when you're searching a nasty house.

Of all of his assignments and adventures, you may be surprised by what he enjoyed the most.

 

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In this episode we welcome Jennifer Anderson and Keith Hanks of 1st Responder Coaching, a resource to help first responders deal with the issues of PTSD.  You may remember Keith Hanks from episode 21.  If you haven't listened to it yet, you need to check it out.  Keith is now a certified coach with 1st Responder Coaching along with founder, Jennifer Anderson.  

Jennifer brings her own unique perspective to the life of a first responder because her husband was a police officer.  She watched him change doing the job he loved into someone she barely recognized.  Through these trials, she realized that true help for first responders was scarce.  This started her on a journey to help others going through similar situations.  This episode was both fun and informative.  Whether you are a first responder, or someone who loves a first responder, this episode is for you!

Some ways to connect with these two are below.

www.1strespondercoaching.org

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1strespondercoaching/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7zCq0ZrANm79wy83w3NdBg

 

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In this episode I catch up with a personal friend of mine, Nigel Jones.  Nigel served his native country of England as a Royal Marine Commando.  He tells funny stories of his service and well as a funny story involving Queen Elisabeth II and her corgis.  I learned a lot about the Monarch during the show.  I also learned you definitely don't want to play around too much with the guards at the palace.  (But it is ok to try to make them smile).  Just don't touch them.  They are REAL servicemen!

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This is such a special episode.  This is the first podcast appearance for Carrie-Anne Eagen, but you would never know it.  She has taken some painful personal moments in her life and used them as a catalyst to become  a police officer and give a voice to those that feel voiceless.  Due to her own personal tragedy, she knew how to connect and empathize with others, which made her well suited for her assignments on the force.  She was tasked with what many feel are some of the toughest assignments of the job.  But don't worry!  We still cover those funny and embarrassing calls along the way.

Now, she's a national speaker and published author of 6 books.  Links to some of those books are below.  During this show, you'll learn what the proceeds from those books go toward.  Oh!  She gives a whole new meaning to "PIG."

Adopting Cleo: https://www.amazon.com/Adopting-Cleo-Other-Survivor-Stories/dp/1517320968

 

In the Shadow of the Heron: https://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Heron-C-ODriscoll/dp/1512352136/ref=sr_1_2?crid=M61LAN5R3HWK&keywords=in+the+shadow+of+the+heron&qid=1643523727&s=books&sprefix=in+teh+shadow+of+the+heron%2Cstripbooks%2C98&sr=1-2

 

I Miss My Mom: https://www.amazon.com/Miss-My-Mom-Could-Helped/dp/152329115X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3C0MXK6CQALOG&keywords=I+miss+my+Mom+Jason+Coplin&qid=1643523762&s=books&sprefix=i+miss+my+mom+jason+coplin%2Cstripbooks%2C89&sr=1-1

 

Camdyn and Darby Just Say No:  https://www.amazon.com/Camdyn-Darby-Just-Say-ODriscoll/dp/1523292768/ref=sr_1_1?crid=164JAT941C8W0&keywords=Just+say+No+A+Darby&qid=1643523795&s=books&sprefix=just+say+no+a+darby%2Cstripbooks%2C172&sr=1-1

 

 

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What a fun episode with Deputy Sheriff Johnny Snyder.  He's risen through the ranks quickly.  Starting as a jailer, he's now a sergeant with experience in various special assignments.

Deputy Snyder shares the secret to POSSIBLY getting out of a speeding ticket with him.  You may be surprised by what led him into police work.  It's great to see community police work turn into a future law enforcement officer.  Snyder shares some of the craziest things he's found on the job and share a funny story about fellow deputy Eric McCants chasing an 80 year old man.  He also speaks of some of the affects his job has had on his family.

 

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