Another cops Mentality

Gratitude, Growth & Hope: We share our gratitude for attending the Code 3 retreat in Texas alongside fellow first responders, reflect on recent advances in our careers, and speak honestly about seasonal depression and the emotional toll of it. As Palm Sunday approaches, we also discuss how our faith in Christ sustains us through the highs and lows. Join us for a candid, faith-forward conversation about resilience, community, and renewal.

Hosts Matias and Angel speak about various topics surrounding mental health and dealing with everyday obstacles.

Christina opens up about how her childhood, primarily coming from a divorced house while essentially raising herself, shaped how she not only copes with mental health but has found success throughout her life. Christina was able to forge her own path by using herself determination to send herself to college, move to unknown cities, and even deciding to restart her career by joining the police force at age 33 and the US Military at age 38.

Mike is a US Marine who was gracious enough to share his story revolving around his deployment overseas and how that sparked his anxiety. Mike recalls firefights, interactions among fellow Marines, and how that shaped his mentality as he grew older. Mike left us with one of our favorite quotes yet. "Treat anxiety as your friend."

Tim Welsh passionately shares his story of how he served in the US Army National Guard as Military Police, and shortly after battled an addiction to pills and alcohol. Tim's story leaves the room silent as he goes into detail on how he was able to become sober, relapsed and attempted to take his life. This all led Tim to persevere into who he is today. 3 years and counting sober, a nutritionist, personal trainer and mental health coach. A truly inspiring story from a truly great person.

Not always does talking about mental health need to be sad. Sometimes it's just about talking. The hosts share how they have been working on themselves, their thought process and healing techniques. By the end, we open up the pressures that Law Enforcment take on when it comes to Mental Health, and some pointers on how we can overcome our struggles.

Our guest this week, BJJ black belt and father of three leaves hosts teary eyed as he opens up about his childhood and how it affected his parenting early on. Our guest, "Plumber" gets vulnerable as he goes into depth on how he battles his lowest moments by believing in one powerful but strong saying "Tomorrow will be better. Good things will come from this."

This week's episode is heavy off the bat. Our guest speaks on his time in ES within the NYPD, his battle with mental health involving alcohol and marriage, his attempt to take his own life and his newfound life through religion.

Many agencies have strict policies when it comes to their grooming standards as well as their tattoo policy. This episode we dive into our beliefs when it comes to exposing tattoos while in uniform, as well as facial hair, hair style and even Physical fitness.

Have you ever struggled to understand your thoughts, or even been afraid of why we think certain things? in this episode, the hosts have an open conversation surrounding anxiety and how we overcome unwanted thoughts, overthinking and what may cause them.