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In this episode, I talk with Crystal Helman, a behavioral health professional who has spent the last six years supporting first responders and their families. As the former spouse of a police officer, Crystal shares her perspective on navigating co-parenting, family dynamics, and the importance of mental health throughout the process.

Whether you're an officer, spouse, former spouse, or someone who supports first responder families, this conversation offers an honest look at some of the unique challenges law enforcement families face.

In This Episode:

• Co-parenting with an active law enforcement officer
• Family dynamics after separation
• Mental health in first responder families
• Supporting healthy communication

🔗Connect with Crystal

📸 Instagram: @resilientlinewellness

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🌐 Website: www.beyondtheuniform.co
📸 Instagram: @theltsdaughter
📧 Email: [email protected]

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The Beyond the Uniform Network is a network for law enforcement officers and their families who want to be more prepared for navigating relationships and raising healthy, happy kids while excelling at the job.

Inside the Network you'll find:

• Monthly live trainings
• Discussions with people who understand the lifestyle
• Practical tools to strengthen family connection
• Resources focused on life 

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In this episode, I sit down with retired San Francisco Police Department Deputy Chief Jim Dudley, host of the Policing Matters podcast, for a conversation about policing, family, identity, and the legacy officers leave behind.

We discuss how the demands of the job can quietly shape home life, why intentionality matters, and what officers can do to build a career they're proud of without sacrificing the relationships that matter most.

Whether you're an officer, spouse, adult child of law enforcement, or someone who supports first responders, I hope this conversation encourages you to think about what it means to build a life beyond the uniform.

Connect with Jim:

🚔 Police1: Policing Matters
💼 Jim Dudley on LinkedIn
📸 IG: policingmatters_podcast 
🎙️You can listen to my episode on Policing Matters HERE

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Join the Beyond the Uniform Network

The Beyond the Uniform Network is a community for law enforcement officers and their families who want to build stronger relationships, create lasting family legacies, and navigate the unique challenges of this profession with intention.

Inside the Network you'll find:

• Monthly live trainings
• Community discussions with people who understand the lifestyle
• Practical tools to strengthen family connection
• Resources focused on life on and off the job

Learn more HERE.

Connect with me:

Website: beyondtheuniform.co
📸 IG: @theltsdaughter

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In this episode, I sit down with Naomi, an active police officer, wife, and mother of four boys, for an honest conversation about how her unaddressed trauma impacted her career.

Naomi opens up about the not being believed after experiencing sexual assault, coping patterns she developed, how they followed her into adulthood and law enforcement, and the moment she realized something needed to change.

We talk about parenting/co-parenting, the role of therapy and peer support, and learning to recognize your limits in a career that constantly asks more of you. 

Naomi also shares how her husband (another active police officer) was able to support and get through to her about the changes he was seeing in her.

She will be in attendance, and I will be speaking at this year's Northern KY First Responders Mental Health Symposium, which was an event that changed the trajectory of Naomi's life and career. If you are in the area, or can be, we would love to see you there!

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📸 Instagram: @theltsdaughter
📧 Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, I sit down with Marc Fischer: a police officer of 19 years, Air National Guard veteran, and founder of the Elizabeth Ryan Foundation.

Born and raised in central New Jersey, Marc was brought up in a strong family with values around service, discipline, and compassion. His career path has included roles as a teacher, personal trainer, and federal court deputy clerk before ultimately building a career in law enforcement. He also served six years in the Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing, Security Forces Squadron.

Beyond his career, Marc is also a husband and father - we obviously discuss this in length in this episode.

We talk about the intersection of fatherhood, mental health, and the realities of the job, and how difficult it can be to carry the weight of this career while still showing up fully at home.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• The impact of the job on family life and fatherhood
• Why first responder mental health is still falling short
• The cultural barriers that make it hard to ask for or accept help
• How therapy dogs are being used to support first responders and their families
• The story behind the Elizabeth Ryan Foundation, created in honor of Marc’s late cousin

Marc also shares how his involvement in the K9 community gave him a sense of connection and brotherhood and the deep, emotional, and beautiful story behind his non profit the Elizabeth Ryan Foundation.

Marc's son personally designed the logo for the non-profit and you can purchase merch, which directly supports the foundation HERE or donate HERE.

🔗 Connect with Marc & The Elizabeth Ryan Foundation

📘 Facebook: Elizabeth Ryan Foundation
📸 Instagram: @elizabethryanfoundation
🌐 Website: Elizabeth Ryan Foundation

🔗Connect with Me

🌐 Website: www.beyondtheuniform.co
📸 Instagram: @theltsdaughter
📧 Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Cramblett, a financial advisor based in Columbus, Ohio, and the proud daughter of a police detective.

Growing up in a law enforcement family gave Elizabeth a front-row seat to the unique challenges first responders and their families face. Today, she works closely with law enforcement officers and their families, helping them build financial confidence and long-term security.

In our conversation, we focus on our experiences as law enforcement daughters, but we talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention in the first responder world: financial wellness.

This is a fun chat with lots of tangible take aways that you can use to serve yourself and your families.

Connect with Elizabeth

🌐 Website:  https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/elizabeth-cramblett/

💼 LinkedIn: Elizabeth Cramblett

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📸 Instagram: @theltsdaughter
📧 Email: [email protected]

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Law enforcement doesn’t just impact the officer, it affects the entire family.

In this episode, Katherine sits down with former deputy sheriff Mo Greco, who served 17 years in law enforcement and is married to an officer with more than 30 years on the job. Mo brings both professional and personal insight into how the realities of policing shape family life - from parents and siblings, to children.

During her career, Mo served as a patrol deputy, field training officer, hostage and crisis negotiator, undercover detective, and community outreach deputy. She is also an FDLE-certified instructor who has trained both recruits and experienced officers.

Together, Katherine and Mo discuss the importance of prioritizing mental health throughout every stage of a law enforcement career.

Mo also shares about her work helping develop a statewide crisis line for first responders through the Suncoast Alliance for First Responders.

Connect with Mo

Website: www.streettalesnetwork.com
Instagram: Street Tales Network

Suncoast Alliance for First Responders (SAFR) – A collaborative initiative focused on expanding mental health resources and prevention efforts for first responders and their families. Learn more HERE.

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📸 Instagram: @theltsdaughter
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In this episode, I sit down with a current law enforcement officer who shares an honest, anonymous conversation about the realities of the job, marriage, and mental health. Starting his career during a period of national unrest, he reflects on how the work has shaped his identity, impacted his home life, and challenged him in ways he never expected.

We talk about not losing yourself to the job, the strain policing can place on relationships, and why asking for help is especially hard when you’re the one everyone else turns to. 

This conversation holds a lot of great insight and tactical takeaways - this is a must listen to anyone in law enforcement, or in a relationship with someone in law enforcement. 

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Tyler Martin, has over 15+ years in law enforcement beginning with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Maine State Police, and the United States Secret Service. Tyler has served in a variety of different roles throughout his law enforcement career and worked with law enforcement agencies all over the world. 

He is the owner/host of Street Tales  & Fifty Sixin on the Street Tales Network and author of Street Tales Volume 1.

Tyler is dedicated to humanizing the badge and amplifying the stories of those who wear it, as well as the families and communities impacted by the profession. This episode is an honest, reflective conversation 

Connect with Tyler

Website: www.streettalesnetwork.com
Instagram: Street Tales Network
Book: Street Tales: Volume One

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📸 Instagram: @theltsdaughter
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In this episode, I talk with Stephanie Samuels M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., founder of Copline, a 24/7 confidential peer support hotline for law enforcement officers and their families. Stephanie is a licensed psychotherapist who has worked exclusively with officers for decades and is a national voice in first responder wellness.

We dive into the creation of Copline, why peer support matters so deeply in this profession, and the realities officers face when it comes to stress, trauma, and asking for help. Stephanie shares about her current work around Head Impact & Trauma (HIT) and Blast Overpressure (BOP), including a new self-assessment tool designed to help first responders better understand potential neurological impacts from the job.

We cover:

• Why Stephanie founded Copline and the gap it fills in law enforcement wellness
• How Copline’s peer-to-peer model builds trust and saves lives
• The long-term effects of cumulative trauma in first responders
• What HIT & BOP are and why they matter
• How the self-assessment tool can support early awareness and care

Connect with Stephanie & Copline or take the Assessment below:

🌐 Website: www.copline.org
🧠 HIT & BOP Self-Assessment

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📸 Instagram: @theltsdaughter
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In this episode, I talk with Breanna Morgan who grew up the daughter of a law enforcement officer, and is now married to one. She is also a mother of four kids under six, full-time stay-at-home mom, small business owner as a CPR instructor, and founder of The Blue Crew. We dive into what it’s like growing up in a LEO family, how that shaped her view of the job and family, and how she balances motherhood, business, and leading a nonprofit.

We cover:

• Her childhood as a LEO kid and how that early experience influences her now.
• Transitioning into the role of law enforcement spouse 
• We share stories from growing up
• The Blue Crew: why she started it, what it does, what to expect, and what drives her mission
• The importance of mental and physical health, community support, and the lessons she wants to pass on to her children

Connect with Breanna & The Blue Crew

• Personal Instagram: @little.blue.crew
• Little Blue Crew (nonprofit) Instagram: @thebluecrew.official
• Website: thebluecrew.org
• Facebook: Blue Crew FB page
• Venmo: BackTheBlueCrew
• Email: [email protected]

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📸 Instagram: @theltsdaughter
📧 Email: [email protected]

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