Welcome to Season 2 of the Blue Line Living Podcast. 

It's good to be back friends. I have missed these conversations with you and am excited to bring you relatable content again.

Today's episode we lay the ground work for season 2 and talk about my lessons in life I'm leaning into right now! Enjoy!

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Kym Long with Revital Colorado joins me today to discuss the importance of mental health support for our first responders AND their spouses. Revital Colorado was created to be just that, a place for first responders to unwind and connect with people that FULLY understand what they are going through and to do so in a safe environment. Take a listen and then join us on this journey!

For Colorado First Responders and their spouses, download the Revital app and get plugged in! We'd love to see you on an outing!

Connect with Kym at [email protected]

Revital: https://www.revitalcolorado.org/

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Have you heard that you are the average of the 5 people you surround yourself with?

Probably. That's a fairly common phrase especially in the self development world.

What would it look like to surround yourself with people that support and encourage you in your relationships as well?

In our first responder world, we cannot waste time with our significant others. Forgiving quickly. Moving forward together is more important than ever.

This quick cut just may make you think differently about your relationship too!

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Listen in as we interviews Rebecca with Priority One Financial Coaching.

Rebecca is a financial coach that works predominantly with law enforcement families to reduce money stress in their lives. As the wife of a sheriffs deputy, and mom to two girls ages 5 & 2, Rebecca knows first hand how money can add unnecessary stress to an already hectic lifestyle as a first responder family. BONUS they just became debt free themselves and she talks about their unique strategy to getting there!

For a FREE 30 minute consultation on your own finances find Rebecca at:

[email protected],

On IG @bluelinemoneycoach and

Online at  www.priorityonefc.com.

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Burnout seems to be a common topic these days and there is really no imagining why. After 4 years of processing trauma, loosing friends over political views, defending our responders and dealing with an overall increased hostility in the world...we are done!

I recently listened to a podcast on Burnout for our responders and it got me thinking...what does this look like for the families and significant others that experience secondary trauma, fatigue and exhaustion from every day life.

In today's solo episode I get real and honest about where I am and the steps I'm taking to get through it and ultimately work to prevent Burnout again!

Take a listen and share this on your social media platforms so that others can feel less alone too.

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Today we welcome Berenice with BFC Apparel on the show. Berenice is located in southern California and is a former Law Enforcement Officer herself. She describes to us to her journey as an immigrant child, chasing her dream of Law Enforcement and now transitioning into her apparel company and embracing the life of a LEO spouse. She has quite a journey in and out of Law Enforcement and is still healing from her experiences. I hope you find her story as engaging and thoughtful as I did.

Please support her LEO friendly business and use WELCOME15 for 15% your first purchase!

BFC Apparel

Instagram: @ bfc_apparel

BFCapparel.com

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I was told recently that I have thick skin. That is true. What is more important is the mindset I choose to operate in on a daily basis.

As First Responder spouses, the right mindset is critical to your health, longevity and the longevity of your spouse's career.

I have a story to share this week and the lessons that came with it.

For the book I mentioned: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N48NM33/?coliid=IXTF7ZAX6JHI6&colid=1JZBC8BXGU84Z&psc=0&ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_lstpd_AY3QC499GTHDAK3YC53V

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Today I have the distinct pleasure of getting to have a discussion with my friend Brianne. She is a paramedics wife, a Colorado girl like myself, married to her high school sweetheart, and a business owner herself. 

Today we are going to talk about the way this lifestyle has changed us and how we’ve continued to adapt as we’ve gone on. I’m personally looking forward to some insight into being a paramedic family and the ways it compares to the police world.

Thank you Brianne for being on the show, as promised here are the details for her Thriving VA business:

Mills and Mae Services

Instagram: @mills_mae_services

[email protected]

720.364.3816

They are offering one Free 1-hour initial consultations for both interested Virtual Assistants and End Clients in need of a virtual assistant.

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On the second episode we discuss the Mental load put on spouses of First Responders. Typically there is one person in every household that carries that mental weight and for First Responder relationship that will tend to be the spouse at home.

What is the Mental Load, how does it show up in our lives and how can we communicate the help we need to alleviate that load.

For access to the study referenced in this episode follow this link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10869-023-09887-7?utm_source=toc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=toc_10869_38_6&utm_content=etoc_springer_20231110

Wayne, J.H., Mills, M.J., Wang, YR. et al. Who’s Remembering to Buy the Eggs? The Meaning, Measurement, and Implications of Invisible Family Load. J Bus Psychol 38, 1159–1184 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10869-023-09887-7

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It's the inaugural episode which means it'd time for an introduction and background on how we got here. The First Responder life is unique unto itself and it takes one to know one. Come find your space in this community!

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