In this week’s episode, Retired Sergeant Chris Borgstede joins the podcast to speak with Chief Neil Dubord about the impactful experiences in his life — both personally and professionally.

 

Chris has been a longtime member of the Delta Police Department, starting his career back in 1992. Previously, Chris was a lawyer, but decided to make the career switch and found his true passion in policing. Chris is now coming up on his 26th year with the department and will be retiring this month. He’s had a career full of rich experiences and was a fantastic cop.

 

With Chief Neil Dubord today, Chris shares some of the significant struggles that he has gone through; an incredibly difficult relationship, a nearly fatal motorcycle accident, a diagnosis of pancreatitis, and a suicide.

 

Listen in to hear all of the lessons Chris has learned personally and throughout his career — and hopefully, you can apply some of these takeaways to your own life as well.

 

Key Takeaways:

[:43] Chief Neil Dubord welcomes Chris Borgstede to the podcast.

[1:05] Chief Neil Dubord kicks off the podcast with some easy questions for Chris.

[1:33] Chris gives a background on his career with the DPD.

[4:26] Chris talks about his background in canine work with DPD.

[6:41] About the relationship Chris had living with another police officer.

[9:48] The early signs of depression and mental health issues Chris started to notice in his girlfriend.

[12:31] Chris speaks about the general routine of things when her depression was at its worst.

[14:08] How this was effecting Chris’ emotions and stress levels.

[15:28] What Chris’ work life was like at this time.

[15:53] Chris talks about when he realized he had to make a change in his life, what decision he decided to make regarding the situation, and how he began to cope with it.

[17:50] Chris’ building issues, being diagnosed pancreatitis, and seeing a psychologist for the first time.

[20:34] Chris’ nearly fatal motorcycle accident.

[24:32] Chris reflects on his change of heart and motivation to make the best of his life.

[26:33] What Chris pursued after physical and emotional rehab.

[27:56] Getting a call from his ex who was in an accident.

[28:38] Chris speaks about his experience coping with the suicide of his ex.

[30:45] Chief Neil Dubord summarizes some of Chris’ key lessons.

[32:27] What else Chris would say has helped him cope and work through his emotions.

[34:45] Chief Neil Dubord summarizes the podcast and thanks Chris for his time.

[35:40] Chris signs off with some parting words.

 

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