🚔 Law enforcement wellness starts with YOU — federal officer & speaker Michael Laidler shares how to thrive beyond the badge.

Episode Summary: This episode features Michael Laidler, a federal law enforcement officer, speaker, and author of Greatness Beyond the Badge. Michael shares his journey from a 19-year-old police officer to a national speaker, highlighting lessons from failures, leadership, and balancing law enforcement identity with personal growth. He explains the three pillars of his book — knowing yourself, reducing dissonance, and building a path to greatness through intentional growth and time management. His story emphasizes resilience, redefining success, and creating a healthy balance for officers and their families.

Hosted by Cyndi Doyle, LPC-S, retired police spouse, author of Hold the Line, and founder of Code4Couples®, the podcast brings real conversations and strategies for law enforcement officers, spouses, and first responder families.

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00:00 Intro & guest welcome 02:30 Michael Laidler's law enforcement journey 07:00 From Toastmasters to professional speaking 10:00 The role of failure in resilience 15:00 Knowing yourself & the selfie mirror method 21:00 Reducing dissonance & work-life balance 28:00 The 24-hour formula for growth 37:00 Failure and law enforcement culture 43:00 Where to connect with Michael Laidler