This episode features Dr. Stephanie Conn, former police officer, psychologist, and author of Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel. She and Cyndi dive into the realities of law enforcement culture, the toll of stress, and how resilience can be strengthened at work and at home. Stephanie shares deeply personal stories about her father, her husband, and her own journey, while offering science-backed strategies for police officers and their families.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Why resilience matters for every police officer, spouse, and family

The hidden costs of police identity and how it impacts marriage

Moral injury, burnout, and trauma recovery strategies that work

New science on stress, gut health, and nervous system recalibration

How peer support and ASAP training are changing first responder culture

Cyndi Doyle, LPC-S, NCC, is the founder of Code4Couples®, licensed professional counselor supervisor, retired police spouse, and author of Hold the Line. She helps law enforcement couples strengthen relationships and thrive in the face of first responder stress.

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00:00 – Intro & Dr. Stephanie Conn's background 04:00 – Why she wrote Increasing Resilience in Police and Emergency Personnel 08:00 – Personal stories: family impact & legacy of resilience 13:00 – Police identity disorder and the cost of "hero to zero" thinking 17:00 – COVID, civil unrest, and moral injury in law enforcement 23:00 – The science of resilience: nervous system, gut health, and tools 36:00 – ASAP training and empowering peer support teams 46:00 – Most impactful part of the new book 49:00 – How to order the revised edition & connect with Stephanie