🚔 THE "I DON'T HAVE TIME" LIE: Why Your Excuses Are Literally Killing You
Join host Tami Sharp and a panel of seasoned law enforcement professionals as they destroy the biggest excuse preventing first responders from taking care of themselves. Spoiler alert: You DO have time - you're just not making yourself a priority. This episode could save your life, your marriage, and your sanity.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

Why "I don't have time" really means "I'm not a priority to myself"
How the wellness coordinator had a stroke at work (and what it taught him)
The sleep crisis destroying first responder health and relationships
Why self-care isn't selfish - it's survival strategy
Simple contingency plans for when life derails your wellness routine
The hidden cost of running on fumes for decades

👥 Expert Panel:

Mike Lawson (24 years San Diego Sheriff's Department, Wellness Coordinator)
Kevin Mede (25 years Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, Wellness Program Director)
Mica Lunt (Former Police Chief Dallas-Fort Worth, Town Administrator)

🔑 Reality Check Takeaways:
✅ Check your phone usage: 3.5 hours scrolling = time for 30-minute workout
✅ Self-care is paying in installments vs. paying the lump sum later
✅ Calendar your self-care like you would any other important appointment
✅ Sleep isn't weakness - it's a tactical advantage you can't afford to lose
✅ Bring back your "used-tos" - what did you love before the job consumed you?
✅ Structure and routine save lives (literally - ask the stroke survivor)

💔 Hard Truths:

Mike's confession: Sacrificing sleep for years to avoid being "that dad"
Kevin's wake-up call: How neglecting himself hurt his marriage
The brutal math: Most cops die from preventable causes, not line-of-duty deaths
Why running on fumes early in your career will destroy you later

⏰ Key Moments:
0:00 The Wellness Coordinator's Stroke Story
12:30 Sleep Deprivation: The Silent Career Killer
25:40 "I Don't Have Time" - Exposing the Lie
38:15 Guilt, Family, and Finding Balance
48:20 Practical Solutions That Actually Work
55:30 Final Wake-Up Calls

🛠️ Practical Tools Discussed:

The 75-Day Hard Challenge approach
Contingency planning for disrupted routines
Sleep hygiene for shift workers
Journaling apps for the "I don't write" crowd
Creating your personal "fill my cup" list

💬 Real Talk:
This isn't motivational fluff from people who've never worn the badge. These are cops who've been in the darkness, made the mistakes, and found their way back. If you think you don't have time for this episode, you ESPECIALLY need to listen.
📱 Join the Movement:

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🎧 Coming Up:
More episodes this month on prioritizing self-care, plus our live group coaching call where you can join the conversation with real cops who've figured it out.
🏷️ Tags:
#SelfCare #FirstResponders #LawEnforcement #PoliceWellness #Burnout #SleepDeprivation #StressManagement #LawEnforcementHealth #PoliceStress #WorkLifeBalance #MentalHealth #Prevention

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