How do you stay human behind the badge? Former officer Scott Medlin opens up about losing himself to the job, almost losing his marriage, and finding the courage to rebuild his mindset and his marriage — proof that rediscovering your humanness can save your mental health and your relationship. 💙

 

You'll hear:

Scott's story of burnout, PTSD, and identity loss in law enforcement

The turning point when his wife said, "I'm thinking about living without you"

Why officers must face their humanness instead of hiding behind toughness

The power of self-awareness and daily mindset habits to rebuild resilience

How couples can reconnect emotionally after years of disconnect

 

Hosted by Cyndi Doyle, licensed professional counselor, law enforcement spouse, author of Hold the Line, and founder of Code4Couples®, this podcast brings real conversations about navigating the mental, emotional, and relational challenges of law enforcement life.

 

📘 Grab Cyndi's book "Hold the Line: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship" → 👉 https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Line-Protecting-Enforcement-Relationship-ebook/dp/B08TPRTY9G#customerReviews

 

🎤 Book Cyndi to speak at your department, conference, or retreat: 👉 https://code4couples.com/training/

 

00:00 – Intro: The cost of losing your humanness 03:40 – Scott's turning point: "I became the cop I swore I'd never be" 09:15 – The truth about emotional survival for law enforcement 16:00 – Rebuilding marriage and identity after burnout 22:30 – Changing culture: embracing wellness and mindset 30:00 – From pain to purpose: Scott's books & 10-Code Mindset course 36:00 – Final message: stop surviving and start living