In this episode of the Street Cop Podcast, Dennis Benigno is joined by AK Dozanti for an in-depth discussion about mental health, emotional intelligence, and stress management in the context of law enforcement. AK shares her insights on the impact of stress in the field, how to better regulate emotions, and why mental well-being is essential for long-term success. They explore the challenges of poor mentorship, the importance of therapy and medication, and how changing your environment can foster personal and professional growth. Whether you're a law enforcement officer or simply interested in mental health strategies, this episode offers valuable tools for navigating life's pressures with resilience and clarity.

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00:00:00:00 - 00:01:18:28Teaser00:01:18:28 - 00:02:46:00Intro00:02:46:00 - 00:08:58:29Mental welfare coaching & emotional intelligence00:08:58:29 - 00:21:29:16The Assault on Street Cop00:21:29:16 - 00:27:47:20Regulating stress00:27:47:20 - 00:28:12:07Midroll00:28:12:07 - 00:29:50:10Regulating stress00:29:50:10 - 00:36:44:08What led AK to pursue a career in mental health?00:36:44:08 - 00:41:50:07Maintaining yourself with medication and therapy

00:41:50:07 - 00:50:35:12The impact of poor mentorship00:50:35:12 - 00:54:15:28Deciding to change & changing your environment00:54:15:28 - 01:01:29:18Identity01:01:29:18 - 01:04:33:16Outro