Real Life Podcast

In this interview with Jim Russell, we talk about his first love...ART!  We discuss his long career in law enforcement with the Florida State University PD and end with the story of how he became an advocate for DUI prevention.  

View his art gallery—https://jimrussellart.com

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In this interview, Sean Riley tells his personal story that led to the inception of Safe Call Now. He gets raw and real and talks about the death of his best friend; a tragic event he's still healing from. 

Sean Riley is the Founder and President of Safe Call Now, a confidential, comprehensive, 24-hour crisis referral service for public safety employees, all emergency services personnel, and their family members nationwide.

Safe Call Now Vision: to provide education, healthy alternatives, and resources to save lives and put families back together. 

Make a Safe Call Now: 206-459-3020 www.safecallnowusa.org

In this episode, Nick and I have a candid conversation about the cumulative stress he endured as a police officer and how it led to his current life situation. He discusses his constant struggles with P.T.S.D. and talks about his upcoming book, Invisible Wounds—A Cop's Journey of Faith Through the Darkness of PTSD.   

In this episode, I talk with Sarah Cooksey, an engineer, EMT, and firefighter with the Tallahassee Fire Department in Florida. Sarah talks about her passion which is driving a pink fire truck to save lives and bring hope to people in her community who are battling cancer. Sarah also talks about the struggles of raising a family while working in a demanding job field.

In this episode, I have a conversation with Ernest about his role in the specialized mental health unit within the San Antonio Police Department. He discusses the importance of listening to people and really hearing what they have to say. He talks about the Critical Incident Training that all officers should complete in order to become better officers. Hear all about how the documentary was created and watch the trailer! 

Watch the Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops (2019) OFFICIAL TRAILER

In this episode, I talk with full-time law enforcement officer and award-winning author, Sean Wyman. He shares the details of his book titled, GOING BEYOND THE CALL: MENTAL HEALTH FITNESS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY PROFESSIONALS. The mission of the book is to reduce suicide and mental health challenges within the ranks. This book is for officers, firefighters, EMS/EMT, 911 dispatchers, forensic investigators, and correctional officers. Sean also talks about his first book titled, LET GO: THE MOVEMENT PROCESS, and his life story that inspired the book.

In this interview, Brandy tells the story of how her LEO husband was killed in an off-duty motorcycle accident on Memorial Day weekend, 2002. She tells the cute story of how they first met, talks about their two beautiful children, and then, through tears, tells the details of that tragic day. Brandy talks about how she was treated by the law enforcement community after his death. She leaves us with some advice on how to cope and move on from a life-altering event like this one. 

In this interview, I have a candid conversation with the officer about his career in law enforcement. I have the pleasure of speaking with his wife, Lisa, who sheds some light on what it's like being the wife of an officer. Then we dig into the four books he's written—all crime-thrillers. LOST IN THE DARKNESS, WHERE LIGHT CANNOT REACH, BEHIND THE BLUE LINE, AND CROSSING THE BLUE LINE are all available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and syppublishing.com 

In this episode, I talk with Jeanne Assam who tells a very chilling story. She tells the details of how she prevented a gunman from taking more lives at the New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Co. after he already shot and killed several people. Her story is raw and real. You don't want to miss this episode!