What looks like “dark humor” on the outside is something very different on the inside.

In this episode of Broken Perspective, Jeff and Colby sit down with another law enforcement veteran to unpack the reality behind humor in high-stress careers. Is it a coping mechanism… or something deeper?

From traumatic scenes and life-or-death decisions to the moments that make you laugh when you probably shouldn’t—this conversation reveals how exposure to the worst parts of humanity reshapes your perspective, your relationships, and even what you find funny.

We also dive into:

• Why humor in policing is misunderstood
• The balance between being human vs. being “robotic” on the job
• How repeated exposure to trauma changes your worldview
• Why some officers struggle without humor at all
• The moments that still hit hard—especially involving kids
  
  

This is an unfiltered look into a world most people will never experience… and the mindset it takes to survive it.

🎙️ If you’ve ever wondered what really goes on behind the badge—this episode pulls back the curtain.

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