Resiliency & Wellness Episodes

After recognizing the recent passing of a Police Chief, a K-9 and the ever increasing hazards of the job, Scott and Shaun take the time to consider some of the unique difficulties that cops may find in achieving a healthy work-life balance. In light of Scott's rapidly approaching retirement date, Shaun also offers some real estate and senior living considerations in a post-police world. Email: 3copstalk@gmail.com Website: https://www.3copstalk.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMe...

If you care about cops in any way, these episodes are a must listen! For Part 2 of this episode, 3 Cops Talk is again joined by clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Prohaska to discuss the concerning trends related to police suicides. The good Doctor presents us with some more of the statistics, common signs and symptoms plus the other unique factors related police work that can help us to better understand and prevent one of the leading killer of cops. She also provides us with some tools for ...

If you care about cops in any way, these episodes are a must listen! 3 Cops Talk is again joined by clinical Psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Prohaska to discuss the concerning trends related to police suicides. The good Doctor presents us with some of the statistics, common signs and symptoms plus the other unique factors related police work that can help us to better understand and prevent one of the leading killer of cops. Suicide Prevention Resources in the US: Dial 988 to reach the Suicide an...

On today’s episode, we’re joined by a retired veteran police detective, Resiliency Coordinator and yoga coach and podcast host, Wendy Hummell. Wendy has selflessly postponed her true retirement to help enhance first responder wellness and resiliency, particularly through the ancient practice of yoga. It’s a great episode to help anyone expand both their fitness routine and state of mind. She also adeptly assuages some of our fears of releasing tension, stress and possibly gas during a yoga ses...

On this week’s episode, Scott and Shaun are joined by retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sergeant, Laurie White, to discuss her biographical book, 10-33, An Officer Down Steps Back Up. Laurie covers her journey to and through the Mounties, and how losing her leg after being shot during the execution of a search warrant, became the path less traveled for both her and the RCMP. Laurie overcame many obstacles, both mentally and physically, through her grit, determination and humility during the...

Scott and Shaun talk with Clinical Psychologist and University of Kansas Jayhawk, Dr. Jennifer Prohaska (Ph.D) about a police officer resiliency program that she developed to better treat the high number of police officers that experience mental health related issues throughout their careers. The program, known as Tactical Longevity, is unique in that it helps to address the omnipresent mental health related issues facing law enforcement through the incorporation and training of important stake...

Scott and Shaun meet with Jen Lee, the host of the I Need Blue Podcast to discuss how she turned a physically and emotionally stressful experience as the victim of a violent crime into an opportunity become an empowered survivor. Jen provides us the details of the incident, its aftermath and how she has effectively coped with overcoming it. She also discusses how uses this event to show appreciation for the First Responders that assisted her and to provide hope and direction to anyone that may h...

3CT meets with a fellow cop that literally puts her challenging experiences as a police officer to aid the communities that we all serve. The guys have an entertaining conversation with Entrepreneur and Police Officer, Ariana Stone, about how she formed a clothing line that donates a percentage of its earnings to the mental health community. Officer Stone hopes to shed light on one of the longest-standing factors impacting our world by asking everyone a question common among cops; “Are You Good...

On this episode, Scott and Shaun welcome to 3CT, mother, widowed police wife, writer, counselor and fellow podcast host, Rachel Flick. Rachel discusses her on-going inspirational journey through grief and emotional growth due to the loss of her husband, Deputy Sheriff Micah Flick of the El Paso County, Colorado Sheriff’s Office. Rachel also provides a realistic and frank example of resilience to anyone that has experienced any tragedy or hardship. Rachael tragically lost her husband of ten year...

This episode reunites the guys from 3CT with their long-time police academy friend, Sergeant Bob Christopherson. Bob is a veteran police officer that recounts how he and his wife weathered the premature birth of their twin daughters, the significant health issues his family faced throughout, and the eventual passing of one of the twins. Bob chronicles both the tragedy and the triumphs that he and his wife experienced and how they widened their “family” and became more resilient in the process. ...

On this episode, Scott and Shaun welcome Police Officer Shaun “Sus” Susnis to begin the difficult conversation surrounding police suicide. Sus and the boys discuss some of the conditions both inside and outside of the profession that, in some cases, places police officers at a 60% higher chance of taking their own lives than any other profession. Police Officers also die by their own hands at twice the rate they do by that of violent offenders. In the United States, Police Officers in small to m...

This week, 3CT welcomes our first guest from the Fire Service, Fire Fighter Paramedic Michelle Fayed. We immediately launch into the well-established Police vs Fire “sibling rivalry” that exists within the first responder family. Throughout the show, Michelle humorously proves herself a worthy rival (and sister) as she misses no opportunity to tease her older “cop” brothers in describing both the professional and personal experiences that helped to make her the dedicated medic, fire fighter and ...

On this week’s episode we return to the Buckeye State to speak with Steve Click, Director of the Ohio Office of First Responder Wellness. We discuss how his professional, personal and professional experiences have facilitated his appointment to this unique position. Steve is poised to help all first responders and ultimately, the citizens of Ohio. He also explains how his state is taking a progressive approach in addressing first responder wellness. According to Blue H.E.L.P., more than 940 fir...

This week’s episode is another in the “financial well-being” series. 3CT is joined by Kyle Altenburg, the owner of Hanley Realty and founder of the “Illinois Civilian Army.” Kyle’s mission, through both his real estate business and grassroots, small business advocacy group, is to fight for ordinary citizens hoping to fulfil the American dreams of property and business ownership. During the show, we also discuss how investing in real estate can be an effective means of increasing wealth and impro...

Today we're talking mental health for police officers and first responders . By bringing this epidemic to the forefront and not making it so taboo, we are able to save more lives . First Responders see the most horrific sites anyone can imagine. They have to live with them and used to be in fear of retaliation if they sought help. Well, this is no longer the case. We are getting better at realizing that people do need help, and there is no shame in that. By getting help, first responders are les...

Today's Guest: Danny Stone, also known as "Coach Stone", is a Life and Business Coach, Transformational Speaker, Author of 2 best-selling books, and Host of The Grind and Gratitude Show podcast. He went from growing up in low-income housing surrounded by drugs and crime, headed down the wrong path to a successful entrepreneur. He has a POWERFUL story of overcoming many challenges and he uses his story to empower others to find their greatness. He has been inspiring audiences for more than 10 yea...

https://www.facebook.com/TrooperBobSC/about_contact_and_basic_info On today's show we chat with Trooper Bob about how he and his family persevered from a detention camp in Hungary through Austria ultimately to the US. The guys talk about how it is to be a State Trooper working alone, with no backup for miles. We then dig into how Trroper Bob took his career on a new path by using social media and news to assist in making people safer drivers, and won an emmy in the process. CONNECT WITH "TROOPER...