Detective Sergeant Nick Perna shares his story of joining law enforcement, what makes a good supervisor, and his experiences working in the Street Crime Suppression Team with the Redwood City Police Department in Northern California.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Nick’s background

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The highs and lows of working in law enforcement

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Being respectful & your reputation as a police officer

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Midroll

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Doing more than what is expected & policy

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Good and bad supervisors

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Outro

Retired Deputy Sheriff Rob Poynter shares his experiences about healing from his parental issues, The S.I.R.E.N. Project, and learning how to be the best version of yourself to the ones you love the most.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Rob’s background

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Parental issues & damaging your family

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Being the best parent you can be

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Forgiveness & trauma

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Growing up with an alcoholic parent

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Midroll

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Having a partner to help you navigate trauma

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“We are the worst versions of ourselves to the ones we love the most.”

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Filling voids with material possessions

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The stigma against medication in law enforcement

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The S.I.R.E.N. Project

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Outro

Former first responder and current practicing therapist Donn Bradley shares his insights on coping mechanisms, reaching your breaking point, and finding the courage to seek help.

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Teaser

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Intro

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Don’s background

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Reaching your breaking point & knowing when to get help

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Recognizing alcohol abuse

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Abusing sex to cope with pain

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“Mommy” and “Daddy” issues

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Midroll

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Exercise as a coping mechanism

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Over-diagnosing narcissism

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Selfishness & judgment

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Developing your emotional intelligence

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When you should be judgmental

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Better versus healed

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Outro