Aug. 5, 2025

Ep. 9 – Failing Forward

Ep. 9 – Failing Forward
Ep. 9 – Failing Forward
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Ep. 9 – Failing Forward

????️ EP 9 – Failing Forward: Lessons in Growth, Identity & GraceDescription:???? When failure hits, do you spiral—or do you step up?In this powerful episode of Blah, Blah, Blah…Something Wellness, host Tami Sharp leads a raw roundtable with retired officers, wellness coaches, and law enforcement leaders on what it truly means to “fail forward.” From tactical mistakes to personal meltdowns, divorce, addiction, and self-doubt, this is the episode every first responder needs to hear.???? The conversation doesn’t sugarcoat the pain—but it does offer a way through it.???? What You’ll Learn:Why vulnerability is the key to post-traumatic growthHow ego and identity create barriers to healingThe importance of peer support and leadership graceWhat happens when departments don’t show up for their peopleThe connection between unhealed childhood scripts and shameWhy overidentifying with the badge is dangerousThe real ROI of reinvesting in struggling officersTactical strategies for self-awareness, family balance, and leadership accountability???? Guests Include:Chris ZamoraJohn KellyMike W. ReillyVince ScottoTiffany Graaff????️ Mentioned Resources:First Responder Wellness (CA-based inpatient recovery)https://www.firstresponder-wellness.comFHE Health – Shatterproof Program (FL-based inpatient recovery)https://fherehab.com/first-respondersLakeside Behavioral Health (Jacksonville, FL – human-centered recovery)https://www.lakesidebhs.comNYPD Peer Support & “The Farm”(Internal program, contact NYPD or Law Enforcement Coaching for peer support resources)???? If you're a spouse, command staff member, or officer struggling with burnout, addiction, or identity loss—reach out. We can help.Email us directly: podcast@lawenforcementcoaching.com???? Listen & subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube

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