Listen "Ep 124: Support Behind the Badge"
Episode Synopsis
Law enforcement families face isolation and identity loss when the badge comes off. In this episode, Stephanie Erb shares how peer support and community can change everything. Episode Summary: This episode features Stephanie Erb, a medically retired officer, dispatcher, and current civilian police staff member who also runs one of the largest law enforcement spouse support groups on Facebook. You'll hear: Her story of medical retirement and identity loss Why law enforcement families often feel abandoned by departments How spouses and families can build connection and support Practical ways to strengthen law enforcement family life and community Hosted by Cyndi Doyle, founder of Code4Couples®, licensed professional counselor supervisor, retired police spouse, and author of Hold the Line. 📘 Grab your copy of Hold the Line: Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship → https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Line-Protecting-Enforcement-Relationship-ebook/dp/B08TPRTY9G#customerReviews 🎤 Book Cyndi for speaking & training → https://code4couples.com/training/ 00:00 Intro & welcome 01:30 Stephanie's background in law enforcement & dispatch 04:00 Medical retirement & identity loss 08:00 The need for true support in police culture 12:00 Peer support & community connection 20:00 How families and departments can do better 32:00 Building online and in-person spouse support 36:00 Stephanie's LEO Wives Club community 38:00 Final thoughts & wrap-up
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