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Podcast weblog: A career in law enforcement is one of the most rewarding, challenging, and selfless professions out there. The Guns and Yoga podcast explores the intersection between the impact a first responder career can have on those on the job, their families, and the importance of adopting and maintaining a holistic lifestyle. Wendy Hummell is a seasoned law enforcement officer in the Midwest with close to 25 years experience. She is a LEO spouse, mother, and wellness enthusiast. She knows first-hand the difficulties this line of work can bring. For the past decade, Wendy has been exploring various ways to improve her emotional, mental, spiritual, and physical well – being. She continues to learn and has a passion for sharing these tools to improve the quality of life not only for herself and her family, but for all first responders. Wendy is a certified yoga and meditation instructor. She teaches yoga, mindfulness, and resiliency to first responders at her current agency where she works as the Health and Wellness Coordinator. She also teaches throughout the state of Kansas and other national platforms. Wendy retired from the Wichita Police Department in 2019 at the rank of Detective where she spent a majority of her career working persons crimes. The intention of this podcast is to add value, provide support, and share resources by providing a platform for honest conversations with first responders, family members, retirees, and wellness experts. Whether you are a law enforcement officer, work in corrections, dispatch, Fire, EMS, The Prosecutors Office, the Coroners Officer, are a member of the military, family member or anyone who supports front line workers, please subscribe today and hear hear the stories of these brave men and women, the challenges and difficulties they have faced; the wonderful programs, people, and resources available to support first responders.
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Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
On September 28, 2009, Sarah Purcell’s life changed forever. She received news that every police wife dreads. After only serving 18 months with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, her husband, Brian Etheridge, was shot and killed in an ambush style attack while responding to a false report of a larceny.
This episode could be difficult for some to listen to. Sarah shares the events of that day, the aftermath of Brian’s death for her and their young daughter, and her journey through grief and addiction. Sarah truly is an inspiration and the epitome of resilience.
Sarah is passionate about sharing her story and supporting other first responder spouses. She shares the events of that day with each recruit class in her community and their families prior to them graduating from the Academy with the intention of encouraging communication with your spouse and to keep Brian’s memory alive.
Links:
ODMP (Officer Down Memorial Page) https://www.odmp.org/officer/20074-deputy-sheriff-brian-scott-etheridge
Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS): https://www.concernsofpolicesurvivors.org/
Sarah’s Instagram: Sincerely_sober_sarah
Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/
Alanon: https://al-anon.org/
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