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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 β 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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Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Kristofor Healey, is a speaker, author, and former DHS HSI Special agent who spent more than 15 years in federal law enforcement. He is also the host of The Stoic Responder podcast where he uses his experiences in law enforcement and endurance racing to teach Stoic lessons on leadership and overcoming adversity.
He had no plans for a career in law enforcement but after 911, Kris put aside his plans and his purpose shifted and he pursued a career in federal LE.
We discuss his career and then transition to discussing his new book, ππ― ππ’ππ°π³: πΉπΌπ» ππ΅π°πͺπ€ ππ¦π₯πͺπ΅π’π΅πͺπ°π―π΄ π§π°π³ ππͺπ³π΄π΅ ππ¦π΄π±π°π―π₯π¦π³π΄.Β
Kris was first introduced to the stoic philosophy when he was a freshman in college and discusses how and how it helped him throughout his career.Β He provides an explanation of the philosophy and explains it was born out of hard times and is based on the virtues of wisdom, courage, temperance or moderation, and justice.Β Stoicism can be distilled down to the concept of focusing on what we can control rather than the external, or what we cannot control.Β
Kris tells us how Stoicism grounded him during a chaotic 3-year period during his career when he uncovered a criminal conspiracy involving his own supervisor and colleagues.Β
We talk about the philosophy and how it is a great tool for all first responders.Β I had the opportunity to read some of his book before we spoke, but have read even more since then.Β
The book is organized so that there is an entry for every day of the year.Β Each month has a theme such as truth, discernment, and consistency. I have been enjoying using the book as a resource, the gentle reminder I often need to shift my mindset and perspective.Β Each day has a quote, a reflection that integrates the daily theme to the work we do, and a journaling prompt.Β
I encourage you to check out Krisβs podcast the Stoic Responder.Β Similar to the book, each episode has a theme, a stoic teaching or quote, and its application to current day and its free.
LINKS:
Wendy's - βBuilding a Wellness Program from the Ground Upβ through Justice Clearinghouse.
Kris' Book Link: Β In Valor: 365 Meditations for First Responders
Podcast Link:Β The Stoic Responder
Website: Β KristoforHealey.com
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