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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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Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
Tactical Tip Tuesday
The Intersection of Wellness, Peer Support, and Leadership
Today is Tactical Tip Tuesday where I share a tip, tool, or dose of inspiration for your week. This week I want to talk about the interconnectedness of wellness, peer support and leadership. Here are a few quotes from the show that will help sum up what this solo-cast is about:
"Life can only be learned backwards, but must be lived forwards." (Søren Kierkegaard)
"You can't pour from an empty cup."
"How great leaders inspire action." (Simon Sinek)
"What's your purpose?"
"People will forget what you said, and people will forget what you did, but people will never forget the way you made them feel." (Maya Angelou)
I hope you enjoy the show, and check us out on Instagram at: @guns_and_yoga_podcast
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The stats on how mental health is influenced by work and supervisors are powerful reminders for why agencies need REAL and EFFECTIVE wellness programs.
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
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