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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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Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Wednesday Nov 23, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
In this Microcast I finally share my not-so-happy retirement story, along with some of the things that I've learned in retrospect. And, how that experience, and its aftermath, has only reinforced my desire to help cops (and other first responders) have the tools and resources available to them to help navigate the ups and downs they will face throughout their career, and to retire healthfully - both physically & mentally. Because, if done correctly, the end of a law enforcement career can be the beginning of a new life journey, one I like to call "The Second Mountain".
Peace, Love & Strength -
Wendy
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You wouldn’t be as great as you are in your current position if you hadn’t been treated so badly. I got a taste of the same last year. It stinks. I’m in the let it go stage. The good news is that it motivated me to dbl down on the mission. Be safe!
Monday Jun 12, 2023
I appreciate your transparency. I can’t understand why Admin can make the profession so difficult.
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Soooo much to say, sweet lady! You have my head spinning all over again! So right! So happy you know your worth! Keep going!
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
outstanding, thanks for sharing
Friday Nov 25, 2022
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