The Next Shift Podcast
This is a podcast dedicated to serving current and former law enforcement, by sharing the stories of my own personal transition out of law enforcement, lessons learned through the transition and since, as well as the stories of officers who’ve also transitioned out, their significant others to gain that perspective, and resources for embracing their Next Shift.
It is MY mission to help YOU remember who you are/were behind the badge by helping you REdiscover your identity, REdefine your purpose, and REignite your passions so that you can create the life you WANT to live.
Episodes
113 episodes
A career ended before it even got started
This week's episode is a chat with Chris Samayoa, a prior LEO who lost his career just one week into FTO and is now an associate therapist for first responders. There was a time, I wouldn't have believed this kind of thing could hap...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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1:34:42
Medical retirement: A career cut short
This week's episode is a conversation with another one of my favorite people I've met through this journey...and YES, it WAS on LinkedIn!Caitlin (Cait) Thomas is a former Federal LEO with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), who had h...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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1:04:01
Kurt's Next Shift
This week's episode is a chat with my guy, Kurt Hoffler...a retired LEO turned Video Content Strategist and a regular member of the monthly DEBRIEF call. Kurt's exudes positive energy, is always encouraging others to lean into their...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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58:31
Retirement doesn't always mean a slow down
This week's episode is a conversation with Betsy Smith, aka Sgt. Betsy Brantner Smith, and boy does she have some spunk! It was such a fun convo and we touched on some topics we haven't necessarily covered on this show...like being ...
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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1:09:32
Blue Cancer Connect
This week's episode is a conversation with Vickie Speed, Founder of Blue Cancer Connect and widow of LASD Detective Mitch Speed.I don't know a single person who has not been impacted by cancer in one way or another. I want this episode t...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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1:19:25
FIRED. It COULD happen to YOU w/Sarah Patterson
This week's episode is a conversation with Sarah Patterson, prior Sergeant with LAPD. I first heard her story on The IA Guy podcast and was flabbergasted with what I heard. You can listen to that episode, after this one,
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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57:21
Retirement doesn't always mean retired
This week's episode is a conversation with Cary Goldberg... a retired LEO, a veteran, and now the Director of Business Management with Starchase.Cary walks us through his journey of growing up in Northern Virginia, realizing a four year ...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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1:04:16
PTSD is not a life sentence w/Dr. Erica Birkley
This week's episode is an incredible conversation with Dr. Erica Birkley, who was actually recommended by a prior guest and friend, Chris Perry. He credits Dr. Birkley with helping him heal and get to where he is. You can check out his episode,...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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1:30:37
Courtney Lesiak - Former Recruiter and Prior LEO
If you're looking to transition out of law enforcement in 2026...this episode is for YOU. This week's episode is a chat with Courtney Lesiak, a former recruiter turned cop...and now former LEO, who's also a mom and wife to a now for...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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59:02
Closing out 2025 w/reflections & intentions
WE MADE IT!Another year has come and gone, can you believe it?! This is a solo episode that I thought would be about 20 minutes and ended up being 48-ish minutes because this topic gets me fired up. It may be helpful to have ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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50:16
Reminders for this season
This is a short and sweet episode, mainly thanking you for being here and wishing you a very Merry Christmas, along with a safe and happy New Year. I share a couple of tips that can help during this season of hustle and bustle, incl...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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8:04
"Go build your tomorrow, today" w/Patrick Faulkner
This week's episode is a chat with Patrick Faulkner, about his journey from law enforcement to entrepreneurship, due to an off duty injury.Patrick is a prior LEO turned entrepreneur and podcast host of the Knock and Talk Show. He served ...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:39:26
Everything you need to know about EMDR
This week's episode is a conversation with Destiny Morris, LMFT and it is another one that you are not going to want to miss! It took a direction I didn't expe...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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59:39
A mid-career decision...know what you're running from
This week's episode is a conversation with one of my favorite people I've met through LinkedIn, Chad Bruckner. If you don't follow him, I encourage you to. This is such an important conve...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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51:11
A message of GRATITUDE for YOU
This is a SHORT, simple episode, all about GRATITUDE and how seriously life-changing it can be. This episode is mostly me sharing my gratitude for YOU...the listener, the sharer, and the guest (aka Hope Dealer).This podcast w...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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16:28
Retirement feels like free falling w/Dan Murphy
This week's episode is a conversation with Dan Murphy, a retired LEO out of NYPD, turned business owner and co-host of the incredible podcast, Gold Shields.One...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:24:36
Therapy is a COLLABORATIVE process w/Dr. Brooke Bartlett
This week's episode is an incredible conversation with Dr. Brooke Bartlett, a military and public safety Psychologist, as well as a nationwide speaker, trainer, consultant. On a more personal level, she is a lover of dogs, heavy met...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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52:43
From cop to public safety consultant
This week's episode is a chat with one of my favorite people I've met on LinkedIn, Tim Kucerovy. Not only does he boldly challenge the status quo...he is proof that you do NOT have to retire from LE in order to consult with LE agencies. There i...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:24:37
Don't wait for life AFTER law enforcement to have a life OUTSIDE law enforcement
This week's episode is a solo episode and full of some gut punches that have been circling in my mind lately, starting with the title of this episode. You do NOT have to wait until life AFTER law enforcement to have a life OUTSIDE o...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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43:38
Retired...for 3 days, then back at it with RENEWED purpose
This week's episode is a chat with Chris Perry...a cop's kid, who served for 31 years himself, retired, and started at a new PD with a RENEWED sense of purpose...in a non-traditional role that is changing lives!Chris served a majority of...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:06:04
COPLINE as LIFELINE w/Founder Stephanie Samuels
This week's episode is a chat with Stephanie Samuels, the Founder of COPLINE. Just an FYI...there were some technical difficulties throughout, where the Zoom dropped and there will be a few moments of silence.Stephanie is a Psychotherapi...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:39:45
From surviving to thriving w/John Kelly
This week's episode is a chat with my guy, John Kelly (aka The Law Enforcement Life Coach on social media). John is a Marine Corps veteran and a retired LEO. After 30 years on the job, John turned his experience into resources for those followi...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:19:18
Season 4: What to expect
We are BACK! Thank you so much for being here, I look forward to serving YOU with this new season of the Next Shift Podcast. We have an incredible lineup of guests who have made the transition out of law enforcement, som...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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6:01
Season 3 RECAP
I CANNOT believe we are wrapping up another season of the Next Shift Podcast! If you had told me in June 2023 that I'd have 3 seasons of a podcast by June 2025...I would not have believed you...but here we are! A HUGE shoutout to al...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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48:57
An emotional Police Week reflection
This week's episode is an emotional reflection of my very first Police Week. In case you missed it, I was able to and honored to attend Police Week, as a partner with T-Priority (T-Mobile's First Responder Solution). It was an incre...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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23:43