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
90 episodes
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
The story not often told - the transition of a civilian in Law Enforcement
This week's episode is a little different, in that it is not an interview with a retired LEO, but a retired LE civilian employee, who spent over 26 years serving his department and community with pride. Roland Clee spent over 26 yea...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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57:50
31 years in LE and the struggle to find a second career
This week's episode is a chat with retired Patrol Captain, Chris Haynes, who served 31 years with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office.Chris was inspired to become a cop at just 5 or 6 years old, when his uncle would stop by his grandm...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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55:55
"You'll know when it's time to go."
This week's episode is a chat with Lou Forst, a retired Lieutenant from Newark PD in New Jersey. Lou discusses being born and raised in New Jersey, then spending his entire policing career at Newark PD, in various units like patrol,...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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1:02:57
From LEO to Entrepreneur w/Rob Hollingsworth
This week's episode is a chat with Rob Hollingsworth, one of the very first people I sat down with on an Instagram LIVE, to chat about his transition out of Law Enforcement in March 2023. A LOT has happened since that first chat, so we sat down...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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41:36
A near fatal crash & the battle for medical retirement/disability: A LEOW's perspective
This week's episode is a chat with Katie Robert's, a LEOW who received a call no law enforcement spouse wants to receive and has spent the past few years fighting for her husband to not only get the care he deserves after a near fatal crash on ...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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56:32
If you are SERIOUS about transitioning out of Law Enforcement...this is for you
In this week's episode, I share 3 things you must have/do if you are serious about transitioning out of law enforcement and they are based on the NUMEROUS conversations I have each week, with people telling me they are looking to transition and...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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22:56
An unexpected ending: Lessons learned from an Air Marshal
This week's episode is a chat with John Benjamin Jones. John is a retired Senior Air Marshal and former US Navy combat veteran...as well as the author of A Higher Calling: A biblical guide for first responders, military, and veterans a...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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1:01:23
Reflections of a prior LEO: Finding yourself after the job
The reflection every cop needs: Identity, Purpose & What’s NextTurning 40 has a way of making you reflect, and in this episode, I’m taking you through my own journey—19 years in and around law enforcement, losing my career at ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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28:40
Embracing the NEW version of yourself in life after LE
This week's episode is a conversation with Paul Collette, a retired US Probation Officer and Veteran Navy Reservist, who started his career at NYPD and is now an Addiction Recovery Expert. Paul is also a consultant and instructor on sensitive n...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:07:17
Next Shift Academy - What you need to know
This week's episode is a crash course on all things Next Shift Academy. I don't know how I JUST realized I've never broken it down, anywhere other than social media...which may not be seen by more than 10% of my network, EVER...and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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30:02
Never forget where you came from...a full circle career
This week's episode is a reminder to never forget where you come from...you might end up back there...in a NEW way!I loved this chat with Mario Tonzelli, a prior LEO turned Regional VP of Contract Security...who's also a husband and a fa...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:10:04
You GROW through what you GO through, with Travis Gribble
Just because you are struggling or have struggled, doesn't mean you're a failure or you're weak or something is wrong with you. Struggle is part of life and no matter how much we try to avoid it...it WILL catch up to us at some point. ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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1:03:40
The transition out of Law Enforcement: A LEOW's perspective
Last week was the FIRST ever DEBRIEF event for LEO spouses and it was more amazing than I ever thought it could be. Several wives of either current/former LEOs showed up in support of one another and not only shared their stories, but reassured...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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33:26
The cost of addiction - 31 years of service...GONE in the blink of an eye
Addiction does not discriminate. It can take hold of anyone at anytime and this week's episode is proof of that. This week's episode is a chat with Davin Cole, retired LEO from San Fransisco PD, who's career did not end on his terms...
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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1:41:34
Using LE skills + networking to land your next role w/Valerie Hartmann
This week's episode is a chat with Valerie Hartmann, prior Chicago PD turned Threat Investigation Manager for a well known Security Company.What I love about Val's story is that she understood the transition out of law enforcement is a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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41:02
"YOU are the problem, NOT your salary."
This week's episode is a conversation with Nick Daugherty, retired LEO turned President/Owner of Financial Cop, LLC. Nick is based in the Dallas/Ft Worth area and worked for the Grand Prairie Police Department, where spent 14.5 years fu...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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46:56
Your questions answered - Life after LE edition
This was a fun twist to an episode!I have been wanting to do a Q&A episode for awhile now and last week I decided to test the waters to see if there was any interest. I posted a question box in my stories and explained what I was wa...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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34:18
Lessons from the Lounge with Josh Malczak: LEO turned Sales Rep
This week's episode is a chat with Josh Malczak, a prior LEO turned Sales rep, who is out here sharing lessons learned and insights as to why cops make great salesmen. I "met" Josh on LinkedIn and was instantly drawn to his posts and in...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:04:32
"Don't live the same year 75 times and call it a life."
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I pray you had a very safe and happy New Year...and are looking forward to what's to come!This quote (episode title) by Robin Sharma hit me square in the face when I heard it several years ago. It was the wake up call I ...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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28:12
The gift of gratitude, boundaries, and permission to be YOU
This is a short, solo episode and in honor of the Christmas holiday, I wanted to gift you with three things that have helped me so much in my life after law enforcement journey.Gratitude, permission to be YOU, and permission to set boun...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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10:34
How 9/11 changed Tom's NYPD career path
This week's episode is a chat with one of my favorite people I've met in this life after Law Enforcement journey. Tom Smith is a retired NYPD detective and one of the most genuine/supportive people I've ever met in my life. It is an honor to sh...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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55:54
Taking control of your health and life to find new purpose in life after LE
This week's episode is a chat with Kevin Murray, retired LEO turned fitness and Nutrition coach, who now works at a local Sheriff's office as the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator.Kevin was born and raised in the Kansas City area and whi...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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43:08
Changing the narrative of police families, with the LT's Daughter
This week's episode is different than normal. It is NOT an interview with a transitioned police officer, but instead, a chat about police families with my girl, Katherine, who's father is a retired Police LT.Katherine and I "met" on Ins...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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44:42