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
99 episodes
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
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