Episode 20 - Interview with Heidi Marshall: Leading At-Risk Employees
Episode 20 - Interview with Heidi Marshall: Leading At-Risk Employees

Recovery Is Possible

This is part one of a two part series where Heidi Marshall tells us her story and her work at the FBI Academy.

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Recovery Is Possible

Michael Van Meter

Michael has seen first-hand the devastating effects of addiction on the public, his profession, and himself. Michael began his career as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy. After eight years, he became a Corrections Officer, Washington DC Police Officer, and then FBI Agent. In 2010, Michael became an instructor at the FBI Academy. In 2013, he created a course titled “Leading At-Risk Employees” geared toward Police Executives to help them understand alcoholism, prescription drug abuse, PTSD, suicide, and domestic violence as it relates to policies and procedures for their agencies worldwide. In 2019, Michael retired from the FBI but his passion for helping others continued. In August 2022, he graduated with a Master’s in Addiction Counseling: Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He currently works full-time as a Behavioral Health Therapist at a large nonprofit hospital. Pulling from his personal and professional experience, Michael shares his thoughts on this sensitive, complex, and controversial subject.

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Heidi Marshall: From Addiction to Advocacy at the FBI Academy

“Life is a nasty, hard business and it just is, and part of life is that fight.”

Heidi Marshall's story is one of resilience and transformation. In this episode of 'Recovery Is Possible', Heidi sits down with Michael Van Meter to share her journey from struggling with addiction to becoming a beacon of support for at-risk employees at the FBI Academy. As a guest instructor, Heidi educates Police Executives on critical issues like addiction awareness, PTSD, depression, suicide, and domestic violence.

She underscores the importance of creating safe spaces where people can openly discuss their struggles and find the support they need. Heidi's experience isn't just about overcoming her own battles; it's about using her story to help others navigate theirs. Michael and Heidi delve into the power of community in recovery and the significance of helping others as a way to maintain one's own sobriety.

If you're looking for insights on how to lead at-risk individuals or simply need a dose of inspiration, this episode is a must-listen.

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