Lisa’s Journey from Salt Lake City PD to Healing and AdvocacyLisa’s Journey from Salt Lake City PD to Healing and Advocacy
No One Fights Alone
Lisa, a retired Salt Lake City PD officer, shares her journey from facing trauma on the job to becoming a mental health advocate for first responders.
50:28•5 Sept 2024
From Badge to Advocacy: Lisa's Journey of Healing
Episode Overview
- Lisa shares her experience as a Salt Lake City PD officer.
- Discusses disciplinary issues that affected her promotion.
- Highlights the emotional toll of law enforcement.
- Explains the importance of culturally competent support systems.
- Advocates for early investment in mental wellness for first responders.
“If you invest in wellness from the beginning, you're going to be saving money down the road in workers' compensation costs.”
Ever wondered what it’s like to be on the front lines of law enforcement and then make a shift to advocacy and healing? In this episode of 'No One Fights Alone', Lisa, a retired lieutenant from the Salt Lake City Police Department, shares her riveting journey.
With hosts Austin Pederson and Brad Shepherd, Lisa delves into her three decades of service, the personal and professional challenges she faced, and how she transitioned into a role of mental health advocacy for first responders. Lisa opens up about her career, from the high-stress environment of the police force to dealing with trauma that came with the job.
She talks candidly about an incident involving a jaywalker that nearly derailed her promotion prospects and how she had to fight through disciplinary issues. Her resilience shines through as she recounts how these experiences shaped her approach to leadership and wellness. But it’s not just about the past. Lisa is now a passionate advocate for mental health among first responders.
She discusses the importance of having culturally competent support systems in place and how she helped establish a specialised Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for first responders. Lisa believes that investing in mental wellness from the start can save costs and lives down the line. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the mental health challenges faced by first responders and the importance of resilience and support.
Lisa’s story is a testament to the power of healing and advocacy. So, why not take some time to hear her inspiring journey?
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