Code4Couples

11/12/2025

What happens when doing your job right still leaves you feeling wrong inside?

Former paramedic turned counselor, Ashley Brockman, joins me to talk about moral injury, the unseen wound many first responders carry after “doing everything by the book.”

Tomorrow, we’re unpacking guilt, shame, burnout, moral injury, and how to heal what policies can’t fix.

10/30/2025

What happens when a cop’s personal crisis unlocks every call, every scene, every memory he thought he’d left behind?

Detective Jody Thompson served 16 years in law enforcement. It wasn’t a critical incident on duty that cracked open his trauma, it was almost losing his wife during childbirth.

In this honest and powerful conversation, Jody shares how years of compartmentalized pain came flooding back, how silence nearly cost him his peace, and why he now tells younger officers: “Talk to someone before the job talks for you.”

If you work in law enforcement, are married to someone who does, or support first responders, this episode is a must-listen on the realities of law enforcement trauma, marriage, and healing.

10/23/2025

Supporting those that support our Sherriff’s today!

A couple months ago Thomas Kerss reached out and shared with me with a LIST of ideas of topics for the Sheriff Association of Texas Administrators conference AND that he wanted me to come keynote for the day. 😳What resulted was me customizing three presentations: Relationship Over Rank, Countering Crisis, and Balance Before Burnout.

Wow! What a day!

These administrators connected and appreciated all of the content BUT their honest and raw participation, appreciations, and comments filled my cup more than they will ever know.

10/15/2025

Have you been to choir practice lately or know anyone who does?

If this doesn’t make sense, all will be explained on the Code4Couples podcast this week!

10/14/2025

Retired Police Sergeant Michael Sugrue shares his story of being involved in a critical incident, what came after and how asking for help became his turning point. His story continues to inspire officers, spouses, and
wellness teams.

If you haven’t listened yet, or if you need a reminder that healing is possible, take time for this one.

Grab the link in my stories!

10/02/2025

Holy cow!!! This is a great opportunity for law enforcement and clinicians!!!

Emotional Survival Training with Dr. Kevin Gilmartin.

December 2, 2025
Oklahoma City, OK
8:00am – 5:00pm

Dr. Kevin Gilmartin — author of Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement — is coming to OKC for a live, in-person training designed for first responders, clinicians, wellness leaders, and families.

This full-day seminar provides:
✅ 8 CLEET/POST Mental Health Hours
✅ 8 CE Hours for Licensed Clinicians
✅ Tools to combat burnout, strengthen resiliency, and foster emotional survival in high-stress careers.

Who should attend?
Law Enforcement • Fire/EMS • Dispatch • Corrections • Military & Veterans • Physicians & Nurses • Behavioral Health • Peer Support Teams • Wellness Leaders • Chaplains • Family Members

Seats are limited — location disclosed to enrollees only!
Call 405-237-5885 or visit centeroftraining.com to register today.

09/11/2025

September 11, 2001.

A day that changed our nation, our first responder community, and our families forever.

A day we will never forget.

We remember the lives lost, the bravery of first responders, and the families who carried their sacrifice.

For law enforcement officers and first responders, 9/11 is not just history. It’s a reminder of the risks that come with the badge and the strength it takes to keep showing up, day after day.

Today, we remember the lives lost, the bravery of first responders, and the families who carried their sacrifice.

08/25/2025

Code4Couples wasn’t always Code4Couples.
Going through papers in my office and found this. It was going to be “off duty isn’t off duty” because I thought of all the impact on relationships including mine.

It was my brainstorm of Code4Couples before Code4Couples.

All before…
🎙️ 250,000 downloads of a podcast
📖 4.8 ⭐️ for a book on Amazon.
🎤 75+ Speaking engagements, keynotes, and workshops for officers, spouses, departments, non-profits, and conferences.

Who knew that a small brainstorm could impact so many?

Thank you for supporting me in something I love to do!

A special thank you to and Couldn’t do it without y’all!!!

06/19/2025

I am honored to be speaking at the Warriors Rest Conference and look forward to connecting with clinicians that are also first responders in August!

Are you looking for a conference specifically for first responders while earning CEU’s?

Check out the comments for the link to register!

06/19/2025

Registration is now open for the third annual Clinicians for Warriors Conference! Registration fees will cover CEUs, meals and lodging. Spots are limited - don't miss out! Scan to register or click the link below!

https://warriorsrestfoundation.org/event/clinicians-for-warriors-conference-2025/

06/02/2025

Reactions are automatic. Responses are intentional.

When a back injury ended Richard Crimi’s law enforcement career, he didn’t just recover physically, he rebuilt his mindset from the ground up. Now he trains first responders, military personnel, and federal agencies to harness the power of thought to improve performance,
emotional regulation, and relationships.

Here’s the truth:

In law enforcement, cynicism can keep you alive, but unchecked, it can also poison your communication, your marriage, and your sense of self.

Richard shares how your inner narrative, those what-if scenarios and negative rehearsals, can quietly erode your wellbeing and connection. With intentional mindset work, that script can be rewritten.

In our podcast episode, we talk about:

✔ The spillover of job stress into family life

✔ How to assess and redirect negative thought loops

✔ Building confidence through mindset preparation

✔ Gratitude, affirmations, and perspective-taking in daily life

✔ How reactions turn into responses and why that matters at home

Whether you’re in the field, married to someone who is, or supporting first responder wellness, this is a conversation that matters.