When The Call Hits Home

Hosts:

Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer

Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer

In this heartfelt follow-up to their interview with Marian Crossgrove, Jennifer and Ashlee dive deep into the often-overlooked topic of substance abuse in the first responder community. With no guest this week, the hosts reflect on Marian’s story of resilience, recovery, and hope. They use her...

Hosts:

Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer

Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer

Guest:

Marian Cosgrove - Army Veteran and Law Enforcement Officer

Episode Overview:

In this deeply honest and powerful episode, hosts Jennifer and Ashlee sit down with Marian Cosgrove, an Army veteran, long-serving law enforcement officer, and survivor, to talk about substance abuse among first r...

Hosts:

Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer

Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer

Guest:

Dr. Charles Baker - Retired Police Officer

Episode Overview:

In this enlightening episode, Jennifer and Ashlee sit down with Dr. Charles Baker, whose career path has come full circle: from Louisville Police Department officer, to high school teacher, to director of security, to criminal ju...

Hosts:

Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer

Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer

Episode Overview:

In this candid episode, Ashlee and Jennifer turn the mics on themselves to dive into their personal journeys, career paths, and how being raised in first responder families shapes not only your worldview but your entire emotional toolkit. The duo explores themes of resilience, fam...

Hosts:

Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer

Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer

Guest:

Gary Jarboe, Retired Marine & Police Sergeant

Episode Overview:

In this powerful episode, Jennifer and Ashlee sit down with Gary Jarboe, a retired police sergeant and Marine Corps veteran, to discuss mental health in first responder careers and beyond. Gary shares openly about his mili...

Hosts:

Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer

Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer

Guest:

Brian Box CFS, Retired US Army & Police Sergeant

Episode Overview:

In this enlightening episode, Ashlee and Jennifer welcome Brian Box—former army officer, police sergeant, and now financial advisor—to unpack the unique financial challenges and opportunities faced by first ...

Host:

• Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer

• Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC S – Child of a Police Officer

Guest:

• Chief Deputy Justin Miller, Kenosha Sheriff’s Office

Episode Overview:

In this insightful episode, Ashlee and Jennifer, welcome Chief Deputy Justin Miller from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office. Chief Deputy Miller shares his journey from servin...

Host:

• Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC – Child of a Cop

Guest:

• Jim Woosley: Retired Police Officer

Episode Overview:

In this powerful episode, Jennifer sits down with her father, Jim Woosley—her hero and retired police sergeant—to recount and reflect on one of the most significant critical incidents of his career: the 1989 mass shooting at the Louisville Courier Journal building. Thro...

Hosts:

• Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer

• Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC – Child of a Cop

Episode Overview:

In this heartfelt episode, Jennifer and Ashlee take a break from interviews to have a raw, honest conversation—just the two of them—about a theme that impacts every first responder family: money. They open up about how financial stress shaped their own childhood...

Hosts:

• Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer

• Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC – Child of a Cop

Special Guest:

• Jamilyn DeSanti, Licensed Social Worker

In this episode, Jennifer and Ashlee are joined by special guest and long-time friend, Jamilyn, a social worker who specializes in working with children and adolescents. The conversation centers on the critical connectio...

Hosts:

• Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer

• Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC – Child of a Cop

Special Guest:

• Tom Rizzo – Law Enforcement Leader, Author, College Professor, Cohost of On Patrol Live

In this powerful episode, Ashlee and Jennifer sit down with Tom Rizzo—law enforcement veteran, motivational speaker, author, and father of four—to ex...

Hosts:

- Dr. Ashlee Gethner DSW, LCSW: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer

- Jennifer Woosley Saylor LPCC S: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer

Guest:

- Mark Mueller, Retired Police Lieutenant / Owner of I Smell Bacon BBQ

Episode Overview

In this inspiring episode, Jennifer and Ashley welcome Mark Mueller, a retired police lieutenant from Hoffman Estates, as he shares his ...

Hosts:

- Dr. Ashlee Gethner DSW, LCSW: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer

- Jennifer Woosley Saylor LPCC S: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer

Episode Overview: In this episode, Jennifer and Ashlee reflect on the their first year of the "When The Call Hits Home" podcast, discuss potential future topics, and reflect on their own personal experiences as children of police off...

Hosts:

- Dr. Ashlee Gethner DSW, LCSW: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer

- Jennifer Woosley Saylor LPCC S: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer

Guest:

- Breanna, Nurse, New Mom, and Wife of a Firefighter/Paramedic

In this heartfelt episode of "When The Call Hits Home," Ashlee and Jennifer sit down with Breanna, a dedicated nurse and new mom navigating the intricacies of li...

Hosts:

- Dr. Ashlee Gethner DSW, LCSW: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer

- Jennifer Woosley Saylor LPCC S: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer

In this episode of "When The Call Hits Home," hosts Ashlee and Jennifer, explore the unique challenges faced by first responders seeking therapy. They discuss the importance of finding the right therapist, understanding the cultural ...

Hosts:

- Dr. Ashlee Gethner DSW, LCSW: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer

- Jennifer Woosley Saylor LPCC S: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Listener Feedback:

   • Many listeners reached out expressing they learned from episodes on moral injury and foundations supporting first responders.

   • The value of sharing stories and bringing aware...

Hosts:

- Dr. Ashlee Gethner DSW, LCSW: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer

- Jennifer Woosley Saylor LPCC S: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer

Guest:

- Hannah Knox: High school, college, and career guidance counselor, teacher, and child of a firefighter

- Michaela Terry:  Firefighter, paramedic, as well as a master's level social worker, and child of a firefighter

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Hosts:

- Dr. Ashlee Gethner DSW, LCSW: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer

- Jennifer Woosley Saylor LPCC S: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer

Guest:

- Sgt. Jeremy Davis: Police Officer with 30 years of experience

In this episode of When The Call Hits Home, hosts Ashlee and Jennifer have an insightful and heartfelt conversation with veteran police officer Jeremy Davis. With three d...

Host:

- Jennifer Woosley Saylor LPCC S: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer

Guest:

-  Jim Woosley: Retired Police Officer

In this episode, we dive into the multifaceted life of Jim Woosley, a former police officer, first responder, loving father, and international police trainer. Jim joins hosts Jennifer Woosley Sailor and Ashley Gethner to share stories from his extensive career and reflect on the pe...