When The Call Hits Home
When The Call Hits Home: A Podcast for First Responders' Children "When The Call Hits Home" is a podcast created for the unique experiences of children raised in first responder families. Hosted by a pair of fellow first responder's children, the show delves into the emotional realities of navigating adolescence and adulthood while carrying the weight of a parent's demanding and often dangerous career. Through open conversations and personal anecdotes, the podcast explores practical tools and techniques for managing emotions, processing difficult situations, and building resilience. It also aims to foster a supportive community where listeners can connect, share their stories, and find strength in shared experiences. This podcast does not contain medical / health advice. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Training Velocity LLC and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the Podcast or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in the podcast for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE NOR LIABLE FOR ANY ADVICE, COURSE OF TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION, SERVICES OR PRODUCTS THAT YOU OBTAIN THROUGH THIS PODCAST. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.
Episodes
Host:
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Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer
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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:
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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:
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Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer
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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:
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Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer
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Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC – Child of a Cop
Special Guest:
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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:
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Dr. Ashlee Gethner, LCSW – Child of a Police Officer
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Jennifer Woosley Saylor, LPCC – Child of a Cop
Special Guest:
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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:
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Listener Feedback:
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Many listeners reached out expressing they learned from episodes on moral injury and foundations supporting first responders.
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The value of sharing stories and bringing aware...
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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:
- 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
Ov...
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...
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:
- Erin Quandt-Knapinski, LCSW, CCTP: Therapist and wife of a police officer
Episode Overview: Join hosts Ashlee and Jennifer as they welcome Erin Quandt-Knapinski to discuss the complexities of being part of a first respond...
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
Guests:
- Brittany Nieft, Registered Nurse and child of a police officer
- Kaity Standerfer, Chemistry Laboratory Stockroom Manager and child of a police officer
Summary: In this heartfelt episode of When the Call Hits...
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
Guests:
- Kathryn Severns Avery, Founder and Executive Director of Restoration Ranch Colorado
- Ashley Braund, Licensed Professional Counselor and Teen Day Camp Facilitator at Restoration Ranch
Episode Summary:
In this powerful...
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 Summary: In this enlightening episode, hosts Jennifer and Ashlee dive deep into the intricacies of "organizational trauma" and "organizational dysfunction" within first responder environments, such as police departm...
Host:
- Jennifer Woosley Saylor LPCC S: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer
Guest:
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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
Episode Overview:
In this powerful episode, Jennifer and Ashlee delve deep into the challenges and emotional complexities faced by families of first responders, with a special focus on how pervasive social media impacts parenting and ...
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:
- Caitlin Sturges: Daughter of a police officer, sister to a police commander and a firefighter paramedic, niece to a police officer, finishing her graduate studies in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis
Episode Summary: In this en...
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