A Year of Connection, Growth & What’s Next

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 officers.

Key Topics:

1. One-Year Anniversary Reflection:

   • Jennifer and Ashlee reflect on how the podcast began as a small idea and grew into a platform providing support and insights for those related to first responders.

   • They emphasize that the podcast aims to address what listeners want to hear.

2. Potential Future Topics:

   • Listener suggestions for future episodes include peer support, welcoming new family members, financial wellness, and retirement of first responders.

3. Peer Support Discussion:

   • The hosts discuss the important role of peer support programs in departments and the challenges they face, including trust issues within departments.

   • They highlight the value of combining mental health professionals with peer support teams.

4. Financial Concerns for First Responders:

   • Financial struggles faced by first responders are highlighted, including the balance between supplemental off-duty work and family time.

   • Jennifer and Ashlee share personal anecdotes related to financial management in a first responder family.

5. Approaching the Topic of Retirement:

   • Acknowledgment of the need to discuss retirement concerns and future plans for retired first responders.

   • Exciting news about an upcoming episode featuring a retired officer and his new endeavors.

6. Personal Reflections and Anecdotes:

   • Jennifer and Ashlee open up about their own childhood experiences related to having parents in law enforcement.

   • Ashlee shares a humorous memory about using her dad's work shirts as part of a Halloween costume.

If this episode resonated with you or if you have stories to share about living with a first responder, reach out to Ashlee and Jennifer on their social media platforms. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast!

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