The Next Shift Podcast
This is a podcast dedicated to serving current and former law enforcement, by sharing the stories of my own personal transition out of law enforcement, lessons learned through the transition and since, as well as the stories of officers who’ve also transitioned out, their significant others to gain that perspective, and resources for embracing their Next Shift.
It is MY mission to help YOU remember who you are/were behind the badge by helping you REdiscover your identity, REdefine your purpose, and REignite your passions so that you can create the life you WANT to live.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 43 minutes
- Episodes
- 90
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Season 3 RECAP
I CANNOT believe we are wrapping up another season of the Next Shift Podcast! If you had told me in June 2023 that I'd have 3 seasons of a podcast by June 2025...I would not have believ…
An emotional Police Week reflection
This week's episode is an emotional reflection of my very first Police Week.
In case you missed it, I was able to and honored to attend Police Week, as a partner with T-Priority (T-Mobi…
The story not often told - the transition of a civilian in Law Enforcement
This week's episode is a little different, in that it is not an interview with a retired LEO, but a retired LE civilian employee, who spent over 26 years serving his department and comm…
31 years in LE and the struggle to find a second career
This week's episode is a chat with retired Patrol Captain, Chris Haynes, who served 31 years with the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office.
Chris was inspired to become a cop at just 5 or …
"You'll know when it's time to go."
This week's episode is a chat with Lou Forst, a retired Lieutenant from Newark PD in New Jersey.
Lou discusses being born and raised in New Jersey, then spending his entire policing car…
From LEO to Entrepreneur w/Rob Hollingsworth
This week's episode is a chat with Rob Hollingsworth, one of the very first people I sat down with on an Instagram LIVE, to chat about his transition out of Law Enforcement in March 202…
A near fatal crash & the battle for medical retirement/disability: A LEOW's perspective
This week's episode is a chat with Katie Robert's, a LEOW who received a call no law enforcement spouse wants to receive and has spent the past few years fighting for her husband to not…
If you are SERIOUS about transitioning out of Law Enforcement...this is for you
In this week's episode, I share 3 things you must have/do if you are serious about transitioning out of law enforcement and they are based on the NUMEROUS conversations I have each week…
An unexpected ending: Lessons learned from an Air Marshal
This week's episode is a chat with John Benjamin Jones. John is a retired Senior Air Marshal and former US Navy combat veteran...as well as the author of A Higher Calling: A biblical gu…
Reflections of a prior LEO: Finding yourself after the job
The reflection every cop needs: Identity, Purpose & What’s Next
Turning 40 has a way of making you reflect, and in this episode, I’m taking you through my own journey—19 years in and aro…
Embracing the NEW version of yourself in life after LE
This week's episode is a conversation with Paul Collette, a retired US Probation Officer and Veteran Navy Reservist, who started his career at NYPD and is now an Addiction Recovery Expe…
Next Shift Academy - What you need to know
This week's episode is a crash course on all things Next Shift Academy.
I don't know how I JUST realized I've never broken it down, anywhere other than social media...which may not be s…
Never forget where you came from...a full circle career
This week's episode is a reminder to never forget where you come from...you might end up back there...in a NEW way!
I loved this chat with Mario Tonzelli, a prior LEO turned Regional VP …
You GROW through what you GO through, with Travis Gribble
Just because you are struggling or have struggled, doesn't mean you're a failure or you're weak or something is wrong with you. Struggle is part of life and no matter how much we try to…
The transition out of Law Enforcement: A LEOW's perspective
Last week was the FIRST ever DEBRIEF event for LEO spouses and it was more amazing than I ever thought it could be. Several wives of either current/former LEOs showed up in support of o…
The cost of addiction - 31 years of service...GONE in the blink of an eye
Addiction does not discriminate. It can take hold of anyone at anytime and this week's episode is proof of that.
This week's episode is a chat with Davin Cole, retired LEO from San Fran…
Using LE skills + networking to land your next role w/Valerie Hartmann
This week's episode is a chat with Valerie Hartmann, prior Chicago PD turned Threat Investigation Manager for a well known Security Company.
What I love about Val's story is that she und…
"YOU are the problem, NOT your salary."
This week's episode is a conversation with Nick Daugherty, retired LEO turned President/Owner of Financial Cop, LLC.
Nick is based in the Dallas/Ft Worth area and worked for the Grand P…
Your questions answered - Life after LE edition
This was a fun twist to an episode!
I have been wanting to do a Q&A episode for awhile now and last week I decided to test the waters to see if there was any interest. I posted a questio…
Lessons from the Lounge with Josh Malczak: LEO turned Sales Rep
This week's episode is a chat with Josh Malczak, a prior LEO turned Sales rep, who is out here sharing lessons learned and insights as to why cops make great salesmen.
I "met" Josh on L…