{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep 171: When Trauma Doesn't Stay Boxed Up","description":"Law enforcement stress doesn\u2019t just stay on the job, it can come crashing into family life. Retired Detective Jody Thompson shares how a personal crisis brought years of hidden trauma to the surface and how he and his wife found a path to healing. Short Episode Summary In this episode, Detective (ret.) Jody Thompson opens up about the personal crisis that nearly cost him his wife during childbirth \u2014 a moment that triggered suppressed memories from years of responding to traumatic calls. You\u2019ll hear: How suppressed trauma can resurface years later The impact of cumulative stress on officers and families How Jody and his wife navigated recovery together Why younger officers need to face trauma early, not bury it Practical ways law enforcement couples can talk, heal, and grow stronger Hosted by Cyndi Doyle \u2014 licensed professional counselor, author of Hold the Line, and founder of Code4Couples\u00ae. Cyndi helps first responder couples strengthen relationships and build resilience against the unique challenges of law enforcement life. \ud83d\udcd6 Grab Cyndi\u2019s book Hold the Line: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship \u2192&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hold-Line-Protecting-Enforcement-Relationship-ebook\/dp\/B08TPRTY9G#customerReviews \ud83c\udfa4 Book Cyndi to speak or train with your department \u2192&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/code4couples.com\/training\/ 00:00 \u2013 Introduction &amp;amp; Jody\u2019s background 04:30 \u2013 The childbirth crisis that changed everything 10:00 \u2013 Nightmares and resurfacing trauma 18:00 \u2013 Law enforcement marriage under pressure 25:00 \u2013 Choosing to leave the job for family 32:00 \u2013 Advice for young officers on handling trauma 39:00 \u2013 Closing thoughts &amp;amp; message of hope ","author_name":"Code4Couples","author_url":"http:\/\/code4couples.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38793950\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/021d51\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/194752245"}