{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 14: Kicking the Cat - Frustration Displacement","description":"When stress builds up from long shifts, tough calls, or lack of control, it often spills over at home. In this episode, Cyndi breaks down the concept of frustration displacement\u2014what happens when officers or spouses unintentionally \u201ckick the cat\u201d by taking out stress on loved ones. Episode Summary Using a real-life travel story with her husband, Cyndi reveals how awareness, breathing, empathy, and ownership can stop the cycle of emotional overflow. Learn how to recognize frustration before it turns into conflict, create space to calm down, and reconnect faster when emotions run high. This episode gives first responder couples the tools to handle stress at home with compassion and communication.   Hosted by Cyndi Doyle, licensed professional counselor, LEO wife, and author of Hold the Line, this episode continues her mission to help law enforcement officers and their spouses build stronger, healthier relationships that withstand the unique pressures of the job.   \ud83d\udcd8 Get Cyndi\u2019s book \u2014 Hold the Line: The Essential Guide for Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hold-Line-Protecting-Enforcement-Relationship-ebook\/dp\/B08TPRTY9G#customerReviews   \ud83c\udfa4 Book Cyndi for department training or spouse events: https:\/\/code4couples.com\/training\/   00:00 Intro \u2014 Why frustration builds up 02:30 What \u201ckicking the cat\u201d means 06:15 How stress spills into relationships 10:40 Healthy ways to release frustration 14:00 When to talk about it with your spouse 18:30 How ownership creates connection 19:45 Final thoughts + takeaways ","author_name":"Code4Couples","author_url":"http:\/\/code4couples.libsyn.com\/website","html":"