#5 From Police Officer to Purpose: Kate Flint on Trauma, Service & Finding Strength

This week on the I’m Fine podcast, Jayne welcomes a very special guest and a valued member from within her own team - Kate Flint, Training Manager of the EF Training whose life before this role was spent serving as a police officer with Thames Valley Police.Kate opens up about her journey into policing, from studying sports science and forensic interests to finding her true calling supporting victims of serious sexual violence and major crime. She shares the emotional realities of frontline policing, the pressures of performance culture, and the deep impact that working with trauma can have on those who dedicate their lives to helping others.In this honest and moving conversation, Kate reflects on compassion, resilience, identity, and the hidden emotional toll carried by emergency service workers. It’s a powerful insight into the human side of policing — and the strength it takes to listen, support and keep showing up for people during the darkest moments of their lives.Kate Flint https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-flint-47236834b/EF training exists because nobody should have to pour from an empty cup. Founded by Jayne Ellis who learnt the hard way so you don't have too.If today's conversation resonated with you, please subscribe, share and leave a review - it helps more professionals who care find this community.If you or someone you know would like to join the conversation and be a guest on our podcast, please get in touch. Connect with us at [email protected] us at http://eftraining.co.uk for more information about Jayne Ellis and learn about our Compassion Fatigue and Emotional Resilience Training for Organisations and Individuals.Please note: This podcast is intended for education and supportive purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health support. If you are struggling, please reach out to a qualified professional or contact your GP. The views and options expressed by guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, values or position of EF training Ltd. Guest content is shared in the spirit of open conversation, learning and intended as a safe space for honest dialogue.