Behind the Badge: Robyn Gudaitis on PTSD, Trauma & Resilience as a Police K-9 Handler

In this episode of the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast, Steve Morris sits down with Robyn Gudaitis, a second-generation police officer and dual-purpose police K-9 handler with over 15 years of law enforcement experience.Robyn shares what life is really like behind the badge — the discipline, responsibility, and emotional weight that come with serving in law enforcement.Raised in a police family and shaped by years on patrol, she explains the path to becoming a K-9 handler, the bond between handler and working dog, and the leadership required in high-stress environments.Robyn also opens up about being diagnosed with PTSD following a critical work incident in 2016, and what it took to continue serving while navigating trauma and personal growth.This conversation focuses on the human side of policing — resilience, identity, and the mental health challenges faced by first responders.This episode covers:• Police K-9 handler life• PTSD in law enforcement• First responder mental health• Leadership under pressure• Discipline and resilience• Life behind the badge⸻Listen on:YouTube • Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon MusicSubscribe to the Peace • Power • & Purpose Podcast for real conversations about discipline, mental health, faith, and purpose.