Dave Boyd: Grief and leaving a career you love to save your life.

Imagine loving your job, feeling deeply connected to your calling and then realizing that it’s slowly ticking away at your emotional, mental and relational health.Dave Boyd is a Marine Veteran, former SWAT officer, former 911 operator, former firefighter, former school resource officer and former community police officer turned Trauma Informed Men’s coach and President of the Uncivilized Incorporation.His resume reads like a human's guide to risky and intense employment! Dave was deeply loved in his community, even experiencing viral notoriety for a redemptive story during his time as a police officer in North Carolina.But something changed when he faced a diagnosis that forced him to make a tough call: leaving a job he adored. This choice required him to face the grief that comes with shifting values, redefining your identity and choosing to courageously take your own mental health more seriously.If you're grappling with the kinds of grief we're diving into, I'm confident you'll walk away with invaluable insights gleaned from Dave's remarkable journey and his honest, open-hearted approach.Be sure to share this episode with someone that could use this conversation today!Thank you for being here!Enjoy~Rachel TW: Attack of a police officer (16:53)Where to find Dave!Instagram: @uncivilized_daveUncivilized WebsiteViral Article