GOLD SHIELDS EPISODE 134: ONE CALL. ONE NOTE. ONE COP'S BREAKING POINT | POLICE TRAUMA & SURVIVAL STORY

We hope you enjoy this episode of Gold Shields, let us know how we did."When the Call Breaks You"In this raw and emotional episode of GOLD SHIELDS, former undercover police officer, Navy rescue diver, and best-selling author Matt Griffin shares the unfiltered truth behind one of the darkest nights of his life.🚨 Hear the harrowing details of a traumatic call that pushed him beyond the edge — one so horrific, it led him to write his own suicide note. But what happened next is a story of strength, survival, and the hidden cost of wearing the badge.🎧 This episode pulls back the curtain on what cops really face every night — the psychological trauma, the emotional weight, and the moments that never leave them.If you care about mental health in law enforcement, veteran PTSD, and the resilience of first responders, you cannot miss this powerful conversation.🔥 Key Topics Covered:A life or death call no cop ever wants to faceWriting a suicide note as an endThe emotional intersection between duty and personal traumaThe healing power of storytelling and purposeTimestamps:00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction02:02 Matt Griffin's Early Life and Navy Career09:53 Challenges in Navy Rescue School13:57 Transitioning to Law Enforcement23:58 First Experiences as a Police Officer29:56 The Impact of a Tragic Incident37:38 Coping with Trauma and Moving Forward40:55 The Journey of Faith and Doubt43:38 Transitioning to Law Enforcement44:35 The Impact of the Opioid Epidemic48:26 Struggles of Identity and Work-Life Balance51:33 The Cost of Law Enforcement on Personal Life56:31 The Dark Side of Service: Coping with Trauma59:27 A Turning Point: The Call That Saved a Life01:16:05 Finding Purpose After PainSUBSCRIBE to Youtube.com/@GoldShieldsFollow GOLD SHIELDS on ALL Audio Podcast PlatformsVisit us at https://thegoldshieldshow.comSOCIAL MEDIA:https://www.instagram.com/thegoldshieldshow/https://www.facebook.com/THEGOLDSHIELDSHOW/linkedin.com/in/tom-smith-09676a22b