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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 34 MIN

My Career Ended Overnight: A Deputy’s Story of Rebuilding

from The First Responder Wellness Podcast · host First Responder Wellness

In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Chris Logan sits down with Julie Cramer, FRW’s Compliance & Organizational Development Manager. Julie opens up about her path in law enforcement, a serious traffic collision that caused spine and head injuries, and how that incident ultimately ended her career. After finalizing a medical retirement in 2012, she describes a difficult season marked by pain medication, alcohol, and suicidal ideation and what it took to make it through.Julie also shares how working alcohol-related union cases helped connect people to First Responder Wellness, and why so many reported the experience as truly life-changing. For confidential support, or simply to learn more with no commitment, contact us:https://frhealth.com/888-443-4898

In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Chris Logan sits down with Julie Cramer, FRW’s Compliance & Organizational Development Manager. Julie opens up about her path in law enforcement, a serious traffic collision that caused spine and head injuries, and how that incident ultimately ended her career. After finalizing a medical retirement in 2012, she describes a difficult season marked by pain medication, alcohol, and suicidal ideation and what it took to make it through....

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In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Chris Logan sits down with Julie Cramer, FRW’s Compliance & Organizational Development Manager. Julie opens up about her path in law enforcement, a serious traffic collision that caused spine...

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