Another cops Mentality

Gratitude, Growth & Hope: We share our gratitude for attending the Code 3 retreat in Texas alongside fellow first responders, reflect on recent advances in our careers, and speak honestly about seasonal depression and the emotional toll of it. As Palm Sunday approaches, we also discuss how our faith in Christ sustains us through the highs and lows. Join us for a candid, faith-forward conversation about resilience, community, and renewal.

Hosts Matias and Angel speak about various topics surrounding mental health and dealing with everyday obstacles.  

Christina opens up about how her childhood, primarily coming from a divorced house while essentially raising herself, shaped how she not only copes with mental health but has found success throughout her life. Christina was able to forge her own path by using herself determination to send herself to college, move to unknown cities, and even deciding to restart her career by joining the police force at age 33 and the US Military at age 38.  

Mike is a US Marine who was gracious enough to share his story revolving around his deployment overseas and how that sparked his anxiety.  Mike recalls firefights, interactions among fellow Marines, and how that shaped his mentality as he grew older.  Mike left us with one of our favorite quotes yet.  "Treat anxiety as your friend."

Tim Welsh passionately shares his story of how he served in the US Army National Guard as Military Police, and shortly after battled an addiction to pills and alcohol.  Tim's story leaves the room silent as he goes into detail on how he was able to become sober, relapsed and attempted to take his life.  This all led Tim to persevere into who he is today.  3 years and counting sober, a nutritionist, personal trainer and mental health coach.  A truly inspiring story from a truly great person. 

Not always does talking about mental health need to be sad.  Sometimes it's just about talking.  The hosts share how they have been working on themselves, their thought process and healing techniques. By the end, we open up the pressures that Law Enforcment take on when it comes to Mental Health, and some pointers on how we can overcome our struggles.

Our guest this week, BJJ black belt and father of three leaves hosts teary eyed as he opens up about his childhood and how it affected his parenting early on.  Our guest, "Plumber" gets vulnerable as he goes into depth on how he battles his lowest moments by believing in one powerful but strong saying "Tomorrow will be better. Good things will come from this."

This week's episode is heavy off the bat. Our guest speaks on his time in ES within the NYPD, his battle with mental health involving alcohol and marriage, his attempt to take his own life and his newfound life through religion.

Many agencies have strict policies when it comes to their grooming standards as well as their tattoo policy. This episode we dive into our beliefs when it comes to exposing tattoos while in uniform, as well as facial hair, hair style and even Physical fitness.

Have you ever struggled to understand your thoughts, or even been afraid of why we think certain things? in this episode, the hosts have an open conversation surrounding anxiety and how we overcome unwanted thoughts, overthinking and what may cause them.

Commonly we forget to see how our pets effect our mental health, especially as first responders. Once we lose the part of us, its common to see a break down in the owner's mental health, bringing along effects of anxiety and depression.

Ego affects us all, but rarely are we able to check our own ego when situations arise. In this episode, we speak on how the Ego of policing, supervision, being a subordinate and a parent.

Our guest, Comedian and current Airforce service member Jeffrey opens up about the racism he has faced by his supperiors and how he battles PTSD/ Anxiety using comedy.

Our guest, Jerry opens up about the traumatic experiences he has faced from his early years as a volunteer fire fighter, being a Police Officer as well as a member of the US Military. Discretion is advised as this episode does contain graphic experiences.

We are never truly prepared to lose a loved one and the difficulties with grieving.

Social media can be a great tool. Whether you are a parent looking for tips, law enforcement trying to stay up to date on tactics, someone looking for weightlifting tips etc.  However, it can also be a trigger, especially for us in law enforcement.  

Often enough we forget that what we put into our body can directly affect our mental health.  Holistic Nutritionist coach Jennifer Bailey (who is also a body builder) explains how fitness and what we eat effects our bodies.  From sodium, to proteins, to understanding our eating habits through a form of therapy.

New year means new perspective.  The hosts thank the viewers for their support during their first few months and explain the goal for the podcast going further.  We then expand on several topics from social media questions that have been asked, some self-critiques as well as how we can best help/ support one another.

Hosts along with guest Diego talk about the mental aspect that many men and women deal with when it comes to their size and looks.  From negative self-talk, how individuals are viewed by others, as well as how words and statements have a long-term effect.  

Episode 16 features guest John Shea.  John was a Sniper within the United States Airforce, and talks about childhood trauma, his time in the military, his battle with addiction and how that has all shaped him into the successful individual he is today.  John is a Sober Ambassador, and dedicates his career and life to his health, sobriety, and helping others who share the struggle he went through.  

Too often we feel that we are weak if we share our trauma with others.  More and more we are finding out the importance of opening ourselves up and TALKING ABOUT IT.  This episode focuses on just that.  Our Guest talks about how he handles his mental health and traumas by talking with friends, families and trusted coworkers are some of the things he has experienced.

Episode 14 features of first licensed professional guest, Dr.  Hillary Hayen.  Dr. Hayen is a licensed Psychologist within Pennsylvania and New York.  Dr. Hayen spoke about identifying symptoms of Anxiety, PTSD and depression, as well as spoke about CBT (Cognative Behavioral Therapy).  

Episode 13 dives into how guest Lucy's childhood traumas shapped her life and how she adapted using unique coping mechanisms.  Hosts and lucy then became emotional as the topic of grief and loosing a parent effects them.

Carmelo explains how growing up in the "hood" effected his mentality and how he dealt with problems once he joined the Navy.  He explains how shifting his mindset to excel instead of taking the easy way out of situations shaped his career and how he copes with struggles.  

This week's guest speaks on his life as an active LEO, Trauma Nurse, father and husband. Sal goes into depth on his experience in the medical field, as well as how he has endured relationship issues with his parents.

This week's guest speaks on her experience as a stay-at-home mom who also opens up about her battles with post-partum.  She is a stay at home mom, who was able to give the hosts an amazing insight on her day to day tasks and struggles with being a LEO wife.

Episode 9 features our first female guest.  Carol graced us, and provided an emotional episode filled with her experience as being a military/ LEO wife with children.  Carol makes all three hosts tear up when talking about her story and perspective.  

Hosts discuss relationships, spouses, families, upbringing and how they are all affected by one's mental health, and impact one's mental health.

Hosts along with active LEO and Airforce National guard joke about fantasy football punishments, and then dive into how leadership or lack there of effects Mental Health.  We then discuss how our mental health often impacts our partners and children, and different ways that Bryan copes with his mental health.

On episode 6, the hosts discuss their relationships with "death", and how they cope.

The hosts interviewe FDNY firefighter Saul, and discuss traums from work related events, managing family and first responder life styles, as well as some good laughs.

Episode 4 introduces our final Host, Matias. Matias goes into detail about moving from Urugay to the United States, his time in the USMC, being a father and the nation's first double amputee police Officer.

Welcome to episode 3, where we get to truly introduce one of our hosts, Angel.  Angel dives into his experiences with being a father, husband, military deployments and becoming a Police Officer.  

In the next three episodes, you'll get to know more about the hosts of Another Cops Mentality Podcast.  This episode features Chris, where we discuss more about who Chirs is, and how he cops with everyday struggles and mental health.

Welcome to the first episode of Another Cops Mentality Podcast.  In this episode, we detail the goal of our Podcast series, as well as giving you a little snippit of whats in stored as far as the personalities of the hosts.    Disclaimer: We (the hosts) are NOT mental health professionals or experts.  We are three guys who want to talk about the hard issues that many people may not feel comfortable talking about. All matters talked about on this podcast are from our experiences or the experiences of our guests.