Welcome to Chapter Blue!

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11/19/24 • 19 min

In this first episode of Chapter Blue, host, Tyra Valeriano, introduces listeners to her vision for the podcast and shares her personal journey from law enforcement to becoming a mental health and wellness coach for first responders. Tyra candidly discusses the challenges and triumphs of balancing life as a parent and police officer, her reasons for stepping away from active duty, and the importance of setting boundaries to achieve work-life balance. This episode sets the tone for future discussions, offering insights for current, aspiring, and retired law enforcement professionals for all around the world. Listeners are invited to join Tyra as she continues to discuss the raw realities and pivotal moments that define life behind the badge.

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Balancing the Badge with Stan Partlow

This week on Chapter Blue, Tyra welcomes Stan Partlow, a retired police commander and corporate security leader, for a candid conversation about leadership, mental health, and life after law enforcement. With 25 years in law enforcement and another 15 years in corporate security, Stan has a wealth of experience and wisdom to share. He opens up about the challenges of transitioning from policing to the private sector and how he has used those lessons to help others through his book, Leading Relentlessly.

The episode focuses on the importance of mental health support for officers, the shortcomings of traditional leadership styles, and the need for modern leaders to adapt to changing times. Stan also shares valuable perspectives on balancing personal relationships with the demands of a high-stress career. His reflections on work-life balance, family dynamics, and the evolving nature of law enforcement leadership resonate deeply with the realities officers face every day.

Whether you’re a new officer, a seasoned leader, or someone interested in the intersection of leadership and mental health, this episode offers something for everyone. Join Tyra and Stan as they discuss the challenges and triumphs of a life dedicated to service—and the steps we can take to ensure the next generation of officers is better supported and equipped to thrive.

Books Mentioned:

"Ego is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday
"Leading Relentlessly" by Stan Partlow (the guest's book)
Simon Sinek's Work on Leadership - While not a book title, the podcast references Simon Sinek’s teachings, particularly his concept of finding your "why." Sinek's popular books include "Start with Why" and "Leaders Eat Last."

Resources:
Firstrespondersbridge.org
Contact:
Stan Partlow (LinkedIn)
[email protected]

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Chapter Blue - Welcome to Chapter Blue!

Transcript

Welcome to chapter blue the podcast where we discuss the world of law enforcement through an honest conversation on tough or controversial topic real stories perspectives and experience from officers all around the world whether you're here for insights on Mental Health self-care work-life balance getting into law enforcement getting out of law enforcement or just trying to learn about personal and professional challenges officer space every day you've come to the right place I'm your host Tyr