CODE 3 FAMILIES
Rachelle Zemlok & Alma Garcia
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03/29/21 • 43 min
The career is often more like a calling than a job to them which is why a first responder’s identity can be all wrapped up in the work they do. This can make it especially hard for them when things don’t go their way... a failed academy, passed up for promotion, a failed test, a mistake on the job. In this episode, Dr. Rachelle (Fire Wife) and Dr. Alma (Police Wife) discuss the challenges that come in devastating moments like these and how the spouse can offer support during these times.
Finding Security Within Your First Responder Marriage- E20
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02/08/21 • 48 min
So many aspects of the career put first responder marriages to the test. In this episode, Dr. Alma (Police Spouse) and Dr. Rachelle (Fire Spouse) discuss some of the great challenges experienced within first responder marriages and how to manage them. This episode specifically focuses on a couple of those challenges that might bring out trust and security issues.
A Spouse's Experience of First Responder Culture- E6
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10/12/20 • 68 min
Whether we are an actual employee of the department or not, first responder culture impacts a lot of the conversations we have with our spouse and the decisions that are made regarding work etc. Listen in as Dr. Rachelle (Fire Spouse) and Dr. Alma (Police Spouse) discuss what they have learned about first responder culture over the years and how they play into it as wives.
04/05/21 • 62 min
Parenting a teen is a challenge! In this episode Dr. Rachelle (Fire Wife) and Dr. Alma (Police Wife) discuss the challenges in parenting teens that are growing up in first responder households and give you some ideas on how to best connect with them.
01/18/21 • 56 min
The most common questions spouses ask all revolve around how they can successfully talk to their first responder spouse about getting help or going to therapy. Often the spouse feels it could be very beneficial based on what changes they see, but they feel lost with how to talk with or convince their first responder spouse of that knowing they are not very open or trusting of mental health. Dr. Rachelle (fire spouse) and Dr. Alma (Police spouse) speak from their professional roles as therapists in how to best address this question. Also in this episode, Dr. Rachelle's baby girl has arrived! She makes her first debut on this podcast at just 3 weeks old. Dr. Rachelle also talks about the challenges that her husband's captain promotion brought to pre and postpartum life.
The Lifetime Impacts Of Wonderful Overtime- E12
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11/23/20 • 51 min
As a first responder spouse I'm sure you're no stranger to your first responder spouse working overtime. In this career it can often times be out of the first responder’s control. However, there are also many times overtime is a choice. Listen in as Dr. Rachelle (fire wife) and Dr. Alma (police wife) discuss the benefits of overtime and also the significant costs we may not always be considering when it is a choice.
Why you should fit in time without the kids- E54
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07/04/22 • 41 min
Why does it always seem so hard to take time away from the kids in this life? If it's not your feelings of guilt, or the schedule, it's childcare challenges. In this episode Dr. Rachelle (Fire Wife) and Dr. Alma (Police Wife) discuss the recent ways they have been able to navigate taking time away from the kids and the challenges that have come up.
I See the Impacts of the Career on Our Family- E53
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03/07/22 • 41 min
It's in the daily ins and outs that we notice the little ways the career impacts our lives, good and bad. The way our kids play, the conversations we have at home, and the way we schedule our lives. Here's a couple of stories from Dr. Rachelle (Fire Wife) and Dr. Alma (Police Wife) on how the career has had impacts on their lives recently and reflections on how first responders can support their families in their adjustment.
Why Don't I Enjoy Being with My Kids More?- E52
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02/21/22 • 44 min
Having kids you always hear from others, "Enjoy it! It goes by so fast!" and "You'r so lucky to get so much time home with your kids!" So why does it feel so hard to enjoy on some days? And why do the days feel so long!? In this episode Dr. Rachelle (Fire Wife) and Dr. Alma (Police Wife) talk about personal experiences with their own kids and some of the most challenging parts of their days.
Why Our Days Without Them Are Also Impacted By The Job- E49
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11/13/21 • 53 min
It's never out of sight out of mind over here in first responder marriages. Even when they are gone the plans we make with family, friends, and even the meals we prepare, seem to all have to take their schedule into consideration. We keep them at the front of our minds. This is sweet! Until t turns into feelings of rejection, or hurt, or resentment. Dr. Rachelle (Fire Wife) and Dr. Alma (Police Wife) discuss the simple things spouses do in their everyday lives that can have big impacts on their feelings and relationships.
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FAQ
How many episodes does CODE 3 FAMILIES have?
CODE 3 FAMILIES currently has 55 episodes available.
What topics does CODE 3 FAMILIES cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Law Enforcement, Parenting, Kids & Family, Mental Health, Family, Podcasts, Marriage and Firefighter.
What is the most popular episode on CODE 3 FAMILIES?
The episode title 'I See the Impacts of the Career on Our Family- E53' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on CODE 3 FAMILIES?
The average episode length on CODE 3 FAMILIES is 52 minutes.
How often are episodes of CODE 3 FAMILIES released?
Episodes of CODE 3 FAMILIES are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of CODE 3 FAMILIES?
The first episode of CODE 3 FAMILIES was released on Sep 5, 2020.
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