If Giving Up is Not an Option, How Do You Stay Determined?

2020 was a record year for suicides of police officers in America. There were 236 suicides and approximately 170 inline duty deaths. Officers know the risks of the job but suicide should NOT be one of them.

Scott Medlin has worked as a Police Officer since 2007. Prior to that, he was in the United States Marine Corps. He was deployed for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 and 2005. After an honorable discharge from the Marine Corps, he earned his Bachelor's degree and entered law enforcement.

Both as a police officer and a Marine, Scott had to face huge struggles including PTSD, depression, anxiety, and addiction.

In order to save his marriage, Scott had to resign from his job as a K9 officer which caused him deep resentment and despair - feeling like he lost his identity.

Since the lockdown, there has been an upsurge of mental health challenges in general, but also among police officers. Scott faced these challenges and now teaches others how to become aware of them and overcome them. 

He has helped fellow officers keep marriages together, pull through during hard financial times, overcome depression, and provide encouragement when needed.

In Scott's interview, he shares the struggles and the triumphs of our law enforcement officers but also how we can use the same principles for better mental health no matter what our occupation.  

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It's time we start prioritizing mental health as police officers. 

Acknowledge that you are not perfect, follow the methods in this book and

save your own life, and provide protection and service to your community

Once a job of serving their community by providing safety, police officers could rest relatively easy knowing their efforts were worth the sacrifice. However, over the past decade, the trade-offs between the rewards and risks of policing have increasingly sloped toward the latter. 

Today, officers are routinely being confronted with more pressure and scrutiny because of unfortunate bad actions by a few of their own. Then they still encounter constant threats of danger, and continued exposure to the darkest corners of society. 

It is no surprise that policing remains one of the most stressful occupations on the planet – stress that dramatically increases suicide risk among this population. 

This book was written by a police officer and helps anyone through the steps law enforcement officers can take to be shielded from having mental breakdowns or becoming a suicide statistic. 

There are expert consultations of multiple guest authors, who share their expertise in mental health and coaching to bring the most effective treatments available. 

It’s time we start prioritizing mental health as police officers. Acknowledge that you’re not perfect, follow the methods in this book, save your own life, and provide protection and service to your community. 

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101 Health Tips For Police Officers is a plethora of practical techniques, habits, quotes, encouraging words, and how to stay healthy in one of the world’s most demanding jobs. This book helps an officer to be physically, mentally, spiritually, and socially fit for duty.

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Determine That It Does Not Need to Be Over!

Lawrence Berger is a self-made entrepreneur who has survived eight car accidents and seven suicide attempts.  

Despite the trauma, Lawrence has been able to change his focus and his life.  He is a motivational speaker, author of eight books, five feature-length movies, two 'shorts,' wrote (and sold) a TV pilot.  He went from severely depressed to being a mentor, speaker, author, playwright, and nationally renowned poet.

He has taught multiple educational seminars sharing his secrets from a thirty-year sales career. Lawrence's self-help guide is used as a college text and he has also written nine poetry books.


If you know anyone who has struggled with depression, they need to hear Larry's story.  

Lawrence is a survivor!  Period! 

How To Fight an Emotional Battle

Kathy Docket is an author who has written extensively on the subjects of  depression and Schizophrenia.  Fighting these battles and winning is the message Kathy wants to share with anyone who may suffer from the same debilitating form of anxiety that can govern your life and render you hopeless.













When her mom died of cancer, it affected Kathy to the point that it triggered Schizophrenia and serious depression.  She was hospitalized many times and eventually had a nervous breakdown.  

We were created for a higher purpose.  We are NOT a mistake.  Letting others label us causes our thinking to become negative.

The Good, the Bad, the Ugly -- Can there be humor in that?

Barbara Carter is a visual artist, author, and instructor.  Barbara is a memoir writer who connects with her readers to help them understand themselves.  Her stories offer hope and raise awareness about various issues including anxiety, depression, loss, grief, a difficult mother/daughter relationship, alcoholism and other addictions. 

She began as someone who didn’t think she had anything of value to say but through her various struggles has discovered that she has much to offer to the world.

Her art and writing have led her to the importance of healing wounds from the past so that one can live in joy and peace.

You Can Eat Your Way Out of Depression

A uniquely qualified professional speaker and consultant, AnnetteReeder is a Nutritionist and graduate of Biblical Studies.  She founded Designed Healthy Living, Design Publishing and now Flavor of Grace Ministry.






Annette is the author of six books including Treasure of Health Nutrition Manual, Healthy Treasures Cookbook, and Baking with Whole Grain Goodness.

In her interview, Annette shared how many people live two lives.  They eat one way in front of others and then eat in secret and feel guilty.  This roller coaster can cause depression and extreme anxiety.  When you think of yourself as depressed, stressed, TIRED, or 'fat', it creates an unhealthy picture of yourself -- but that can be changed!

After years of dealing with the guilt, shame and being overweight, Annette hit bottom.  She had to make some changes as she was of little value to her family as her health was rapidly declining.  She took control and now can help others in the same vicious cycle.

From Fear to Love - Your Inner Journey Home

Belinda Bennetts is a passionate author and inspirational coach who helps others overcome their self-constructed limitations.

Belinda was born in Zimbabwe. In 2001 she moved to New Zealand because of the political unrest in her home country and in 2014 to Ireland where she now resides with her little daughter.

Belinda’s life changed when she discovered that the only person holding her back from realizing her dreams was herself.  She realized she was, in fact, NOT broken and broke free from depression and suicidal thoughts.

Through life-changing meetings, empowering books and a desire to remove the blockages of the past Belinda emerged as a strong woman who is now helping people on their journey from fear to love.

5 Proven Keys to Happiness

Jeremy Vermeulen is a motivational speaker and coach who suffered from severe depression.  

In his interview, he shares how to take control of your thoughts and not allow them to control you.

Jeremy shares how we can be genuinely happy and overcome the triggers that might send us into a mode of discouragement and low self-esteem.

I am sure you will relate to many of the things Jeremy shares about his own depression.  Also, how we can help ourselves and our children to be happy and content.

How to Replace the Lies You May Be Hearing with the Truth

Dena Dyer is a writer, speaker, teacher who has written eight books and hundreds of articles.

Dena went through soul-crushing depression after her oldest son was born and knows how debilitating that can be.  In her interview, she gives practical advice on how she coped and then overcame that depression.

Depression can rob you of your joy.  Dena shares how you can replace the lies you may be hearing in your mind.....with the truth that will free you from depression.

If you need practical advice on how to recover from pain and deep hurts, you must listen to Dena share.  Click the arrow below:

How to Heal Your Past - An Insider's Guide on Relationships

Roxanne Derhodge is a Psychotherapist, Author, and Keynote Speaker whose expertise is in relationships.   Roxanne is a trusted psychotherapist, advisor on many boards and the founder of Roxanne Derhodge Consulting.  

Roxanne previously worked with the Metro Toronto Police assisting crime victims, headed an Addictions Unit with the Niagara Health System, and was involved in corporate consulting.  Roxanne is specialized in many areas of therapy including managing anxiety/depression, domestic violence, and divorce.

"Don't allow stressors to RUN you.  You take control and run them!"

Reprogramming Your Mind for Success

Ben Amos' story will motivate you to break free from negative thinking, depression, and anxiety. When Ben was two years old, he was run over by a drunk driver.  Among many injuries, he suffered a popped lung, broken bones, ruptured spleen and multiple surgeries.

This is the second time I have interviewed Ben Amos.  The first interview, you can also listen to below, was Ben's story from his memoir How To Break Free From Depression, Fear and Anxiety in 30 days - Using Ancient Secrets.   

After Ben's accident, he suffered from seizures, brain damage and bullying by kids for fun.  Depression and suicidal attempts were part of Ben's life until he was able to break free and learn to reprogram his brain.

Ben is now a successful businessman who is involved in the arts; dance, music and theater.  He has also served in various ministerial capacities.  

In his second interview, Ben shares how the mind was designed to be programmed - every day, all day. The problem is that few of us realize it. Bob Proctor says "Habits are not broken; they are

When You Know Better, You Do Better

Robyn Hill is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). She has a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling. Robyn has her own private practice where she provides culturally and spiritually sensitive counseling specializing in depression, anxiety, and trauma recovery.

Robyn is also an author of books to educate on developing coping skills to improve emotional wellness, including A Healing Conversation: Beginning Steps Towards Dealing with a Painful Past.

Robyn has recently launched her new radio show “Mind Healing Conversations” where she discusses various life stressors affecting mental wellness and also to inspire healthier habits for improving your quality of life.

In her interview here, Robyn shares tips and coping skills for those who don't know where to start on their journey to better mental health.  You will sense her empathy and compassionate desire to help those who are struggling.  Her organization reaches as far as women in Uganda who need an education and assistance in becoming self-sufficient.

Paying the Price for Fame - and Living to Tell the Tale

Michelle Christoffels, an author of No Glory For Me, was Australia's first registered, professional, female boxer, dual UNDEFEATED Victorian Champion and Australian Champion Kickboxer.  

But there was a time in Michelle's life when she had a serious downfall, spending time in psychiatric care and a criminal conviction.  

She went from street gangs to making national headlines -- she paid the price for fame!

Just before her first professional match, she was drugged/raped by her manager and started her life on a downward spiral.




Telling her story in this interview, she shares from her heart in a way that will keep you captivated.  She was considered Australia's toughest woman (and also a cop) yet was falling apart on the inside in the battle of her life/career.  As you listen you will realize that someone out there can HELP you, has felt your pain and can offer support uniquely and honestly.

Nothing Destroys Hope More Than Shame/Guilt

Lois Hollis entered the world of Open Heart Surgery as a registered nurse 50 years ago.  She went on to help develop one of the first Kidney Hemodialysis Units in the country.

Today she has established a field of study as a Shame/Guilt Educator.  Her newly released book, Emotional Revolution = Evolution:  Releasing Shame/Guilt is a self-help guide to help us understand shame and guilt and the impact it can have on our lives.

"Shame and guilt are not ours to own.....or to give!"

"Guilt is the echo of shame that describes our unworthiness."

Lois has a unique insight that she shares in her interview.  You will be educated and motivated!  Don't miss her interview below.

You Can Rise Above Rejection and Abuse

Dan Farnow's book, The Quest for Marriage, is an off-beat and unorthodox relationship book.  It is a practical step-by-step guide to being better equipped on your quest for marriage.

It was written for guys, but gals love it.  It is a no-holds barred straight-forward book.

In Dan's early years, he suffered much emotional abuse, major depression, suicidal thoughts and also resorted to cutting himself until he was 22 years old.

After a life-changing experience, it is now Dan's mission to teach people how to not only survive all the rejection and abandonment issues but to turn your situation around.

Success Equals Consistency

Daisy Yu grew up in Beijing, China.  She was born with a severe disability due to medical error and her chances of walking or even living were slim.

Daisy was the brunt of harsh and cruel words from bullies. She battled serious depression and suicide attempts.  But through sheer tenacity she was determined to walk normally, to change her life and make her destiny become a reality.  She NEVER EVER GAVE UP. 

Here is her uplifting story.