Code4Couples

Cyndi Doyle, LPCS, NCC•code4couples.libsyn.com

Code4Couples is the premiere podcast for Law Enforcement relationships hosted by Cyndi Doyle, author of Hold the Line: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship, psychotherapist, and a law enforcement spouse working to educate officers and spouse on the impact of law enforcement on their relationship for them to counter the impact and create connected and resilient relationships. She is the author and creator of Hold the Line products including a train the trainer program for departments. Contact Cyndi for speaking, training for your organization or department, or bulk orders of books at info@code4couples.com

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Episodes

Ep 77: Struggles with Relationships, Stigma, and Nutrition

Kelly Lynch, EMT, Nutritionist, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker talks with Cyndi about the pros and cons of dual first responder relationships, smashing the stigma of struggles after calls, and nutrition essential for all first responders.

Mar 18, 2022•44 min•Ep. 77

Ep 76: Conquering Loneliness Together with Rebecca Lynn, Proud Police Wife

Feeling lonely is often felt and talked about by police spouses but officers often talk about the loneliness they feel as well. The holidays seems to increase loneliness in both due. Guest Rebecca Lynn, Proud Police Wife, and Cyndi talk about how to conquer loneliness as a couple in this episode.

Dec 10, 2021•36 min•Ep. 76

Ep 75: Sgt Michael Sugrue. Officer Involved, PTSI, and Recovery

Michael Sugrue, a retired police Sergeant with the City of Walnut Creek CA with over 14 years of service encountered a situation that was not only tragic, but it was a call for duty that changed his life forever. He found himself in reckless abandon and on the verge of self-destruction until he mustered the courage to ask for help. Michael tells his story of survival recovery and healing after a deadly force incident and wants others to know that they are not alone.

Dec 02, 2021•54 min

Ep 74: Mindset Matters with Garrett TeSalaa

A shift in mindset can help officer's mental health, their relationship, and impact other officers around them. Garrett TeSlaa, from The Squad Room Podcast, talks about his struggles with his thinking and physical health, how his mindset was impacted by a community coming together during the Montecito Debris Flow, and how his mission to impact other officers to shift there mindset through BADGES.

Nov 19, 2021•39 min

Ep. 73: Hold The Line Book with Guest Bobby Doyle

Hold the Line: The Essential Guide for Protecting your Law Enforcement Relationship is the book to help both officers and spouses understand the psychological impact of law enforcement on them and their relationship. Cyndi and her husband Bobby talk about why she wrote the book and how he was impacted both by the book but years of enduring Cyndi's "therapizing".

Nov 12, 2021•39 min•Ep. 73

Ep. 72: Domestic Violence or Bad Behavior?

October is Domestic Violence awareness month making it the perfect time to have the conversation. Not only about domestic violence, but a real conversation about what to do if you think you or your spouse might be unintentionally crossing the line. To help give some clarity to the line between domestic violence and bad behavior, I interviewed Tabitha Westbrook, LMFT Fellow, LCMHC, and LPC, is an expert in domestic violence and an expert witness in PTSD for this podcast.

Oct 29, 2021•41 min

Ep. 71 Does Our Sacrifice Matter?

Culture and politics continue to take a toll on law enforcement officers and their spouses. There are serious mental health issues that stem from the ongoing negativity from the world around us. In this episode, Cyndi addresses the serious and prevalent nature of low compassion satisfaction and high compassion fatigue, its' impact on the officer and spouse, and how to counter the impact.

Oct 15, 2021•28 min•Ep. 71

Ep 70: Life Hacks w/Lt. Col. Dave Grossman

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Lt. Col. Dave Grossman. If you missed the first half, check out Ep 69 before listening to this episode. In this second of two episodes with him, he shared some life hacks he's learned in his career including attacking the epidemic of sleep deprivation and simple solutions to complex problems. Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a retired US Army Ranger, paratrooper, former Westpoint psychology professor, owns five patents, has authored 12 books and his accolades go ...

Sep 28, 2020•40 min

Ep 69: Sheepdog Mentality w/Lt. Col. Dave Grossman

Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is a retired US Army Ranger, paratrooper, former Westpoint psychology professor, owns five patents, has authored 12 books and his accolades go on and on. In this first of two episodes with him, he discussed the sheepdog mentality and protecting those we love here in the present and doing all we can to protect their future. Learn more about our guest at Killology.com . Intro and Outro music by Big State “Bad Timing / Bad Luck” EMDR: https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/ Sand T...

Sep 14, 2020•43 min

Ep 68: Jonathan Hickory: Break Every Chain

Drowning in the depths of depression and sadness, burning with anger, and chained down by alcoholism, Jonathan Hickory couldn’t do anymore. After the loss of his father as a young boy, facing countless horrific death scenes in the line of duty, and the death of his son, Jonathan faced the threat of losing his job as a police officer, the loss of his wife and daughter, and contemplating suicide. In this episode Jonathan Hickory shared his story of struggling with Officer PTSD and alcoholism and r...

Aug 21, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 68

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