After The Tones Drop
Embark on a journey that goes beyond sirens and flashing lights After The Tones Drop Podcast provides a safe haven to explore, demystify, and destigmatize mental health and wellness for first responders.
Join Cinnamon and her guests as they pull back the curtain, sharing powerful stories and expert insights that resonate with the heartbeat of those who run towards danger when others step back. It's more than just a podcast; it's a lifeline for the ones who dedicate their lives to saving others.
In each episode, stories get unraveled and struggles behind the badges are shared, showcasing the human side of heroism. Discover the strength in vulnerability and the power in sharing. It's more than a conversation; it's a revolution—a revolution in mental health care for our first responders.
So, tune in for candid conversations, practical strategies, and a sprinkle of humor—because healing begins with understanding, and understanding starts here.
Let's break down the barriers, one episode at a time. Because after the tones drop, the real conversation begins, and we're here to make sure it's heard loud and clear.
After The Tones Drop
You’re Responsible for the Healing You Avoid: A Conversation with Author & Law Enforcement Coach John Kelly
What happens when a first responder doesn’t just hit rock bottom—but takes responsibility for the impact of the fall?
In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Cinnamon sits down with John Kelly, a retired deputy, author, and coach who has turned his personal reckoning into a mission to help others avoid the same crash. Together, they explore what accountability really looks like after the damage is done—and what it means to choose healing before you burn everything down.
John shares the moment a friend’s tough-love confrontation changed his life, the complicated reality of repairing relationships even while doing better, and the difference between compartmentalizing and suppressing the truth. They also talk about the emotional labor of leadership, the silent resentment of people-pleasing, and the trap of staying silent because "you’re supposed to be the strong one."
If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll deal with it later”—this is your reminder that later has a cost. And you’re the one who pays it.
🎧 Listen now to hear a story of grit, grace, and what it really takes to live for your family—not just be willing to die for them.
John Kelly
Email: john@lawenforcementlifecoach.com
Website / Coaching Programs: Law Enforcement Life Coach – Sometimes Heroes Need Help https://www.lawenforcementlifecoach.com
Book by John Kelly:
Surviving Self‑Inflicted Wounds: A Deputy’s Life of Redemption
DISCLAIMER:
After the Tones Drop has been presented and sponsored by Whole House Counseling. After the Tones Drop is for informational purposes only and does not constitute for medical or psychological advice. It is not a substitute for professional health care advice diagnosis or treatment. Please contact a local mental health professional in your area if you are in need of assistance. You can also visit our shows resources page for an abundance of helpful information.
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