We Carry This
Hosted by Dr. Medina Baumgart, a board-certified police psychologist and wife of a retired LEO, We Carry This is a podcast that brings light to the shared struggles, resilience, and hope within the law enforcement community.
Through unscripted conversations with those who serve and support, episodes explore the often unseen weight of the job, available resources, and practical tools to help you navigate challenges and enhance your wellbeing both on and off the job.
Whether you’re wearing the badge, love someone who does, or support those who serve – we’re here to connect and carry the weight together.
We Carry This
Keeping Law Enforcement Families Healthy with Katherine Boyle and Jim Stitzinger
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This conversation brings together different perspectives to highlight some of the challenges our law enforcement families face each day. Katherine and Jim also share practical tools and resources that LEOs and their families can start using now to foster connection and communication within the family unit.
About the Guests:
Katherine Boyle is an advocate and speaker for law enforcement kids and families. As the daughter of a Philadelphia Police Department lieutenant, she brings a personal and deeply informed perspective to the unique challenges faced by law enforcement households. Through her work with Beyond the Uniform, Katherine helps families build stronger bonds and stay connected despite the demands of the job. She is especially passionate about giving voice to the often-overlooked experiences of law enforcement children so these kids can grow up with security, understanding, and lasting memories that they will pass on to future generations. Katherine has been featured in Law Enforcement Today, is the host of a dedicated podcast: Beyond the Uniform with The LT’s Daughter, and partners with departments and organizations to lead engaging, impactful trainings, and events. Her mission is to raise awareness of how the job affects officers’ children, advocate for their well-being, and equip departments and families with tools to strengthen relationships.
- Website - https://www.beyondtheuniform.co
- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theltsdaughter/
- Family Workbook - https://www.lulu.com/shop/katherine-boyle/the-lts-daughter-legacy-project-workbook/paperback/product-rmzged9.html?page=1&pageSize=4
- Facebook Group - Beyond the Uniform: Community for Law Enforcement Officers, Spouses & Kids - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1B7dCHVhgj/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Jim Stitzinger is an embedded law enforcement chaplain for a large metropolitan agency in CA and a full time pastor at Crossroads Community Church in Santa Clarita, CA. Previous to his current work he has served in churches and law enforcement chaplaincy in Mobile, Alabama, and Louisville, Kentucky. He began is chaplaincy work in 2005 with the Burbank Police Department. His professional training, and field experience give him an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced and the skill to guide others toward hope and strength in their personal lives, and home. Jim holds a M.Div from The Masters Seminary in Sun Valley, CA. Jim is an avid jiu-jitsu competitor, perpetual trainer of a Belgian Malinois, and extremely proud of the three adult daughters he and his wife Sky have raised.
- Website - https://jimstitzinger.com/
- Iron Sharpens Iron - https://sharpiron.org/
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