Real Feel Insights

Stories from the Badge — Mike Johnson’s Journey Through Leadership, Loss, and Laughter

Cassidy Drewes

What’s it really like to spend your life in law enforcement?
Mike Johnson didn’t just work in the field—he built a life around it.

In this episode of Real Feel Insights, Mike sits down with host Sarah Bachmann to share stories from his years as a police officer and Police Chief. He opens up about the responsibility, the leadership challenges, and the moments—both heavy and light—that still stay with him today.

This is an honest conversation about what being a small-town police chief is like—the hard calls, the quiet lessons, and the stories most people never get to hear.

Tune in for a thoughtful, unfiltered look into a lifetime of service.

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