Life Behind the Badge, Behind the Therapy Office and Behind the Scenes
Life Behind the Badge exists to give a voice to the people behind the professions, the titles, and the expectations. Through honest conversations about mental health, first responder life, marriage, parenting, leadership, business ownership, grief, resilience, and healing, our mission is to reduce stigma, foster connection, and remind people they never have to navigate life's challenges alone.
Whether you wear a badge, support someone who does, work in mental health, or simply want authentic conversations that inspire growth—you belong here. Life gets messy. Therapy helps. Coffee definitely helps. Keep showing up—for yourself, for your people, and for the life you're building.
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Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis:
- Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - United States)
- Call 911 if there is immediate danger.
- Visit your nearest emergency department. You deserve support.
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Episodes
7 episodes
5. Oy Vey, Let's Dig In - The Unedited Life
I hit record without cleaning up the sound or the story because real life does not pause for a tidy intro. You might hear pets, kids, distractions, and the kind of chaos that makes you think you should wait until everything is calm before you s...
Bonus: I Almost Quit Before I Began And Here Is Why
Bonus: I Almost Quit Before I Began And Here Is WhyThe part nobody tells you about “showing up” is how close you can be to not showing up at all. We share the story behind why this podcast almost didn’t happen, and we get ...
Trailer: What If Being Human Is The Point
This show lives where therapy meets real life. Life Behind the Badge, Behind the Therapy Office and Behind the Scenes. We talk about the unseen pressure behind high-expectation roles: therapists, healthcare professionals, fir...
4. Putting Out Fires Without A Hose
Helping people for a living can make you feel like you should have it together, but the truth is messier. We get real about the gap nobody prepares you for: being good at care is not the same thing as being good at running a business. ...
3. When You Do Not Have It Together
You can be good at what you do and still feel like you are barely holding it together - I’m talking straight about the messy middle: burnout, emotional labor, and the quiet pressure to be the reliable one for clients, family, and everyone count...
2. What If Burnout Is Your Body Talking
Coffee at night, overtime call-outs, and a brain that won’t shut off, if that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place. We talk through the real-life collision of sirens, schedules, and sanity, with the kind of honesty that only shows up when...
1. How A Therapist Survives Firehouse Life And Business Chaos
I’m Emily, and I’m building a space for the messy truth behind the therapy office, the firehouse schedule, and the family life nobody posts. We name the chaos, share what helps, and keep coming back to the same bottom line: you’re not alone.