Blah, blah, blah...Something Wellness Podcast
Let’s be real.If you’re a first responder—or love one—then you already know what happens when the word “wellness” comes up: You tune it out. Because it usually sounds like blah blah blah…That’s exactly why we created this podcast.The Blah, Blah, Blah…Something Wellness Podcast is where first responders, military families, and high-stress professionals get raw, real conversations about what it actually takes to stay well—mentally, physically, and emotionally.Hosted by Law Enforcement Coaching Founder, Tami Sharp, each month we tackle one theme that matters. Every week, we bring in a variety of voices together in...
Ep. 7 - Not Everything Needs to be an IA
🚔 TOXIC WORK ENVIRONMENTS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT: Not Everything Needs to be an IA
Join host Tami Sharp and a panel of experienced law enforcement professionals as they dive deep into the real causes of toxic work environments and provide actionable solutions for cops, supervisors, and departments.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
Why internal affairs processes create toxicity (and how to fix it)
How to handle difficult supervisors and toxic coworkers with grace
The hidden impact of medical leave and investigations on department culture
Why communication breakdowns fuel workplace toxicity
Boundary-setting strategies that protec...
Ep. 5 -Toxic Workplaces in Law Enforcement: Break the Cycle or Get Broken by It
In Episode 5 of Blah, Blah, Blah…Something Wellness, we dive headfirst into one of the most challenging and uncomfortable truths in law enforcement: toxic work environments.
This raw and unfiltered roundtable conversation pulls back the curtain on the slow decay of workplace culture — from learned behaviors and leadership blind spots to gossip cycles and burnout. Featuring Law Enforcement Coaching Founders - Chris Zamora and Host Tami Sharp, joined by Retired Detective Tiffany Graaff and Lt. Cory Leeper.
🔥 How toxic cultures are created — and how to stop perpetuating them
👮♂️ Why the "cool cop" culture is killing morale and...
Ep. 6 - Breaking the Cycle- How to Overcome Toxic Work Environments
🚔 BREAKING THE CYCLE: How Law Enforcement Can Overcome Toxic Work Environments
Join host Tami Sharp and a powerhouse panel of law enforcement veterans as they tackle the root causes of toxic police culture and share proven strategies for creating healthier departments. This isn't just another complaint session - it's a solution-focused conversation that could transform your agency.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
Why self-care is the foundation for fixing toxic work environments
How "eating our own" mentality develops and spreads through departments
The retirement transition crisis every cop faces (and how to prepare)
Why book c...
Ep. 2 - THE "I DON'T HAVE TIME" LIE: Why Your Excuses Are Literally Killing You
🚔 THE "I DON'T HAVE TIME" LIE: Why Your Excuses Are Literally Killing You
Join host Tami Sharp and a panel of seasoned law enforcement professionals as they destroy the biggest excuse preventing first responders from taking care of themselves. Spoiler alert: You DO have time - you're just not making yourself a priority. This episode could save your life, your marriage, and your sanity.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
Why "I don't have time" really means "I'm not a priority to myself"
How the wellness coordinator had a stroke at work (and what it taught him)
Ep. 3 – 'The Culture of You, Becomes the Culture of Us'
Episode 3 – 'The Culture of You, Becomes the Culture of Us'
🚔 CHIEFS GET REAL: The Brutal Truth About What's Working in Law Enforcement Wellness
Welcome to the brutally honest conversation every department needs to hear. Host Tami Sharp brings together progressive police chiefs and wellness experts from across the country to expose what's actually moving the needle - and what's just expensive window dressing. This isn't corporate PR speak; this is real talk from leaders in the trenches.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
Why $75 million training facilities aren't enough (and what actually works)
The mandatin...
Ep. 4 - Prioritizing Self-Care - Live Group Discussion Replay
🚔 BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT: Our First Live Group Call with Real First Responders
This is what happens when you put real cops in a virtual room together - no scripts, no corporate speak, just honest conversation about what self-care actually looks like in the trenches. Our inaugural live group coaching call brought together officers from across the country to recap our month-long focus on prioritizing self-care, and the results were powerful.
🎯 What You'll Hear:
Why working out on duty shouldn't be controversial (fire departments figured this out decades ago)
The brutal truth about admin leave - and...
Ep. 1 - Setting the Stage for Self-Care
🚔 SELF-CARE ISN'T SELFISH - IT'S SURVIVAL: Why First Responders Must Put Themselves First
Welcome to the inaugural episode of our relaunched podcast! Host Tami Sharp and her powerhouse team of law enforcement veterans tackle the #1 foundation for everything else: prioritizing self-care. This isn't feel-good fluff - this is life-saving strategy from cops who've been in the darkness and found their way back.
🎯 What You'll Learn:
Why more cops die from preventable causes than line-of-duty deaths
The difference between dedication and dangerous overinvestment
How to respond vs. react when life hits you hard
Why "I...
