We're Back: Solo Episode with T. Val

A lot can change in seven months. We’re back without theme music and a some thoughts behind my message. I share why I paused the show, what I’ve learned about mindset and accountability, and how intuition and a belief system can be of importance to anyone.

I talk about the lawsuit that stemmed from the night a loud party became a mass-casualty scene and what it felt like to be first on scene. Making those decisions in real time and the aftermath that came with it; the public backlash, flyers with my face around town, and years of second-guessing. After internal reviews and a long legal process, the lawsuit tied to that incident was dismissed with prejudice. Relief arrived, but so did the reality that the families still don’t have justice..

Beyond the case, we talk about peaks and valleys after leaving the badge, how the job can hollow out empathy if you let it, and what it takes to rebuild. I share why I chose to focus my energy on two things that feel true: this podcast and Fit For Shift, a first responder-only fitness app my husband and I built to support health and performance on real schedules. If you’ve felt swallowed by the work, this conversation offers practical footing and a way forward.

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