National Police Association Podcast #89 with Rachael Flick, Police widow, Twin mom, Podcaster, Author, and Speaker
National Police Association Podcast #89 with Rachael Flick, Police widow, Twin mom, Podcaster, Author, and Speaker
QUOTES
07:57 "This isn't over and that is transformative in not getting stuck in your grief, not getting frozen in that loss because there is no chapter 2 or continuation or ongoing healing."
10:17 "Exercise releases all kinds of hormonal balancers, balances your insulin and your metabolism and it gives you this mental stability to be able to better tolerate, better tolerate not eliminate the effects of stress in the body."
18:38 "We could be murdered in our homes because of this culture war that's happening brings an incredible stress to families."
19:26 "The tension around law enforcement, being a family, it's an incredible stress in addition to what we always carry that this might be your last kiss or hug goodbye."
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SUMMARY
In this episode of the National Police Association Podcast, Sgt. Betsy Smith interviews Rachael Flick, widow of Deputy Micah Flick, mom of twins, podcaster, author, and speaker. Faith and fitness were critical in Rachael's resilience as she grappled with the grief of her husband's untimely death. Rachael also speaks on the stress that law enforcement families undergo and the unique struggle they experience never knowing if their family member will come home from the line of duty.
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HIGHLIGHTS
01:01 Deputy Micah Flick pays the ultimate price in the line of duty
05:12 The role of faith in keeping Rachael strong
09:03 Fitness mitigates the effects of stress on the mind and body
12:08 Law enforcement families: The stress that affects kids and spouses
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