Beyond the Uniform with The LT's Daughter
Welcome to Beyond the Uniform with The LT's Daughter, the podcast where we share the personal stories of police officers and their families, offering insight into the impact this profession has on not only the lives of police officers but also on their families.
We will be discussing exciting experiences, cases that never left them, how they balance home & family life, what they learned and so much more! Tune in, every week as we tackle tough topics, share feel good moments, and discuss the impact the job can have on everyone.
Join us as we share experiences beyond the uniform. Thanks for tuning in, be careful.
Beyond the Uniform with The LT's Daughter
What Every Officer (and their loved ones) Should Know About Trauma & Brain Health with Stephanie Samuels
In this episode, I talk with Stephanie Samuels M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W., founder of Copline, a 24/7 confidential peer support hotline for law enforcement officers and their families. Stephanie is a licensed psychotherapist who has worked exclusively with officers for decades and is a national voice in first responder wellness.
We dive into the creation of Copline, why peer support matters so deeply in this profession, and the realities officers face when it comes to stress, trauma, and asking for help. Stephanie shares about her current work around Head Impact & Trauma (HIT) and Blast Overpressure (BOP), including a new self-assessment tool designed to help first responders better understand potential neurological impacts from the job.
We cover:
• Why Stephanie founded Copline and the gap it fills in law enforcement wellness
• How Copline’s peer-to-peer model builds trust and saves lives
• The long-term effects of cumulative trauma in first responders
• What HIT & BOP are and why they matter
• How the self-assessment tool can support early awareness and care
Connect with Stephanie & Copline or take the Assessment below:
🌐 Website: www.copline.org
🧠 HIT & BOP Self-Assessment
Connect with Me
🌐 Website: www.beyondtheuniform.co
📸 Instagram: @theltsdaughter
📧 Email: theltsdaughter@gmail.com
Get the Law Enforcement Family Connection Workbook HERE