Chapter Blue
by Tyra Valeriano
Latest episode
The Truth About Stacking Trauma with Brent Jex
The Truth About Stacking Trauma with Brent Jex
About this podcast
Tyra Valeriano, host of Chapter Blue, comes with 11 years of law enforcement experience and talks about mental health, self-care, work-life balance and more. Through honest conversations and personal experience, Chapter Blue allows for officers worldwide to share their stories, struggles, and successes both on and off duty and to give the public an insight to what the media has made into such a controversial profession. The podcast will establish the connection to the important topics and struggles in law enforcement and open up to all first responder roles in the new year to address how interchangeable the roles relate to the struggle. Join the conversation, because it’s long overdue!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 30 episodes
- The Truth About Stacking Trauma with Brent Jex · 59 min · Episode 27The job can break you without warning, then dare you to pretend it didn’t. Brent Jax spent 26 years in law enforcement across gangs, a U.S. Marshals fugitive task force, and…
- Friend or Foe? DA Investigators Explained with Justin Dominguez · 56 min · Episode 26Most people can describe what a patrol officer does, and plenty of people have opinions about prosecutors, but almost nobody can explain the investigative work happening inside a…
- Corrections to Patrol: How a Use of Force Changed my Career Forever · 57 min · Episode 25A single use of force can change your body, your career, and the way you see yourself. We sit down with Tim, a former corrections and patrol officer, to talk about what it’s…
- Family First Leadership with Greg Furnia · 58 min · Episode 24If you’ve ever loved the job but hated what it turns you into after shift, this conversation is for you. I’m joined by Greg Furnia, a retired U.S. Border Patrol veteran and…
- Seven Seconds On Broadway with Elizabeth Ponte · 57 min · Episode 23Twenty-five rounds in seven seconds can change everything, even if you “look fine” afterward. We’re joined by retired detective Elizabeth Ponte, who shared her story for the…
- Inside The Fight Against Sex Trafficking With Detective Heidi Chance · 50 min · Episode 22We sit down with retired Phoenix Detective Heidi Chance and unpack the tactics that actually stop the game of human trafficking. Heidi takes us from her cadet days through years…
- A Federal Agent’s Journey Through Justice, Burnout, And Renewal · 1 h 21 min · Episode 21A federal badge can open doors and close in around your life. We sit down with former Homeland Security Investigations special agent Glenn White to unpack a career built on Coast…
- Building ADB: Training and Leadership with Daniel Mee · 48 min · Episode 20What if better leadership, smarter training, and honest wellness support could flip agency culture from burnout to buy‑in? We sat with Daniel, a Philadelphia sergeant with 23…
- Toxic Leadership & Emotional Intelligence with Bill McAuliffe · 41 min · Episode 19The truth most of us only whisper: the job can break your body before it breaks your badge. From Coast Guard beginnings to SWAT and command, Bill McAuliffe walks us through toxic…
- Predators & Protecting Kids with Former Special Agent Christopher Duff · 50 min · Episode 18A smooth DM from “Johnny” can feel like harmless attention until the mask slips. Former special agent Chris Duff joins us to unpack how grooming actually works in the apps and…
- Mission Fields To Fireground: The Life Of Trevor Williams · 1 h 4 min · Episode 17Trevor Williams takes us inside the moments that reshaped his life and explains how surviving Haiti’s 2010 earthquake set the course for his career as a Los Angeles County…
- We're Back: Solo Episode with T. Val · 1 h 35 min · Episode 16A 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…
- Law Enforcement & EMS: Bridging the First Responder Gap with Stacee · 52 minTyra Valeriano opens a new chapter for the podcast by welcoming her first non-law enforcement, but first responder guest, paramedic Stacee. Though they once worked alongside each…
- Tom Smith: 30 Years with NYPD to True Crime Podcasting · 53 min · Episode 15Tom Smith's 30-year career with the NYPD reads like a roadmap through the evolution of modern American policing. From his early years patrolling the streets during New York's…
- Robie Poynter: Breaking the Mental Health Stigma with Psilocybin · 54 min · Episode 14Ever wondered what happens when traditional mental health approaches fail our first responders? In this groundbreaking episode, I speak with Rob Poynter, a retired deputy…
- Vincent Scotto: What 20 Years at NYPD Taught Me About Officer Wellness That No One Is Talking About · 1 h 0 min · Episode 13What happens when the badge comes off? In this powerful conversation, former NYPD officer Vincent Scotto takes us behind the blue wall of silence to reveal the deeply human…
- From Addiction to Advocacy: Alan and Amy's Story · 44 min · Episode 12What happens when a law enforcement officer confronts the demons of addiction and infidelity, and emerges with a mission to transform mental health support within the force?…
- Willie Bermudez: Financial Literacy and Balancing Life in Law Enforcement · 50 min · Episode 11Law enforcement officers face unique challenges that impact their financial and mental well-being. Willie Bermudez, a seasoned officer, shares his journey from personal debt to…
- Nathan Clark on Navigating Police Culture and Adapting to Civilian Life · 53 min · Episode 10Imagine transitioning from a high pressure law enforcement career to civilian life and carrying with you the emotional toll and mental challenges that come with wearing the…
- David Smith: From SWAT to Wellness Advocate in Law Enforcement · 43 min · Episode 9What happens when a dedicated SWAT member decides to shift gears and focus on personal wellness and family? Join me for a interesting conversation with David Smith, a seasoned…
