Blue Wives Tribe Nicole M. Vienna

Today, I talked with JJ, author of a new bible study book specifically for police wives and girlfriends called Armor of God for Police Wives. Link to her book here - Amazon link to the book: https://www.amazon.com/Armor-God-Police-Wives-Gutierrez/dp/B09FS5BF51/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=armor+of+god+for+police+wives&qid=1631773254&sr=8-1

Today, our special guest talked to us about changing thinking patterns related to overeating and over drinking. We discussed how to change your relationship with food and alcohol!

I know I may say this a lot, but this was one of my fav guest interviews.I chat with Lauren, founder of The Strong Police Wife Society about her struggles as a LEOW and balancing marriage + kids. And how she came to form Strong Police Wife Society and details on how to join (hint- doors just opened yesterday!). This was such a real, honest, and open discussion LE marriages.

A little about Lauren: She is a mom of four. She has been with her LEO for 10 years, married for 6. He is an officer in a major city in MN. Lauren is a certified health and life coach who specifically works with LEOW. She empower LEOW to ditch stress and survival mode to be stronger in their relationships with themselves, their officers, and God.

This is an interview with Kristen from Heels and Holsters. Find her on IG @heelsandholsters

Some cool things we talked about:
* Her no-excuses, practical guide that you can read in five minutes a day for 10 days
* Topics in her guide:

1. Acceptance (A)
2. Self-Care Physical Activity (S)
3. Self-Care Sleep or Lack or It
4. Self-Care The Way You Look
5. Self-Care Nutrition
6. Self-Care Spiritual/Emotional
7. Self-Care Social
8. Independence- Solitude (I)
9. Independence- Motherhood Help
10. Planning for You (P)

In this episode, I sat down and talked with Eric and Elizabeth Rivas from First Responders First Treatment Program. They are a husband-wife LE Family Duo! Eric is recently retired LEO and Elizabeth is longtime LEOW, licensed marriage and family therapist, and former correctional officer. They talk to us about the treatment program offerings, common struggles of first responders, and the steps they can take to get help.

Being a police wife or police girlfriend has its challenges. How you respond to those challenges is what colors your experience. Do you want to just get by, or do you want to thrive through this journey? You hold all the power. In this episode I cover 4 ways to maintain your mental wellness as a LEOW or LEO GF.

1.Reframe Negative Thoughts
2. Have a Favorite Hobby
3. Practice Gratitude
4. Radical Acceptance