Ep. 213: A Cop’s Battle: Suicide, Guilt, & Redemption w/ Gabe Smith

About this episode

Gabe Smith shares his personal struggles with mental health as a law enforcement officer, highlighting the challenges faced by first responders.

Joined this week by Gabe Smith. The mental health crisis among law enforcement and first responders is more severe than most realize — and Gabe's story reveals why. From losing a close friend to suicide to battling his own darkest moments, he exposes the gritty reality behind the badge and the toll it takes on minds and families. This episode isn’t about superficial advice; it’s about confronting the raw truths, breaking stigma, and forging a path to recovery and resilience. Gabe’s honesty ab...

People in this episode

Host: Nock Performance

Guest: Gabe Smith

Topics covered

• mental health
• law enforcement
• suicide
• resilience
• stigma
• recovery

Keywords

• mental health crisis
• law enforcement
• suicide prevention
• recovery journey
• breaking stigma

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