Untold Stories from Law Enforcement Veterans | Built Different | Episode 1

Welcome to the Built Different Podcast with your host, Collin Ledbetter, a retired law enforcement officer with firsthand experience in the challenges and sacrifices that come with protecting and serving. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the lives of first responders, military personnel, and law enforcement officers, exploring the unique pressures and stresses they face daily. Collin is joined by his former sergeant, Chris Frumsa, who also served with the St. Louis Police Department and has more than 22 years of law enforcement experience.

Together, they discuss their time on the force, from responding to high-crime incidents in the Sixth District to dealing with traumatic events, including the night Collin and his partner were shot. This raw and honest conversation covers the mental, emotional, and physical toll that comes with working in law enforcement, and how they managed to cope while balancing their personal lives.

Whether you're a first responder, military veteran, or simply interested in what it's like to walk in the shoes of those who serve, this episode is for you. We also explore what life looks like after retirement and how to manage the transition into a new chapter while dealing with the aftereffects of such a demanding career.

Don’t miss this in-depth, heartfelt discussion that pulls back the curtain on the realities of being built different.

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