• When The Call Hits Home | Episode 17: Exploring Parenthood, Blended Families, & Connection

  • Dec 11 2024
  • Durée: 44 min
  • Podcast

When The Call Hits Home | Episode 17: Exploring Parenthood, Blended Families, & Connection

  • Résumé

  • Hosts: - Dr. Ashlee Gethner DSW, LCSW: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer - Jennifer Woosley Saylor LPCC S: Licensed Clinical Professional, child of a police officer Guest: - Erin Quandt-Knapinski, LCSW, CCTP: Therapist and wife of a police officer Episode Overview: Join hosts Ashlee and Jennifer as they welcome Erin Quandt-Knapinski to discuss the complexities of being part of a first responder family. In this enlightening episode, Erin shares her personal and professional experiences, delving into the challenges and strategies that help navigate life with a demanding career in law enforcement. Key Topics: Avoiding Daycare: Erin discusses the initial decision to avoid daycare for her daughter, showcasing her husband's sacrifices and eventual transition from night to day shifts. The importance of balanced sleep is highlighted, setting the stage for future episodes to explore this crucial topic in-depth. Blended Families: Erin shares her experience of becoming a stepmom before having her biological child, navigating the dynamics of a blended family with first responders. Challenges of co-parenting with an unforgiving first responder schedule and the necessity for flexibility in work schedules within such families. Parental Roles and Challenges: Reflecting on the dual responsibility towards her husband and stepson, Erin emphasizes the need for balanced parenting, especially when one parent encounters extreme cases at work. The psychological impact on first responders, such as conflict avoidance and decision fatigue, affecting family interactions. Managing Household Responsibilities: Erin's struggle with managing household duties and holiday preparations alone, evoking feelings of isolation. Key reflections on how unpredictable work schedules and overtime impact family time and dynamics, especially highlighted during the pandemic. Communication and Flexibility: The critical role of preemptive communication and planning in first responder families, akin to fire drills for preparedness. Emphasis on effective communication to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts arising from challenging work schedules. Grace in Transition: Erin reflects on her husband's brief transition to a day shift after decades on the night shift, sharing the frustrations and unmet expectations. Discussion on the importance of grace for first responder families, acknowledging life's unpredictable and often messy nature. Support Systems: An exploration of the importance of meaningful connections and the need to disconnect to recharge. Erin's availability for further guidance and support based on her multifaceted experiences as a professional and family member. Conclusion: Ashlee and Jennifer commend Erin for her invaluable insights, emphasizing the need for grace, understanding, and support within first responder families. They express excitement for future episodes that will continue to explore these themes and offer valuable advice for their audience. Thank you for tuning in! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review "When The Call Hits Home" on your favorite podcast platforms! Follow Us: - Facebook: When The Call Hits Home Podcast - Instagram: @whenthecallhitshome - Whenthecallhitshome.com --- This podcast does not contain medical / health advice. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis or treatment and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. The information contained in this podcast is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by Training Velocity LLC and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the Podcast or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in the podcast for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE NOR LIABLE FOR ANY ADVICE, COURSE OF TREATMENT, DIAGNOSIS OR ANY OTHER INFORMATION, SERVICES OR PRODUCTS THAT YOU OBTAIN THROUGH THIS PODCAST. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on this podcast.
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