Sep 28, 2020
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman reveals the life hacks every officer family needs. From sleep deprivation to video game addiction, learn how to protect your body, mind, and marriage from burnout.
In this powerful conversation, Cyndi and Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
reveal practical “life hacks” for mental and physical resilience —
especially for first responders and law enforcement families. They
unpack the hidden dangers of sleep deprivation, video game
addiction, caffeine abuse, and rotating shifts, connecting these
habits to stress, burnout, and even suicide risk. Dave and Cyndi
also share small, science-backed tools to reset the nervous system
— like mindful breathing, hydration, and restorative sleep — to
help officers and families thrive despite the demands of the
job.
Hosted by Cyndi Doyle, founder of Code4Couples®, licensed
professional counselor, retired police spouse, and author of Hold
the Line: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement
Relationship.
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00:00 – Welcome back & intro to Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
02:00 – The hidden epidemic of sleep deprivation
06:00 – Video game addiction and relationship stress
12:00 – How caffeine and shift work fuel burnout
20:00 – Sleep hacks for law enforcement and families
25:00 – Nervous system reset: water, breathing & mindset
33:00 – Life hacks to prevent PTSD & improve recovery
36:00 – Cyndi’s wrap-up and next steps