Overwatch: Behind the Badge is a real, unfiltered look at the mental health battles first responders and veterans face. Hosted by a retired police officer and US Navy veteran who’s walked through PTSD, trauma and survived a suicide attempt, this podcast brings honest stories, support, and hope for anyone fighting a silent war.
Overwatch: Behind The Badge
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Overwatch: Behind the Badge is a real, unfiltered look at the mental health battles first responders and veterans face. Hosted by a retired police officer and US Navy veteran who’s walked through PTSD, trauma and survived a suicide attempt, this podcast brings honest stories, support, and hope for anyone fighting a silent war.
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February 24, 2026
Episode 3 – Does EMDR Really Work for PTSD?
<p>In this episode, I sit down with my EMDR therapist, Jimmy Snow, of nearly three years to answer a question a lot of people are asking: does EMDR really work for PTSD?</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about what EMDR therapy actually is, how it helps reprocess traumatic memories, and what the process looks like from both the therapist’s perspective and my personal experience as someone in treatment. This isn’t theory — it’s an honest conversation about trauma, healing, and the work that happens behind the scenes.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re struggling with PTSD, complex trauma, or you’re just curious about EMDR therapy, this episode will give you a clearer understanding of how it works and whether it might be worth exploring.</p>
December 27, 2025
Digging Deeper — PTSD, Bullet Time, and EMDR
<p>In Episode 2 of Overwatch: Behind the Badge, I dig deeper into my story. This is the longer, unfiltered version — how my PTSD progressed over time, what “bullet time” felt like on the job, how trauma followed me off duty, and what eventually pushed me to retire early from law enforcement.</p><p>I talk honestly about judgment, isolation, hallucinations, my suicide attempt, and the moments that made it impossible to ignore what PTSD was doing to my nervous system. I also share how EMDR therapy helped me begin reclaiming my life, and why transparency and breaking the silence matter — especially for veterans, law enforcement, and first responders.</p><p>This episode isn’t about sympathy.<br>It’s about understanding.<br>It’s about transparency.<br>And it’s about breaking the silence around the things we’ve been taught to carry alone.</p><p><strong>Content Warning:</strong><br>This episode contains explicit language and discussions of PTSD, suicide, mental health struggles, hallucinations, and graphic content. Listener discretion is advised.</p><p><strong>If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.)</strong> — Call or text <strong>988</strong> (24/7)</p></li><li><p><strong>Veterans Crisis Line</strong> — Call <strong>988</strong>, then press <strong>1</strong>, or text <strong>838255</strong></p></li><li><p><strong>First Responder Support:</strong></p><ul><li><p>CopLine: <strong>1-844-COPLINE (1-844-267-5463)</strong></p></li><li><p>Fire/EMS Helpline: <strong>1-888-731-FIRE (3473)</strong></p></li></ul></li></ul><p>If this episode brings something up for you, pause it and reach out to someone you trust or a professional. You don’t have to carry this alone.</p><p></p>
December 15, 2025
Episode 1 - Mike Davis
<p><strong>Episode 1 – My Story & Why This Podcast Exists</strong><br />In this debut episode, I share my journey as a veteran and law enforcement officer—the battles behind the badge, the trauma I’ve carried, and the moments that pushed me to my breaking point. I also explain why WE created Overwatch: Behind The Badge: to give a voice to those who’ve suffered in silence and to confront the mental health struggles that too often go unspoken. This is real. This is raw. And it’s for anyone ready to face the truth.</p><p><strong>Hotlines if you need help:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Veterans Crisis Line:</strong> 988 then press 1</p></li><li><p><strong>First Responders / Law Enforcement Support:</strong> 1‑800‑273‑8255 or text <strong>CONNECT</strong> to 741741</p></li></ul><p></p>
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