Episode 996: It Takes One to Know One - Knowing when to make changes w/ Alicia Fitzpatrick

Former officer and current social worker Alicia Fitzpatrick shares the traumatic experiences that led her to change careers. She discusses embracing vulnerability, PTSD, and the lasting impact of Deputy Lorenzo Bustos's death. ----- 00:00:00:00 - 00:01:05:08 Teaser 00:01:05:08 - 00:03:14:01 Intro 00:03:14:01 - 00:05:58:17 Alicia’s background 00:05:58:17 - 00:07:59:23 “It takes one to know one.” - Can therapists truly empathize with their patients? 00:07:59:23 - 00:13:04:01 Encouraging others to be vulnerable 00:13:04:01 - 00:21:06:01 Alicia’s transition to social work 00:21:06:01 - 00:29:50:29 Alicia’s self-perception after leaving law enforcement 00:29:50:29 - 00:33:08:02 Alicia’s shooting & its effect on her 00:33:08:02 - 00:42:48:28 The death of Deputy Lorenzo Bustos 00:42:48:28 - 00:47:27:17 The omnipresent tragedy involved with law enforcement 00:47:27:17 - 00:53:44:01 EMDR 00:53:44:01 - 01:00:26:24 Chasing adrenaline & relearning how to seek joy 01:00:26:24 - 01:02:20:18 Outro