STREET TALES

In this powerful episode, former New York corrections officer Janelle Thomas shares her remarkable journey from working inside maximum-security women’s prisons to serving as a care coordinator at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay. Drawing from firsthand experience, Janelle offers an unfiltered look at life in the corrections academy, the realities of women’s correctional facilities, and the role of mental health programming behind the walls.

Janelle also speaks candidly about the often-overlooked challenges first responders face after leaving the profession. She opens up about seeking help, experiencing homelessness following retirement, and how resources like 2-1-1 and peer support networks can be lifesaving bridges to stability and recovery for those in crisis.

This episode is an honest, hopeful conversation about resilience, accountability, and the importance of accessible support for first responders navigating life beyond the badge.

First Responder Hope Line
📞 1-866-4FL-HERO
🌐 www.firstresponderhope.com

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A deputy recounts a long, complex call responding to a probation officer’s wellness check that uncovered a meth house with young children present. The episode covers the arrest of the adults, evidence of drug manufacture and use, the children’s neglectful living conditions, coordination with child protective services and a meth cleanup team, and the legal and procedural challenges faced during the 11½-hour shift.

To contact us, get your copy of Street Tales Volume One, shop the Street Tales Network Apparel (all proceeds go to Blue Cancer Connect), and gain access to all the podcast shows on our network, please go to: https://www.streettalesnetwork.com/

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In this episode Joe and Mo discuss life after addiction — how mindset, vulnerability, and accountability helped transform a troubled past into purpose. They share honest stories about addiction recovery, emotional eating, major weight loss, and the difficult work of making amends.

Listeners will hear practical takeaways on focusing only on what you can control, using micro-goals and systems to create change, finding mentors and support, and redefining what real success looks like.

To contact us, get your copy of Street Tales Volume One, shop the Street Tales Network Apparel (all proceeds go to Blue Cancer Connect), and gain access to all the podcast shows on our network, please go to: https://www.streettalesnetwork.com/

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In this episode Joe and Mo discuss life after addiction — how mindset, vulnerability, and accountability helped transform a troubled past into purpose. They share honest stories about addiction recovery, emotional eating, major weight loss, and the difficult work of making amends.

Listeners will hear practical takeaways on focusing only on what you can control, using micro-goals and systems to create change, finding mentors and support, and redefining what real success looks like.

To contact us, get your copy of Street Tales Volume One, shop the Street Tales Network Apparel (all proceeds go to Blue Cancer Connect), and gain access to all the podcast shows on our network, please go to: https://www.streettalesnetwork.com/

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Hosts Mo and Martin recount a real case they worked: a domestic violence strangulation where neighbors’ calls led deputies to force entry, rescue a screaming victim, and arrest the suspect. The episode covers the scene, injuries, and the immediate actions taken on the call.

The hosts also discuss report-writing, legal thresholds for forced entry and charges, bystander intervention, and resources for victims, offering a practical look at how these calls play out in real life.

Takeaways: Bystanders matter—neighbor intervention can create a rescue window. Trust audible distress; call for help rather than “waiting it out.” Documentation matters—photos, written statements, and contemporaneous notes. Resources (US): National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233; in immediate danger call 911. If you hear something like this tonight, don’t debate it alone—call.

To contact us, get your copy of Street Tales Volume One, shop the Street Tales Network Apparel (all proceeds go to Blue Cancer Connect), and gain access to all the podcast shows on our network, please go to: https://www.streettalesnetwork.com/

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