Episode 972: Take Back Control - How to Change Your Mind and Your Life w/ AK Dozanti

In this episode of the Street Cop Podcast, Dennis Benigno is
joined by AK Dozanti for an in-depth discussion about mental
health, emotional intelligence, and stress management in the
context of law enforcement. AK shares her insights on the impact
of stress in the field, how to better regulate emotions, and why
mental well-being is essential for long-term success. They
explore the challenges of poor mentorship, the importance of
therapy and medication, and how changing your environment can
foster personal and professional growth. Whether you're a law
enforcement officer or simply interested in mental health
strategies, this episode offers valuable tools for navigating
life's pressures with resilience and clarity.





Timestamps:


00:00:00:00 - 00:01:18:28 Teaser 00:01:18:28 - 00:02:46:00 Intro
00:02:46:00 - 00:08:58:29 Mental welfare coaching & emotional
intelligence 00:08:58:29 - 00:21:29:16 The Assault on Street Cop
00:21:29:16 - 00:27:47:20 Regulating stress 00:27:47:20 -
00:28:12:07 Midroll 00:28:12:07 - 00:29:50:10 Regulating stress
00:29:50:10 - 00:36:44:08 What led AK to pursue a career in
mental health? 00:36:44:08 - 00:41:50:07 Maintaining yourself
with medication and therapy


00:41:50:07 - 00:50:35:12 The impact of poor mentorship
00:50:35:12 - 00:54:15:28 Deciding to change & changing your
environment 00:54:15:28 - 01:01:29:18 Identity 01:01:29:18 -
01:04:33:16 Outro