Half Serious
By Tess
Categories: Society & Culture, True Crime
In this show we delve into various hardships that people have had and how levity and laughter helped them through it. We will cover a variety of different people with different backgrounds to help show that no matter the situation, bringing a little levity to it can help you develop more grit and resilience to see it through.
55 episodes indexed on PodSearch.
Recent episodes
- E55: Defying Death, The "Yea Buts," and Achieving Your Goals
Vincent shares his harrowing experience of a severe e-scooter accident, his journey through recovery, and the lessons on resilience, gratitude, and living authentically. This episode offers deep insights into mental toughness and the power of perspective in overcoming life's toughest challenges…
- E54: 🚨Rookie Cops, Coming back from Tragedy, and Investing Outside of Policing
In this episode, Justin shares his journey through law enforcement, from rookie days to narcotics, and the profound impact of personal tragedy on his career. Sometimes when you start your career day one, it turns into somthing completely different. And we find that policing seems to be that type…
- E53: 🚨Leadership with Chief Kristen Ziman, Asking for Help, and Promoting Correctly
Kristen Ziman shares her inspiring journey from police cadet to police chief, highlighting the challenges women face in law enforcement, leadership lessons, and strategies for career advancement. We cover an array of topics to include: leadership, mental health, and organizational culture in law…
- E52: Ricks Road to Recovery and Tactics to Beat Addiction
Rick shares his powerful journey through addiction, recovery, and life-saving medical experiences, offering insights and hope for those battling similar struggles. His look at addiction is different from our previous episodes in that it was so embedded in his life, prior to deciding on recovery…
- E51: 🚨Police Jujitsu, Keeping Positive Mindsets, and Cell Phone Murders
Jerry is possibly one of the most influential police officers in this area. He can get officers to follow him through hell because they know he would do the same for them. And they also know he probably has a damn good plan for leading them through it. He grew up policing in the 90s and earned his…
- E50: 🚨FLUFFER Episode (Q&A), Police Academies, Coping Mechanisms, and Favorite Episode
HALF SERIOUS celebrates the 50th episode of the podcast, reflecting on the journey, sharing insights on law enforcement, mental health, and personal growth, and addressing listener questions.Key TopicsMilestone celebration and reflection on 50 episodesInsights into police academy training and…
- E49: 🚨Hunting those that Hunt Children and Protecting the Most Vulnerable
In this episode, Officers Chase and Riggins share their experiences and insights from their specialized unit's efforts in combating child exploitation and human trafficking in Huntsville, Alabama. They discuss the challenges, successes, and the importance of proactive policing in protecting…
- E48: Trauma Informed HR and Building a Better Future
In this episode, Shae Noble shares her journey through trauma-informed HR, discussing how trauma impacts workplaces and how organizations can create healthier environments. She also opens up about her personal experiences with trauma and her mission to transform HR practices. If you would like…
- E47: Captain America, a Podcast He Would Hate, and the Loss of a Little Brother
In this episode, we explore the life and experiences of David, a Navy SEAL, through the eyes of his older brother, Chris. We discuss his military journey, personal traits, challenges, and the impact he had on those around him. David knew what he wanted to be at the age of 17 and did not let any…
- E46: Cheating Dick, Overcoming Relationship Hardships, and an Unlikely Friendship
This week our episode is for the ladies. We are talking a marriage, cheating with a plethora of women, and how that led our guests to an unlikely friendship. Spill the Tea Unfiltered Podcast highlights the different hardships in relationships and shares what they had to overcome. Instead of…
- E45: 🚨Police Leadership Fallacies, Financial Stressors, and Moving Through Loss
In this episode, we explore the career journey of a retired law enforcement officer, discussing leadership, financial planning, and the importance of proactive policing. The conversation offers valuable insights for current and aspiring officers on managing career challenges and life after…
- E44: Autoimmune Diseases, Diet Monitoring, and Get Your Poop Analyzed
All honesty, I have yet to get my poop analyzed, but I am down for anything that is going to help me thrive as long as I can in this one body that I have. Well.... except for the nutella. I am keeping that. In this candid interview, Tess and Kim share their personal journeys with autoimmune…
- E43: 🚨Police Family Support, Improving the Stereotype, and the LT's Daughter
In this episode, Katherine Boyle shares her unique perspective on law enforcement, the importance of supporting police families, and how to foster healthier relationships between law enforcement and civilians. She discusses her personal journey, challenges faced, and vision for a more supportive…
- E42: Hopelessness, Miracles, and Moving Forward
I know you guys know our host is not the religious type, but that doesn't mean we don't want to explore the topics as they come to us. We welcome those that embrace religion in a healthy way and we believe Peter did just that. His experience in which he believes to be a spiritual one, changed his…
- E41: EMDR, Trauma, OCD, and Getting Out of the End of Life Whirlpool
In this insightful interview, trauma therapist Austin Bridges discusses the nuances of trauma diagnosis, the importance of stability in therapy, and innovative approaches like intensives and retreats for healing. He emphasizes the significance of understanding individual experiences over labels…
- E40: 🚨FLUFFER, Leaving Policing, Social Media, and Your Other Questions
You guys asked for it, so here is another FLUFFER episode. In this episode I answer some of the questions you guys have submitted and elaborate perhaps too much on the topics. We hit on a variety of topics this episode but if you feel like something else needed to be addressed, feel free to…
- E39: Successful Recovery, Alcoholism, and Aggressive Truths
Addiction is a complex issue that many face, and often the approaches to treatment can feel too soft or ineffective. If you’re searching for a more direct method to tackle addiction issues, you’re in the right place. In this discussion, we’ll explore tough love strategies that can make a real…
- E38: Interview with a Killer, How He Chose the Victims, and Why Hair Length Matters
This episode features an in-depth interview with author Chelsea Noel about her book 'Beyond the Path,' which explores the chilling case of the bike path serial killer and her unique experience of befriending him to uncover his story. We discuss the psychological complexities of criminal…
- E37: 🚨PTSD911 Movie, Helping the Caregivers, and Leadership's Responsibility
Tess sits down with Conrad Weaver to unpack what it truly takes to protect the longevity, mental health, and sanity of first responders working one of the most psychologically demanding career paths imaginable. Together, they dive into why leadership must make a real investment in the people…
- E36 🚨Police Podcasting, Rookie Advice, and Are You Good?
This week we talk to Mike from Caffeinated Trauma, a police podcaster out of Austin, Texas. We delve into the motivations for podcasting and what is his current driving force. Podcasting while being an active law enforcement officer is rare so it was interesting to hear how he navigates it. We…
- E35 Meditation, Therapies, and Trashcan Mattresses
This week we talk to Jaide who started life diagnosed with several different ailments (due to a traumatic event), attempted suicide, became homeless as a teenager, and then was able to crawl out of this purgatory to eventually owning her own thriving business. She had the grit to keep freaking…
- E34 🚨Comparing Different Departments, Recognizing Pros/Cons Before Hire, and Police Mental Health
Ever wonder how police departments differ and how you choose the right one? Want to know why there is such an issue with police mental health and how they deal with mental health in the public? We approach all of these topics with a special 2 guest episode this week. All of us are passionate about…
- E33: 🚨Fluffer Episode with Q & A from Audience (Leadership, Adrenaline, and Finding Good)
In this episode your host answer questions from you guys. Fluffer episodes are the mini episodes we do every now and then to address any questions our audience has. If you have a questions for next Fluffer episode, email or message us and we will put it on the list. This week we cover adrenaline…
- E32 🚨Rush: An Agent Gone Too Soon, Childhood Sweethearts, and Stinky Farts
This one is a difficult one as we talk to a friend of mine that lost her husband to suicide. He was an active narcotics agent and due to a complex set of events, he chose to end his life. She goes into the tale of how confusing it is when your spouse or loved one makes this decision, and how it…
- E31 Gambling Addiction, Overcoming Debt, and Finding a New Pattern
This week we talk to Paul Nash about how he got addicted to gambling, and how he was able to overcome the decade long addiction. We also go into the topics about why gambling is such a dangerous addiction. Although it may not kill you like drugs or alcohol can, the mental toll and monetary…
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