Episode 11: Brett – PTSD: Running for his life

Did you know that car accidents have a particular smell? Ex-police officer Brett says that it’s one of the things that will stay with him forever. 

According to Brett, a normal day in the life of a first responder involves attending the scenes of car accidents, domestic violence incidents and suicides and, that when he first joined the force, the preferred organisational method of coping with this daily trauma was a trip to the pub.

Brett’s interview sheds light on the toxic culture of the police force, the psychological fallout from extended exposure to it, and the lifesaving healing he found in long distance running.

Resources: Trail Run Magazine article

 

Host : Emma Castle

Producer : Pip Rae