Is your department just surviving — or truly thriving? In this episode of the Code4Couples Podcast, we explore how law enforcement wellness programs can move beyond checkboxes to create lasting change for officers, spouses, and families.
Episode Summary
In this episode, Cyndi Doyle talks with Brian Ellis, retired law enforcement officer and founder of Magnus Works, about the latest trends in law enforcement wellness and the evolving approach to building resilient, healthy officers and families. Together, they unpack why traditional wellness programs often fall short, how technology and data can transform wellness initiatives, and why including families and spouses in officer wellness is critical for long-term success. Brian also shares the 11 domains of wellbeing and how to create daily "reps" in resilience, along with practical ways both agencies and individuals can thrive — not just survive — during and after the career.
Cyndi Doyle is a licensed professional counselor supervisor, law enforcement spouse, author of Hold the Line: The Essential Guide to Protecting Your Law Enforcement Relationship, and founder of Code4Couples®, helping first responder couples strengthen connection and communication on and off the job.
📘 Get Cyndi's book Hold the Line → https://www.amazon.com/Hold-Line-Protecting-Enforcement-Relationship-ebook/dp/B08TPRTY9G#customerReviews
🎤 Book Cyndi to speak at your next department or event → https://code4couples.com/training/
Guest Resource Links
🔗 Learn more about Brian Ellis and Magnus Works → https://www.linkedin.com/company/magnusworks
🔗 Follow the National Command & Staff College → https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-command-and-staff-college
📘 Coming Soon: The 11 Rings of Wellness — releasing soon from Magnus Works!
00:00 Intro – Thriving in and out of the career
02:15 Brian's journey from officer to wellness leader
06:40 Why most wellness programs fail
10:20 The four stages of wellness maturity
15:00 How small departments can build wellness with limited resources
20:00 Measuring morale and mental health effectively
26:00 The 11 domains of wellbeing explained
32:00 Confidentiality vs. anonymity in officer wellness
38:00 Building resilience and a culture of wellness
45:00 Final thoughts, Magnus Works, and "The 11 Rings of Wellness"
