
Chapter Blue
Tyra Valeriano, host of Chapter Blue, comes with 11 years of law enforcement experience and talks about mental health, self-care, work-life balance and more. Through honest conversations and personal experience, Chapter Blue allows for officers worldwide to share their stories, struggles, and successes both on and off duty and to give the public an insight to what the media has made into such a controversial profession. The podcast will establish the connection to the important topics and struggles in law enforcement and open up to all first responder roles in the new year to address how interchangeable the roles relate to the struggle. Join the conversation, because it’s long overdue!
Podcasting since 2024 • 18 episodes
Chapter Blue
Latest Episodes
Law Enforcement & EMS: Bridging the First Responder Gap with Stacee
Tyra Valeriano opens a new chapter for the podcast by welcoming her first non-law enforcement, but first responder guest, paramedic Stacee. Though they once worked alongside each other without forming a connection, they've since developed a fri...
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52:26

Tom Smith: 30 Years with NYPD to True Crime Podcasting
Tom Smith's 30-year career with the NYPD reads like a roadmap through the evolution of modern American policing. From his early years patrolling the streets during New York's high-crime era through his extensive work in plainclothes units, narc...
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Episode 15
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52:58

Robie Poynter: Breaking the Mental Health Stigma with Psilocybin
Ever wondered what happens when traditional mental health approaches fail our first responders? In this groundbreaking episode, I speak with Rob Poynter, a retired deputy sheriff, who took an unconventional path to healing the wounds left by hi...
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Episode 14
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54:20

Vincent Scotto: What 20 Years at NYPD Taught Me About Officer Wellness That No One Is Talking About
What happens when the badge comes off? In this powerful conversation, former NYPD officer Vincent Scotto takes us behind the blue wall of silence to reveal the deeply human struggles of life in law enforcement. After serving 20 years with the N...
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Episode 13
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1:00:44

From Addiction to Advocacy: Alan and Amy's Story
What happens when a law enforcement officer confronts the demons of addiction and infidelity, and emerges with a mission to transform mental health support within the force? Listen to the compelling story of Alan Hendrickson, who, alongside his...
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Episode 12
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44:08

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