Beyond the Badge: The Silent Struggle — PTSD and Suicide in Law Enforcement

"Behind the badge, there’s a human being — and far too often, that person is suffering in silence."

In this powerful episode of Relative Chaos, we shine a light on one of the most pressing and often overlooked issues in law enforcement: PTSD and suicide among our officers.

You’ll hear raw, honest stories from Lt. Kenneth Barrett who has walked the thin blue line — stories of trauma, resilience, and the silent battles many face long after their shift ends. We talk about mental health and how it affects officers, their family members and about the toll this job can take — and what we must do to change the culture around mental health in policing.

💡 Why is mental health still taboo in law enforcement?
💔 What support do officers really need?
🛑 And how do we stop the silent epidemic of suicide before it claims more lives?

This episode is not just a conversation — it’s a call to awareness, compassion, and action.

Tune in to Beyond the Badge: The Silent Struggle — PTSD and Suicide in Law Enforcement.
Because protecting those who protect us should never be optional.

🎧 Available wherever you get your podcasts.

Check out Kenneth Barrett for Sheriff!

In this deeply personal episode, we open up about losing my brother to suicide — the day our lives were forever changed, and the grief that followed. This is a raw, honest conversation about love, loss, mental health, and the painful questions that come after suicide.

We talk about who my brother was, what we shared, the signs we missed (or didn’t), and how we’ve been navigating grief, guilt, and healing in the aftermath. This episode is for anyone who has lost someone they love — especially a sibling — and for those trying to understand the ripple effects of suicide.

This is not a polished story — it’s real, vulnerable, and unfiltered. Whether you’re grieving, supporting someone who is, or trying to make sense of your own pain, we hope this space brings you comfort and connection. Bear with us as we speak about the Fight Without someone we love.

💛 If you or someone you love is struggling, please reach out. You are not alone.

🎙️ RELATIVE CHAOS: The Fight Within

An Honest Life Podcast Episode: Part One

WHAT?!
You thought you'd never get through it.
But here you are. Still breathing. Still standing. Still fighting.

💬 Hosts Karissa McCrary & Jennifer Yeatts
bring you a raw, unfiltered conversation about what it's like
when the mind turns dark — and how to fight back.

💥 Because those thoughts?
They’re loud.
But they’re not true.
They’re temporary.
And they don’t get to win.

🎧 Whether you’re hanging on by a thread or holding someone else’s hand through it —
this episode is your reminder:
You are not alone. Your story isn’t over.

On this episode of Relative Chaos, it's the space where it’s okay to not be okay. If you're a teen navigating the twists of OCD, depression, or both—you’re not alone, and you’ve just found your people.

Today we discuss teen depression, the help they got, the parent's perspective,

This podcast is your safe corner of the internet, where we talk real—about what it’s like living in a mind that doesn’t always play fair. We’ll share stories, bust stigma, talk coping tools, and most importantly… remind you that your mental health doesn’t define you—but your strength does.

Taking care of your mental health isn’t selfish—it’s essential. This episode we are dedicated to helping you find peace in the process of healing. Whether you're setting boundaries, taking a step back, or just learning to breathe again, this show offers compassionate conversations and gentle reminders that it's okay to put yourself first. Because your well-being matters, and you don’t need to feel guilty about it.

This week we talk about the shock of teen pregnancy and the trials that come with that announcement from two different sides of the spectrum.

Today, we’re talking about something that affects thousands but is still often misunderstood—POTS, or Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome.

POTS is a form of dysautonomia that can turn everyday tasks into major challenges. For many, it's a long road to diagnosis, filled with symptoms that are dismissed or misunderstood—like dizziness, rapid heart rate, fatigue, and brain fog. But behind those symptoms are real people trying to navigate life, school, work, and relationships.

In this episode, we’ll break down what POTS actually is, share personal stories from living with it. If you've ever heard the term and wondered what it really means—or if you're living with POTS yourself—this episode is for you.

***On Relative Chaos we talk about our past, and choices we made, to help others learn from our mistakes and build a better future and closeness with God.

This week we talk all about the Mother's Day, May 11, 2003, EF3 tornado that touched down in Rutherford County. Co-Host, Karissa, lost everything in this tornado as it destroyed her home. Well, not everything. HA! We can't wait to tell you all the emotional and funny things that happened that day!