The Bullet That Almost Killed Him Wasn't the Worst Part

He survived the shooting – but it was what happened after that almost broke him.In this raw conversation, retired NYPD cop Steve Padullo opens up about the 12-year career that changed him, the shooting that put a bullet 18 inches from his head, and the brutal truth that "the job will never love you back.

"If you’re a cop quietly falling apart behind the badge, or wondering if there is life after the force, this episode is for you. Steve’s journey from the "lion's den" of East New York to finding spiritual wealth and a new purpose in celebrity protection proves that the pension isn't the only prize at the end of the road.In this episode, we cover:The hidden mental toll of doing it “by the book” while the system plays the numbers game.

The reality of the "Man with a Gun" call that changed everything.Why waiting to ask for help almost cost Steve his future.What PTSD really looks like years after the smoke clears.How to build an identity and mission beyond the shield.

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