Law Enforcement, Addiction, and Second Chances with Jeff Fields

The Eternal Optimist

Matt welcomes Jeff Fields, a former law enforcement officer whose journey took him through the depths of addiction and the fight to reclaim his life. Jeff shares the tough choices he faced, the trauma he carried from both childhood and his career, and the turning points that led him to sobriety. With honesty and heart, Jeff opens up about the impact of his addiction on his family, the critical role of faith in his recovery, and the lessons he’s learned about resilience, humility, and the power of moving forward. It's a talk about struggle, redemption, and the strength it takes to rewrite your story.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 – A Guest with a Serendipitous Story
• 00:00:43 – Jeff Fields: A Life Unfiltered
• 00:00:58 – The Moment Sobriety Became Non-Negotiable
• 00:01:55 – Behind the Badge: A Career in Shadows
• 00:02:44 – When Two Worlds Collide: A Law Enforcement Love Story
• 00:03:40 – The Cost of Addiction: A Family’s Turning Point
• 00:06:49 – Unpacking the Past: Therapy’s Hardest Questions
• 00:13:29 – Duty and Darkness: What Law Enforcement Leaves Behind
• 00:16:41 – Ghosts of the Past: Confronting Childhood Trauma
• 00:18:48 – Fragmented Memories, Whole Truths
• 00:19:12 – Naming Demons: Trauma and Addiction’s Link
• 00:20:39 – The Withdrawal Nobody Warns You About
• 00:22:20 – On the Brink: Detox and Survival
• 00:24:07 – Presence: The Gift That Changes Everything
• 00:25:37 – Sobriety Is a Daily Battle, Not a One-Time Win
• 00:27:57 – From Cop to Author: Sharing the Unvarnished Truth
• 00:31:47 – Books That Heal and Inspire: Jeff’s Picks

Book Recommendations

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
• Dangerous Prayers by Craig Groeschel
• The Bible

Links and Resources

• Jeff Fields
• Jeff on LinkedIn
• Sober from Sin
• 13:33 Consulting

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