Dec 20, 2022
Constable Kimberley Tent is an author, poet, retired police officer and owner of Apothic Entertainment. In her book “Parts of Me,” Kimberley details how she had given up on life and her battle with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when a stranger changed everything and provided her with the courage she needed to face her biggest adversary: herself. Now she joins program host Chris Meek in this installment of Next Steps Forward to speak about how her collection of poems found in “Parts of Me” tells an inspiring story of pain, healing and self-acceptance in a mission to shed a light on the realities of living with PTSD and to provide a sense of hope to others, particularly police officers, who may be suffering in silence. Kimberley will reflect on how a profession in the law enforcement sector can be exceptionally lonely and what specific steps can be taken to better serve police officers who may be experiencing PTSD or other mental health setbacks. For those who might be struggling with PTSD or have ever felt pain or loss, this is a conversation you will not want to miss.
Personal empowerment, commitment to our own well-being and the motivation to achieve more than we ever thought possible are the ingredients of a better life. And, they’re all within our reach. Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek delves into the keys to adding energy, excitement, direction and purpose to everything that we do. The program hosts mental health advocates and medical experts, frontline voices on human trafficking and social justice issues, familiar faces from the worlds of entertainment and sports, and leading entrepreneurs to engage in thought-provoking discussions that inspire the audience to take their own next steps forward to better themselves and their communities. Next Steps Forward is intended to be a source of empowerment that many around the world are in need of now more than ever. For guests who join the program, Chris cultivates a space where honest, quality conversations thrive and are not only meant to educate and inform but inspire action, introspection and a deeper understanding of the world around us. Next Steps Forward with Dr. Chris Meek is an informative, uplifting hour every Tuesday at 1 PM Eastern Time/10 AM Pacific Time that’s certain to inspire you to take that important next step forward, too.