At some point in your forensic career, the adrenaline fades.

You start to ask yourself...

Why doesn't this feel the same?

Why am I not as energized?

Do I need to leave the field?

In this episode, we break down the warning signs, the psychology behind mid-career dissatisfaction, and practical steps to reignite growth without impulsively leaving the field.

Whether you’re navigating this personally or leading a team, this conversation matters.

AI is showing up in forensic science whether we feel ready for it or not.

In this episode, we have an honest conversation about AI in forensic science and why it creates so much discomfort inside forensic units. Not because forensic professionals are resistant to change, but because we care deeply about credibility, ethics, and defending our work in court.

We talk about where AI is already embedded in our workflows, why it feels different this time, and how fear often comes from experience, not ignorance. We also explore how our teams are already using AI without realizing it, where the real risks actually are, and how leadership can approach this shift without alienating the people doing the work.

This episode isn’t about hype or selling tools. It’s about helping our units think clearly, ethically, and confidently about technology that isn’t going away.

If you’ve been uneasy about AI but haven’t quite figured out why, this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we share our personal experiences with burnout in forensic careers and how we learned the hard way that boundaries aren’t just optional—they’re essential. From missed lunches and sleepless nights to the way overworking can strain your relationships and your health, we talk honestly about the challenges we’ve faced and the lessons we’ve learned along the way.

We also break down practical, actionable strategies that we use to protect our time, our energy, and our professional effectiveness. Whether it’s using PTO, leaving work on time, stopping weekend emails, or navigating court obligations, we give you tips you can implement immediately.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted, stretched too thin, or worried that saying “no” would make you less valuable, this episode is for you. Our goal is simple: help you sustain your forensic career without losing yourself in the process.

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Our forensic careers ask a lot of us—emotionally, mentally, and personally. In this episode, we break down how burnout develops in forensic work, why so many of us don’t recognize it until it’s already impacting our lives, and what sustainable career boundaries actually look like. We share real-world insight and practical strategies to help prevent burnout while continuing to do work that matters.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why burnout in forensic work often goes unnoticed until it’s already costing us

• How seeing the entire year at once changes how you value your time

• Why planning mini-adventures isn’t indulgent—it’s protective

• How scheduling time off in advance reduces guilt, anxiety, and people-pleasing

• Ways intentional planning helps us say no (or pause) to things that hijack our time

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This episode, we get personal. We reflect on our year in forensic business and professional life, sharing what we learned about sustainable goal setting, balancing personal health, and building a thriving career without burning out.

From pivoting products to reaching new audiences, tackling overwhelming projects, and learning the value of automation, we walk you through our real-life experiences with goal setting for forensic professionals.

We discuss:

• How listening to customers and adapting transformed our business

• The importance of protecting our health and personal life while growing professionally

• Strategies for intentional, realistic goal setting that actually works

• The projects and collaborations we’re focusing on in 2026, and how we’re keeping them sustainable

Whether you’re running a forensic team, teaching students, or managing your own forensic career, you’ll get actionable insights on how we structure our goals, reflect on our wins and challenges, and create a business and life that lasts.

Join us as we share our journey, our mistakes, and our strategies — because sustainable success is possible when you protect what matters most.

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• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Field Training Officer (FTO) Program Development⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠All You Need to Prepare for Forensic Accreditation⁠⁠⁠