In this episode of the Donut Shop Podcast, we sit down with Juan Prellezo, a retired K9 Sergeant with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office who’s turned his focus toward a new mission: officer wellness and mental health.
Juan spent years leading K9 units through some of the most demanding and dangerous operations in law enforcement. But beyond the adrenaline and intensity of the job, he saw firsthand the emotional toll that policing takes — not just on officers, but on their families too.
Now, Juan is helping first responders build resilience, process trauma, and learn that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
🎙️ In this episode, we talk about:
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Lessons from years in the K9 unit
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The psychological impact of high-stress policing
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Overcoming stigma around mental health in law enforcement
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What real officer wellness looks like — beyond check-the-box training
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Finding purpose and healing after a demanding career
Whether you wear the badge, love someone who does, or simply care about the people behind the uniform — this episode is raw, real, and worth the listen.
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