After the Call
First responders are trained to run toward danger, protect our communities, and carry the weight of trauma most people will never see. But what happens after the call? After watch foundation is ran entirely by first responders for first responders to get you the support you need.
After the Call, the podcast dedicated to the stories and struggles behind the badge, the turnout gear, and the uniform..
Each week, we’ll bring you powerful conversations with first responders, mental health professionals, and advocates who are breaking the stigma, sharing their journeys, and offering real solutions. We’ll talk about PTSD, resilience, family impact, and the resources that can make a difference.
Because the job doesn’t just leave scars on the body — it affects the mind, the heart, and the people who serve alongside us. And no one should have to carry that burden alone.
This is After the Call — where you’ll find Strength through resilience.
After the Call
After The Call: Marcos Perez
In this episode, we sit down with Marcos Perez, a former Detention Officer and current Police Officer who now owns Midwestern Meats in Mesa, Arizona. Marcos and his team are giving back in a big way this Thanksgiving by donating complete meals to first responder families in need.
Marcos shares stories from his time as a Detention Officer, how he balances his time as a current police officer and business owner, the lessons he has learned from years of service, and what inspired his mission to serve his community through food. He also gives us an inside look at the exciting new things coming to Midwestern Meats and teaches us about a unique cut of beef you have probably never heard of.
Join us for a conversation about community, service, and second chances, and help us support one of our own by visiting midwesternmeats.com
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