First Responder Wellness Podcast with Conrad Weaver

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The First Responder Wellness Podcast with Conrad Weaver is where first responder wellness, leadership, mental health, and resilience come together for law enforcement, firefighters, EMS professionals, dispatchers, military veterans, and the families who support them. Each week, Conrad sits down with respected first responders, agency leaders, clinicians, researchers, and wellness experts for honest conversations about the challenges facing public safety today. Topics include PTSD, trauma, burnout, peer support, suicide prevention, leadership development, organizational culture, shift work, family relationships, and building resilient teams. Whether you're a police chief, fire chief, supervisor, wellness coordinator, frontline responder, or family member, you'll gain practical insights, proven strategies, and real-world solutions to help you lead better, live healthier, and thrive both on and off the job. Because wellness isn't optional—and healthy organizations begin with healthy leaders.

  1. 23h ago

    The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11 - with Director, Michael Gier

    150 - The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11 - with Director, Michael Gier   Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, we remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who ran toward danger, and the countless people whose lives were forever changed. But what happened after the tragedy? In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Conrad Weaver sits down with filmmaker Michael Gier, creator of The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11: From Tragedy to Triumph, to explore stories from September 11 that many Americans have never heard. Michael deliberately set out to make a different kind of 9/11 documentary—not simply another retelling of the attack, but a film about the extraordinary acts of courage, compassion, resilience, and unity that emerged from it. You'll hear the remarkable story of people living at the New York City Rescue Mission—some struggling with homelessness and addiction—who opened their doors to Wall Street workers fleeing the devastation. One resident, who owned only two shirts, gave one of them away to someone who had escaped covered in ash. Michael also shares the story of Federal Reserve leader Roger Ferguson and the decisions made behind the scenes to help stabilize the nation's financial system, as well as the extraordinary survival and rescue of Port Authority Police Officer Will Jimeno from beneath the rubble. But perhaps the most important part of this conversation is what happened on September 12. American flags appeared everywhere. Neighbors helped neighbors. Political affiliation, race, religion, status, and wealth suddenly seemed far less important. People saw one another as human beings who needed each other. That leads to a question worth asking 25 years later: Why does it take tragedy to remind us that we belong to each other? Michael also connects the resilience of 9/11 survivors to the personal "ground zeros" people experience today—loss, illness, financial crisis, relationship breakdown, trauma, and adversity. Their stories don't tell us recovery is easy. They remind us that it is possible. This episode is about remembering 9/11—but it's also about remembering what happened next and asking whether we can recover some of that same courage, compassion, connection, and resilience today.   Learn more about the film: https://heroismandresiliency.com/   +++++   Need Help? We have a list of resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Book a PTSD911 screening event: contact GaryMiller@ptsd911movie.com Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.

    The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11 - with Director, Michael Gier

  2. Sep 2

    Introducing the First Responder Leadership Podcast

    149 - Leadership Is Wellness: Four Conversations Every First Responder Should Hear Leadership and wellness are not separate conversations. In this special edition of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Conrad Weaver shares highlights from the first four episodes of the brand-new First Responder Leadership Podcast—featuring conversations with Chris Cowan, Jason Yerkovich, Kristen Ziman, and Max Gomez. These leaders come from different backgrounds and experiences, but their stories point to the same truth: healthy leaders help create healthy teams. Chris Cowan shares how the line-of-duty death of one of his officers changed the way he thinks about leadership, significance, and what it means to live a legacy. Jason Yerkovich challenges one of the most common responses in the first responder world—“I’m fine”—and talks about the importance of self-awareness, ownership, and doing the work required to become healthier. Former Police Chief Kristen Ziman reflects on leading through a mass shooting and realizing that while she had worked hard to provide mental-health resources for her officers, she wasn’t taking her own advice. Her lesson is one every leader needs to hear: you have to put the mask on yourself before you can take care of everyone else. And Max Gomez shares the moment he realized the job was changing him and forced him to confront a powerful question: Who am I becoming? This episode is a preview of the kinds of conversations you’ll hear regularly on the First Responder Leadership Podcast—conversations about leadership, culture, emotional intelligence, wellness, resilience, personal responsibility, and becoming the leader your people deserve. Listen to the First Responder Leadership Podcast The new show is now live. Listen on Apple Podcasts YouTube Listen to the full conversations with Chris Cowan, Jason Yerkovich, Kristen Ziman, and Max Gomez—and subscribe so you don’t miss the leadership conversations still to come. Because leadership doesn’t begin with everyone else. It begins with you.     +++++ Need Help? We have a list of resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Book a PTSD911 screening event: contact GaryMiller@ptsd911movie.com Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.

    Introducing the First Responder Leadership Podcast

  3. Aug 26

    A New Chapter: Leadership, Wellness & What’s Next

    A New Chapter: Leadership, Wellness & What’s Next - Conrad Weaver Something new is coming — and it’s been in the works for quite some time. In this special edition of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver steps away from the normal interview format to share two major announcements about the future of First Responder Wellness Solutions — and why leadership has become such an important part of the mission. After years of bringing PTSD911 to agencies and communities across the country and having conversations with first responders, families, clinicians, and command staff, one thing has become increasingly clear: If we want healthier first responders, we need healthy leaders. That conviction is driving two new initiatives designed to equip first responder leaders to lead better, live healthier, and create cultures that thrive under pressure. The First Responder Leadership Podcast Launching September 1, the new First Responder Leadership Podcast begins with four powerful conversations with first responder leaders who have experienced the realities of leadership firsthand. These aren't conversations about leadership theory. They're honest discussions with people who have led through crisis, made difficult decisions, learned from failure, navigated organizational challenges, and discovered what it takes to lead themselves and others well. The podcast will explore topics including: Leadership under pressure Building healthier organizational cultures Leading through crisis and adversity Personal wellness and self-leadership Difficult decisions and lessons learned Developing the next generation of first responder leaders The first four episodes drop September 1. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and share the show with another first responder leader. The First Responder Leadership Network Conrad also officially introduces the First Responder Leadership Network — a growing leadership-development community created specifically for the realities of public safety leadership. The Network is being built as more than another source of leadership content. It's a place for leaders to learn, connect, grow, and have the conversations that don't always happen inside their own organizations. Members will have access to a growing ecosystem that includes: Leadership and wellness training courses Practical leadership resources Leadership Masterminds Conversations with experienced leaders and subject-matter experts Peer connection with leaders across public safety Leadership development opportunities The upcoming First Responder Leadership Summit The goal is simple: develop healthier leaders who can build healthier teams and stronger organizations. PTSD911 Continues While these new initiatives have been developing behind the scenes, the mission of PTSD911 continues. The film is still being brought to departments, conferences, associations, and communities around the country to create meaningful conversations about first responder mental health, wellness, organizational culture, and asking for help. If you'd like to bring PTSD911 to your agency or community, we'd love to work with you. Learn more about hosting a screening: PTSD911Movie.com/screenings One Mission The PTSD911 documentary, the First Responder Wellness Podcast, the new Leadership Podcast, the Leadership Network, Masterminds, training courses, and upcoming Summit aren't separate projects. They're part of one larger mission: Equip first responder leaders to lead better, live healthier, and create stronger, healthier cultures for the people they serve. Because leadership isn't simply about rank or title. It's about influence. It's about how you show up. It's about what you model. And sometimes the most important person you will ever learn to lead is yourself. In This Episode Conrad shares: Why leadership has become central to the mission What's coming with the First Responder Leadership Podcast Why the First Responder Leadership Network was created How leadership and wellness are inseparable What's ahead for Masterminds, training, and the Leadership Summit Why PTSD911 screenings remain an important part of the work The bigger vision connecting all of these initiatives First Responder Leadership Podcast: Launching September 1, 2026 PTSD911 Screenings: PTSD911Movie.com/screenings First Responder Leadership Network: Learn more and join the growing community of first responder leaders committed to leading better, living healthier, and building cultures that thrive under pressure.   +++++ Join us for the FREE Leadership Webinar on Tuesday, August 25!  Need Help? We have a list of resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Book a PTSD911 screening event: contact GaryMiller@ptsd911movie.com Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.

    A New Chapter: Leadership, Wellness & What’s Next

  4. Aug 21 ·  Bonus

    AXON AID - How a Tech Innovator is Fighting for First Responder Mental Health

    SPECIAL EDITION: AXON AID - How a Tech Innovator is Fighting for First Responder Mental Health   What does a technology company best known for TASER energy weapons and body cameras have to do with first responder mental health and wellness? More than you might expect. In this special edition of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver sits down with Bella Giannini, Head of Marketing at Axon Enterprise and one of the founding voices behind Axon Aid—the company's philanthropic initiative providing wellness resources and support to first responders and public safety agencies. Bella takes us inside the evolution of Axon Aid, from its beginnings during Hurricane Florence in 2018, to helping agencies secure PPE and hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 pandemic, to what it has become today: a growing ecosystem of wellness resources available to agencies at no cost, whether or not they use Axon products. In this special conversation, you'll hear about: Post-traumatic growth and the framework developed with Boulder Crest Institute—including research suggesting that trauma, when processed effectively, can become a catalyst for resilience and growth. VR empathy and de-escalation training that allows officers to practice interactions with individuals experiencing mental health crises in a safe, controlled environment. The Axon Aid memorial fund, providing immediate financial support to families of officers lost in the line of duty or to suicide. Why Axon sees supporting the people who protect others as more than a business initiative—it's a commitment to the people behind the badge. Bella's personal connection to this mission through her Vietnam veteran father and the hope she carries for him and others who have lived with the lasting impact of trauma. This special edition is for first responders who may be wondering what help is actually available—and for chiefs, command staff, peer-support teams, wellness coordinators, and agency leaders looking for practical resources they can bring back to their people. Some of those resources may be closer than you think. Explore Axon Aid's wellness resources at axon.com/aid. If this conversation is valuable to you, subscribe to the First Responder Wellness Podcast, leave a review, and share this special edition with a leader, colleague, or first responder who needs to know these resources exist. Learn More: www.axon.com/aid   +++++ Join us for the FREE Leadership Webinar on Tuesday, August 25!  Need Help? We have a list of resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Book a PTSD911 screening event: contact GaryMiller@ptsd911movie.com Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.

    AXON AID - How a Tech Innovator is Fighting for First Responder Mental Health

  5. Aug 19

    The Loneliness Epidemic Is Killing First Responders - with Dr. Jody Carrington

    147 - The Loneliness Epidemic Is Killing First Responders - with Dr. Jody Carrington In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Conrad Weaver sits down with Dr. Jody Carrington — psychologist, bestselling author, and former civilian member of Canada’s national police force, the RCMP — for an important conversation about first responder mental health, PTSD, burnout, loneliness, trauma, and the power of human connection. Dr. Carrington brings a rare perspective to the conversation. She spent years embedded in policing culture, trained alongside RCMP cadets, and has spent more than 25 years working with first responders and people impacted by trauma. She understands both the demands of the job and what can happen when there is no meaningful opportunity to decompress, reconnect, and recover. At the heart of the episode is a sentence heard in firehouses, patrol cars, dispatch centers, and EMS stations everywhere: “We’re fine.” Dr. Carrington explains why those words can mask something much deeper. She explores the growing loneliness epidemic among first responders and how organizational culture, fragmented schedules, social media, cumulative trauma, and the expectation to remain tough can contribute to isolation and burnout. The conversation also gets into the neuroscience. Dr. Carrington explains how trauma and chronic stress affect the brain and nervous system, using the “flip the lid” brain model to show what happens when a first responder becomes dysregulated during or after a difficult call. She introduces her practical “go in, go out” framework for nervous system regulation and discusses how connection can play an important role in trauma recovery and resilience. Dr. Carrington also makes the case for understanding PTSD as a psychological injury rather than simply a mental illness, and why changing that language could help reduce the mental health stigma that remains prevalent in fire, EMS, law enforcement, and other first responder professions. For leaders, the conversation turns toward first responder organizational culture and trauma-informed leadership. Dr. Carrington offers practical guidance for middle leaders who want to create healthier teams and build meaningful cultural change without waiting for permission from the top. Listeners will come away with a better understanding of first responder burnout, cumulative trauma, emotional regulation, social connection, PTSD, and resilience, along with practical ideas they can begin using personally and within their organizations. Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that first responders were never meant to carry the weight of this work alone — and that the people who spend their careers taking care of others deserve the opportunity to finish those careers healthy, connected, and whole.     Connect with Dr. Carrington: https://www.drjodycarrington.com   +++++ Join us for the FREE Leadership Webinar on Tuesday, August 25!  Need Help? We have a list of resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Book a PTSD911 screening event: contact GaryMiller@ptsd911movie.com Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.

    The Loneliness Epidemic Is Killing First Responders - with Dr. Jody Carrington

  6. Aug 12

    From Felonies to the Front Lines: Casey Burley

    Join the First Responder Leadership Mastermind: firstresponderwellness.co/mastermind   146 - From Felonies to the Front Lines: One Woman's Journey Through Addiction and Recovery Work What does it really take to go from a stolen car, a drug addiction, and a revolving-door relationship with jail — to 14 years of sobriety and a career saving other people's lives?

 In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver sits down with Casey Burley, a recovery advocate and Narcan trainer who has been in recovery since September 14, 2011. Casey's story is not a tidy redemption arc. It is raw, honest, and deeply relevant to every first responder who has ever wondered whether the people they keep encountering on their worst calls are capable of change.

 Casey takes us through her journey from early drug use at age 16 — starting with meth — through years of incarceration, to a treatment program where one counselor's relentless belief in her became the turning point that changed everything. She talks about what recovery housing actually looks like, why isolation is one of the most dangerous forces in addiction, and what it feels like to respond to overdoses and deaths in the same community you once nearly left permanently.

 In this conversation, you'll hear:
 Why Casey says people in recovery are not a lost cause — and what first responders need to see to believe it
 The reality of fentanyl and carfentanil in every drug on the street today, and why everyone needs to know how to use Narcan
 What happens inside a recovery home after someone dies — and the quiet, careful work Casey does for the family left behind
 How self-labeling as an addict is just as destructive as being labeled by others, and how that changes in recovery
 A direct challenge to first responders: come to a recovery event and see the people who are making it

 This episode is for first responders, law enforcement officers, counselors, recovery workers, families of people struggling with addiction, and anyone who has ever wondered whether it is worth fighting for someone who keeps falling down.

The answer Casey gives is yes. Every time. Because somebody fought for her — and she never forgot it.

 Connect with Casey: waqrr.org (Washington Alliance for Quality Recovery Residences) Subscribe to the First Responder Wellness Podcast and share this episode with someone on the frontlines who needs to hear it.   +++++   Need Help? We have a list of resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Book a PTSD911 screening event: contact GaryMiller@ptsd911movie.com Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.

    From Felonies to the Front Lines: Casey Burley

  7. Aug 5

    From Skeptic to Believer - with Chief Rob Reardon

    Ready to become the leader your people deserve? Applications for Cohort #2 of the First Responder Leadership Mastermind are now open. Space is limited. Learn more: https://firstresponderwellness.co/mastermind 145 - From Skeptic to Believer - with Chief Rob Reardon Episode Description What happens when a fire chief faces the kind of call no department ever wants to receive? In this episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Conrad Weaver sits down with Fire Chief Rob Reardon, a former TV journalist turned firefighter and chief, to discuss the pediatric critical incident that changed his department—and changed him. Rob shares how his crew navigated the aftermath of multiple pediatric cardiac arrests, why their first critical incident stress debrief failed, and how peer support, EMDR therapy, and strong leadership helped them begin to heal. Once skeptical of mental health resources, Rob explains why he now believes seeking help is one of the strongest decisions a first responder can make. In This Episode Firefighter mental health after a pediatric trauma Critical incident stress management and peer support How EMDR therapy helped a skeptical fire chief heal Building trust and wellness in the fire service Leadership lessons from one of the toughest calls of Rob's career Whether you're a firefighter, fire chief, EMS provider, law enforcement officer, or public safety leader, this conversation offers practical insight into first responder wellness, resilience, and leading through trauma. Subscribe to the First Responder Wellness Podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. Learn more at PTSD911.com.   +++++   Need Help? We have a list of resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Book a PTSD911 screening event: contact GaryMiller@ptsd911movie.com Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.

    From Skeptic to Believer - with Chief Rob Reardon

  8. Jul 29

    PTSD and Institutional Betrayal with Tracey Wilkinson

    If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. You are not alone, and help is available. You can also find first responder-specific resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources   "I had to save myself because if I stayed where I was, I literally was going to die. It wouldn't have been a proverbial die. It would be a true death."
— Tracey Wilkinson   144 - PTSD and Institutional Betrayal with Tracey Wilkinson   What happens when the people we trust to save others cannot get help saving themselves? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver sits down with Tracey Wilkinson — a retired Fort Wayne, Indiana firefighter with 23 years of service — to talk about one of the most important conversations in the first responder world: what happens when you fall apart, and the institution you gave your life to looks the other way. Tracey's story begins with a line-of-duty death at a training exercise she was responsible for as a training officer. The guilt of that incident, layered on top of two decades of accumulated trauma, eventually led to a PTSD diagnosis, severe physical symptoms, and a period of suicidal ideation so dark that she describes standing on the edge multiple times. What kept her here — and her answer is both heartbreaking and profound — was her fierce protectiveness of the people who would have had to respond to her if she hadn't been. This conversation is for the firefighter who is white-knuckling it through every shift, for the officer who doesn't know why small incidents are suddenly setting them off, and for the administrators and union leaders who want to do better but don't know where to start. Tracey brings both her lived experience and her academic training to offer one of the most grounded, compassionate, and clinically informed conversations on this podcast.   +++++   Need Help? We have a list of resources at www.firstresponderwellness.co/resources Order the PTSD911 Film and Educational Toolkit here: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ Book a PTSD911 screening event: contact GaryMiller@ptsd911movie.com Web site:  https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC Copyright ©2026 First Responder Wellness Solutions, LLC - All rights Reserved.

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The First Responder Wellness Podcast with Conrad Weaver is where first responder wellness, leadership, mental health, and resilience come together for law enforcement, firefighters, EMS professionals, dispatchers, military veterans, and the families who support them. Each week, Conrad sits down with respected first responders, agency leaders, clinicians, researchers, and wellness experts for honest conversations about the challenges facing public safety today. Topics include PTSD, trauma, burnout, peer support, suicide prevention, leadership development, organizational culture, shift work, family relationships, and building resilient teams. Whether you're a police chief, fire chief, supervisor, wellness coordinator, frontline responder, or family member, you'll gain practical insights, proven strategies, and real-world solutions to help you lead better, live healthier, and thrive both on and off the job. Because wellness isn't optional—and healthy organizations begin with healthy leaders.

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