Priority Wellness Podcast

Priority Wellness Campaign

3.7 (3)
MENTAL HEALTH
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Welcome to the Priority Wellness Podcast, a show dedicated to exploring the challenges and experiences of first responders and their mental health. This podcast is brought to you by Priority Wellness Campaign, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the mental health of those who put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities.Co-hosted by Kollin Hardy and Pat O'Connell.

NOV 1

Beyond the Call: DanSun's Journey Through Trauma and Resilience

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with Daniel Sundahl, a retired firefighter, advanced care paramedic, and acclaimed artist whose work captures the raw, emotional reality of first responders. From his global experiences to founding The Recovery and Resiliency Foundation, Daniel opens up about his journey through trauma, his mission to reduce the stigma of PTSD, and how he uses his powerful imagery to foster healing and resilience within the first responder community. Join us as we ex...

42 min
11/24/2023

The Power of Peer Support

Send us a textKollin sits down with the Executive Director of Priority Wellness Campaign, Michael Briggs, to discuss the flagship Peer Program. Additionally, Tuesday is Giving Tuesday. Please consider donating to Priority Wellness Campaign to keep the peer sessions for first responders free of cost and subscribing to the Priority Wellness Podcast to keep listening!Support the show

15 min
10/24/2023

A Year In Review

Send us a textPat is back! Kollin and Pat sit down to talk about the last year of PWC. Listen in to see what you've missed and stay tuned for more!Support the show

30 min
09/24/2023

Let's Talk About Burnout with Jackie Slate

Send us a textKollin and guest host, Michael Briggs, sit down with Jackie Slate to discuss what it is like from the point of view of a family member that has experienced burnout and her journey into discovering a passion for EMS herself. Support the show

25 min
08/24/2023

Chat with the Executive Director, Michael Briggs

Send us a textKollin and guest host Ryan McIntosh sit down with Michael Briggs, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Priority Wellness Campaign. They discuss the beginnings of PWC and the successes of the organization thus far. You don't want to miss it!Support the show

45 min
06/24/2023

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly with Julia Halteman

Send us a textKollin and Pat sit down with PWC Charter Board Member and 15 year EMT, Julia Halteman for a very raw discussion about the good, the bad, and the ugly of EMS and personal mental health struggles. You don't want to miss this one...Support the show

50 min
05/24/2023

Mental Health Awareness with Ryan McIntosh

Send us a textCo-hosts Kollin Hardy and Pat O'Connell sit down with Priority Wellness Campaign Deputy Director, Ryan McIntosh. They discuss his transition to his new career, his own challenges with mental health, and Mental Health Awareness Month. Support the show

36 min
04/24/2023

Thoughts on Suicide

Send us a textPat and Kollin discuss how suicide affects first responders and their loved ones. They discuss red flags and how to address those when we see them in our co-workers.Support the show

13 min
03/24/2023

Women Leaders in Emergency Medicine

Send us a textIn honor of Women's History Month, hosts Pat and Kollin engage in conversations with female leaders in emergency medicine.Support the show

39 min

9 Episodes

3.7

out of 5

3 Ratings

Welcome to the Priority Wellness Podcast, a show dedicated to exploring the challenges and experiences of first responders and their mental health. This podcast is brought to you by Priority Wellness Campaign, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the mental health of those who put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities.Co-hosted by Kollin Hardy and Pat O'Connell.

Creator

Priority Wellness Campaign
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

9
Rating

Explicit
Show Website

Priority Wellness Podcast

Priority Wellness Podcast

Episodes

Beyond the Call: DanSun's Journey Through Trauma and Resilience

The Power of Peer Support

A Year In Review

Let's Talk About Burnout with Jackie Slate

Chat with the Executive Director, Michael Briggs

The Good, The Bad, The Ugly with Julia Halteman

Mental Health Awareness with Ryan McIntosh

Thoughts on Suicide

Women Leaders in Emergency Medicine

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