First Responder Wellness Podcast
A podcast for first responders and the people who lead them. This show features conversations about mental health and wellness with leaders from the first responder community.
First Responder Wellness Podcast with Conrad Weaver
The First Responder Wellness Podcast with Conrad Weaver is where mental health, resilience, and real solutions meet for police, fire, EMS, dispatch, and the families who support them.
No fluff. No corporate wellness speak. Just honest conversations with first responders, mental health professionals, and leaders who've lived it — covering burnout, PTSD, suicide awareness, peer support, shift work, marriage, and what it actually takes to have a long, healthy career in this profession. Every episode is designed to leave you with something you can actually use.
If you serve, lead people who serve, or love someone who does — this podcast was made for you.
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Episodes
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Wednesday Apr 24, 2024
Kathy Sullivan is an artist on a mission to help first responders de-contaminate their brains. She is the co-founder of Ashes 2 A.R.T. that refers to Mindful Decontamination which addresses the need to mindfully decontaminate from a shift just as one would be required to physically decontaminate. Kathy launched this program a few years ago with the help of a northern Virginia Fire captain. Listen to this compelling conversation and see how you can begin to de-contaminate your brain.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Kathleen Sullivan, MAAT, ATR, SME, NORA Council Member, Executive Director Ashes2A.R.T.Kathy Sullivan is the co-founder of the Ashes2A.R.T. program and the Mindful Decon Initiative which have been providing preventative wellness techniques to First Responders since 2017. Incorporating the creative arts and self-regulating techniques, Ms. Sullivan has established a clear protocol to decrease cumulative and traumatic stress in the emergency services profession. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recruited Kathy as a council member to their sister organization, National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) in 2021. Presentations and partnerships include: Critical Incident Stress Management World Congress, Recovery Centers of America, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, Virginia EMS Symposium, National Association of Mental Illness, NIOSH, George Mason University, Inova Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care and Trauma Virtual Symposium, Missouri Department of Corrections,and George Washington University CE, and Revital Colorado. Previously published in the Journal of Clinical Social Work, Ms Sullivan is currently collaborating with George Mason University testing the physiological effects of specific wellness techniques on First Responder emotional health; currently in the process of being published. Ms. Sullivan has been trained in: CISM, Havening, EMDR (I), P.E.A.T., EFT, Reiki II, QiGong, Trauma Informed Nature Based Expressive Arts, and first level Hypnosis.
CONNECT WITH KATHYhttps://ashes2art.org/
Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us
https://a.co/d/hcTRQLj
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Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
First Responder Wellness Podcast - Special Edition
Conrad Weaver, host of the First Responder Wellness Podcast gives his take on the 2024 FDIC convention and the "Wellness Center" at the Lucas Oil Stadium Experience at the conference. ...+++++
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Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization:https://ptsd911.myshopify.com/products/toolkit
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
34 - Go Play in the Puddles with Ricardo Martinez
Ricardo Martinez II has one of the biggest 9-1-1 related podcasts out there. He's the founder of the #IAM911 movement and the host of the Dare to be Great virtual events for 911 professionals, plus he loves to play in puddles with his kids. He's my guest today on the podcast...
ABOUT THE GUEST
Ricardo Martinez II is a creative individual who is using his skills in writing, design, and podcasting to tell the stories of those he works with. For 13 years he has answered the call of a 9-1-1 dispatcher and recently accepted a new position with INdigital telecom as a 9-1-1 systems trainer and designer. Throughout his years in dispatch he was able to go to school where he received an Associate’s in web development through Baker College, a Bachelor’s in graphic design through Full Sail University as well as a Master’s in new media journalism in March of 2013.Before starting his Master’s program he launched Jabber Log, a blog about current events and his life stories. His personal blog posts became a hit with his audience and one such post even appeared on WordPress.com’s “Freshly Pressed” section on their main page. From there his blog opened doors that included promotions for businesses, artists and musicians. Once he started his Master’s program he began doing multimedia stories that can be found on his YouTube channel. Through this program he discovered podcasting. It spawned a series that tells the stories of those in the field of emergency services.He then created a podcast version of a segment on his blog called Within the Trenches, a section of writing based on his experience as a 9-1-1 dispatcher. He launched Kickstarter campaign to raise $1,500 for the equipment needed for a show that would feature the stories of 9-1-1 dispatchers. The campaign was funded and can now be found at www.thejabberlog.com. His goal is to tell the story of everyone he meets.“I believe that everyone has a story to tell. I want to do everything I can to bring that story to life.” - Ricardo
Connect with Ricardo: https://www.liinks.co/wttpodcast
Get the book: Imagine Listening: Your worst day is our everyday (#IAM911)
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FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST/PTSD911 MOVIEWeb site: https://ptsd911movie.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q
Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911.myshopify.com/products/toolkit
The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC
Copyright ©2024 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
33 - An Unexpected Journey from Cop to Author with Scott Medlin
Scott Medlin is a national speaker, five-time author, and the founder of L.E.O. Motivation LLC, is making waves with his transformative work showcased on the rapidly growing YouTube channel and podcast, “The 10 Code Mindset”. Beyond his impactful online and in-person presence, Scott is also featured in the award-winning documentary, “Is There Something Going on At Home?”
Dedicated to empowering police officers and first responders at every rank, Scott provides them with the essential tools not just to survive, but to thrive amidst the inherent stresses, demands, and traumas of their careers. His wealth of expertise is encapsulated in insightful books like “Mental Health Fight Of The Heroes in Blue,” “101 Health Tips for Police Officers,” and three other books.
With a distinguished service record in law enforcement from 2007 to 2022, Scott’s journey includes a meritorious promotion to Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during his second deployment for Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005. Scott further fortified his knowledge by earning a Bachelor’s Degree in 2007.
As a passionate advocate for mental health and self-care, Scott extends his impact by addressing police academy classes and participating in many police/first responder conferences.
Recognized as a “dynamic speaker” by Police Chief Neil Gang, Chair of the California Chiefs of Police Association Wellness Committee, Scott Medlin ensures that his content is not only valuable but also tailored to benefit departments across the spectrum of ranks.
Learn more: https://thescottmedlin.com/
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FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST/PTSD911 MOVIEWeb site: https://ptsd911movie.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/YouTube: hhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcMCvwUQ2M4&list=PLThZbKfAzbcYlNhLY58gkmfNc-ULxmRh4
Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911.myshopify.com/products/toolkit
The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC
Copyright ©2024 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
32- Some things I'm thinking about...
Listen in as Conrad talks about the podcast, and what's next for the PTSD911 film and upcoming events.
Spoiler alert for FDIC....
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FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST/PTSD911 MOVIEWeb site: https://ptsd911movie.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q
Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911.myshopify.com/products/toolkit
The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC
Copyright ©2024 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
31- What Makes a Good Officer go Bad? with Marlon Marrache
Why do some good cops go bad? What are the circumstances that cause this to happen? And how do these situations get prosecuted, and do agencies ever get it wrong? Tune in for my conversation with Marlon Marrache today on the First Responder Wellness Podcast and you'll hear answers to these questions a lot more.
ABOUT MARLON MARRACHE
Sergeant Marlon Marrache recently retired from the Los Angeles Police Department after 24 years of service. He now is focused full time on helping agencies and individual officers understand the internal affair process. According to Marlon, “There is so much more work to be done. We need to teach Supervisors how to investigate IA complaints. We need to teach officers their rights.” He is a co-instructor for our Internal Affairs/Officer-Involved Shooting Investigations course with the Savage Training Group.
Marlon’s 24 years at LAPD included 12 years of Police Misconduct Investigation, adjudication, and examination experience. Much of his experience comes from when Marlon was assigned to Internal Affairs (IA) in a prosecutorial role, representing the Chief of Police conducting Board of Rights, a unique Tribunal Hearing (the only agency with such a process in the nation). The numerous cases he tried involved “False & Misleading” allegations and termination was at issue.
Marlon’s passion for discipline came early in his career when he was preparing cases for Court Marshals & Non-Judiciary Punishment (aka: Captain’s Mast) when he was in active duty in the U.S. Navy back in 1995. After joining the LAPD in July 1998, working as a patrol officer, then promoted to Sergeant in January 2007, his passion was reenergized when he was chosen to work ORS and IA.
Marlon possesses a Juris Doctorate from Pacific Coast University, School of Law and was going to become a full time Police Attorney until he was offered this recent promotion. Meanwhile, Marlon has been retained as a Subject Matter Expert and will continue to share his knowledge with students everything there is to know about IA investigations which he considers a very untapped subject matter.
In 2023, Marlon launched a podcast called Internal Affairs: A Police Podcast. Marlon interviews officers who have been on all sides of an I.A., from investigators to the subject officers themselves. This podcast is the only place you can get a behind the scenes look into what really happened in some well known cases.
To work with Marlon, get registered for our Internal Affairs and Officer Involved Shooting Investigations course.
Web site: https://savagetraininggroup.com/
Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@internalaffairspolicepodcast
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FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST/PTSD911 MOVIEWeb site: https://ptsd911movie.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q
Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911.myshopify.com/products/toolkit
The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC
Copyright ©2024 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
30 - Raw Thoughts that Transform with Makenzie Tiegs
MaKenzie Tiegs is a retired paramedic from Idaho and she’s the host of the raw thoughts podcast. Makenzie’s experience as a wildland firefighter/paramedic also played a role in her journey to where she is today. Join me in this deep and compelling conversation that I can only describe as raw… its kind of what you get when you’re talking with Makenzie. You’ll enjoy this conversation so stay tuned.
Connect with Makenzie:
https://rawthoughtspodcast.com/
https://www.instagram.com/rawthoughts.podcast/
https://www.facebook.com/makenzie.tiegs208
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIQkzGm10CBfiqaOokJWygg
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FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST/PTSD911 MOVIEWeb site: https://ptsd911movie.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q
Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911.myshopify.com/products/toolkit
The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC
Copyright ©2024 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
29 - Finding Purpose in Pain with James Starlin
Jim Starlin is the CEO and founder of the Team Alpha Critical Incident Diffusion Unit
(C.I.D.U.). Jim has a diverse background in about every aspect of the 1st response community in the his 40 years of service. He has quite a resume of experience as a Fire Fighter /Medic/ 911 Dispatcher / Corrections Officer / Air Medical Telecommunicator / Regional Emergency Manager and Disaster Response Mobile Field Hospital Team Leader Jim is now retired from serving as a first responder but he has recently dedicated himself to care for the caregivers by focusing on their mental wellness. Stay tuned for this conversation as we talk about his idea for a Rapid Response Team who will provide Mental Health care on active scenes while the trauma is still fresh and manageable.
https://teamalphacidu.com/
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FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST/PTSD911 MOVIEWeb site: https://ptsd911movie.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q
Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911.myshopify.com/products/toolkit
The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC
Copyright ©2024 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
28 - W.A.I.T. Why am I Talking? With David Nathanson
David Nathanson is a retired Marine who has commanded at every level, from platoon to regiment, including a combat logistics battalion during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. He spent more than 30 years in the Marine Corps and we will hear how his life unraveled after his retirement, and how he’s working to put it back together AND help others who suffered in the same way.
David Currently serves as the Executive Director for Eagle Oak Retreat, a nonprofit organization that provides wellness services and post-traumatic growth training to combat veterans and first responders.
ABOUT DAVIDDavid “Nate” Nathanson was born, raised, and educated in New Jersey. An avid cyclist, outdoorsman, lifelong learner, lover of music, Harley enthusiast, Jeep owner, and Scuba Divemaster, David served as both an enlisted Marine and an officer of Marines. He has commanded at every level, from platoon to regiment, including a combat logistics battalion during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.
Additionally, he participated in many campaigns, operations, and humanitarian assistance missions during his more than 30-year career. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University, two Master's Degrees from the Marine Corps University, and one from the Naval War College. Currently serves as the Executive Director for Eagle Oak Retreat, a nonprofit organization that provides wellness services and post-traumatic growth training to combat veterans and first responders who dedicate their lives to serving others.
CONNECT WITH DAVIDhttps://www.eagleoakretreat.org/about-eor
https://www.linkedin.com/company/78820412/admin/feed/posts/
https://www.facebook.com/EagleOakRetreat/
https://www.instagram.com/eagleoakretreat/
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FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST/PTSD911 MOVIEWeb site: https://ptsd911movie.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q
Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911.myshopify.com/products/toolkit
The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC
Copyright ©2024 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
27 - Behaviors and Mindsets become Contagious with Jason Mills
On this special edition of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Jason Mills talks about his career as a firefighter/paramedic and a flight medic in central Maine and how this work led him into what he's doing now: helping his fellow first responders.
Jason is also the founder and CEO of The Resilient Responder - training and consulting business designed to help teach our first responders how to build resiliency. His company also offers peer support trainings.
Connect with Jason:
https://theresilientresponder.com/
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Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911.myshopify.com/products/ptsd911-digital-toolkit-pre-orders-only
The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC
Copyright ©2024 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.