Best Conrad Weaver Podcasts (2024)

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#131 PTSD911 Movie: Filmmaker + Producer Conrad Weaver 45:45

16d ago45:45

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We chat with the award-winning filmmaker and producer Conrad Weaver about his PTSD911 movie experience. He talks about how it led him to mental health advocacy. While promoting his documentary, his goal is to shine a light on the mental health struggles our first responders face.The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast spo…

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From the Archives - Jeremy Wade 49:31

5h ago49:31

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From the Archives is our Summer Break Series of Podcasts that highlight some of the most listened to content from previous shows. 22-Are you losing your religion? - Jeremy Wade Jeremy Wade, a former police officer, shares his journey of finding faith and wellness in the midst of the challenges of being a first responder. He discusses the early expe…

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#133 Vermicomposting with Cathy Nesbitt 45:45

1d ago45:45

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On Episode 133 of The Arner Adventures Podcast, we chat with Cathy Nesbitt about vermicomposting. Cathy Nesbitt is the mastermind behind Cathy’s Crawly Composters, turning kitchen scraps into garden gold and championing sustainable living. She will help you understand the value of worms, especially when it comes to composting. The full show notes, …

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From the Archives - Dave Grossman 1:02:50

7d ago1:02:50

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From the Archives is our Summer Break Series of Podcasts that highlight some of the most listened to content from previous shows. Today we have Lt. Colonel Dave Grossman on the show. The episode first aired LIVE on YouTube on December 1, 2021. About Lt. Col. Dave Grossman Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, sold…

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#132 The Writer on the Water: Niamh McAnally 57:03

9d ago57:03

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On Episode 132 of The Arner Adventures Podcast, we chat with “The Writer on the Water,” Niamh McAnally. What most intrigued us about Niamh’s background is her perspective on life’s true value. When her father passed away, she realized that he was not defined by his possessions—his stuff wasn’t what mattered. The full show notes, with links, resourc…

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44 - Do it Like it's Your Last Shot with Brenda Lee 55:13

14d ago55:13

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44 - Do it Like it's Your Last Shot with Brenda Lee In this conversation, Brenda Lee discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and self-care for first responders and high-level executives. She shares her personal journey of overcoming trauma and the need for self-reflection. Brenda emphasizes the significance of taking time for oneself and…

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43 - Real Leadership Comes from Courage with Brandon Evans 1:07:02

21d ago1:07:02

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43 - Real Leadership Comes from Courage with Brandon Evans Brandon Evans, a firefighter and entrepreneur, shares his personal journey of overcoming trauma and burnout in the fire service. He discusses the challenges faced by first responders in terms of mental health and the lack of adequate training and support. Brandon conducted an international …

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#130 What is Bio-touch Healing? Paul Bucky Tells Us! 48:18

23d ago48:18

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Bio-touch healing is one of the simplest things to do and learn. On episode 130 of The Arner Adventures Podcast, we chat with Paul Bucky, founder and co-director of Bio-touch. This conversation spans from the simple lifestyle of what Paul describes as "dropping off" to being introduced to a touch method of healing and connecting us to one another.T…

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42 - Overcoming Trauma Together with Scott McPherson 32:14

1M ago32:14

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42 - Overcoming Trauma Together with Scott McPherson Scott McPherson shares his experience as a firefighter EMT and Army infantry officer and discusses the importance of addressing the soul wounds of first responders. He explains that soul wounds are perceived or actual actions that transgress deeply held moral values, and they can result from crit…

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#129 Ultimate Packing List for Tropical Vacation (+ FREE Download) 22:18

1M ago22:18

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As minimalists who love to travel, we know what it takes to create the best packing list for a tropical vacation! Better yet, we never have to check luggage, so our Caribbean vacation can begin earlier and last longer. Why? Because we don't have to wait at the baggage carousel. We are sharing our tips and tricks for the essential tropical vacation …

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41 - Healing Invisible Wounds with Russ Hanes 54:30

1M ago54:30

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41 - Healing Invisible Wounds with Russ Hanes What do you do when you’re a first responder and you're struggling and making bad decisions at work and you realize this is not working out for you? That’s where Russ Hanes was at after 17 years of working in law enforcement, corrections, and 911 dispatch. Fortunately for Russ, he was finally able event…

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#128 The Peruvian Lifestyle: Benefits Shared by Maya Lombarts 43:28

1M ago43:28

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Have you ever heard about the Peruvian Lifestyle? On episode 128 of The Arner Adventures Podcast, we sit down with Maya Lombarts, a Belgian native who has been living in Peru for the past seven years. She discusses how living in Peru has helped her embrace a slower, more mindful approach to life. Maya shares how this lifestyle shift has transformed…

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40 - We are what we eat with Megan Lautz 45:05

1M ago45:05

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40 - We are what we eat with Megan Lautz Today on the First Responder Wellness podcast I have a conversation with a nutritionist who talks about how our diet impacts our mental health, and really everything else about us. My guest is Megan Lautz. She is a Registered Dietitian and Personal Trainer on a mission to help first responders optimize perfo…

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#127: Mental Health Month: Kevin Berthia-Suicide Survivor + Prevention Advocate 1:08:26

1M ago1:08:26

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This month is Mental Health Month and we are revisiting conversations with mental health advocates to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental wellness. In this episode, we revisit a very special conversation with suicide survivor and suicide prevention advocate, Kevin Berthia. You may know about Kevin from his very public suicide a…

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39 - Don't Forget Where you Came From with Marc Hill 1:00:45

2M ago1:00:45

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39 - Don't Forget Where you Came From with Marc Hill My guest today is Marc Hill Marc is a seasoned firefighter and paramedic who is best known as the author of "Two Dark Thirty.” We talk about what fire departments do and don't do to prepare rookies for the traumas they will face. We also talk about the responsibilities that leaders have to take c…

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#126: Mental Health Month: Lindsey Ferris 47:15

2M ago47:15

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This month is Mental Health Month and we are revisiting conversations with mental health advocates to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental wellness. In this episode, we are revisiting our discussion with Mental Health Advocate, founder/owner of FerrisBuilt a product and apparel line that aims to bring more awareness to mental he…

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38 - When Cancer Hits Home with Vickie Speed 48:17

2M ago48:17

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38 - When Cancer Hits Home with Vickie Speed Today is May 15th and its Peace Officers Memorial Day. So I think it’s appropriate that today’s podcast covers a topic that is sometimes not discussed among law enforcement and that is the subject of cancer. My guest today is Vickie Speed. As the CEO of Blue Cancer Connect, Vickie Speed is a dedicated ad…

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#125: Mental Health Month: Lindsey Konchar- Author + Advocate 58:51

2M ago58:51

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This month is Mental Health Month and we are revisiting conversations with mental health advocates to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental wellness. In this episode, we revisit our conversation with Lindsey Konchar. Lindsey is the author of I Got 99 Coping Skills and Being a B*tch Ain’t One, a licensed graduate social worker, an…

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37 - Be the Calm in the Storm with AK Dozanti 49:13

2M ago49:13

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37 - Be the Calm in the Storm with AK Dozanti Being the calm in the storm is what first responders do. But when it comes to your own storm, that's another story! Today on the First Responder Wellness Podcast I talk with AK Dozanti a former Deputy Sheriff who talks about her own journey through PTS and depression and what's she's doing now to help o…

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#124: Mental Health Month: Ryan Schwartz of Mental Health Match 1:01:00

2M ago1:01:00

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This month is Mental Health Month and we are revisiting conversations with mental health advocates to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding mental wellness. In this episode, we revisit our conversation with Ryan Schwartz, the founder of Mental Health Match. Ryan founded ⁠Mental Health Match⁠ which helps to pair patients with the therapi…

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36 - Supporting Police Officers in Baltimore County with Sgt. John Haddaway 50:45

2M ago50:45

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36 - Supporting Police Officers in Baltimore County with Sgt. John Haddaway How does a large police department take care of its own? How do they make sure that officers are well, healthy and have the tools they need to thrive in their mental and physical well being? Today on the podcast my guest is Sergeant John Haddaway he is a 24 year veteran of …

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#123: How to Reduce Waste and Save Money 15:50

2M ago15:50

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Did you know that when you reduce waste, you save money? It's true. It may seem difficult to be more sustainable, reducing your carbon footprint, but we are going to share with you some very simple ways to not only reduce but increase the money that is in your wallet. That speaks everyone's language, right?! The full show notes, with links, resourc…

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35 - How to Decontaminate the Brain with Kathleen Sullivan 49:01

3M ago49:01

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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…

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#122: 5 R's of Sustainability: Recycle Responsibly 18:10

3M ago18:10

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This is the fifth and final week of our journey through the 5 R's of Sustainability, ending with recycle responsibly. In the past four weeks, we covered all of the R's except recycling.We want recycling to be the last option. Being mindful to refuse an item, reduce consumption, reuse, and repurpose items is a great way to keep things out of the lan…

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FDIC Review from Conrad Weaver 12:17

3M ago12:17

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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. . . . +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST/PTSD911 MOVIE Web site: https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: / ptsd911…

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34 - Go Play in the Puddles with Ricardo Martinez 1:07:01

3M ago1:07:01

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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 Ricar…

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#121: 5 R’s of Sustainability: Repurpose Innovatively 12:29

3M ago12:29

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This is the fourth R in our five-week journey through the 5 R’s of Sustainability, repurpose innovatively. In the past three weeks, we covered “refuse,” “reduce,” and “reuse”.The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors can be found HERE.

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33 - An Unexpected Journey from Cop to Author with Scott Medlin 41:03

3M ago41:03

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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…

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#120: 5 R’s of Sustainability: Reuse Resources Wisely 18:16

3M ago18:16

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This is the third R in our five-week journey through the 5 R’s of Sustainability, reuse. In the past two weeks, we covered “refuse” and “reduce”. In the next few weeks, we’re diving into the essential principles of sustainability: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle. Week by week, we’ll focus on one of these key pillars, bringing you stra…

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32- Some things I'm thinking about. With Conrad Weaver 18:17

3M ago18:17

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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.... +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST/PTSD911 MOVIE Web site: https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911…

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#119: 5 R's of Sustainability: Reduce Consumption 18:03

3M ago18:03

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Welcome to our five-week journey through the 5 R's of Sustainability, this week's conversation is on the second R, reduce. Last week, we covered "refuse." Over the coming weeks, we'll talk about the core principles of sustainability: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle. Each week, we'll delve deep into one of these pillars, offering simpl…

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31- What Makes a Good Officer go Bad? with Marlon Marrache 58:19

4M ago58:19

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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 …

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#118: 5 R's of Sustainability: Refuse with Purpose 20:48

4M ago20:48

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Welcome to our five-week series on the 5 R's of Sustainability. Over the next five weeks, we'll be diving into the fundamental principles of sustainability: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle. Each week, we'll explore one of these R's in-depth, sharing small, simple, actionable steps that you can take to be proactive in reducing your env…

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30 - Raw Thoughts that Transform with Makenzie Tiegs 58:13

4M ago58:13

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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…

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#117: Sustainable and Ethical Brands: Transparency + Questions 37:40

4M ago37:40

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Choosing to buy from sustainable and ethical brands is like voting for a better world with your wallet. In this conversation, we are sharing why you should shop from sustainable and ethical brands, how to know if they call into those categories, and questions to ask brands. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors…

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29 - Finding Purpose in Pain with James Starlin 46:12

4M ago46:12

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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 …

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#116: Easy Tips For How to Reduce Food Waste 24:19

4M ago24:19

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Wondering how you can help to reduce food waste? Well, if you are someone who has a lot of leftovers that go bad, this is for you. With gardening around the corner, we begin thinking about our plans for growing our own food. We make sure that our items won't be in abundance unless we have a plan for them so they don't go to waste. In this episode, …

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28 - W.A.I.T. Why am I Talking? With David Nathanson 59:21

4M ago59:21

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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…

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#115: Mental Minimalism - 7 Things You Should Stop Doing 25:26

4M ago25:26

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This week, we are getting into the heart of Mental Minimalism – because let's face it, our minds could use a bit of spring cleaning too. We will explore the seven things that need an eviction notice from your headspace. Get ready for some mind-refreshing insights and some mental tidying. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and po…

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27 - Behaviors and Mindsets become Contagious with Jason Mills 51:51

4M ago51:51

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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 o…

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26 - I didn't want to be a "Banquet Chaplain" with Jeffery Gallagher 31:25

5M ago31:25

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26 - I didn't want to be a "Banquet Chaplain" with Jeffery Gallagher Rev. Jeffery Gallagher is a Chaplain for the Tolland Fire Department in Connecticut and he is the Lead Chaplain for the Connecticut State Police. When he was first considering becoming a chaplain, he told the fire chief that he wanted to be more than just the "banquet chaplain" wh…

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#114: Pet Loss: Managing the Grief Journey 27:43

5M ago27:43

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This episode is a bit different, a bit heavier, but undeniably real as we talk about pet loss grief. Managing the profound grief that comes with losing a beloved pet is very difficult. Betty White, our cherished fur baby, recently left us, leaving an emptiness that’s hard to put into words. In this heartfelt episode, we open up about the rollercoas…

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25 - FREE Mental Health Services for First Responders with Dr. Mildred Betancourt 46:23

5M ago46:23

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25 - FREE Mental Health Services for First Responders How does your city or agency deal with first responders with mental health issues? Are there programs, resources in place to help those who are struggling? Do they treat mental health issues just like a physical health issue? Dr. Mildred Betancourt saw an opportunity to make a difference for the…

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#113: How to Respond to Gaslighting 27:16

5M ago27:16

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This week, we are continuing the discussion on gaslighting with how to respond to gaslighting. We will go through our own experiences, and what to say when someone is gaslighting you. We’ll share ways we have maneuvered through this experience. It’s an eye-opening convo! Be sure to tune in! The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and…

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24-What is Law Enforcement Chaplaincy? 53:09

5M ago53:09

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24-What is Law Enforcement Chaplaincy? According to the International Conference of Police Chaplains (ICPC), Chaplaincy offers one of the most impactful support available to law enforcement professionals. The ICPC raises the standard for training and supporting chaplains while they maintain an intentional focus on moral excellence, cutting-edge tra…

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In Loving Memory: The Replay of Betty White's Treasured Episode 45:09

5M ago45:09

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With heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of our beloved companion, Betty White. To honor her memory and the joy she brought to our lives, we're replaying the episode where Betty wagged her tail into our hearts. Join us in reliving the laughter and warmth she added to our podcast. This special episode is a tribute to the pawprints she lef…

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23-All-in to help first responders. With Darren Purcell 45:59

5M ago45:59

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23-All in on helping first responders. With Darren Purcell Some first responders go their entire career and don’t realize how the job is impacting them. That's what happened with Darren Purcell. About nine months into his retirement, after 35 years of being a fire fighter and paramedic, the trauma of the job caught up with him. But Darren got help.…

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#112: How to Support Your Creative Partner 17:03

5M ago17:03

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Get ready for a no-nonsense conversation about what it really means to support your creative partner. Gerry spills the beans on practical tips, like digging into their creative world, giving them the space they need, and understanding that creativity is part of who they are.The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, and podcast sponsors…

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22-Are you losing your religion? - Jeremy Wade 50:55

5M ago50:55

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22-Are you losing your religion? - Jeremy Wade How do you reconcile your faith - whether you consider yourself a Christian or otherwise - and being a first responder? You’ve seen the darkest side of humanity, and have experienced loss within your own ranks with those who have given up hope. That’s the very thing that Jeremy Wade struggled with whil…

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#111: The Benefits That Come From the Mother Daughter Relationship 57:15

5M ago57:15

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We decided to dive into this episode because there have been quite a few studies highlighting the benefits that come from mother-daughter relationships for both moms and daughters. It caught our attention during one of our chats, and we figured it'd make for some fascinating podcast material. The full show notes, with links, resources we mention, a…

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