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 ..read more

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:   / ptsd911movie   Facebook:   / ptsd911movie   YouTube:    / @wellnesschannel4first   Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911.myshopify.com/products/toolkit The ..read more

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 wit ..read more

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 ..read more

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/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 pr ..read more

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 af ..read more

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 ..read more

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 b ..read more

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 ..read more

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" who prays over the Christmas banquet.  With no prior experience working with first responders he knew he needed some training and was able to take classes in CISM, Mental Health First Aid, QPR (as a trainer), IAFF Peer Support, IAFF Behavioral Hea ..read more