86 - He Survived the Fire - She Fought to Heal the Wounds

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86 - He Survived the Fire - She Fought to Heal the Wounds 

In this powerful episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver speaks with Liz Bartholomew, founder of Responders Retreat in Wisconsin. Liz shares the deeply personal and emotional story of her husband Joe, a veteran firefighter whose life was forever changed by a traumatic call—and how the system meant to support him ultimately failed him.

From the haunting silence of unanswered radio calls to the crushing weight of stigma and betrayal, Liz walks us through the difficult road they both traveled as Joe battled severe PTSD. But out of that pain came purpose. Today, Liz leads a retreat in the Northwoods for first responders across the country—offering healing, connection, and hope in the heart of nature.

This is an episode about injury, injustice, and the incredible power of showing up for each other. Whether you’re a first responder, a family member, or someone who cares, you won’t want to miss a minute of this heartfelt conversation.

Connect with Liz, or sign up for a retreat: https://www.firstrespondersretreat.org/

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