First Responder Wellness Podcast
First Responder Wellness PodcastTM
With Conrad Weaver
Wellness is not optional. It’s essential.
First responders are expected to be strong, calm, and always ready to serve. But behind the badge, many are quietly facing stress, trauma, and burnout—without the support they need to thrive.
You shouldn't have to sacrifice your wellness to do the job you love.
Hosted by Conrad Weaver—filmmaker, speaker, and passionate advocate for mental health in public safety—the First Responder Wellness Podcast is a trusted space for real conversations, expert insights, and practical tools designed to help first responders and their leaders live healthier, more sustainable lives.
Each episode empowers you to:
Strengthen your mental and emotional well-being
Lead with empathy, resilience, and confidence
Build a culture of trust and wellness in your department
Whether you're on the front lines or guiding those who are, this podcast reminds you that your health and wholeness matter—because wellness is not optional, it’s essential.
Tune in and take the next step toward a stronger, healthier future—for yourself and those you serve.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 154
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Surviving Retirement with Dr. Medina Baumgart
13 - Surviving Retirement with Dr. Medina Baumgart
Today on the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Host, Conrad Weaver talks with Dr. Medina Baumgart about how retirement affects first responders and …
Smashing the Stigma with Keith Hanks
12 - Smashing the Stigma with Keith Hanks
Keith Hanks is a Former Firefighter and EMT, who retired in 2017 after 21 years of service. He has been an Advocate for PTSD and Mental illness awareness, su…
Lesson’s from One Critical Incident with Mike Ming
Lesson's from One Critical Incident
Learn how a critical incident in 1991 shaped Mike Ming's career as a fire fighter. What does it take to create a wellness program for 8,000+ employees? That's wh…
Hashtag Buddycheck with Stephen Powers
Hashtag Buddycheck with Stephen Powers
On the show today Stephen Powers talks about why he and his wife started the Hashtag Buddycheck movement. #BuddyCheck has been used on many social media posts t…
What is Moral Injury? - A Conversation with Dr. Rita Brock
What is Moral Injury?
Today on the show we talk about the difference between moral injury and post traumatic stress disorder. And we learn about the things that first responders can do to help heal …
You’re Normal if You’re Not Ok - Saly Glassman
You're Normal if You're Not Ok - Saly Glassman
How do horses help with therapy? Today, I talk with Saly Glassman, founder and President of the Kindle Hill Foundation. We talk about her non-profit tha…
Law Enforcement and Wellness with Sherri Martin
Law Enforcement and Wellness with Sherri Martin
Today's episode we talk about how the National Fraternal Order of Police provides wellness resources for their members.
Sherri Martin serves as the Na…
Healthy Relationships at Home = Healthier Work Life with JD & Shelli Schulgen
Healthy Relationships at Home = Healthier Work Life with JD & Shelli Schulgen
The national divorce rate for married couples has been at 50% for a while. For first responders its much higher, as much …
Building a Culture of Wellness is a Process with Anna Fitch Courie
Building a Culture of Wellness is a Process with Anna Fitch Courie
In this episode Conrad talks with Dr. Anna Fitch Courie, Director of Responder Wellness, with the FirstNet Program at AT&T. Their co…
Fair is Just a Weather Condition with Marc Junkerman
Fair is Just a Weather Condition with Marc Junkerman
Marc “Junk” Junkerman joins us on today's episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast. Marc is a retired law enforcement Lieutenant from Maryl…
Surviving Grief with Lisa Zoll
Surviving Grief with Lisa Zoll.
How do first responders deal with death? They face it almost daily, and yet have to continue on their work. In this episode Conrad talks with Lisa Zoll who is a Licens…
Yoga Rescue with Vance Row
Yoga Rescue with Vance Row
Within 30 days of his first studio class, he knew he wanted to teach cops, firefighters, correctional officers, dispatchers and first responders.
Guest: Vance Row, Yoga Te…
A Buffet of Options with Todd Gyure
A BUFFET OF OPTIONS
In this first episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, Conrad talks with Garland, Texas Police Officer, Todd Gyure who heads up the wellness unit at Garland Police Departm…
First Responder Wellness Podcast Trailer
The First Responder Wellness Podcast
In a world where courage and dedication meet the toughest challenges, there are unsung heroes who answer the call without hesitation. They are the first responder…
Pushing the Pause Button
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”Pick your hard.” - Mark Meincke
Mark Meincke is the host of the popular Operation Tango Romeo podcast - The Trauma Recovery Podcast. Today he's my guest on the PTSD911 Presents Podcast; we talk in depth about trauma and it's effect…
If I could forget the trauma, my art would be different. - Dansun
"If I could forget the trauma, my art would be very different." - Daniel Sundahl
Today on the PTSD911 Presents Podcast: Paramedic/Artist, Daniel Sundahl
ABOUT DANIEL
Daniel was born in Alberta,…
Jason Kern, CPE - President, APCO International
Today on the show I talk with current APCO International President, Jason Kern. We discuss the current state of 911 Communications, wellness for 911 professionals, and what the future holds in the 91…
So You Want to be a Millionaire?
Host: Conrad Weaver
Guest: Nick Daugherty
Today's Episode: “So you want to be a millionaire”.
About Nick:
Nick Daugherty began his career with the Grand Prairie Police Department (GPPD) in 2003 serv…
Push the Reset Button - Bev Perez
Host: Conrad Weaver
Guest: Mirian “Bev” Perez
Today's Episode: Push the Reset Button
About Bev:
Mirian “Bev” Perez is a retired police officer, motivational speaker and CEO/Founder of SHIELDUS Co., …