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
David (Diem) Leath - Side Hustles for First Responders
Host: Conrad Weaver
Guest: David (Diem) Leath
Today's Episode: Side Hustles for First Responders
About David:
David (Diem) Leath was 20 years into his career as a police officer when he saw a need…
CLEAR! The Impact of Working in a Level One Trauma Unit - Dennis Blocker
On this episode of the PTSD911 Presents podcast, EMT and Author, Dennis Blocker II, talks about the personal toll of working in a level one trauma center.
WARNING: THIS CONVERSATION CONTAINS SUBJEC…
Jeff Dill: Firefighter Wellness
Jeff Dill joins Host, Conrad Weaver to talk about firefighter wellness.
PLEASE SUPPORT THIS SHOW AND THE FILM:
PTSD911 Podcast is for first responders and those who support…
Surviving Suicide - ShaRonda Young-Calderon
Host: Conrad Weaver
Guest: ShaRonda Young-Calderon
Today's Episode: Surviving Suicide
About ShaRonda: ShaRonda Young Calderon is a mental health advocate that lives in the DFW Metroplex with her t…
PTSD911 PRESENTS: Jennifer White
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PTSD911 PRESENTS
HOST: Conrad Weaver
GUEST: Jennifer White
ABOUT JENNIFER WHITE
Jennifer White, ENP, is the 9-1-1 Director of…
Dr. T: First Responders are Elite Athletes
On the program today, Dr. Heather Twedell, "Dr. T" talks about her work with first responders through her practice, F1RST (First Responder Stress & Trauma) in the North Texas area. She says first res…
Courageously Broken - DA Michaels tells her story
Courageously Broken - DA Michaels tells her story
Host: Conrad Weaver
Guest: D.A. Michaels
ABOUT D.A. MICHAELS
Donna Michaels has had a distinguished career which began by serving in the U.S. Navy …
Left of BANG - Dr Phil Baquie
LEFT OF BANG
Host: Conrad Weaver, PTSD911 Documentary Director
Guest: Dr. Phil Baquie, CEO of Alpha 6 Tactical Solutions and owner of Wellness Centers USA. Doc teaches warriors left of bang tactics t…
PTSD911 Presents: Keith Hanks
Host: Conrad Weaver, PTSD911 Documentary Director
Guest: Keith Hanks, Director Of Business Development at First Responder Coaching
ABOUT KEITH HANKS
Former Firefighter/EMT, retired 2017 after 21 year…
PTSD911 Presents: Jeff & Shawn Thomas, 1st Responder Conferences
Host: Conrad Weaver, Producer/Director PTSD911 Documentary
Guests: Jeff & Shawn Thomas, 1st Responder Conferences
ABOUT JEFF & SHAWN
Shawn is a deputy for the King County Sheriff's Office in Seattle,…
PTSD911 Presents: Dan Jarvis
Dan Jarvis joins us to talk about healing PTSD through modalities that are not always accepted by leadership. But modalities that work. Let us know what you think in the comments.
Host: Conrad Wea…
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman - On Sleep
Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an award winning author, and nationally recognized as a powerful, dynamic speaker. He has authored over a dozen books, to include his “perennial bestsellers” On Killing, On…
PTSD911 Presents: Robert Mann
Robert Mann is the co-founder of Pathfinder Resilience LLC., an organization dedicated to preventing public safety suicides and empowering people with the resilience to live their best lives. He serv…
PTSD911 Presents: Dr. Lorie Hood
Dr. Lorie Hood is a clinician and researcher with a specialty in trauma, human potential, and High Stakes Performance. She is an ICF Master Certified Coach and a board certified in emergency crisis r…
PTSD911 Presents: Brandon Griffith
Brandon Griffith is the founder & CEO of Griffith Blue Heart Nonprofit which specializes in preparing, training, and equipping law enforcement for resuscitation eme…
Chief Patrick J. Kenny - Dealing with Suicide when it hits home
Fire Chief Patrick Kenny’s world was rocked when he lost his own son to suicide. This was devastating as a leader. Join us for a candid conversation about mental health, wellness, and leadership in t…
Robert "PIP" Piparo - Motivating first responders to a better workout.
Pip joined Director Conrad Weaver for a LIVE interactive interview on ZOOM!
ABOUT PIP
Robert “Pip” Piparo is a Lieutenant with the City of New Brunswick Fire Department in New Jersey and is the Dire…
First Responder Leadership Podcast - Chief Gary Ludwig
Chief Ludwig discusses firefighter wellness and mental health solutions with Host, Conrad Weaver.
BIO
Gary Ludwig is recognized as a respected national fire and EMS author, leader, public speaker, …
First Responder Leadership Podcast - Keith Knotek
First Responder Leadership Podcast - Deputy Chief James Price
Deputy Chief James Price of the Toledo Fire and Rescue Department was the incident commander at the January 26, 2014, arson fire resulting in the deaths of Firefighters Jamie Dickman and Stephen Mach…