These audio resources offer insights, stories, and advice aimed at fostering understanding, empowerment, and hope. While immensely valuable, we encourage you to view these podcasts as supplemental tools, to be used in conjunction with professional support and personal wellness practices.
Hosted by Jerry Dean Lund, a Fire Captain and SWAT Medic/Operator, who draws on his experience of surviving dark moments to empower others to prioritize their health. This podcast brings to light the stories of first responders through personal narratives while offering insights into their struggles.
Code 3 Counseling seeks to bring awareness to common issues faced by first responders, to fight the stigma around seeking help, and to bridge the gap by building trust between the responders and competent counseling service providers. Available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
Hosted by Christy Warren, PTSD Survivor and retired fire captain, who digs into how the job can affect mental and emotional health, the ensuing physical symptoms, and how to deal with it. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Audible.
Hosted by Jonathan Vargas, a firefighter paramedic in Los Angeles determined to find solution for the epidemic of mental health crisis and bring a greater awareness to first responders struggling with injury, depression, suicidal ideation, and burn out. Grablives ideologies are rooted in unlearning patterns, finding spirituality, and discovering higher consciousness in an effort to create a more sustainable career for first responders, cops, firefighters, and military personnel.
Hosted by Eric Tung, a 16-year police officer currently serving as a Patrol Operations Commander in Washington State. He is an author and content creator focused on wellness, police leadership, and community engagement. He started Blue Grit to support practices for building optimal lives and careers for first responders, their families, and those looking to enter emergency services. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts, and YouTube.
The Let's Talk Dispatch podcast is not your average recorded line. Join Ashley, a current 911 dispatcher, as she engages with guests ranging from active and former dispatchers to companies supporting first responders. These conversations shine a light on the realities of the 911 dispatcher career, covering the good, the bad, and everything in between. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Hosted by Skip O, a 33-year retired firefighter from Indiana. He is in long-term recovery and has struggled with depression and suicide attempts. The Burnt Out podcast shares stores, help, and hope for first responders around the world to create a pathway to save lives. Skip is committed to bringing the first responder community together in hope, health, and recovery.
Hosted by Dr. Ben Peery, a 20-year Emergency Medicine veteran. In this mental health-focused podcast, Dr. Peery speaks with colleagues in medicine, law enforcement, EMS, and anyone else who has been in the shit. By sharing stories and insights we hope to offload mental trauma. Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify (linked below).
Offers a deep dive into the mental health challenges faced by first responders and an honest exploration of the realities of paramedic training, emergency situations, and the subsequent emotional impact. Available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.
Hosted by Greg Grogan, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and current U.S. Coast Guard member and police officer. T.O.C. shares the experiences of first responders and veterans, focusing on mental health normalization through shared stories and resources. Available on Spotify, iHeartRadio, and Apple Podcasts.
This First Responder mental health and culture podcast provides an in-depth conversation about the challenges faced by those who protect and serve.
Created & founded by Garrett TeSlaa, retired law enforcement lieutenant from Southern California. The Squad Room works to create a world where fist responders wake up inspired, feel confident at work, and go home knowing they've spent their time on a worthy cause. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, and more.
A Podcast for First Responders and their families, that will help take someone from hurt to healing. Hosts Noah Yinger and Greg Bodker interview first responders, clinicians, significant others, and many others to discuss the incredibly important role that mental health plays in dealing with the trauma associated with being a first responder. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.
The mission of the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. is to be the leader in providing education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to emergency responders, and other professions, organizations and communities worldwide. Available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts, and more.
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