First Responder Wellness Podcast

De: Conrad Weaver
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  • A podcast for first responders and the people who lead them. This show features conversations about mental health and wellness with leaders from the first responder community.
    Copyright ©2025 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.
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  • 80 - How to Keep Going, when you Really Want to Quit with Mark Pattison

    80 - How to Keep Going, when you Really Want to Quit with Mark Pattison
    May 7 2025
    In this episode of the First Responder Wellness podcast, host Conrad Weaver sits down with Mark Pattison, a former NFL wide receiver turned extreme mountaineer and Sports Illustrated executive. While Mark may not be a first responder in the traditional sense, his life journey is filled with parallels — perseverance, grit, mental toughness, and the daily discipline required to survive and thrive under intense pressure. Mark shares his transformative journey from professional football to climbing the Seven Summits, including his harrowing summit of Mount Everest — where he survived the death zone while snow-blind and out of oxygen. Through his story, listeners will hear about the mental and physical preparation required to do “hard things,” and how those same strategies apply to the challenges faced by first responders. Whether you're facing burnout, emotional trauma, or seeking clarity in life’s chaos, Mark’s experiences offer tactical wisdom and inspiration. You’ll walk away with insights on how to build daily habits, master discipline, and stay focused in the most extreme moments. 🧗‍♂️ Key Topics Covered Why Do Hard Things?
 Mark explains his relentless pursuit of challenge — from the NFL to scaling Everest — and the deep personal growth that comes from stepping into difficulty.Discipline & The Process 
From early football lessons under Coach Don James to high-altitude training in Idaho, Mark shares how discipline and embracing the process are keys to long-term success.Mental Grit in the Death Zone
 Hear Mark's gripping account of climbing Everest — including going snow blind, running out of oxygen, and surviving alone at 26,500 feet.Finding Purpose Through Pain
 Mark reveals how personal adversity, including a divorce, became the spark that led him to redefine his life goals and chase the Seven Summits.From Athlete to Executive
 Discover how lessons from the field and the mountain transferred to his leadership role at Sports Illustrated, where he helped revolutionize their digital strategy.Lessons for First Responders
 Mark draws striking parallels between high-performance athletics, mountaineering, and the mental fortitude required of first responders, sharing tools for staying mentally resilient. 📚 Mark’s Book: “Finding Your Summit” Mark teases his upcoming book, which chronicles his journey through professional sports, personal upheaval, and climbing the world’s most dangerous peaks. It’s an honest, inspiring look at what it means to overcome, adapt, and rise. 🔗 Connect with Mark Pattison 🌐 Website: https://www.markpattisonnfl.com 📱 Instagram: @markpattisonnfl 📘 Book: Coming Soon – “Finding Your Summit” Link to the ESPN Documentary: https://www.nfl.com/videos/searching-for-the-summit-with-mark-pattison-nfl-360 👮‍♀️ Message to First Responders Mark’s message is clear: Whether you’re standing on Everest or walking into a traumatic scene, mental preparation and consistency are everything. Even when you feel stuck, action — any action — can be the first step out of the darkness. Build small daily wins, focus on the process, and never give up on becoming the best version of yourself. 💬 Final Thoughts This episode is a must-listen for anyone facing adversity or looking for ways to mentally and physically push past limits. Mark’s story of resilience is a shining example of how intentional effort, habit, and courage can transform lives — on and off the mountain. Stay strong. Do the hard things. And love the process. +++++ FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST Register for the LIVE Events here: https://mailchi.mp/ptsd911movie/first-responder-wellness-podcast-live Web site: https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/ The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC Copyright ©2025 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.
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  • 79 - Living out Your Faith as a First Responder - with Jeremy Wade

    79 - Living out Your Faith as a First Responder - with Jeremy Wade
    Apr 30 2025
    Episode Summary

    In Episode 79, Conrad Weaver welcomes back Jeremy Wade, former Seattle Police Officer and current founder of Mission First Alliance, a national faith-based organization supporting first responders. This episode features an inspiring and deeply moving conversation about the challenges and victories of living out Christian faith in the demanding world of first responders.

    Jeremy shares his personal journey of recommitting to his faith, how it transformed his law enforcement career, and why he felt called to step into full-time ministry. He discusses the foundation and vision of Mission First Alliance, a national network connecting faith-based organizations, chaplains, churches, and first responders to better equip them for Kingdom impact.

    The conversation addresses the emotional and spiritual toll of first responder life, how faith provides resilience, and practical ways Christian first responders can find community and strength.

    Key Topics Covered

    • Jeremy Wade's Journey: From Seattle Police to Christian ministry leader.

    • Faith and Law Enforcement: Why spiritual support is vital for first responders.

    • Mission First Alliance: Vision, mission, and how it is fostering collaboration nationally and internationally.

    • Faith Amid Trauma: How trusting God reframes the brokenness first responders encounter.

    • Challenges in Sharing Faith: Cultural barriers within departments and broader society.

    • Peer Support and Wellness: The crucial link between mental health and spiritual well-being.

    • Practical Encouragement: Staying rooted in faith through community and connection.

    Memorable Quotes

    • “Without Christ, we're simply putting a band-aid on issues that will never go away.” — Jeremy Wade

    • “Your job is not your identity. Your mission first is Christ.” — Jeremy Wade

    • “Isolation is the enemy’s greatest tool; connection is God’s design for support.” — Conrad Weaver

    Resources Mentioned

    • Mission First Alliance Website: www.missionfirstalliance.com

    • PTSD911 Documentary: PTSD911 Movie Toolkit

    • Fellowship of Christian Peace Officers, Navigators First Responder Ministry, Billy Graham Law Enforcement Ministry

    • National Networking Conference: September 18-20, 2025, Chattanooga, TN — Free to attend!

    Connect with Jeremy Wade

    • Website: Mission First Alliance

    • Free Membership Available for First Responders, Chaplains, Ministries, and Churches

    • Monthly Zoom Gatherings: First and Third Mondays

    Final Encouragement

    Jeremy reminds all first responders: 🌟 Stay rooted in Christ, stay in the fight, and know you are not alone. 🌟

    If you’re a first responder seeking faith-based community and support, check out Mission First Alliance today!

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    FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST

    Register for the LIVE Events here: https://mailchi.mp/ptsd911movie/first-responder-wellness-podcast-live Web site: https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q

    Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703

    Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih

    Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/

    The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC

    Copyright ©2025 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.
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  • 78 - I was a Gray Crayon with Rachael Belcher

    78 - I was a Gray Crayon with Rachael Belcher
    Apr 23 2025

    🎙️ Episode Overview In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of the First Responder Wellness Podcast, host Conrad Weaver sits down with Rachael Belcher, a seasoned paramedic from Baltimore County with over 25 years of experience in emergency services. Rachael opens up about the emotional and psychological toll of the job, recounting her early days as a 911 dispatcher during 9/11, her evolution into field response, and the buildup of trauma that nearly derailed her life. She shares her raw and courageous journey through burnout, the warning signs she ignored, and the pivotal moment she chose healing—checking into a 30-day inpatient mental health facility specifically for first responders. Rachael explains what brought her back from being a "gray crayon" to a "64-color box with a sharpener," and the tools, insights, and boundaries that now sustain her wellness. This episode is a powerful listen for first responders, their families, and anyone in a high-stress profession who needs to hear: "You're not alone—and healing is possible."

    🧠 Key Topics Discussed

    • Rachael's early career as a 911 dispatcher during 9/11
    • Transitioning from dispatch to field paramedicine
    • How unprocessed trauma accumulates over a 25-year career
    • Recognizing emotional numbness, disconnection, and burnout
    • The power of inpatient therapy and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)
    • Creating boundaries and re-learning emotional intelligence
    • The importance of self-awareness, connection, and self-care
    • Why first responders need to unlearn the “suck it up” mindset
    • The cultural shift needed within departments and leadership
    • Preventive tools to avoid reaching a crisis point
    • Building identity and purpose outside of the job

    📚 Resources & Tools Mentioned

    🛠️ Therapeutic Modalities & Tools EMDR Therapy – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Breathwork (Box breathing, grounding exercises) Self-care essentials – Nutrition, exercise, nature walks Boundary setting & emotional intelligence development Inpatient mental health programs tailored for first responders

    🎧 Podcasts Hidden Brain (NPR) How to Be a Better Human (TED Audio Collective)

    📖 Books The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté

    📄 Articles "Grief on the Frontline: Managing Our Hidden Wounds" – by Rachael Belcher, published in JEMS (Journal of Emergency Medical Services)
👉 Read it here

    🧪 Health Screenings to Consider Vitamin & Mineral Panel Hormone Panel Cardiac Calcium Scoring CT – for early detection of plaque buildup in arteries

    🆘 If You're Struggling If you feel like a “gray crayon” today: Talk to someone you trust. Call 988 if you’re experiencing suicidal thoughts or crisis. Seek help from your Peer Support Team or a clinician familiar with first responders. You are not alone, and your story matters.

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    FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS PODCAST

    Register for the LIVE Events here: https://mailchi.mp/ptsd911movie/first-responder-wellness-podcast-live Web site: https://ptsd911movie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ptsd911movie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptsd911movie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClQ8jxjxYqHgFQixBK4Bl0Q

    Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/first-responder-wellness-podcast/id1535675703

    Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wW72dLZOKkO1QYUPzL2ih

    Purchase the PTSD911 film for your public safety agency or organization: https://ptsd911movie.com/toolkit/

    The First Responder Wellness Podcast is a production of ConjoStudios, LLC

    Copyright ©2025 ConjoStudios, LLC All rights reserved.
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