Audio Episodes (Click Thumbnail for Video Version)
Jan. 3, 2024
David Berez—A Resilient Life: Thriving Beyond Trauma | S4 E1
In this episode of our podcast, we had the privilege of interviewing David Berez, a retired Police Officer and Drug Recognition Expert with over 33 years of experience in Emergency Services. David shares his insights on Resi…
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June 14, 2023
Portraits of an Emergency—Healing Trauma Through Art | S3 E24
Check out this inspiring episode of Responder Resilience where we dive deep into the power of art therapy with Daniel Sundahl, a paramedic and talented photo artist. Throughout his more than two decades of service as a firef…
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June 7, 2023
FinancialCop—Take Control of Your Financial Wellness | S3 E23
Are you a first responder worried about your financial future? 🤔💰 Managing finances and retirement is not an easy task, especially for first responders. But don't worry, we've got you covered! Tune in to our latest podcast e…
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March 29, 2023
Responder Retirement: Navigating Life 2.0 (Part 2) | S3 E13
In the second part of this mini-documentary, Responder Resilience continues the deep dive into the topic of first responder retirement. We are joined by a panel of twenty one retired or active first responders and resilience…
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March 22, 2023
Responder Retirement: Navigating Life 2.0 (Part 1) | S3 E12
In this two part mini-documentary, Responder Resilience does a deep dive into the topic of first responder retirement. We are joined by a panel of twenty one retired or active first responders and resilience experts, represe…
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March 1, 2023
Humanizing The Badge: Inspiring Positive Change | S3 E9
We’re joined by retired police sergeant Donna Brown, one of only five female officers hired in 1979 by the Tallahassee Police Department. Donna is passionate about humanizing the badge and first responder mental health. Donn…
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Nov. 30, 2022
Company Officer: Front Line Leaders For Mental Wellness | S2 E48
The most vital responsibility of company officers is the safety and well-being of the firefighters in their command. Our guest, Battalion Chief Cristian Hinojosa of Dallas Fire-Rescue was recently promoted from Captain, and …
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Nov. 23, 2022
The Silent Epidemic in Police Officer Mental Health | S2 E47
In April 2016, Police Officer Adam A. Meyers was involved in a critical incident when he used deadly force against someone who armed themselves with a hatchet inside a busy department store.
In the aftermath of this incid…
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Sept. 28, 2022
Responder Finance$: Tips for Building Your Future | S2 E39
We'll be speaking with financial representative Adam Palamara of Northwestern Mutual, who works with over 100 First Responders and Veterans across the country. We discuss some critical questions that should be answered well …
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June 8, 2022
“Living Blue”-Writing The LEO’s Guide to Resilience and Mental Health | S2 E23
In this episode, we discuss Police Wellness and Resilience, and the soon to be released book "Living Blue" being written by Barbara Rubel and Jason M. Palamara.
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April 20, 2022
First Responder Addiction Treatment: New Approaches
On this episode, Bonnie and David speak with Michele Giorgianni, First Responder Liaison at Aware Recovery Care and Jason Palamara, Director of Veteran & First Responder Engagement at Forge VFR. Our topic: Substance Abuse …
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April 7, 2022
2NDGO: Creating Community and Purpose for Veterans and Responders
On this episode, we’ll be speaking with Nick Nunnally, USCG (ret), City of Danbury Firefighter and Plank Owner of 2NDGO.org Nick will be talking about transitioning from one purpose to another and creating a community that l…
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March 16, 2022
COPLine: The 24/7 Helpline for Police and Their Families
Guest, Stephanie Samuels, Founder and President of COPLine, a confidential, 24 hour, toll free helpline for law enforcement professionals and their families that is answered by retired police officers. For the past 20 years …
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Feb. 16, 2022
Family Matters: First Responding to Your Marriage
Family Matters: First Responding to Your Marriage, and Challenges of Firefighter Relationships, with Anne and Captain Mike Gagliano of Seattle Fire Department (Ret.)
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