Responder Resilience

Whitney Wilkerson

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Board-certified chaplain | Ordained interfaith minister | Spiritual Director

As a board-certified chaplain, ordained interfaith minister, and Spiritual Director, Whitney brings a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach that honors the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. She has provided a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence in diverse settings—psychiatric facilities, trauma centers, community organizations, and a pediatric hospital—supporting individuals through crisis, grief, transformation, and growth. Her 25+ years of experience span chaplaincy, leadership development, education, and entrepreneurship, equipping others with tools for resilience, compassion, and purpose. Whether tending to a child’s spiritual needs at the bedside or coaching military members through burnout, Whitney is dedicated to fostering well-being amid life’s challenges.

S6 E21 Pups, Cups & The Quiet EMS Crisis
May 27, 2026

S6 E21 Pups, Cups & The Quiet EMS Crisis

They respond to the worst moments of people's lives — every single shift. Then they clear the call, restock the rig, and do it again. Nobody asks if they're okay. The system just keeps moving. In this episode of Responder Resilience, we sit down with two people who decided that wasn't good enough.